The Spinnaker Hotel

Hotels
8.4 (1840 reviews)
18th Street and Baltimore Avenue , Ocean City , us

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Clean
Convenient location
Friendly staff
Affordable rates
Good value for money
Cons:
Outdated facilities
Small elevator
Cold pool
Minor cleanliness issues in some areas

Categories

Cleanliness
8.06
Guests appreciated the cleanliness but mentioned issues with the bathroom and some outdated facilities.
Service
9.03
Staff is consistently mentioned as excellent and friendly, contributing positively to the experience.
Location
9.07
The location is frequently praised for being close to the beach and boardwalk, with a quieter atmosphere.
Room Quality
7.52
While rooms were generally clean, concerns about outdated furnishings and comfort were noted.
Amenities
8.05
Amenities such as the kitchen and pool were appreciated, but there were complaints about the elevator and pool temperature.
Value for Money
8.51
Guests feel they received a good experience relative to cost, especially given the location.
Food and Beverage
8.56
Breakfast was positively highlighted; overall dining experiences met expectations.
Overall Experience
8.43
Overall satisfaction is high despite minor inconveniences, with a strong likelihood of returning.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 15:56

Property Description

Prime Location near Boardwalk and Beach
Experience the perfect beach getaway at our Ocean City, Maryland hotel, conveniently located just steps from the lively boardwalk and sandy shores.

Comfortable Accommodations with Fully Equipped Kitchen
Unwind in our well-appointed units featuring two double beds, a private balcony, and a fully equipped kitchen for your convenience. Enjoy the spacious dining area and the extra comfort of a sofa bed.

Convenient Amenities and Nearby Attractions
Take a refreshing dip in the heated pool, stay connected with free WiFi access, and savor delicious meals at Malia's Café. Explore nearby attractions like the Jolly Roger Amusement Park and the Roland E. Powell Convention Center.

Book now for an unforgettable beach retreat at The Spinnaker!

Important information:

Check-In & Payment Policies
Card Verification: The credit card used for booking must be presented at check-in. The cardholder’s name must match the name on the guest’s valid photo ID.

Advance Deposits: Please note that the hotel will charge the required deposit to your credit card immediately. If the transaction is unsuccessful, the reservation will be automatically canceled.

Late Arrivals: If you anticipate arriving outside of standard check-in hours, please contact the property in advance to make arrangements.

Security Deposits: A refundable $150.00 security deposit is required upon arrival for guests under the age of 25 or those residing within a 60-mile (1-hour) radius of the hotel.

Parking Information
Seasonal Rates: Between May 22nd and September 7th, parking is available for $10.00 per car, per night (tax inclusive).

Off-Season: Parking is complimentary outside of these dates.

Resort Fee Amenities
The resort fee collected during the booking process grants you full access to the following amenities:

Pool & Wi-Fi: Unlimited access throughout your stay.

Daily Beach/Lounge Gear: Two lounge chairs provided daily.

Bicycle Rentals: Complimentary use of property bicycles.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.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 1840 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.06
Service: 9.03
Location: 9.07
Room Quality: 7.52
Amenities: 8.05
Value for Money: 8.51
Food and Beverage: 8.56
Overall Experience: 8.43
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Dorothy couple us
10
Most likely stay here again because of its location , proximity to restaurants and the cleanliness and professional serv
Pros:

Excellent location for a quick getaway

Cons:

It could use a facelift…rooms are old but clean

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Denise family_with_children us
8
Pros:

Decent location. Staff interaction was friendly. Malia's is a good place for breakfast and right on location.
Been staying here for several years. Room was clean but showing age.

Cons:

Not that I did not like it, but it is showing signs of needing upgrades and maintenance work.

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Erin couple us
8
Everything else was great!
Pros:

It was close to the beach and boardwalk.

Cons:

Everything was fine

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Charlotte family_with_children us
10
Excellent stay, exceptional staff and very friendly, cafe right downstairs and side ocean view on the boardwalk will def
Pros:

Location was so nice on the boardwalk and to get chairs for the beach. Staff was sooo nice

Cons:

Could be cleaner but it was decent, not horrible

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Tony couple ca
8
Pros:

Proximity to the beach

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Aleah extended_group us
9
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Lela couple us
8
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Melissa solo_traveller us
7
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Charlotte family_with_children us
9
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Melissa solo_traveller us
7
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Melanie couple us
5
2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Doug couple us
10
Great location and a super great value!
Pros:

Great location.

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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William couple us
1
Property was disgusting, and overall poor condition and had a myrid of safety concerns which were totally unacceptable
Pros:

The only thing good about the property was its location. The property was located one block off the boardwalk and proximity to many of the needed amenities and stores.

Cons:

This property was probably one of the filthiest properties I have ever seen. In general, the property was rundown and very dirty. Not to mention the numerous safety concerns. The exterior sidewalk was filthy hasn’t been swept in years, covered in cigarette butts, and even found a prophylactic, which had been there for quite some time laying on the ground close to the stairs. As far as safety, the area around the exterior ice machine was slimy and wet. Someone could’ve easily fallen and hurt themselves. The fire suppression equipment on the exterior of the building was rusty, this included the standpipes that would feed the sprinkler systems, one of the sprinkler connections for the fire department was completely hidden on the exterior of the building. The fire extinguishers that were located on the property were extremely rusty I need to be serviced or replace. The property had a wooden deck for the pool area, which is wet a great deal of the time. Underneath the deck was exposed wiring. This wiring should’ve been in case in conduit to meet code, but was not thus creating a potential electrocution hazard.
The room itself smelled like vomit, the bathroom was extremely tiny and right next to the sink was an electrical outlet, which was not GFI protected, which would’ve been another electrocution hazard. The security latch on the door was broken, and on the sliding glass door had a bent piece of metal that was supposed to lock the door. Throughout the room, the floor was filthy. The corners were dirty and hadn’t been cleaned in years. There was hair wedged underneath the doors in the bathroom.
When we arrived, the air conditioner did not work, so the maintenance person was going to replace it. The replacement air conditioner was absolutely filthy. The filters were clogged with lint due to the fact that air conditioner was located on the patio, and the laundry was next-door with about an 8 inch pipe blowing lint into the air-conditioning system.

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Kang solo_traveller us
10
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Parsons solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

N.A.

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Judith couple us
9
I would stay there again
Pros:

It was clean and every thing I needed was in it

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Henry solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Great location.

Cons:

Bathroom was a little small for 4 people

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Paris family_with_children ca
5
We had a great visit to Ocean City
Pros:

We loved the view and the beach. The staff was amazing. They were friendly and made us feel at home. Check in was fast and when we missed a room turnover they were quick to bring us new towels and TP. The pool was never crowded and there was always space on the deck. There was ample parking in the parking lot and there were many restaurants to choose close by. The room included two free beach chairs per day which we used every day.

Cons:

The beds were very uncomfortable. We all struggled to get a good nights sleep.

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Nicole couple us
10
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Alisha extended_group us
7
Family vacation
Pros:

Convenient to the boardwalk and restaurants. Staff was very nice and friendly

Cons:

Dated the air conditioner kept shutting off we had to keep calling for maintenance

2026-08-26 via Nuitee