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The Islander Motel

2001 Philadelphia Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842
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The Islander Motel
Ranked #98 of 104 hotels in Ocean City
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Senior Contributor
22 reviews 22 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2013 via mobile

Stayed here for 2 nights. I wonder if they even clean it. While walking to our car we seen that they don't even Vaccum! They sweep the carpet! The washer & dryer is old & outside and you can see it when you walk to your car. For over $500 for the weekend I expected something cleaner! Tip to anyone... More

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 September 2012

Should have known not to stay when it took 5 minutes to open the door! locks didnt work. couldnt lock the door. The room smelled the pee and mold! everything about this place is gross! I checked in at 2:30 and dropped my stuff off. Thought maybe putting the air on would help. Came back ended up checking out. The... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 September 2012

This hotel has changed ownership within the last year. We stayed last year and had a pleasurable stay. The hotel is old, but the friendly staff and cleanliness made up for it. This year, however, was a completely different story. I traveled with a group that all together occupied three rooms. We all had the same experiences: the rooms are... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 September 2012

We walked into the room and almost cried.The whole place is filthy. The only good thing is its a block from the beach but we literally had to by Raid and Lysol and spray EVERYTHING just to feel comfortable enough to sit in the chairs and lay in the beds. There were flies everywhere and apparently a leak in our... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 August 2012 via mobile

This place is a dump. We were in room 27 and literally packed up out stuff and paid for another room at a different hotel because God knows they won't give you your money back. We have hives on our legs and found dried vomit or fecal matter all over the inside of the bathroom door. If you stay take... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 August 2012

If they fixed this place up it would be nice. Great location on 20th street across from Phillips. One block walk to the ocean. --the Pool area-- Dirty fountain in the pool area. Lovely shade of light brown water. Broken lounge chairs in the pool area. Right where your butt would sit, there are not slats on the chairs. Dead... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 August 2012

While this motel is certainly a deal and sometimes you get what you pay for, I have to say that I was a little disappointed with this motel and would not recommend it to anyone. While the room was fairly clean, there were a few things that I would recommend they fix. There were very few outlets in this room.... More

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Akron, Ohio
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 August 2012

My husband and I reserved a room here through Priceline. What a mistake!! I wanted to check out the room first, to my horror, the room had no electricity, ants crawling on dresser, cockroaches in bathroom, smelled like a sewer, dirty sheets, dirty floors. When I informed the owner/clerk I could not stay in such a place, I was told... More

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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 August 2012

PLEASE, by all means CHECK OUT YOUR ROOM FIRST BEFORE YOU PAY, all rooms are musty and mildewed no coffee,or ice , BAD, BAD i called health dept, and wanted to know how can they rent rooms like this,we bought 3 cans of llysol to kill the odor ,and the mattress you sleep on is a piece of rotten foam... More

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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 August 2012

My wife, pre-teen son and I stayed at this deplorable motel. The lady behind the desk in the office was rude. There were only two towels in the bathroom and my wife had to use the towel she used after showering as a floor mat. I went to ask for additional towels and the mean lady said that towels will... More

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Additional Information about The Islander Motel

Also Known As:
The Islander Hotel Ocean City
Islander Motel Ocean City
Islander Hotel Ocean City
Address: 2001 Philadelphia Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842
Region: United States > Maryland > Ocean City
Amenities:
Beach Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Children Activities Kitchenette Pets Allowed Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
#30 On the Beach Hotels in Ocean City
Price Range: $
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
As a family owned and operated business, we understand how important it is to keep our customers completely satisfied. From our flexibledaily, weekly and monthly rates to our spacious, quiet lodgings, we are the perfect location for a great vacation! UNDER New Management ... more   less 
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