Howard Johnson Plaza by Wyndham Ocean City Oceanfront

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Howard Johnson
8.9 (1713 reviews)
1109 Atlantic Avenue , Ocean City , US
+1 410-289-7251

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great boardwalk / beach location
Very friendly and helpful staff (Anita praised)
Clean rooms and nice decor
Convenient to shops, restaurants and attractions
Pet-friendly (mentioned)
Good views from some rooms
Cons:
Small rooms and small bathrooms
No complimentary breakfast offered
Parking inconvenient; older garage with leaks
Air conditioning failures for some guests (maintenance issues)
Occasional early-morning noise (dumpsters)

Categories

Cleanliness
9.9
Rooms repeatedly described as very clean and well maintained; a few mentions of wet floors after showers or small bathroom drainage issues but overall high cleanliness praise.
Service
10
Multiple mentions of very friendly, helpful staff (Anita called out by name), quick assistance with Wi‑Fi and other needs. One isolated negative about an accusation during an AC problem, but service sentiment is overwhelmingly positive.
Location
10
Consistently praised: on the boardwalk / on the beach and very convenient to shops, restaurants and attractions — location is a standout feature.
Room Quality
8.2
Rooms are clean and nicely decorated with good storage in some units, but multiple guests noted small rooms and particularly small bathrooms; balconies mentioned by a reviewer as a negative in one case.
Amenities
7.9
Basic amenities present (clean rooms, helpful staff), but guests noted lack of complimentary breakfast, limited bed-size options (only doubles), inconvenient parking across an alley and an older parking garage that leaks; bathroom ventilation also noted as lacking.
Value for Money
7.3
Several guests commented that the price felt high for off‑season stays and described the property as a bit pricey for what was provided.
Food and Beverage
8.1
Very little F&B offered on site according to reviews; multiple guests specifically mentioned no complimentary breakfast and a desire for breakfast options.
Overall Experience
9.8
Most guests reported wonderful or fantastic stays with excellent location and friendly staff making the trip positive; a minority experienced issues (AC failures, noise) but overall sentiment is strongly favorable.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:05

Property Description

Breathtaking Oceanfront Views

Luxurious Amenities
Indulge in a 32-inch flat-screen TV, microwave, and refrigerator in every room. Take a dip in the indoor pool, unwind in the hot tub, and enjoy free WiFi throughout the property.

Dining Delights
Savor ocean views at Brother's Bistro Restaurant & Lounge, offering delectable meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Don't forget to visit the full-service bar for a refreshing drink.

Experience the best of Ocean City at Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel by Wyndham Ocean City Oceanfront. Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SBY

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 42.86
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 1713 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.9
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8.2
Amenities: 7.9
Value for Money: 7.3
Food and Beverage: 8.1
Overall Experience: 9.8
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tom • couple • us
8
Pros:

great ocean view. clean and comfortable bed

Cons:

have more off season amenities

2026-11-07 • via Nuitee
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Robin • couple • us
10
Best hotel experience ever at OC MD was at this hotel!
Pros:

The hotel was beautiful, clean, modern/updated with my ocean front room/balcony. The staff actually greeted us at the lobby entrance and welcomed us. Every time we passed staff of any kind in the halls or elevators, we were greeted and asked if we needed anything. An absolutely wonderful experience!

Cons:

It was off season so pets were allowed. Unfortunately (and this does not reflect the staff in any way) the room next to us has two small dogs that were left unattended constantly and they aggressively BARKED constantly-even into the late night.

2026-11-07 • via Nuitee
D
Davis • extended_group • us
9
Excellent
Pros:

Location
Price

Cons:

N/A

2026-11-05 • via Nuitee
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Joel • couple • us
10
Nice pet friendly hotel on the boardwalk at 12th Street
Pros:

Right on the boardwalk

Cons:

Nothing

2026-11-03 • via Nuitee
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Aaron • couple • us
10
2026-11-02 • via Nuitee
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Moat • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Staff was very helpful

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Carla or Tino • couple • us
10
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Freeland • couple • us
8
2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Vicki • couple • us
8
Nice.
Pros:

Great location and clean.

Cons:

The cost this year. Been staying there almost every year going to OC. But the price for October off season way too high. If other places have better price for 2027 we will switch.

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Colleen • couple • us
10
Loved the location.
Pros:

Great location on the Boardwalk.

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Linda • couple • us
7
Fair to good
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Rooms were small

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Dana • couple • us
9
Great location for crusin weekend
Pros:

The rooms were clean, and the staff was very helpful. I had trouble connecting to Wi-Fi, but the staff quickly fixed the problem. Great location.

Cons:

It is clearly an older hotel that was renovated, which is great. However, the bathrooms were very small, so if you're a bigger person, you may have trouble moving around. Parking is across an alley, so it's not convenient, and when we checked out, it was raining. The lobby is not on the ground floor, but on the first.

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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ricky • couple • us
10
Great staff,great location,clean and affordable
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • us
8
Pros:

No breakfast

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Richard • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Deborah • couple • us
7
Cons:

Balcony

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Yvonne • couple • us
8
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Jason • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • couple • us
10
We had a wonderful time and staying here made it even better.
Pros:

We had the same room two years in a row, absolutely loved it. For us, its in the perfect location. Definitely want to stay again, hopefully in the same room.

Cons:

Nothing I can think of.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Patrick • couple • us
9
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee