The Shore House — Ocean City, Maryland, United States
The Shore House is a basic 2-star motor-court motel in West Ocean City in Ocean City, Maryland, United States.
Address: 12534 Ocean Gateway, West Ocean City. Property ID: 1351699.
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/ocean-city-maryland/the-shore-house-1351699
Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com
Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.
| Stay | Axel total | Expedia or Booking.com | Difference | Seen | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights | $1,634 | $1,751 on Expedia | $117 less (7%) | Nov 2 | Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms |
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Axel private rates
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Total price: $2,443 USD
2026-11-15 to 2026-11-18 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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Axel private rates by check-in date
USD · 2 adults · 1 room. One-night and two-night totals for each check-in date. Open a date for other lengths and exact checkout dates.
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November 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
|---|---|
| 2026-11-05 | View stay prices |
| 2026-11-06 | View stay prices |
| 2026-11-07 | View stay prices |
| 2026-11-08 | $836 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,670 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-09 | $834 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,695 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-10 | $861 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,729 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-11 | $868 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,693 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-12 | $825 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,637 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-13 | $812 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,633 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-14 | $821 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,633 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-15 | $812 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,624 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-16 | $812 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,631 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-17 | $819 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,634 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-18 | $815 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,631 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-19 | $816 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,646 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-20 | $830 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,644 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-21 | $814 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,656 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-22 | $842 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,682 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-23 | $840 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,657 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-24 | $817 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,639 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-25 | $822 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,683 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-26 | $861 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,692 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-27 | $831 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,658 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-28 | $827 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,663 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-29 | $836 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,656 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-30 | $820 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,672 · up to 14 nights priced |
December 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
|---|---|
| 2026-12-01 | $852 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,704 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-02 | $852 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,704 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-03 | $852 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,667 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-04 | $815 for 1 night · 2 nights $1,634 · up to 14 nights priced |
Axel's take: 5.8/10
Convenient for drivers, but inconsistent housekeeping makes this a cautious budget pick. a basic 2-star motor-court motel in West Ocean City, scored for what it is.
The Shore House is a basic 2-star motor-court motel, not a beachfront hotel. Its strongest case is convenience: restaurants, shopping and amusements nearby, free parking, and a short drive to the beach. The hotel says it updated the property in 2022. Recent Expedia guests often praise friendly staff, comfortable beds and the pool, so it can work for a brief, no-frills stay.
The catch is consistency. Expedia's middling overall rating and Booking.com's weaker score fit the recurring reports of small, worn rooms and uneven cleaning; Tripadvisor's lone review echoes those concerns. Some recent guests report clean, comfortable stays, while others describe dirty bathrooms, dampness or maintenance problems. Breakfast is basic, and not every room has a fridge or microwave. We'd skip it if dependable housekeeping or walking straight onto the beach matters most.
Best for: Budget travelers with a car; Short stays near West Ocean City attractions
Watch out for: Inconsistent housekeeping and room maintenance; Small rooms with varying equipment; Beach and boardwalk require a drive
Location: Near shops, dining and amusements; roughly two miles from the beach and boardwalk.
Rooms: Updated in 2022, but guests still report compact rooms, wear and missing fridges or microwaves.
Cleanliness: Many clean-stay reports, but dirty bathrooms, floors and dampness recur across sources.
Service: Friendly staff earn frequent praise; reception has limited hours.
Amenities: Free parking, Wi-Fi, basic continental breakfast and a seasonal outdoor pool.
Fees and surprises: Booking.com lists a resort fee; Travelocity lists a housekeeping charge—confirm inclusions before booking.
Axel's opinion of The Shore House, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Travelocity · Google. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
About The Shore House
- Property type: Mini-hotel
- 2-star hotel
- 12534 Ocean Gateway, West Ocean City
- Guest rating: 2.5/5 on Google from 98 reviews (location 3.1/5)
- Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Jolly Roger at the Pier: 8 min by taxi · Salisbury Regional Airport: 37 min by taxi · Ocean City Boardwalk: 6 min by taxi · Ocean City Beach: 6 min by taxi · Sun Outdoors Frontier Town Western Theme Park: 7 min by taxi · Ocean City Life-Saving Museum: 10 min by taxi
- Hotel policies: Deposit: $150 per room per stay
- Amenities: Pool, Parking (free), Wi-Fi (free)
- Check-in from: 15:00
- Check-out by: 11:00
- City page: Hotels in Ocean City, Maryland
Room types
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Source: ETG room descriptions.
Standard room
- Room features: Fridge; Microwave
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Standard Single room
- Room features: Fridge; Microwave
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Standard Family room
- Room features: Fridge; Microwave
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Standard Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge; Microwave
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Deluxe room
- Room features: Fridge
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Deluxe Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge
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Suite
Family Suite
Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
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Quadruple Suite
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
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Suite (sofa)
Studio
- Room features: Fridge
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Double Studio (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
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Quadruple Studio
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
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Studio (sofa)
Standard Studio
Cottage (sofa)
- Beds: sofa
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