11201 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City, Maryland, United States | (618) 248-8274
Budget-friendly chain hotel within two blocks of the beach
On the quiet end of town, next to a mall with a movie theater
Spacious rooms have microwaves, mini-fridges, HBO and cable TV
Some rooms have bay views and whirlpool tubs
Large, heated indoor pool and hot tub surrounded by windows
Small on-site fitness center with cardio and weight machines
Coin-operated on-site laundry
Meeting room for up to 50 people
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Denny’s restaurant attached to hotel
Property a bit worn, and maintenance problems are not uncommon
20-minute drive to the boardwalk
Breakfast not included
This 200-room, mid-range Comfort Inn sits two blocks from the beach on the northern end of Ocean City, next to a mall with restaurants and a movie theater. A back patio overlooks the surrounding marsh. Rooms are spacious, and some have bay views. It’s almost a 20-minute drive to the Ocean City boardwalk, but the Comfort Inn's location might suit budget-minded travelers seeking a bit of respite. Breakfast is not included in the room rate, but the hotel is attached to a 24-hour Denny’s. There's a large, beautiful indoor pool and whirlpool surrounded by windows, a small fitness center with cardio and weight machines, and a convenience store. While the property is clean, some areas are worn, and maintenance problems are not uncommon, but guests report they're addressed quickly. Another option away from the boardwalk buzz is the Carousel Resort Hotel & Condominiums, which includes and ice-skating rink.
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Scene
Dark-wood chain decor, a large indoor pool, and a lovely marsh and bay views
This Comfort Inn sits on a landscaped property, adjacent to a large parking lot. The lobby includes bright green-and-red carpeting, a cream-colored sectional sofa, and some rust-colored and brown-and-beige patterned armchairs. The large, windowed pool area, with its hot tub and ceiling draped in strips of lime, gray, and blue fabric, is a highlight and a popular spot. The patio, with white-plastic tables, chairs, and loungers, offers lovely views of the surrounding marsh and nearby bay. Though the property shows some wear, overall, it's well-maintained, and is popular with families.
Location
On the northern end of Ocean City, close to the bay and two blocks from the beach
The hotel sits on the bay side on the northern end of Ocean City, surrounded by high-rise condominiums. It’s next to Gold Coast Mall, which houses restaurants and a movie theater, and is two blocks from the beach. It’s a 15- to 20-minute drive to the Ocean City boardwalk, and about the same distance to Bethany Beach, Delaware. Ocean City Municipal Airport is a 30-minute drive from the hotel.
Rooms
Spacious and decorated in warm colors; some with bay views and jetted tubs
The Comfort Inn Gold Coast's 200 rooms are large, clean, and modern, decorated in a warm browns, golds, and olive greens, with dark-wood dressers, nightstands, and armoires. Standard King Rooms have seating areas with sofas, tables and chairs, flat-screen TVs with cable and HBO, microwaves, mini-fridges, and coffeemakers. Some Double Full Rooms have bay views. Larger King Corner Suites, with more generous sitting areas, are also available. Bathrooms have long built-in granite vanities and curtained stall showers or shower/tub combos, and include hairdryers; some have separate jetted tubs.
Features
Large indoor pool, fitness center, and patio with marsh views
The hotel is attached to a Denny’s restaurant, which serves breakfast and stays open 24 hours a day. A small on-site convenience store sells drinks and snacks as well. But the highlight is the large, windowed indoor heated pool and hot tub. The fitness center is small, with a few cardio and weight machines. A spacious outdoor patio offers beautiful marsh and bay views. A meeting room can accommodate up to 50 people. Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel.
