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The Ocean Shores

Property class: 2.5

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A curved pathway under a bridge with a view of the sea and a grassy area. - The Ocean Shores (Homer)
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of the sea. - The Ocean Shores (Homer)
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The Ocean Shores provides a terrace and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

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  • Sleeps 4
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Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lanai, Beach View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
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  • Sleeps 4
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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of the sea.

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(36 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of the sea.

Standard Room, Balcony, Ocean View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(37 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Homer, The Ocean Shores is near the beach. Diamond Creek State Recreation Area and Wynn Nature Center reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Pratt Museum and Bunnell Street Arts Center. Visit our Homer travel guide
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3500 Crittenden Dr. , Homer, AK, 99603

What's nearby

  • A calm lake with ripples, mountains in the background, and a sunset sky.
    Bishop's Beach
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Pratt Museum
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Bunnell Street Arts Center
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies
    2 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Homer, AK (HOM)
    6 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    3 min drive
  • River Cafe
    4 min walk
  • Alice's Champagne Palace
    14 min walk
  • The Kannery
    2 min walk
  • Duncan House Diner
    12 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • 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.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The Ocean Shores pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Ocean Shores?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Ocean Shores?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Ocean Shores located?

With direct access to the beach, this Homer motel is within a 10-minute walk of Bishop's Beach, Pratt Museum, and Bunnell Street Arts Center. Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center and Ptarmigan Arts are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Ocean Shores Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 409 out of 615 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 136 out of 615 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 615 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 615 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 615 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Restaurant was great .. rooms were excellent., well maintained
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms clean nice deck-chairs provided, Close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect location! Check in was easy and great. Room was just what we needed. The trail down to the beach was nice! Concierge Michael was super helpful and nice. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful spot with a beautiful view. Super nice people who own/ manage the motel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It was beautiful. The rooms are nice and comfortable. The view was amazing. The walk to the beach is easy and very pretty. The staff/owners were so kind and interesting to talk to. We had a lovely time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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AMAZING stay! Highly recommend! From check-in with Michael to taking a walk on the beach via the resort’s private path, everything was wonderful. Our room was spotless, the grounds were meticulously maintained, and the location was perfect—so close to the Spit. And you simply can’t beat the view from our waterfront room!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent place to stay. Had a great view of the ocean. Suggest getting the beach lani rooms next time we stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place and great view of the ocean. Inside was clean and well kept. Beds were cozy and good tv and WiFi.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice location, saw an eagle. Water and mountain views.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Nice staff. Free upgrade to lower floor room with view.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large room and convenient location. Good parking and helpful staff. The ocean view room overlooked the top of another building but otherwise was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay. Beautiful view. Nice trail down to the private shoreline with firepit and natural log seats. Peaceful quiet stay close to all you could possibly want. Short drive to the spit 😀😀 Owners are super friendly and helpful Amazing place spotless room 😀
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice location with beautiful view of snow covered mountains.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff was very helpful. Our view was beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fridge, microwave, coffee maker, bath, and best of all an amazing view. Everything was perfect from location to comfort and easy parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff very helpful and pleasant. View from the rooms is amazing. Room was very clean and spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room, great location, best view of the snow capped mountains!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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this was a delightful location, with beach access that was easily accessible with a short walk. it is a bit of a steep walk and i imagine would get rather slick in wet conditions. the room was clean, simple and comfortable. The staff was stellar and i would definitely stay again and travel with my family here.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ocean View, friendly reception, quiet
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owner was amazing and moved us to a better room than what I had booked. We had a beautiful view and a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Ocean Shores is a wonderful little “mom and pop” motel. The property is very clean and well kept. Rooms are very basic but beds are comfortable. The view is amazing!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice spacious room with an amazing view! Great location with a path down to the beach. Nice restaurant at the top of the property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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The views and location are excellent. The front desk staff was warm and welcoming. The only complaint is that the walls are thin. I was woken from a sound sleep by someone checking into the room next to me at 11:30 in the evening. They were banging things around, making lots of noise, then finally settled down an hour after. Up until then it had been a great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Vicki at reception was so helpful. She upgraded our room at no charge. We even enjoyed the local bunny population! Super comfortable beds and crisp sheets. Loved having lots of space in the room! Great view from the room and even a path down to the beach. Best room of our entire 2 week stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed 3 nites, Room, although somewhat dated, was clean and spacious with lovely ocean and mountain views. It had all the necessary components. Owner was knowledgeable about the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026