Thunderbird Beach Motel

2.0 star property
Beachfront motel in Ocean City with free parking

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On the beach
Outdoor pool, open 9 AM to 9 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Coffee service
Exterior
In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Thunderbird Beach Motel, right on the sand, is perfect for sun-seekers. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi, an outdoor pool with sun loungers and umbrellas, and free self-parking. Visitors praise the helpful staff and prime beach location.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Classic Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, City View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(102 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Basic Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Cable channels
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
32nd Street Oceanblock, Ocean City, MD, 21842

What's nearby

  • Ocean City Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Jolly Roger Amusement Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ocean City Boardwalk - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Roland E. Powell Convention Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Jolly Roger at the Pier - 6 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Ocean City Station - 7 min drive
  • Salisbury, MD (SBY-Salisbury - Ocean City Wicomico Regional) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Happy Jack Pancake House - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Shottis Point - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ripieno's - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Thunderbird Beach Motel

Motel near Ocean City Beach
Located close to Jolly Roger Amusement Park and Roland E. Powell Convention Center, Thunderbird Beach Motel has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Concierge services, free newspapers and a front desk safe
  • A vending machine, a TV in reception and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All 63 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 46 metres
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking (max 1 space per unit)

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Renovations and closures

The property is closed during November, December and January.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 1.59 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • In-room safe

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Property Registration Number 2913

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Pool access available from 9 AM to 9 PM

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Thunderbird Beach Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9 AM to 9 PM.

Is Thunderbird Beach Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Thunderbird Beach Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Thunderbird Beach Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Thunderbird Beach Motel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Thunderbird Beach Motel located?

Located in Midtown Ocean City, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Ocean City Beach, Jolly Roger Amusement Park and Ocean City Boardwalk. Roland E. Powell Convention Center and Jolly Roger at the Pier are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Thunderbird Beach Motel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

7.8

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 526 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 321 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 104 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1013 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Randy

Great location and nice staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff and the beach is right there and very convenient for almost anything.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were awesome!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean and convenient. Would stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was perfect walk to the beach!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Peggy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
3 min walk to the beach, making it easy to watch sunrise
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
For an older hotel, it’s still in great condition! A great experience and close to everything!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great motel. Decent location nice little pool parking included
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Latreece

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed ourselves and the hospitality.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly. Room was clean. Will visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Amenities
Excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was super impressed with the cleanliness and staff was amazing!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I we stay at the property again it was very nice very convenient I enjoyed myself and so that my sister we will definitely come back again love Ocean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful check in
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Amenities
Was good for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness
It was good for the price and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy place to stay for a quick beach trip. Hot water was in and out. Everything else was fine.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The motel was cheaper than most other places that I had checked. There was no cold water in the bathroom sink but realized it had been turned off under the sink. Had issues with the shower but maintenance did come and fix things. Overall, good for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location . Clean facilities. Economical. Close to beach and restaurants . Pool is great .
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lady at the front was very nice to my husband and I. The room smelled good nice and clean the AC felt amazing and the pool was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome staff, i forgot my room key like 5 times and they didn’t yell at me not once. Lovely humans
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tewodros

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice. Will come back
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
👍
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025