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Thunderbird Beach Motel

2.0 star property
Travelers find the perfect blend of relaxation and fun in the sun at this beachside motel just steps from Ocean City Beach's golden shores

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Thunderbird Beach Motel, right on the sand, is perfect for sun-seekers. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi, an outdoor pool with sun loungers and umbrellas, and free self-parking. Visitors praise the helpful staff and prime beach location.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Classic Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, City View | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(102 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
  • City view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Basic Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located on the beach, Thunderbird Beach Motel is in Midtown Ocean City, a neighbourhood in Ocean City. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ocean City Beach and Maryland Beach, while Jolly Roger Amusement Park and Jolly Roger at the Pier are popular local attractions. Ocean City Boardwalk and Roland E. Powell Convention Center are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing. Visit our Ocean City travel guide
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32nd Street Oceanblock, Ocean City, MD, 21842

What's nearby

  • Ocean City Beach which includes a sandy beach and general coastal views as well as an individual child
    Ocean City Beach
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Jolly Roger Amusement Park
    Jolly Roger Amusement Park
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ocean City Boardwalk showing rides
    Ocean City Boardwalk
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Roland E. Powell Convention Center which includes general coastal views
    Roland E. Powell Convention Center
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Seacrets Distilling Company
    2 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Ocean City Station
    11 min drive
  • Salisbury, MD (SBY-Salisbury - Ocean City Wicomico Regional)
    43 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    5 min walk
  • Fish Tales
    17 min walk
  • Shottis Point
    7 min walk
  • Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard
    14 min walk
  • Burger King
    4 min walk

About this property

Thunderbird Beach Motel

Motel near Ocean City Beach
Located close to Jolly Roger Amusement Park and Roland E. Powell Convention Center, Thunderbird Beach Motel has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • A front desk safe, a vending machine and smoke-free property
  • A TV in reception, free newspapers and concierge services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All 63 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and daily housekeeping

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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 number of on-site self parking spaces 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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number 2913

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Thunderbird Beach Motel Ocean City
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Thunderbird Beach Ocean City
Thunderbird Beach Hotel Ocean City
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Frequently asked questions

Does Thunderbird Beach Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9 AM to 9 PM.

Is Thunderbird Beach Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Thunderbird Beach Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Thunderbird Beach Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Thunderbird Beach Motel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Thunderbird Beach Motel located?

Located in Midtown Ocean City, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Ocean City Beach, Jolly Roger Amusement Park and Ocean City Boardwalk. Roland E. Powell Convention Center and Jolly Roger at the Pier are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Thunderbird Beach Motel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 526 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 314 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 102 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Alicia

Liked: Staff & service
The hotel is in a wonderful location. The rooms themselves are your typical older beach motel quality but the staff was friendly and it was exactly what we needed for this trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshaua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was perfect and the staff was excellent thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arelis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for a great stay. The room was so clean. Staff was kind and pleasant. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place is great, very close walking distance to the boardwalk! Clean and felt safe
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property older but very clean and well maintained Awesome desk staff fast professional and polite
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chandler

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

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was perfect walk to the beach!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Away and near the ocean

The Thunderbird stay was good and the price good.The hotel leads right to the beach and that was very convenient!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great motel. Decent location nice little pool parking included
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Peggy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
3 min walk to the beach, making it easy to watch sunrise
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

LaKindra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and conveniently located.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Amenities
Excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was super impressed with the cleanliness and staff was amazing!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Josephine

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
It was a great price with convenient access to the beach and parking. The staff was great and accommodating. The room itself was outdated and some rust was in the shower/sink.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sweetest staff ever!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerrill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just what we need it for a few nights stay at the beach! Property is very well-maintained and safe. We will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Budget Friendly, Clean Room, Great Staff

Rooms were neat and clean. Great access to the beach. Pool was nice. Staff was very friendly. Overall stay was very good. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janyae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was very clean with easy access to everything Will return Towels and linen at your dispense whenever needed
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Bridgette

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

Labor Day stayca

My stay was great.I would have loved a bottom floor room due to bad knees but thankful to get anything with day before request.Front desk person(Ronisha) was amazing.Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fritzer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
2 minutes walk to the beach 👏
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erwin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent for the Price. The Thunder Bird was right on the Beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nixon

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

Beach time

It is a good hotel for the price. Fairly clean, quiet, nice pool, adjacent to the beach. Only con is there is no towel bar.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

karen

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

Wonderful place!!!

Great place, great location, great staff, GREAT cafe, NO USB PORTS!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was great , clean room .
Stayed 1 night in May 2025