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Blue Water Inn

Atlantic City - NJ · United States

617 East 8th StreetView location

6.2/10Good482 Reviews
Cleanliness6.4/106.4
Service7.4/107.4
Comfort6.0/106.0
Condition5.4/105.4
Location8.0/108.0
Neighborhood8.6/108.6
Amenities5.8/105.8
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About Blue Water Inn

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area. This hotel also features tour/ticket assistance and barbecue grills. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

Make yourself at home in one of the 35 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometer. OC Waterpark - 0. 3 km / 0.

2 mi- Ocean City Boardwalk - 0. 4 km / 0. 3 mi- Haunted Golf - 0. 5 km / 0. 3 mi- Playland's Castaway Cove - 0. 5 km / 0. 3 mi- Shriver's Salt Water Taffy & Fudge - 0. 5 km / 0.

3 mi- Gillian's Wonderland Pier - 0. 6 km / 0. 4 mi- Carey Stadium - 0. 6 km / 0. 4 mi- Pirate Island Golf - 0. 6 km / 0. 4 mi- Tee Time Golf - 0. 7 km / 0. 4 mi- Jilly's Arcade - 0.

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9 km / 0. 5 mi- Congo Falls Adventure Golf - 0. 9 km / 0. 6 mi- Medieval Fantasy Mini Golf - 1 km / 0. 6 mi- Ocean City Music Pier - 1. 6 km / 1 mi- Ocean City Beach - 1.

7 km / 1 mi- Discovery Seashell Museum - 3. 6 km / 2. 2 mi. The nearest airports are: Atlantic City Intl. Airport (ACY) - 23. 9 km / 14. 8 mi Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County) - 47. 9 km / 29.

8 mi Millville, NJ (MIV-Millville Municipal) - 52. 9 km / 32. 9 mi The preferred airport for Blue Water Inn is Atlantic City Intl. Airport (ACY).

With a stay at Blue Water Inn in Ocean City (North End), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Ocean City Boardwalk and Ocean City Beach. This hotel is 6. 8 mi (11 km) from Atlantic City Boardwalk and 9. 9 mi (15. 9 km) from Tropicana Casino.

With a stay at Blue Water Inn in Ocean City (Downtown Ocean City), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Atlantic City Boardwalk and Ocean City Boardwalk. This hotel is 12.2 mi (19.6 km) from Borgata Casino and 9.9 mi (15.9 km) from Tropicana Casino.

Make yourself at home in one of the 35 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with bathtubs or showers are provided. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Swimming Pool
Free WiFi
Parking available
Concierge
Non-smoking

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 4:00 PM
Check-in until 8:00 PM
Check-out until 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

Beach nearby No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions Guest will receive an email before arrival 72 hours Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-out is available

Important information

  • You need to know
    • The seasonal pool will be open from May to September.
    • Contactless check-out is available.
  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • 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.

  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

OC Waterpark 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Ocean City Boardwalk 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Haunted Golf 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Playland's Castaway Cove 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Shriver's Salt Water Taffy & Fudge 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Carey Stadium 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Pirate Island Golf 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Tee Time Golf 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Ocean City Mansion 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Jilly's Arcade 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Medieval Fantasy Mini Golf 1 km / 0.6 mi
Ocean City Music Pier 1.6 km / 1 mi
Ocean City Beach 1.7 km / 1 mi
The Ocean City Arts Center 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Discovery Seashell Museum 3.6 km / 2.2 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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  • Total number of rooms: 35
  • hotel
  • Beach
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car park
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Grill/BBQ
  • Outdoor freshwater pool
  • Sun loungers
  • TV lounge
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  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
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  • DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDSDOUBLE • TWO QUEEN BEDSDBL.2Q

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  • STUDIO DELUXESTUDIO • DELUXESTU.DX

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  • JUNIOR SUITE STANDARDJUNIOR SUITE • STANDARDJSU.ST

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  • DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BEDDOUBLE • QUEEN SIZE BEDDBL.QN

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  • APARTMENT GRANDAPARTMENT • GRANDAPT.GD

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  • APARTMENT ONE BEDROOMAPARTMENT • ONE BEDROOMAPT.B1

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARD • 1 BedroomDBL.ST

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  • DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDSDOUBLE • TWO DOUBLE BEDSDBL.2D

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    TWO DOUBLE BEDS

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    Room code: DBL.2D

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  • QUADRUPLE WITH DOUBLE BEDQUADRUPLE • WITH DOUBLE BEDQUA.DB

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    WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Room code: QUA.DB

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  • SUITE STANDARDSUITE • STANDARDSUI.ST

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    SUITE STANDARD

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  • APARTMENT TWO BEDROOMSAPARTMENT • TWO BEDROOMSAPT.B2

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    APARTMENT TWO BEDROOMS

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    TWO BEDROOMS

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    Room code: APT.B2

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  • APARTMENT STANDARDAPARTMENT • STANDARDAPT.ST

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    APARTMENT STANDARD

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  • QUADRUPLE TWO BEDSQUADRUPLE • TWO BEDSQUA.2B

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    QUADRUPLE TWO BEDS

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    TWO BEDS

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    Room code: QUA.2B

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  • DOUBLE DELUXEDOUBLE • DELUXEDBL.DX

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    DOUBLE DELUXE

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    Room code: DBL.DX

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Blue Water Inn

6.2
Good
482 Reviews
Cleanliness
6.4 /10
Service
7.4 /10
Comfort
6.0 /10
Condition
5.4 /10
Location
8.0 /10
Neighborhood
8.6 /10
Amenities
5.8 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jun 2026
Virginia
This place is very nice,ill be returning!👌
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
04 Oct 2025
Ronald

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.
Friends_and_family Family
4/10
Poor
03 Sep 2025
kevin

You get what you pay for

Location good, but you sacrifice for it. Can’t even open room door half way because it hits the bed. Have to turn sideways just to move in bathroom because it is so tiny. A/C is in the bathroom. Have to keep bathroom door open to get air. If you open bathroom door it covers the TV. Not exaggerating. There was no bulb in bathroom light because prio bulb was broken off and jammed. Had to keep tv on just to have a light at night.Bulb socket wide open in a bathroom. If someone is coming out front door when you are trying to come in, the landing is so narrow you could knock someone Down a flight of cement stairs to the sidewalk. Stay if you have tolerance and good medical insurance. I fractured a toe just getting in the tiny shower because there was an 8” piece of wood across the threashold
Self
10/10
Exceptional
03 Sep 2025
Orlando
The stand-up shower was not 100% clean. Overall, I had a very comfortable stay in the hotel.
Self
4/10
Poor
02 Sep 2025
Taylor
The rooms were dirty. There was a whole in my room that exposed hoses and tubes.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
02 Sep 2025
Kathleen
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.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
01 Sep 2025
Travis
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.
Leisure Family_with_children
2/10
Poor
31 Aug 2025
Stephen
The place is in terrible condition. Do not stay here.
6/10
Pleasant
30 Aug 2025
Jennifer
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.
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
29 Aug 2025
Andrew
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.
2/10
Poor
28 Aug 2025
Devin
No hot water sheets was dirty
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
24 Aug 2025
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
Self
6/10
Pleasant
24 Aug 2025
Edward
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.
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
22 Aug 2025
Jena
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!
6/10
Pleasant
22 Aug 2025
Jeromy
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.
Leisure Friends
2/10
Poor
17 Aug 2025
Afifi
Steep stairway.
Moldy
Trash under bed.
Matress collected from dumster
10/10
Exceptional
17 Aug 2025
Donna
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
Friends_and_family Friends
2/10
Poor
15 Aug 2025
Jane
Bed not comfortable. WiFi provided on the website doesn’t work.
8/10
Excellent
11 Aug 2025
Gwendolyn
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.
Leisure Friends
4/10
Poor
05 Aug 2025
PATRICK
Floors were uneven not good for someone with Meniers disease.
8/10
Excellent
03 Aug 2025
Taylor
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!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Aug 2025
Michael
What a nice stay! Everything you need to have a great time!
Leisure Self
2/10
Poor
28 Jul 2025
megan
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.
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jul 2025
Kelli
Great place. Spacious and comfortable
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
23 Jul 2025
Sandra
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
8/10
Excellent
23 Jul 2025
Allyn
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.
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
21 Jul 2025
Patrick
Compfy bed, nice soft pillows, cable, good shower head
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
20 Jul 2025
Kamille
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.
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
13 Jul 2025
Verified traveler

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.
Friends_and_family Family
4/10
Poor
05 Jul 2025
Nicki

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.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jul 2025
John
Great location. For the price it was well worth it. I will definitely stay here again.
Leisure Self
4/10
Poor
02 Jul 2025
Stephanie
Had no hot water at all couldn’t shower so left a day early
Self
2/10
Poor
28 Jun 2025
Kimberly
30 min wait for check in after check in time room wasn’t cleaned. Shower didn’t work. Gave other room someone was in there. Talked to owner and said contact Expedia to get your money back because that’s how we paid and said she would let you know to refund money. (Heather) but I finally got a room and it’s fine after an hour looking for a “clean room” I want a refund
2/10
Poor
25 Jun 2025
Christopher
Our air conditioner went down at 11 pm
It was so hot we had to drive home to Philadelphia at midnight
I cannot put into words how dissatisfied I am!
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
20 Sep 2024
Brad
Needs upgrading. Very old
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
20 Sep 2024
Chris
Tight Parking. Nice room if you spend most of your time at the beach/boardwalk. My family enjoyed our stay.
10/10
Exceptional
15 Sep 2024
Temi
Very nice
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
15 Sep 2024
Kevin

Amazing Weekend!

Best experience! Very cute, very clean. Close to everything!
Partner
4/10
Poor
12 Sep 2024
Steven

stay here if you hate yourself

wow, definitely not as pictures on website suggested...no lamp? cracked restroom fixture...first time to the 'room' key didn't even fit into the lock, much less open the door...this was third floor, by the way...window unit noisy, blinds broken...was informed after check in that my credit card to hotels.com was declined...not having a way to immediately check this, of course I proffered the same card, being in hearshot of other guests during this interaction...turns out, not declined and even charged 29.00 more than paid to hotels.com...
Self
6/10
Pleasant
08 Sep 2024
Wesley
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
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
08 Sep 2024
Beth
It was a boarding room with a 3 ft bathroom and no windows. At all. We had to sleep one up one down to fit in the bed when I requested the room with 2 beds. Then the fire alarm went off in the morning and we had to evacuate. No staff was on site to talk to the police and fire dept.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
05 Sep 2024
Carlos
Not super expensive for the area, but you get what you paid for
4/10
Poor
28 Aug 2024
Colleen
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.
Leisure Family_with_children
4/10
Poor
25 Aug 2024
Matthew
It was only a few blocks to the boardwalk. Besides that, I feel like everytime I left the room, I heard another guest complaining about the condition of their room. Ours had a slanted floor and broken bed. If you plan spending zero time in the hotel, I guess the price was ok.
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
23 Aug 2024
Timothy
Terrible place. They service was terrible, the room was a coffin, and the place was dirty
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
21 Aug 2024
Bonita

Never Again!!!

The room was so tiny that you couldn't even open the door the whole way until it hit the bed. The A/C unit was in the bathroom, so if you wanted to keep your room cool, you needed to keep the bathroom door open. But when the bathroom door was open it blocked the TV. So you couldn't even sit in bed and watch TV without being hot! There were literally only 15 inches to squeeze thru between the sink and the wall to get into the shower! The floors were so uneven, that there was a 3-4 inch gap at the door just to make the door swing open. The only place to put luggage was at the foot of the bed, but when you put even a small duffle bag there on the floor, then there wasn't room to walk between the luggage and the bed. Room had a microwave sitting on top of the refrigerator but the cord wasn't long enough to reach any outlets, so you had to move the microwave and set it on the floor to be able to use it. The refigerator and microwave were under the small garment rack so then you couldn't even hang anything on the rack (but there weren't any hangers to use!) 3 Flights of stairs going up to our room were very steep.... but the railings were so dirty and sticky that I didn't want to touch them. No one at the desk when we arrived at 7:30 PM - just a handwritten note with our key (that anyone could have picked up and used before we arrived!)
Partner
2/10
Poor
19 Aug 2024
Verified traveler

Staff friendly but hotel was terrible

The hotel was very rundown, the refrigerator was chipped, the toilet had stains inside, the bathroom floor had stains, the blinds were broken, the bathroom window curtain was not hanging properly. See pics.
The staff was actually very friendly and nice!
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
18 Aug 2024
Verified traveler

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!
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
18 Aug 2024
Alexandra
Room key opened up multiple rooms, impossible to feel safe about sleeping or leaving luggage
10/10
Exceptional
17 Aug 2024
Jacqueline
It was a nice clean place for the money
2/10
Poor
28 Jul 2024
Jerry

Rip off rooming house turned “hotel”

This place was a rip off. No phone in the room, no tissues, just a single already opened roll of toilet paper. The room smelled way better than it looked. The pictures are worth 1000 words. This place it 75.00/night at best.
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
26 Jul 2024
kathryn
This place is a ripoff and even more of a ripoff booking though Expedia because of all the extra fees they charge. The bathroom was moldy and disgusting. There were no staff available to help us when our room got locked by the code lock even though we were given a regular key. There are no elevators in the building so it’s super inconvenient. The common areas are gross. The beds are horrific. The room furniture is cheap and falling apart. Not worth the money. Spend more and enjoy your stay elsewhere.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jul 2024
Javier Dos
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.
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
01 Jul 2024
James
I wasn't expecting 5-star luxury, but I was expecting at least a little effort. Why management decided not to invest in anything resembling a quality mattress is beyond me. A decent foam mattress would make all the difference in the world. Instead, I'm left with a cheap flea bag motel type of impression and the need to visit my Chiro. BTW...it wasn't a cheap room; they are making money here.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
23 Jun 2024
Natasha
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.
8/10
Excellent
22 Jun 2024
Michael
Bare bones rooms in an older wooden structure. Bathrooms appear old, rest of room recently renovated.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
29 May 2024
michael
Friendly staff. Clean prosperity. Easy parking. Close to all attractions.
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
19 Feb 2024
Theresa
This hotel was very dirty, with holes in screens which allowed insects access. The plumbing in the shower area was exposed so you could see the red and blue vinyl piping. The towels were stained and dirty, coverlet on beds was filthy. I would never stay here again
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
01 Oct 2023
Cait
Not worth the expense.
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
05 Sep 2023
Verified traveler
Basic older motel, room smaller than pictured, bed not comfortable, a bit rundown.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
04 Sep 2023
Lesvin
Front desk nice personal
Family
2/10
Poor
04 Sep 2023
Alison
I’m not sure if the following is true for every room but ours was a nightmare. Water damage in the bathroom, broken blinds, moldy faucet. We actually wore shoes everywhere- even in the shower because is just felt unclean. Extremely uncomfortable bed - the list could go on and on. The only Pro was the location.

I only stayed one night.
Leisure Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
03 Sep 2023
Ellen
The hotel was okay. When I arrived I was worried because reviews were not good. The main entrance stairway was very sandy and had not been vacuumed for a while. There was a used medical glove on the stairs. This disappeared by the time I got my car parked and came back up the stairs. My main complaint was that they asked me for my drivers license and credit card, which is normal but then they made copies of them and kept them in a shoe box size file box out on the desk behind the counter. The counter was open to the public...in other words you could walk behind it ...no locked gate. When I was checking out I asked for the copies of my credit card to be destroyed or at least given back to me. They refused because it had to be kept with my paper file. I think this is dangerous because it was not secured and I had paid up front with my reservation. I would never go back because of the check-in and checkout procedure. I will always be worried someone with get my credit card and have a copy of my license.

Self
4/10
Poor
26 Aug 2023
Lisa
The room was dirty. Used towels and old socks were left in the room. The flush mechanism on the toilet was broken. I stayed here last summer and was satisfied but it seems to have gone down hill since then. The porch needed sweeping, there was no complimentary coffee offered in the morning as there had been previously.
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
22 Aug 2023
Sophia
Sad to say this was not a pleasant experience. The building is falling apart and clearly is breaking some sort of building code. I stayed on the third floor in a room that the floors were literally slanted because it appears the building is beginning to fall. The toilet didn’t fully flush, and the shower floor was broken. There was black mold on the ceiling , the tv barely worked. The mini fridge was not plugged into the wall but the electrical strip that looked older than myself, and had a strange odor. The ac unit in the window worked well enough but was plugged into a broken outlet that touched the bed and was definitely a fire hazard. My partner and I went out to buy cheap sheets and a blanket because the bed looked gross and stained. I barely slept through the night because I was so nervous I was going through the floor. And there was no staff there at night to even complain to. We only had to be here for a single night and even that was too much. The walk to the pier was the only positive note about this place because it was so close.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Aug 2023
Sharon
Gave us early check in & were super sweet and very friendly
Leisure
6/10
Pleasant
18 Aug 2023
Turandot
Very worn down. But clean
6/10
Pleasant
11 Aug 2023
Jason

Yikes. Go elsewhere.

This was our second stay. The room we stayed in (23) was horrible. Upon entering each day, we were greeted with a distinct mildew smell. It was gross and unmistakable. The bed linens were not clean and the tv was incredibly difficult to operate. For what OC properties are charging, this property is in desperate need of updating. Under no circumstances should a room smell like mildew and I should not see brown ceiling tiles.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
08 Aug 2023
Kimberly
They should have been more specific about needing to request the beach tags.
Self
8/10
Excellent
05 Aug 2023
Daniel
The rooms are a bit old but everything else was fine.
Leisure Self
4/10
Poor
23 Jul 2023
athena
Older property if you appre iate that. Smallest shower ever, old mattresses and pillows. Quiet, no light blocking blinds , so you'll be up early. Should have coffee in the lobby.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
23 Jul 2023
JULIE
Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Location was perfect shot to Beach and Boards. Pool was warm. Shower was unfortunately boiling hot or ice cold. Cable went out on one of the tvs. Beds were comfy. Would try again
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
15 Jul 2023
Thomas
Blue Water Inn is dated and needs improvements, but its best aspect is that it is close to the Boardwalk where there is shopping and eateries. It is an older building. The lobby was nice and the desk help and cleaning lady were nice and helpful. Beds were a little hard. The price was a plus compared to other properties. We could see using it again- especially if the owner did some needed improvements to the rooms and hallways. Room closing hooks added would be a plus addition. It was clean and doable since most of the time you are out and about.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
14 Jul 2023
stacy
We have stayed here every year for the past 4 years. The staff was very kind and courteous. But the facility is not very well maintained. Never any paper towels in restrooms. We have always stayed here becuase of the staff and the perks. But now all the benefits of staying here has changed. You now only get 2 beach passes to borrow per room,and they must be returned the daybyou check put so yoi cant borrow them for the last day. And parking pass is only good.whule checked in it is no longer good once you check out. Unfortunately these are very big factors so next year we will be looking for a new place to stay
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jul 2023
Verified traveler

Loved it

Amazing
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
05 Jul 2023
Brett
As a college student I love this place. They aren’t strict and allow you to have fun unless you start destroying the place. The room we got was great and got the job done. It’s all perfect location and is really close to the boardwalk. Had a fantastic stay other than the fact we accidentally lost 3 of our beach tags and had to pay a $120 fee.
2/10
Poor
30 Jun 2023
Mallory
Room had a noticable odor when you walked in. Bathroom was dirty, shower was never cleaned, noted mold. Very outdated, needs a ton of repairs. When I went to check in no one was there. I had to call a number listed on the desk to get ahold of someone, the girl who answered was very unprofessional. I ended up handing my keys and beach tags right back in and booked at another hotel. Total waste on my time and money!
Leisure Family_with_children
4/10
Poor
25 Jun 2023
Michelle
When we arrived, we were told there was a $20 “resort fee” that Expedia did not charge us. The lady at the front desk only wanted that $20 in cash, would not take a card. Then placed the cash in an envelope with my name on it. It was extremely odd.

There were a few hairs in the bathroom and on the bedding. The beds were not comfortable when we sat on them. When my son and I sat on one end, the other end of the mattress popped up like a seesaw. The mattresses were not typical and were lightweight somehow?!? So weird! Did not investigate further once we stopped to read reviews and bedbugs were mentioned. Immediately checked out.

Pictures on Expedia are not an accurate representation of the room we had at all. The entire experience was disappointing.
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
25 Jun 2023
Stacey
NUMBER ONE THE ROOM THAT I GOT FOR MY SISTER AND MY NIECE WAS NOT THE ROOM i ORDERED.THEY WAS SUPPOSE TO GET A KITCHEN AND HAVE ENOUGH ROOM TO WALK.WHAT THEY GOT WAS A LUCNH BOX FOR ALMOST $400 DAMN DOLLARS .NO ACCEPTABLE THE SHOWER YOU COULD BARLEY MOVE TO TAKE ONE BEDS HAD ABOUT LESS THAN A FOOT A PART VERY UNCOMFORATBLE TO BE BE RIGHT BY THE BEACH .THEY DESERVE SO TYPE OF REFUND OR DISCOUNT VERY UNHAPPY
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
24 Jun 2023
Brittney
WASNT ABLE TO MAKE THE STAY DUE TO MY DAUGHTERS MEDICAL EMERGENCY Y AND THEY WOULDNT RESCEDUELE
Leisure Family_with_children
2/10
Poor
24 Jun 2023
MELISSA
The pictures are very outdated. The rooms are extremely outdated. The layouts are very awkward as well. We got a family room with 2 queen beds and bunk bed and the queen size beds are in separate rooms. The bunk beds are in a separate room with a sink in it. The bathroom is super tiny. The mini blinds on the windows are all broken up. The tiles in the ceiling are falling apart and disgusting. The deadbolt on the door was hanging off the wall with nails hanging out. The room didn’t look like it was vacuumed. There was a layer of dust on everything. The fridge had stuff splattered all over it. It took about 15 minutes for the water to warm up. There were no towels in the room at all. When I went downstairs to ask for more I got 2 for my family of 4 to share.
Thankfully my family and I only stayed one night because I couldn’t of stayed more then that. If you’re looking for somewhere “cute” to stay at that’s close to the beach, DO NOT stay here!
Leisure Family_with_children
2/10
Poor
12 Jun 2023
Amanda
No internet access in room, parking was awful. Room was smelly and outdated
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
03 May 2023
Bobby
The general manager was accommodating.
Leisure
4/10
Poor
19 Sep 2022
Richard
The room needed to be a little more updated than it was.
The blinds in the bathroom were too short for the windows so you could see into it from outside. The overall cleanliness was just not as good as it should have been.
The hot water in the bathroom took a long time to get warm.
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
13 Sep 2022
Matthew
Check in was at 3pm.. i came af 4pm and they gave me my 1st room . I walked into a DISASTER! Room not made and a mess no sheets on bed. Went down and let them know. They said no problem. We will gibe you another room I agreed thinking it was a simple mistake. They give me another room SAME THING A DISASTER! Had to wait an hour for them to clean the room. Wasting my time that i DO NOT HAVE!
The sheets had stains pillow xases had blood. Besides all that it was ok.
Leisure
6/10
Pleasant
01 Sep 2022
Nancy
Pictures on web site are many years ago. Clean older building. Polite staff.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
26 Aug 2022
David
Great location
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
22 Aug 2022
Daniela
The staff was very nice. My main complaint was the parking. It just didn't make sense and not enough space. Very tiny. The room was comfy and clean but our 2nd night there I was trying to find staff for me bath towels and couldn't find anyone. Overall, nice place and great location.
Friends_and_family Family
4/10
Poor
21 Aug 2022
Gina
I’ve been coming to Blue Water Inn for a few years in a row with my son, and we’ve always had a very good experience. We’ve never needed the fancy amenities that other places offer. Just a bed, a shower, and being close to the beach. This inn has always had that, and the staff was always friendly…until this year.
I personally think the front desk staff are the ones who give the initial impression of your stay, and this is the first year where I felt unwelcome and uncomfortable. From the moment we walked in to check in, I was given attitude. I was laughed at and told “no way” when asked if I could see a transaction that was made in the previous year, like I’m expected to know their policies on bookkeeping. Asking even one question is looked as an inconvenience. Walking by the front desk was even uncomfortable, because you barely got a smile, and not once were you asked how your day is or if you need anything.
I’m not sure what has happened with management since our stay last year, but it is poor service and poor attitude. I’m happy to say I will not return. Do yourself a favor and research, because you can find more affordable places that are better quality and have better service.
Leisure Family_with_children
2/10
Poor
11 Aug 2022
Theresa
Accommodations poor. Pictures on website do not show bathroom accommodations. Building code suspicious.

Do not recommend this facility and will never consider again
Self
2/10
Poor
09 Aug 2022
Maria
Aside from the pleasant young lady at the front desk, everything else is horrible. The place is like a rotten apple inside a box of crispy fresh ones, referring to this beautiful city
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
08 Aug 2022
Nicholas

Weekend away

Place was great but wish it had broom in unit to sweep floors from all sand and dust on hardwood. Parking was nightmare not enough spaces per rooms. Went to store to come back and be told find parking on ocean or waverly bc there free and there’s not enough Parker spots per room while they are booked. I have a 1 yr old and my mother with bad knees with me walking that far was not ok. Otherwise stay was pleasant
Friends_and_family Family
4/10
Poor
06 Aug 2022
Nina
Bathroom floor needs to be replaced. Shower wall, where it meets the floor was moldy. There was no way to ensure the door could not be opened from outside. No chain lock on the door. Parking lot is inadequate. We had to park blocks away. No elevator to reach third fooor rooms. I would not stay there again.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
30 Jul 2022
Kimberly
Short staffed but they were really nice. Two water bottles left under our bed. Sheets not changed when room made up. Overall a very good visit however. Thank you and see you next year!
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
29 Jul 2022
Emily
The propertyhas a great localtion, but the back dumpsterwas overflowing trash that yoh had to go around to get to some parking. The advertised pool was in the parking lot behind a fence. Super odd location, i wouldnt want to go in.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
27 Jul 2022
Valerie
This is one of our favorite locations because it's so close to the best part of the boardwalk and beach and it also has a pool, which my kids love. The hotel is older and hasn't been updated but the space is very clean and the staff is great. I also like how they let you use the amenities before and after check out to extend your stay just a little bit. They used to have breakfast pre-covid and that was a nice perk. I hope they bring that back :)
Leisure Family_with_children
2/10
Poor
22 Jul 2022
Kristi
The room was dirty, not old, just dirty. Brown smears on doorways, a condom wrapper under my kids' bed ong with other debris. Holes in screens, many hairs on sheets and pillows, broken beds, etc. This was our vacation and we were very excited to stay here. We did not even stay 1 night.
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
22 Jul 2022
Kathleen
Staff was very friendly but the room was horrible.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
17 Jul 2022
kimberly
Simple and quant. I was comfortable for my stay. Staff was attentive and room was clean.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
14 Jul 2022
Sharon
It was clean and that is important. It was quiet e en though they were at capacity. The building is really old which is kind of cool and they have done their best to keep it nice. It was bare bones, no pictures or any personality. Towels were clean but management needs to give them some attention. Hand towels were missing.
Leisure Partner

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Blue Water Inn
617 East 8th Street, Ocean City, United States

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