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Blue Water Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel in Ocean City with free parking

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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

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

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Full Beds | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Full Beds

Highlights

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

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Standard Room, 1 Full Bed | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Full Bed

Highlights

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

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Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
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
Stovetop
  • 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
Separate bedroom
Microwave
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
Separate bedroom
Microwave
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

Standard Double Room

Highlights

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

Grand Apartment

Highlights

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

Standard Room

Highlights

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

Standard Room

Highlights

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

Panoramic Room

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Map
617 East 8th Street, Ocean City, NJ, 08226

What's nearby

  • Ocean City Boardwalk - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • OC Waterpark - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ocean City Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Playland's Castaway Cove - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Ocean City Music Pier - 6 min walk - 0.6 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
  • ‪Varsity Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Yianni's Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ready's Coffee Shop - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Blue Water Inn

Hotel located in Central
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
  • Smoke-free premises and ATM/banking services
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 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

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, Ocean City Boardwalk, and Playland's Castaway Cove. Shriver's Salt Water Taffy & Fudge and Carey Stadium are also within 10 minutes.

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Blue Water Inn Reviews

Reviews

6.2
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

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

Kelli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Spacious and comfortable
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

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

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

Patrick

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

6/10 Okay

Edward

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the porch area, but it needs better furniture which was dirty, some and some pieces had damage. The ceiling in our bathroom was missing a tile and the scary looking old lath exposed above was unappealing!! We liked the location with respect to the beach and boardwalk.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Check in was easy and quick. Our roomwas available when we got there even though we were early. No issues. Bathrooms are SMALL but it as fine for a quick weekend getaway
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff was super friendly! The room was a little run down. The shower was very tiny and the bathroom door did not shut all the way making it not be able to lock. Overall, was a good experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Devin

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No hot water sheets was dirty
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Afifi

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Steep stairway. Moldy Trash under bed. Matress collected from dumster
Stayed 2 nights 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

2/10 Terrible

Jane

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Bed not comfortable. WiFi provided on the website doesn’t work.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

megan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We never got to stay at the hotel we booked the hotel on the appofhotel.com for July 26. We showed up waiting to check in and they said they didn’t have a reservation. I then share my confirmation from hotel.com. They said they were all booked for that date.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jena

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One of the parties was sick, we tried thru property owner and Expedia tried for to change the date, and the refused, so we lost our money, I have told family and friends of the very uncooperative management!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

Gwendolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property did its purpose. Everything was actually good except for the shower. The pressure is to high and the shower head can not be adjusted. I have to wet my body then step away from the stream to soap up and scrub then strp back into the stream to Rinse off. I would do a night or two but anything longer get a better hotel. The dtaff is really friendly and it is convenient to the beach and shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Needs improvement

I found the room to be very misleading. It is a very old hotel that has not been kept up. I had no signal for TV. There was also a very musky smell in the room. I think it was very overpriced to be over two hundred dollarak
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Stephanie

Disliked: Staff & service
Had no hot water at all couldn’t shower so left a day early
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 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

Jacqueline

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

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

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

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