The Spinnaker

2.5 star property
Beach fun in seasonal outdoor pool, near Ocean City Boardwalk

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Beach nearby
Superior Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchen | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Balcony
Superior Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchen | Private kitchenette | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Seasonal outdoor pool

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Room options

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchen

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
18th Street & Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD, 21842

What's nearby

  • Ocean City Boardwalk - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Ocean City Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Jolly Roger Amusement Park - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Jolly Roger at the Pier - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Roland E. Powell Convention Center - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Ocean City Station - 5 min drive
  • Salisbury, MD (SBY-Salisbury - Ocean City Wicomico Regional) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fish Tales - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Hammerheads On The Beach - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Brass Balls Saloon - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Embers Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Grotto Pizza - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Spinnaker

Hotel near Ocean City Beach
Near Ocean City Boardwalk and Jolly Roger Amusement Park, The Spinnaker provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A vending machine, an elevator, and smoke-free premises
  • A front-desk safe, a computer station, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All 100 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as perks like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies or patios, kitchens, and refrigerators

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from October 27 to April 11:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 1.59 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • In-room safe

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 3048

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May to October
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Spinnaker Hotel Ocean City
Spinnaker Hotel
Spinnaker Ocean City
The Spinnaker Hotel
The Spinnaker Ocean City
The Spinnaker Hotel Ocean City

Frequently asked questions

Does The Spinnaker have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–9:00 PM. The pool is closed seasonally each year from October 27 to April 11.

Is The Spinnaker pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Spinnaker?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Spinnaker?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Spinnaker?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Spinnaker located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this Downtown Ocean City hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Ocean City Beach and Ocean City Boardwalk. Bahia Marina and Embers Island are also within 10 minutes.

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The Spinnaker Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 445 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 398 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 119 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1001 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Decent but pleasant walk to pier Excellent housekeeping staff Very enjoyable check in experience
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Everything was good property was nice and quiet easy to get everywhere.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

I really like the fact they have a small kitchen, great way to save money while vacationing
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

It was what we needed for our Memorial Day weekend getaway. It was beautiful,beds were so comfortable,we love the beach view and we loved that we could go eat arround, there are a lot of activities for families arround. Love it! This was our first time in Ocean City but. We want to come back for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

We have a very nice stay and will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Great location and room was comfortable and had everything we needed!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

Very clean and nice amenities, convenient location and great price. I'd definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10

For the money, good place to stay, on the boardwalk, nice breakfast diner ground floor
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Enjoyed our stay. Check in process was excellent. Very friendly staff at front desk. Will visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10

The restaurant that’s in the hotel is amazing great food just breakfast and lunch but very good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Convenient location to the beach and boardwalk.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Great place super clean and reasonably priced
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Like the balcony with ocean view and the Malia's breakfast restaurant. All around great experience, just steps from the boardwalk.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Staff was great and friendly . Loved being right at boardwalk . Rooms were clean and hotel was relaxing .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Clean, perfect location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

I like our stay the room was very clean, really nice people when we check in and out Really close to the beach. I will definitely stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

We really liked staying at the Spinnaker! The room had a small kitchen so we were able to eat and have coffee in the room. The location was great and basically on the boardwalk - within walking distance of everything you would want. We would definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Nice and close to everything, house keeping was awesome
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10

Fair price and accommodations were satisfactory.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10

Great location right on the boardwalk and easy distance from the beach. Clean and comfortable beds. Friendly staff. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Had a Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

Close to beach , we were able to see beach from are balcony. The beds were comfortable and loved having the kitchen to cook meals in!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

My stay at The Spinnaker was wonderful. The check in and check out was fast and easy. Everyone there was super friendly and helpful. Definitely will be staying there again during my next vacation!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

Really enjoyed our stay. Staff was friendly and room was in great shape.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

8/10

Would stay again..
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023