Located near Ocean City Beach, Sahara Motel offers a beachy vibe with a seasonal outdoor pool and free self parking. Connect to in-room WiFi, unwind at the 24-hour front desk, or take advantage of smoke-free premises. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.
Roland E. Powell Convention Center - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
Getting around
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
The 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 just a 5-minute walk from Ocean City Beach and Ocean City Boardwalk. Guests can take a dip in the seasonal outdoor pool, and freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks. Also, Jolly Roger Amusement Park and Roland E. Powell Convention Center are just a 5-minute drive away. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
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Hotel size
161 rooms
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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
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free uncovered onsite self parking
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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/tub combination
Rainfall showerhead
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
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 elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
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 to 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 onsite 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 Beach and 20 minutes' walk from Jolly Roger Amusement Park.
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Sahara Motel Reviews
Reviews
7.8
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7.8/10
Cleanliness
8.2/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
7.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.6/10
Eco-friendliness
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 30, 2025
comfortable, great location.
christopher
christopher, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 19, 2025
Highly recommended to others for the stay their
House keepers were very helpful with what we needed very clean The management and staff were extremely friendly enjoyed the pool ,board walk and other places were closer and beach thank you for a week enjoyable stay
Amanda
Amanda, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 17, 2025
The rooms are dated a bit but clean and great location. The best breakfast place on the property as well.
Brian
Brian, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 28, 2025
Worth it
Good place for the amount that you paid. I found it worth it.
Lenin
Lenin, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 8, 2025
Great budget friendly hotel.
Second year staying here. Older hotel but clean and good size rooms. Great price.
Will stay again.
Verified traveler
4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 13, 2025
The room was clean and comfortable
Rhonda
Rhonda, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 31, 2025
Front desk staff was great to deal with. Room was clean & beds were comfortable. Would recommend.
John
John, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 1, 2025
It was nice.
Connie
Connie, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 22, 2025
Close to beach
Room was very noisy it was across from elevator and beside cafe that is beside pool. People waiting on elevator or waiting to get in cafe and people in the pool made for a noisy stay.
Also, ice machine is located across the street, not convenient.
Dawn
Dawn, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 24, 2025
This is a nice place to stay. Super friendly staff.
Heidi
Heidi, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 7, 2025
Great place to stay near beach
Great place to stay near beach. No very fancy but was clean and well maintained.
We were there just for one day. It includes parking so that is very convenient. The property is very large so it has 4-5 different buildings so make sure you book the right building because you could be away from the beach.
Kewal
Kewal, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 20, 2025
Nice place, clean rooms and right on the boardwalk. Balcony with view of boardwalk and ocean.
Wish the room had a coffee maker (there was a fridge & microwave) but Fractured Prune was a few blocks down and lots of cafes to choose from.
No elevator but we got our steps in.
Friendly staff and parking spots were nice size and plentiful.
Shelly
Shelly, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 17, 2025
We love staying here because it’s center of everything we do. Just two complainants one they need new beds second WiFi sucks
Lola or Ralph
Lola or Ralph, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 1, 2025
Staff was very friendly. Located on boardwalk. Good prices
Heidi
Heidi, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 8, 2025
Dissapointed
Stayed for 2 nights over the 4th of Jully weekend before checking into a condo for a week..Not the cleanest hotel!!
Our room looked like it had not been vacuumed ..the pool was cloudy and dirty, the pool area was covered in cigarette butts & empty cups. The ice machine in our building was not working and we had to cross the street to their other building to get ice. .We used to stay here when my kids were young back in the 90's..it has changed alot. Not sure I would recommend it ..There are alot of other nicer options.
The Sahara cafe..privately owned, was great!
Susan
Susan, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 1, 2025
It was good overall but the rooms could use a thorough cleaning. But at the shore it's high usage.
Ivan
Ivan, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 3, 2025
Iconic hotel - great stay
We love staying at the Sahara if we can when we visit Ocean City. Yes, it is an older hotel. Our room included a microwave and refrigerator. There was a hair dryer as well. The air conditioning worked great. We had a side balcony which still offered a nice view of the ocean. The room was quiet- no noise from neighbors or the street. It's location on the boardwalk, but at the "quiet" end, is super convenient. The beach in front of the hotel is large and there is a chair/umbrella rental stand right there (not owned or run by the hotel though). The young man running the stand was very nice. If you're looking for a fancy pants hotel or condo with all the bells and whistles, this isn't it. But I still give ut 5 stars for what it is. Also, breakfast at the Sahara Cafe is a must.
Deborah
Deborah, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 24, 2024
Good location for beach. Clean rooms, staff very friendly and helpful.
Heidi
Heidi, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jun 26, 2025
Unless you want to share a room with bugs..
⭐️ 1/5 — Very Disappointing Stay
We stayed here for a family vacation, and unfortunately, it was a very disappointing experience. Our room had ants and flies everywhere — it was honestly gross. I had to place a Walmart delivery order just to get fly ribbons and ant traps to make the room somewhat livable.
To make matters worse, I couldn’t communicate with any of the housekeeping staff due to a complete language barrier. No one understood me, which made it impossible to ask for basic things or get help with the situation.
For the price we paid, this stay was not worth it at all. I expected way better. I definitely won’t be coming back and wouldn’t recommend this motel to anyone.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 28, 2024
It was a nice place to stay and it’s close to the beach
Tonya
Tonya, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 6, 2024
Great place
tina
tina, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 18, 2024
Great to be right on the boardwalk ocean front with private balcony.