Located near the beach, The Cove 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. Haunted Golf and OC Waterpark are also worth visiting. Visit our Ocean City travel guide
724 Ocean Avenue, Ocean City, NJ, 08226
What's nearby
Ocean City Boardwalk
5 min walk - 0.4 km
Ocean City Beach
6 min walk - 0.6 km
Playland's Castaway Cove
6 min walk - 0.6 km
Ocean City Music Pier
8 min walk - 0.7 km
OC Waterpark
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Getting around
Absecon Station
24 min drive
Atlantic City Intl. Airport (ACY)
26 min drive
Restaurants
Holiday Coffee
2 min walk
Ocean City Coffee Company
7 min walk
Jon & Patty's Coffee Bar & Bistro
6 min walk
Johnson's Popcorn
6 min walk
Varsity Inn
1 min walk
About this property
The Cove
Hotel near Ocean City Boardwalk
The Cove provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
A seasonal outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
Free self parking
Express check-out, outdoor furniture, and smoke-free premises
Multilingual staff
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Cove include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open Monday - Saturday (10:00 AM - 8:00 PM) and Sunday - Sunday (noon - 6:00 PM)
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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
Access code, staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May to September
Frequently asked questions
Does The Cove have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at The Cove?
As of 20 September 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Cove on 21 September 2026 start from AED 296, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is The Cove 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 The Cove?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).
What time is check-out at The Cove?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Where is The Cove located?
Located in Central, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of OC Waterpark and Ocean City Boardwalk. Haunted Golf and Playland's Castaway Cove are also within 10 minutes.
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Reviews
The Cove Reviews
8.6
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Well priced, clean rooms, hot showers, updated bathrooms, decent swimming pool, plentiful parking, and close to shops and boardwalk. It was honestly a lot better than what previous reviews made the place out to be. Family stayed the first night and we stayed through the weekend. 10/10 would come back and recommend to others.
The room was clean and comfortable. The parking was convenient. The location was very convenient as well. The staff was very, very friendly and helpful. A great family vibe. I will be staying with them again.
We stayed at The Cove during the Labor’s day weekend, the place is clean, everything looks new, the bedrooms are well equipped. The bathroom was A1, spacious, nice, clean.
The bedroom has a very nice tv, with some free movies to get relax after spending some time in the beach.
The location is strategic, the boardwalk is very close, there are plenty of nice restaurants and cafes around, and also there is an Avenue (I forgot the name) with very nice stores to shop around. The market is also nearby.
Before I forget, the receptionist, was very welcoming, nice and always listening nice beach music with really makes you feel you are in the beach to just relax!
I highly recommend this place, and hope to come back soon.
Great location. Clean room. Showers were nice. TV was nice. Front porch was large and comfortable. Parking lot was conveniently located. Staff was helpful after we identified our concern.
Areas to identify were: no elevator, air conditioning was a window unit, and pool was small.
Very convenient location, staff was very helpful and friendly, overall very clean. We didn’t use the pool due to weather but looked very nice. Easy, free parking is always a plus! Would definitely stay here again and recommend it if you are looking for a simple, no frills place.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Michelle
21 August 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
I stayed 2 nights. Good location. We could walk to the beach, boardwalk and restaurants. Rooms and fresh towels are only provided per guest request. Rooms are not cleaned daily. The room was clean minus the baseboards. The room was quiet and had a nice shower with good water pressure. On the last day the battery to our door lock died preventing us from entering our room. The staff had to let us in our room and change the battery to our door lock.
Excellent customer service. I booked it @ 10ish pm on a weekend and got a text from the desk service representative informing me on how to get into the property without a late check in process @ the desk. So convenient! Love it!!! Will definitely book again when we visit Ocean City.
The Cove is a very nice hotel and the best one Ive stayed in while in OCNJ so far. The staff was very accommodating and helpful. The room and beds were comfortable and clean. I will definitely book there again in the future.
A cute little boutique hotel in the perfect location - just blocks from the boardwalk. Simple amenities but everything you need and the friendliest staff! Would define stay here again with my family.
We had a great stay at The Cove. The hotel had wonderful staff and we loved the mid century decor.
The swimming pool was great on a hot day. Loved it and will stay again!