Thunderbird Beach Motel

2.0 star property

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On the beach
Exterior
Coffee service
In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor pool, open 9 AM to 9 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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32nd Street Oceanblock, Ocean City, MD, 21842
  • Place, Ocean City Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Jolly Roger Amusement Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean City Boardwalk
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Salisbury, MD (SBY-Salisbury - Ocean City Wicomico Regional)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, City View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(102 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Basic Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Ocean City

With a stay at Thunderbird Beach Motel in Ocean City (Midtown Ocean City), you'll be steps from Ocean City Beach and 5 minutes by foot from Jolly Roger Amusement Park. .This motel is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Ocean City Boardwalk and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Roland E. Powell Convention Center.

What's nearby

  • Ocean City Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Jolly Roger Amusement Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Isle of Wight Bay - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Ocean City Boardwalk - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Roland E. Powell Convention Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Ocean City Station - 7 min drive
  • Salisbury, MD (SBY-Salisbury - Ocean City Wicomico Regional) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Happy Jack Pancake House - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Shottis Point - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ripieno's - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Thunderbird Beach Motel

Beachfront motel in Ocean City with free parking
Thunderbird Beach Motel offers 63 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and complimentary toiletries. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 63 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional amenities at this motel include a television in a common area and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a safe deposit box at the front desk, and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 46 metres
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking (max 1 space per unit)

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Renovations and closures

The property is closed during November, December, and January.

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

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Property Registration Number 2913

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 9 AM to 9 PM

Property is also known as

Thunderbird Beach Motel Ocean City
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Reviews

Thunderbird Beach Motel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 525 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 315 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 102 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Bill

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Dileena

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Honest review

Check in was great, rooms weren't terribly dirty I just have high standards when it comes to cleanliness. they don't really like to give extra towels, the comforters you can tell are never washed. The beds are very firm. The water in the shower would constantly change temperature so I had to continuously adjust them. It's definitely out dated but it could have been worse. You get what you pay for! I went cheap so cheap and average is what I got.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kelli

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great for a quick beach stay or if you don’t plan on being in your room much. Clean but very outdated even down to the bedding. They could atleast upgrade the sheets and comforter and that would make a big difference. Ice maker didn’t work ( there’s only 1 ) staff was friendly and helpful with providing more towels and check in/out
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Binyam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good Hospitality
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

vincent

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lavelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Na
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Haley

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yenew

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
NA
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Solid Stay with Classic Charm and a Few Quirks

Stayed at the Thunderbird with my son great location, easy beach access, quiet even with a full house. AC, fridge, microwave, and TV worked great. Pool was spotless, linens, pillows and towels were plentiful, and the room had good lighting and a handy table. Carpet was heavily worn bare feet turned black. Time for something beach-friendly and easier to clean. No bathroom exhaust meant Once the bathroom door opens; odors get pulled into the PTAC return and gently reintroduced through the supply duct like recycled regret. The “eco” shower head was clogged with minerals had to remove it mid-shower just to rinse. Staff clearly care, but a few upgrades would go a long way. Would’ve liked in-room coffee and more reliable ice, but the safe was a nice touch and parking was easy. For the price, it’s a solid stay with character and potential. I would stay again. Thanks Thunderbird Beach Motel. Thumbs up!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect weekend stay

Check in and check out was a quick simple process, opened up a nice clean hotel room, clean bed, floors, bathroom. A nice comfortable stay for a few nights with quick convenient beach access. A nice little pool area as well
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing! Can’t go wrong for the price. It is outdated but felt very home like and comfortable. Bed was super comfortable also.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

An older motel but well maintained, clean and comfortable. Also very close to the beach. Great value in OC.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Mason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a nice week staying here, but the bathrooms need an upgrade! Shower heads were terrible and the toilets were even worse
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elion

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay! Warm and helpful staff, spotless and comfortable rooms, and excellent amenities. Every detail was perfect. Highly recommend for a relaxing and memorable experience and will definitely be coming back for another relaxing and memorable visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked,it but little bit expensive
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Frank

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s what you think it is. Good place for a quick stop to be near the beach. My girlfriend didn’t like the leaky fridge and did not get in shower. But it’s walking distance to why we visit here. We had sex in the bed. So that was 5 stars.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Tomi

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Was good for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025