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Blue Water Inn

2.0 star property
Guests find relaxation near Ocean City's scenic boardwalk at this welcoming hotel, where sun loungers by the pool create perfect vacation moments.

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Blue Water Inn sits right by the Ocean City Boardwalk, offering a peaceful getaway. Travelers can relax at the seasonal outdoor pool, use the barbecue grills for casual meals, and stay connected with in-room WiFi throughout their stay.

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Full Beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Full Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Microwave
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Full Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Full Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Microwave
Daily housekeeping
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen | Living area | TV

Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Family Apartment, Multiple Beds, Kitchen | Living area | TV

Family Apartment, Multiple Beds, Kitchen

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
TV
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Family Apartment, Multiple Beds, Kitchen | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge

Family Apartment, Multiple Beds, Kitchen

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
TV
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Grand Apartment

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
4 bedrooms
Daily housekeeping
Living room
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 12
  • 2 Queen Beds, 2 King Beds, 1 Double Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds

Junior Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Panoramic Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Blue Water Inn is in Central, a neighborhood in Ocean City. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Boardwalk Hall, while those who have shopping on the agenda may want to visit Ocean City Boardwalk and Atlantic City Boardwalk. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Carey Stadium, or consider a night out at Bader Field. Visit our Ocean City travel guide
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617 East 8th Street, Ocean City, NJ, 08226

What's nearby

  • AtlanticCity_OceanCityBoardwalk_6295616_06
    Ocean City Boardwalk
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Evening on the beach and boardwalk of Ocean City, New Jersey.
    Ocean City Beach
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Playland's Castaway Cove in Ocean City, New Jersey at Night
    Playland's Castaway Cove
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Aerial view of the Ocean City, New Jersey boardwalk and beach with the Music Pier seen
    Ocean City Music Pier
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • OC Waterpark
    3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

  • Absecon Station
    21 min drive
  • Atlantic City Intl. Airport (ACY)
    23 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ocean City Coffee Company
    6 min walk
  • Holiday Coffee
    2 min walk
  • Yianni's Cafe
    6 min walk
  • Varsity Inn
    1 min walk
  • Swell Cafe
    2 min walk

About this property

Blue Water Inn

Hotel near Ocean City Boardwalk
Blue Water Inn provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • ATM/banking services and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Blue Water Inn include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and shampoo
  • Mini fridges 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 transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 12 and May 1.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Resort fee: USD 0 per accommodation, per night

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

Optional extras

  • A late check-out fee will be charged

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May to September

Property is also known as

Blue Water Inn
Blue Water Inn Ocean City
Blue Water Ocean City
Blue Water Hotel Ocean City
Blue Water Inn Hotel
Blue Water Inn Ocean City
Blue Water Hotel Ocean City
Blue Water Inn Hotel Ocean City

Frequently asked questions

Does Blue Water Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Blue Water Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Blue Water Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Blue Water Inn?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is Blue Water Inn located?

Located in Central, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of OC Waterpark and Ocean City Boardwalk. Playland's Castaway Cove and Shriver's Salt Water Taffy & Fudge are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Blue Water Inn Reviews

6.2

6.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

7.4

Staff & service

5.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 480 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 130 out of 480 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 103 out of 480 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 87 out of 480 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 86 out of 480 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Spacious and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

It's lower level.

Great location close to restaurants and the boardwalk. Accommodations were fair. The photos look much better than what you get. If you want something for a few nights on the cheap, this will do. It's the bare minimum.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It is your basic hotel. Nothing special, but not dirty. The people who work there try their best with what they have. Close to beach which is nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Compfy bed, nice soft pillows, cable, good shower head
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Orlando

Liked: Room comfort
The stand-up shower was not 100% clean. Overall, I had a very comfortable stay in the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kamille

Liked: Staff & service
My stay that the Blue Water Inn was pretty good. I didn’t read the reviews until after I booked, so I was a bit worried that it was going to be a nightmare. My experience, however, was good! The room was clean, the contactless check in was great. When I needed help finding my room, the front desk person was so helpful. Overall, it’s obviously not a 5 star hotel, but for a 1 night trip to OC, you’re not gonna beat this price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice clean place for the money
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Disliked: Amenities
Ceiling was moldy. TV was not connected to WiFi and the password at the unmanned front desk didn’t work. Tv was not connected to local channels either. So don’t plan on using the TVThe bed and bathroom appeared to be clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Allyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our group had a fine stay at the Blue Water Inn. We chose the property because it was inexpensive even at the peak of the season and centrally located. The room was clean and cold. We enjoyed using the covered porch area for dinner and games. Downsides were: the climb to our room, which was on the 3rd floor after a steep flight of stairs to the lobby/front desk - not the most pleasant after a long hot day on the beach or walking around the island. The pool is small and located past the dumpsters in the parking lot of the hotel next door. Again, the price was right for this stay and in my younger days I might not have minded the pool and stairs, but I think us middle aged ladies will shell out the extra money for a more comfortable stay on our next visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Clean prosperity. Easy parking. Close to all attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Place is a but run down but the location is great for the price. Staff was friendly & remeber its a dry city so bring your own beer.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Blue at Blue Water Inn

AC did not work properly--barely cooled room enough to sleep. Toilet tended to backup with slow water flow--several flushes needed. We did get clean towels as needed--apparently there was a minimal room service. Floors were clean. Frig and microwave worked. Several electric outlets were nonfunctional. Not at all as depicted in online materials.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Nicki

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

You get what you pay for

Because of the low cost, there were pretty much mostly teens and young adults that were drunk and high and very noisy until after 2:00am. The parking situation is quite odd as you have 1 long parking spot that 2 cars fit in, so if someone parks behind you, you have to hope they left their keys with the front desk or that they can be reached if you have to get your car out. The pool was nice and relaxing. It is a very old building, that while the charm from that is cool, it badly needs to be updated.
Nice pool
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Sandra

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our tv did not work ! We told the desk they said they fixed it they did not . Also the bathroom was running the whole time and the ceiling above the staircase to the third floor was leaking heavily . Staff was polite . The room served its purpose but was too small could not even walk in the room. The bed took up whole room
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Staff friendly but hotel was terrible

The hotel was very rundown, the toilet had stains inside, the bathroom floor had stains, the blinds were broken, the bathroom curtain was not hanging properly. See pics. The staff was actually very friendly and nice!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Wesley

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was nice, the rooms were not nice but clean, no USB ports, small shower, 36x36, no desk or chair, only 2 queen beds and dressers, very few electrical outlets
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Colleen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Pros: The man who checked us in was very nice. The pool/pool area was nice and clean. Cons: This hotel room was filthy. The bathroom was grimy and definitely had bodily fluid stains around The toilet. Slanted floors. No furniture was attached to the walls, which made me a little nervous as we travelled with two toddlers. Electronic cords hanging around. There was a huge hole above the shower and I could see into the ceiling. Broken blinds. Yikes. Big yikes.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s an old beach hotel. Yes the room is small but the facilities are kept clean and it’s 2 blocks from the boardwalk and beach. Perfect place to sleep and grab a shower, the rest of the day is on the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Tight Parking. Nice room if you spend most of your time at the beach/boardwalk. My family enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Javier Dos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was not a very high class hotel but it was a perfect location hotel. Everything was close to it. And the rooms were clean and the staff was helpful. I will definitely go again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a nice stay! Everything you need to have a great time!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location. For the price it was well worth it. I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeromy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff was really polite and helpful. But the room was a little dirty and the bed felt like it had a grim feeling but wasn’t a big deal since we knew to bring sheets. Would stay there again but 100% recommend bring your own sheets and blankets.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Budget hotel, but reasonably priced. Bed wasn’t very comfortable, but it was only for one night! Not a great place to go if you can’t carry your luggage up multiple steps actually sets of steps.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Stephen

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place is in terrible condition. Do not stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025