Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal) - 10 min drive
Salisbury, MD (SBY-Salisbury - Ocean City Wicomico Regional) - 39 min drive
Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County) - 49 min drive
Ocean City Station - 5 min drive
Restaurants
Fish Tales - 7 min walk
Brass Balls Saloon - 12 min walk
Embers Restaurant - 9 min walk
Grotto Pizza - 9 min walk
Papi’s Taco Joint - 6 min walk
About this property
Sahara Motel
Sahara Motel offers a fantastic location, putting you a short five-minute walk from Ocean City Boardwalk and Ocean City Beach. Guests can take a dip in the seasonal outdoor pool, and freebies such as WiFi and self-parking are added perks. Also, this motel is within a short drive of Maryland Beach. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
161 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free uncovered on-site self-parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Services
24-hour front desk
Facilities
Seasonal outdoor pool
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Front entrance ramp
Well-lit path to entrance
Thin carpet in room
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Window screens
Sleep well
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower/bath combination
Rainfall shower heads
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
Guidebooks/recommendations
Restaurant dining guide
Fees & policies
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.00 per day
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
The seasonal pool is open from May 29 to October 01
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Property Registration Number 85599
Also known as
Sahara Motel Motel
Sahara Motel Ocean City
Sahara Motel Motel Ocean City
Frequently asked questions
Does Sahara Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Sahara Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Sahara Motel?
Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Sahara Motel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Sahara Motel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Sahara Motel?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Is there an on-site casino at Sahara Motel?
No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Casino at Ocean Downs (11-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Sahara Motel and nearby?
Sahara Motel has a seasonal outdoor pool.
What's the area around Sahara Motel like?
Sahara Motel is a short 2-minute walk from Ocean City Boardwalk and 20 minutes' walk from Jolly Roger Amusement Park.
Sahara Motel Reviews
Reviews
7.6
Good
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7.8/10
Cleanliness
8.2/10
Staff & service
7.4/10
Amenities
7.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
28 October 2024
Tara
Tara, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 October 2024
Great view
Wilmer
Wilmer, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 October 2024
Great night check them out
The price was awsome the location was right in the midle of everything the room was very clean the only fault against it was its dated but the avocado bath was nostalgic i will stay there again ocean across the street
James
James, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
8 October 2024
Dirty carpet
When I booked I thought I got beach front and one that had a kitchen . No no no !
When we complained the front desk said you had to book direct to get the choice !! What !
Tammy
Tammy, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
3 October 2024
Desperately needs some love
The only thing that saved this place is the staff. They were so helpful and friendly. After the first night I went to the store and bought bed bug spray, sheets, pillow cases, and blankets and had house keeping take theirs back. I got candles to help the major mold smell. It is not a 10 minute walk not even run to the end of the boardwalk, much longer. Thanks to the staff for being so great and making the stay better
Carrye
Carrye, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
1 October 2024
We really enjoyed the on-site diner, and the place was very clean. The staff was friendly and very responsive. The room was a little dated, but the oceanfront balcony was fantastic. The AC was cold put not positioned in the room the best.
Jodi
Jodi, 5-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
29 September 2024
Room smelled horrible
Samson
Samson, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 September 2024
Jessica
Jessica, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
23 September 2024
Our carpet was very dirty. I dropped crumbs and when I used a wash cloth to pick them up the cloth was black. Carpets need cleaned bad. I had booked through Expedia an Oceanfront room. I called the Sahara to never have anyone pick up the phone. I was told you have to go through a reservation center which I called and requested a first floor room away from the road. Upon check in I was given a third floor ocean view room. When I said we requested first floor I was told I would be upgraded to oceanfront free of charge. I showed her my reservation sheet showing I had booked oceanfront. Some of the better things were: Our air conditioner wouldn't work and they did come and replace it. There were no maids sitting on the steps that you had to try to climb around which was true in past years. I noticed the trash cans on the floors at the steps were always emptied which wasn't happening in past years. The rooms were cleaned better than previous years.
Donna
Donna, 5-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 September 2024
Loved that it was so close to the boardwalk and ocean for early morning sunrise walks. Very clean facility beds could use upgrades.
Laura
Laura, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
21 September 2024
Outdated and uncomfortable.
Stayed here because family members were staying here. I would never stay here again. Beds were lumpy and hard. Bathroom had a wall sink and no shelves. All fixtures were cheap and old. No place to set down small items. No hook on back of door. Carpet looked really old. Dark green color was popular in early 90s. Furniture looked like 1982. To their credit, the bathroom was as clean as it could be given its outdated appearance. The place just looks sad and i couldn't wait to leave. I am used to staying in modern hotels with ammenties so this place was uncomfortable in many ways. Diner associated with it used the be very good, but not good now. Eggs tasted like powdered eggs. It was really awful and really expensive.
Debra
Debra, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
20 September 2024
Bike Week 2924
Nice view of the water . Maids cleaned up daily . Beds comfortable . The hotel isn't new but clean and comfortable !
Daniel
Daniel, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
17 September 2024
mary
mary, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
16 September 2024
Marcia
Marcia, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 September 2024
Juanita
Juanita, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
16 September 2024
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Bonnie
Bonnie, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 September 2024
Great location and pricing
Brian
Brian, 7-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 September 2024
First time at this establishment wasn’t bad at all the beach is right outside any issues that you have get taken care of asap I booked for a family vacation and will book here again overall satisfied and will book again next year
Hoang
Hoang, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
11 September 2024
dated
Denis
Denis, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
9 September 2024
It smelled musty.
Delena
Delena, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
8 September 2024
Left flyer on door (as instructed) asking for towels--never got them--room not touched, cleaned! (yet they leave an envelope for a tip!! Second night, air conditioner smelled like it was on fire. When I told the desk, he said "it is because you turned up the temperature too high
Debra
Debra, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 September 2024
Verified traveller
4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
3 September 2024
Adam
Adam, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
2 September 2024
Cape was very nice and helpful at check in. Very old place, it needs many up grades. No central air. Had a wall unit like a window unit it was so loud i could not sleep. We were only there two days and did not stay the second day since we didn't get any sleep. So disappointing because we had an awesome ocean front view.
rebecca
rebecca, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
1 September 2024
This hotel is not family friendly. Our neighbors were always on the balcony smoking weed. We had two granddaughters with us. We paid good money for a balcony they couldnt sit on. And the next morning, they blared the music at 7am. We called the office on the weed and was told they cant do anything because its legal there. What happened to the no smoking policies.and we found someones dirty sock in the bed that didnt belong to any of us. The location was about the only good thing.