
Axel’s take
A bayside base for pools and nightlife, but compare alternatives and expect dated rooms.
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Axel’s rating: 7.9/10 · A simple bayside hotel with two pools and nearby nightlife
Princess Bayside is a simple bayside hotel whose waterfront setting and pools give it an edge over basic beach lodging. We'd consider it for bay-view balconies, a small private bayside beach, and easy access to Seacrets. The ocean beach is across Coastal Highway, not directly outside. Recent Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise helpful staff and clean rooms; the heated indoor pool and seasonal rooftop pool add useful variety.
It is relatively expensive among the Midtown hotels compared here, so compare alternatives for your dates. Dated decor is the recurring compromise; we'd skip it for modern interiors or an oceanfront stay. There's a daily resort fee, parking is limited to one vehicle per room, and housekeeping is on request. The official site announces seasonal closure, select weekends February–April 2027 and regular reopening on April 30, 2027.
- Rooms
- Basic and dated; microwaves and refrigerators standard, with kitchenettes and bay-view balconies in selected categories.
- Cleanliness
- Recent guest feedback generally favors clean rooms despite aging interiors.
- Service
- Friendly, helpful staff are a recurring strength; housekeeping must be requested.
- Amenities
- Heated indoor pool, seasonal rooftop pool and bar, private bayside beach, and water-sports access.
- Fees and surprises
- Daily resort fee and extra-person charges apply; one vehicle per room. As of October 28, 2026, the official site announces seasonal closure, select weekends February–April 2027 and regular reopening on April 30, 2027; confirm availability.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · expedia-aarp.com. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.
The location
4801 Coastal Highway, Ocean City
Midtown bayfront beside Seacrets; cross Coastal Highway for the ocean beach.
Amenities and check-in
Heated indoor pool, seasonal rooftop pool and bar, private bayside beach, and water-sports access.
Check-in
after 4:00 PM
Check-out
before 11:00 AM
- Indoor pool
- Outdoor pool
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Parking (free)
- Accessible parking
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Princess Bayside Beach Hotel — Ocean City, Maryland, United States
Princess Bayside Beach Hotel is a simple bayside hotel with two pools and nearby nightlife in Ocean City, Maryland, United States.
Address: 4801 Coastal Highway, Ocean City. Property ID: 1435889.
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/ocean-city-maryland/princess-bayside-beach-hotel-1435889
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#5 of 6 hotels in Convention Center & Seacrets by Axel's take. Convention Center & Seacrets is #2 of 3 places to stay in Ocean City, Maryland. The best hotels in Convention Center & Seacrets, ranked · Where to stay in Ocean City, Maryland
Axel's take: 7.9/10
A bayside base for pools and nightlife, but compare alternatives and expect dated rooms. A simple bayside hotel with two pools and nearby nightlife, scored for what it is.
Princess Bayside is a simple bayside hotel whose waterfront setting and pools give it an edge over basic beach lodging. We'd consider it for bay-view balconies, a small private bayside beach, and easy access to Seacrets. The ocean beach is across Coastal Highway, not directly outside. Recent Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise helpful staff and clean rooms; the heated indoor pool and seasonal rooftop pool add useful variety.
It is relatively expensive among the Midtown hotels compared here, so compare alternatives for your dates. Dated decor is the recurring compromise; we'd skip it for modern interiors or an oceanfront stay. There's a daily resort fee, parking is limited to one vehicle per room, and housekeeping is on request. The official site announces seasonal closure, select weekends February–April 2027 and regular reopening on April 30, 2027.
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Best for: Friends visiting Seacrets; Families wanting pools and beach access; Travelers prioritizing bay views over modern decor
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Watch out for: Dated rooms and furnishings; Daily resort fee; one parking space per room; Seasonal closure and limited winter openings
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Location: Midtown bayfront beside Seacrets; cross Coastal Highway for the ocean beach.
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Rooms: Basic and dated; microwaves and refrigerators standard, with kitchenettes and bay-view balconies in selected categories.
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Cleanliness: Recent guest feedback generally favors clean rooms despite aging interiors.
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Service: Friendly, helpful staff are a recurring strength; housekeeping must be requested.
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Amenities: Heated indoor pool, seasonal rooftop pool and bar, private bayside beach, and water-sports access.
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Fees and surprises: Daily resort fee and extra-person charges apply; one vehicle per room. As of October 28, 2026, the official site announces seasonal closure, select weekends February–April 2027 and regular reopening on April 30, 2027; confirm availability.
Axel's opinion of Princess Bayside Beach Hotel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · expedia-aarp.com. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.
About Princess Bayside Beach Hotel
- Property type: Hotel
- 2-star hotel
- 4801 Coastal Highway, Ocean City
- Amenities: Indoor pool, Outdoor pool, Restaurant, Bar, Parking (free), Accessible parking, Accessible pool, Wi-Fi (free)
- Check-in from: 16:00
- 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: Kitchen
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Standard Quadruple room
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Standard Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
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Efficiency room
- Room features: Fridge; Kitchen; Microwave
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Efficiency room Bay Front
- Room features: Fridge; Kitchen; Microwave
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Efficiency Accessible room Bay Front
- Room features: Fridge; Kitchen; Microwave
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Efficiency Quadruple room
- Room features: Fridge; Kitchen; Microwave
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Efficiency Quadruple room Bay Front
- Room features: Fridge; Kitchen; Microwave
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Efficiency Accessible Quadruple room Bay Front
- Room features: Fridge; Kitchen; Microwave
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Efficiency Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge; Kitchen; Microwave
- Efficiency Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
Efficiency Double room Bay Front (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Efficiency Double room Bay Front (full double bed) — room photo 1
Efficiency Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Efficiency Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Efficiency Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 2
Efficiency Twin room Bay Front (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Efficiency Twin room Bay Front (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Efficiency Twin room Bay Front (twin beds) — room photo 2
Efficiency Accessible Twin room Bay Front (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Efficiency Accessible Twin room Bay Front (twin beds) — room photo 1
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- Efficiency Accessible Twin room Bay Front (twin beds) — room photo 3
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