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Sahara Motel

2.5 star property
Motel with free parking, steps from Ocean City Boardwalk

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Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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1900 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD, 21842
  • Place, Ocean City Boardwalk
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean City Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Bahia Marina
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Salisbury, MD (SBY-Salisbury - Ocean City Wicomico Regional)
    ‪40 min drive‬

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8.4 out of 10
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About the neighborhood

Ocean City

Located in Downtown Ocean City, Sahara Motel is next to popular attractions like Ocean City Boardwalk and Ocean City Beach. This 161-room motel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, free self parking, and a seasonal outdoor pool.
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What's nearby

  • Ocean City Boardwalk - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Ocean City Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Bahia Marina - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Isle of Wight Bay - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Jolly Roger Amusement Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Ocean City Station - 5 min drive
  • Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fish Tales - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Surfin’ Betty’s - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Papi’s Taco Joint - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Franco's Pizza & Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪American Legion Post 166 - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Sahara Motel

Motel with free parking, steps from Ocean City Boardwalk
Sahara Motel offers free WiFi in public areas and a seasonal outdoor pool. If you plan to drive, free parking is available. Front-desk staff are standing by 24/7 to assist with any requests.
32-inch TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Phones are also standard. Change of towels is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.00 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.00 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.
Property Registration Number 85599

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The seasonal pool is open from May 29 to October 01.
  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Sahara Motel Motel
Sahara Motel Ocean City
Sahara Motel Motel Ocean City

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Sahara Motel?

Sahara Motel provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do near Sahara Motel?

This motel is situated in Downtown Ocean City, just steps from Ocean City Boardwalk and Ocean City Beach. You'll also find Isle of Wight Bay and Bahia Marina less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Sahara Motel?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the motel.

Does Sahara Motel have a casino?

No, Sahara Motel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Sahara Motel?

No, this motel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. The seasonal pool will be open from May 29 until October 01.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Sahara Motel?

Couples staying at this motel will appreciate amenities like a rainfall showerhead as well as a seasonal outdoor pool and a 24-hour front desk.

Does Sahara Motel have a hot tub?

No, this motel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Sahara Motel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Sahara Motel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Sahara Motel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Sahara Motel.

Does Sahara Motel have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this motel.

How close is the airport from Sahara Motel?

The closest major airport to Sahara Motel is Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal), which is 5.1 mi away (10 minutes by car). Another top airport is Salisbury, MD (SBY-Salisbury - Ocean City Wicomico Regional), which is located 28.6 mi away (39-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Sahara Motel?

No, at Sahara Motel, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Sahara Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 192 out of 519 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 148 out of 519 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 102 out of 519 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 519 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 519 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Paul

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Does not have coffee machines in each room.. instead has coffee machine and lobby "available 24/7". Was not available when I stayed September 29th-October 2nd. Sign on lobby door says "opens 7:00 a.m." . On the morning of September 30th did not open till 7:35. Two trips down for coffee--nobody there. Then again on October 2nd nobody there at 7:19 a.m.. extremely poor customer service from front desk staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

alexandra

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had no expectations about this motel as I know I booked on the lower end but this was worse that I had imagined. The minute we opened the room door we were overwhelmed by the smell of mildew/mold. When I mentioned it to the front desk their solution was to send the cleaning staff up with a can of air freshener. That is not a solution just a cover up. The bedspreads we stained, the carpets dirty. The wifi does not work on the 3rd floor and the beds in our room desperately need to be replaced.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location, very nice staff, old hotel but very clean. Only issue was teeny, tiny ants in bathroom area.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The Good: Parking was convenient and hotel was on the boardwalk The price was right (off season). The not so good: The kitchenette was lacking to say the least. Make sure you bring your cooking essentials (plates, silverware, glasses,pots and pans measuring devices, cutting board,can opener) There were ants in the hotel You get what you pay for.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was ok for what it was. A cheaper place to stay compared to others. Boardwalk is right there. Man at the front desk wasent accommodating. Had a problem with our cable in our room. He said he’d come up to check it out and never showed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Deandre

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
The best part of this hotel is the ocean view right on the broad walk
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Traveled with family
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The efficiency room with a side view and nice balcony was perfect for us. It was great to be so close to everything. Definitely will be returning.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We could see a portion of the beach from our motel room. It was only a block from the beach. There was a place to eat breakfast right across the street.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Carrie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room we stayed in was clean but it had an odor of mildew or something in it was almost over powering. When door was open it helped. Drain in bathtub was rusted horrible so water wouldn't stay in tub. Was very hard to communicate with staff no one hardly spoke English. The ice machine was horrible the drain rack in it was so rusted. Honestly didn't look safe to get anything out of it. Really need a new one. The location was great loved that the beach was right there.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Arvette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chantel

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rony

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was nothing like we expected. Dirty & old. I was with my 2 kids and they weren’t even happy. We have stayed right by the beach before and -trust me- you can find much better than this dingy dirty motel - to stay at. There was hair in the bathroom that obviously wasn’t cleaned. The bedsheets are like 100 years old and we picked a non smoking room- and the smell as soon as you entered the room - DID NOT smell clean. Moldy. And the so called “manager” Rob that I tried getting a hold of for DAYS calling at first and then actually going to the front desk never ever was available. Even after I decided to leave the motel. We ended up arriving and staying the night and checked out at 11:00. Expedia called because I wanted a refund for the other nights that I DID not stay and of course “Rob” didn’t approve it . He only approved one night. —- so Expedia did not want to refund me my money for the rest of the nights I had paid for because they needed the approval from him.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kibwe

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Harry

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherita

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked it
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley, Hershey

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Lori

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Laura

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I attempted to call and email in advance to reschedule due to unforeseen circumstances. Nobody answered the phone. Nobody returned my messages that were left on their answering machine. Nobody emailed me back. Worst customer service ever!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025