Price isn't too bad for oceanfront hotel right on the boardwalk. It's clean and there's good parking available. The pool is decent size and clean. My "view of the bay" room on the 3rd floor showed nothing but the parking lot. The restaurant inside is convenient but not very good and is pricey for what you get. There are two small elevators to service the entire hotel, which is inconvenient. The main lobby is only accessible by stairs; for a luggage cart you need to go around the back of the hotel, near the dumpster, to find the lower lobby (which is just a back entrance). The beach chair and umbrella included with your stay is a coupon for a free rental from Bert's which is on the beach - they're only open till 5p and can be difficult to locate. Overall an OK stay, convenient location but not glamorous. read more

I was amazed with the accommodations in the main lobby bathroom, the opportunity to let one rip was amazing. My only disadvantage of this hotel was one plied toilet paper. The facilities are amazing and I would definitely recommend any people that need to take a spot to drop. read more

Many places at the shore seem 'tired' this late in the season but the port o call was clean and service was on point and friendly. Convenient to a beautiful beach and the boardwalk. The pool was a blessing when rough waves make wading the best option in the ocean. Accessible for my elderly disabled husband who loved the beachfront view. Perfect for us because we couldn't stay an entire week. read more

I've stayed here for over 40 years. Staff is great! Kind , helpful & all around good people. Rooms are clean. Walls are thin so bring a sound machine if you like to sleep late. Perfect beach location ! read more

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We used to take the kids here years ago, a very nice place to stay while in Ocean city nj it got so pricey

Lovely hotel but the restaurant service and quality is no longer what it used to be...it's slipped drastically. Great pool, great beach. On rainy days don't expect any internet service; guests overload the inferior internet service when it's not fun to be outdoors. read more

Two days ago we stopped in here to eat. It was the most awkward breakfast experience of our life...the manager "k?" walked past our table as we overheard him say "i need my coffee I haven't had my morning sh*t yet" then proceeded to walk by with his coffee. I'm not kidding.During the hour he briskly ran himself out 3 large bowls of food to the lobby area while taking bites as hes walking? unsure where he would be eating this don't want to know. My daughter was so embarrassed she started crying and said "mommy why is that man talking about poop I'm not hungry" we have not witnessed anything like this at any restaurant. check the cameras and find someone professional to manage your dining room. We had a very nice server, and the view was excellent had he not ruined it read more

Port-O-Call Hotel - Hotels Near Me - Ocean City, New Jersey

Stayed for 3 nights. Room was clean, beds were comfortable. Rooms have a mini fridge, and a Keurig coffee machine. No microwave and TV was not a smart TV for Netflix, etc. They charge an extra $15 a night for a resort fee, on top of the room price, wasn't sure what that is for. Wasn't able to use the cafe there because they had a convention going on so it was closed to the public and only one elevator was working. I've always wanted to stay here. It is a great location towards the end of the board walk, an steps away from the beach, and a private parking lot. For the price, don't think I'll be back. But was happy to finally stay here after all those years of walking past an wondering. read more

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Went for breakfast, was once good but now not so good. Had the "bagged potatoes " with my breakfast, nasty!! Won't be back! read more

Went with 6 ladies for the weekend & reserved 2 rooms. Parking 5 stars: has their own lot which is a good size, 1 parking spot per room. Those who could not get a spot in the lot, found parking on the street & had to walk a few minutes back to hotel. Location 5 stars: the boardwalk is the only thing that stands between the hotel & beach. It's only a couple blocks away from where the action of the boardwalk starts. Rooms 4 stars: Clean & spacious. Plenty of storage. Shower & toilet were in a separate room, which was cramped & could use updating. Loved having a balcony. Restaurant 4 stars: open for breakfast & lunch. Service & food were good. A little pricey for what you get. Pool 4 stars: clean, towels available, plenty of loungers & a few tables with chairs. Wish the area was a little bigger & some of the loungers could use a good cleaning. Staff 5 stars: 98% of the staff were pleasant, 2% were ok just not as pleasant. Front desk staff were accommodating for any request we had, one woman in particular was fabulous! Will definitely stay here again & recommend. read more

We came here for a long weekend getaway with two small children. We really enjoyed the location and the amenities. We only wish there was an easy to go breakfast option since our kids are little. Otherwise it was a great visit. read more

Nice restaurant downstairs. Breakfast is very good, but not always fast service. Need more help in the kitchen. read more

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The staff graciously implemented COVID-19 protocols that made us feel secure. We witnessed regular, consistent, and thorough cleaning and disinfecting of public surfaces. As a consequence our stay for a week was pleasant and without the normal anxiety of moving around other public places. Such amenities as free beach chairs and umbrellas at Bert's, and Ocean City Beach Passes, were included in the room fee making our beach time frictionless. We stayed here pre-pandemic and returned to find the staff as diligent, helpful, and accommodating as ever. We recommend this hotel. read more

Port-O-Call Hotel - Hotels Near Me - Ocean City, New Jersey

Perfect location which can't be beat. Beautiful hotel. Most of the time the front desk employees were excellent, friendly, and would go the extra mile for you. Nice pool, but NOT heated, despite what they tell you. Towels provided. But there are issues which wear on you after a day or two. The floors and walls must be cardboard-thin. Everytime somebody closes their room door or the sliding door to their deck, it RATTLES and shakes your room, and it's LOUD. You can hear people talking and their TVs all around you. No fan or vent in the bathroom. (!!!!!) No air in hallways or elevators. They were HOT!. The restaurant is SEVERELY under-staffed and suffers from this. read more

A personal and family favorite. Staff is very friendly and helpful. The hotel is clean and conveniently located to the beach. A few things that I really appreciate are the outside showers to rinse off sand, the common showers in the lower level (very well hidden) when the shower in the room is being occupied , the hotel restaurant, the grill by the pool deck, etc. The hotel is on the far end of the boardwalk which may bother some people but not me. Except when I'm done for the night and realize I have a two mile walk back to the hotel. read more

This is a lovely hotel at the Southern narrow end of the boardwalk. Easy access to the beach. Near to the Sindia shipwreck. Friendly front desk. Large room with a nice bathroom & a great view of the ocean over the boards from the balcony. They have a pool downstairs (outside) but being Winter, I didn't partake. Off-street parking. read more

Port-O-Call's restaurant is what you expect from a middle class type hotel. The food is overpriced with a predictable but tasty selection. I've eaten there several times and only one meal was memorable- they make an outrageously good roasted chicken. The also make tasty breakfasts and do the buffet thing on the weekend. The set up a "kid's" room with coloring, cartoons and video games and a baby sitter so parents can eat in peace. read more

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My family and I definitely had a 5-star experience at Port-O-Call Hotel. Don't let the unassuming and somewhat dated looking exterior of this place fool you. The inside of this hotel is 100% remodeled and is absolutely beautiful. The lobby and common areas have a sleek modern yet beachy look and feel. The rooms have very beachy décor, teals, blues,whites and greys. Everything is very new and VERY clean. House keeping did an amazing job every day during our stay and even leave chocolates in your room at night. Everyone we dealt with from front desk workers, housekeeping to people working out at the pool were very friendly and accommodating. There is a nice decent sized pool which overlooks the boardwalk and the beach as well as a little snack bar outside on the upper pool deck that sells hotdogs and other snacks. This Hotel is located on the boardwalk on south end of the boardwalk right were it narrows, it is a perfect location, less than a 5 minute walk from the hotel to the part of the boardwalk where all the shops and restaurants begin. Less than a 2 minute walk from the hotel to having your feet in the ocean and less than a 60 second walk from the hotel to having your toes in the sand on the beach. There is also a small little shop that sells the essentials, sunscreen, snacks, ice cream bars and beach and pool toys right inside the lobby of the hotel. There is also a restaurant on property called Adelene, I will leave a separate review for that. read more

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This is the perfect location. Everyone on staff was kind and helpful. This started with our arrival the gardener noticed I was unfamiliar and walked over to help. The room was spotless band the beds were comfortable. Perfect place for your vacation. read more

Perfect spot on the beach and surrounded by all key amenities like restaurants, boardwalk and of course the ocean. Ocean front room was nice for a weekend. Best feature in the room was a mini kurik coffee maker which equals 4-5 stars for me. Beds were comfortable with nice linen. Front desk reception was not super friendly upon arrival and had a slight attitude but nothing terrible and nothing that would not make me stay here. The location is just Perfect at the Jersey shore. read more

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Great location just outside of the area where the Boardwalk gets busy/active. Steps away from the beach; we were fortunate to have an amazing waterfront view. Service is good but not outstanding and not in line with the rate you pay. There were several instances when we asked staff for advice or suggestions and, while they were very friendly, they were not knowledgeable. I've experienced more local expertise at chain discount hotels. read more

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It appeared to be just recently remodeled, everything looked brand-new and clean. Staff was super friendly and helpful. Right on the boardwalk/beach, a short walk to the heart of the action. Pool was nice. Reasonably priced. We got complimentary umbrella and beach chairs. Great! read more

First I have to say I was not able to stay at the Port O Call Hotel but I do want to review the customer service received from them. We had 2 rooms for 4 nights for my 100 year old mother. I ended up having to change to 2 nights and then cancel due to my mother's health. The whole reservations staff were so easy to deal with in the endless number of calls I made to the hotel. We will return (it is the only place our family stays when in the area) sooner rather than later to have a relaxing few days stay. Employees make the hotel and these employees are great! Thank you read more

This hotel overall was a great experience. the eye catching decor and summer feel to the lobby "reminded us of an old time classic style lobby ". the clean feel and look of the entire hotel was refreshing ,along with delicious choices off the dinning room menu you can't go wrong .. the staff was professional courteous and willing to help or find someone who could answer any of your questions or needs don't forget to book a fabulous relaxing massage located on the premises Blue Garden Wellness you won't be disappointed read more

We hosted a weekend event for Worlwide Marriage Encounter at the Port O Call this past weekend. From our initial contacts with Marilyn Demaria, the sales manager to check out, everything went smoothly. The wait staff in the restaurant were exceptional! They paid attention to details and were attentive to our guests' needs throughout the 5 meals that were served during the weekend ~ which were absolutely delicious! Our rooms were spotless and comfortable! We look forward to joining them again for a March event. Thank you Port O Call,your efforts to make our event a success were evident and appreciated! read more

My family got ripped off. After we checked out we got charged $60 for a resort fee. What resort? this is a hotel. Not once does it mention resort fee when booking. Staff was rude especially Glenn. read more

I can't say enough amazing things about my 3 night stay! As a newly single mom, I was very nervous about handling my very first trip alone with my kids but wanted to make it a special summer for them so I booked. I'm so glad I did! From my arrival I was immediately greeted by Brandon, a helpful young man who wanted to bring everything up straight from my car. It was like this moment was the precursor to everything amazing that would just keep coming. The standard bay view rooms are least expensive and that was perfect for me. I was in room 609 and was able to sit outside each morning and night for much needed "mom time" and look at the bay in the distance and the lights of OCNJ. The private balcony was perfect for relaxing. The room was beautiful and so clean. The cleaning service did a fabulous job. Every night they left me a bag of snacks and juice for my children. This was such a warm touch that really left an impression! The pool is super clean and beautiful. I was steps to the beach and on the boardwalk. Whenever a child had to go potty on the beach we could leave everything and walk to the lobby bathroom quickly - this was such a win for a mom with little kids. Nothing could have been any better or easier during my stay. The bathrooms are absolutely beautiful. The mini fridge is actually really large and fit a gallon of milk and everything else I needed. My kids loved the koi fish out front. Everyone who works here was so friendly that I felt like I was in Disney world. Just the greatest experience, and made memories my girls and I will never forget. This is one of these things where you truly get what you pay for. I'm so glad I stayed here! read more

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My husband and I stayed at Port-O-Call the 3rd week in May. I'm happy to report that Port-O-Call is a clean, beautiful, well-run hotel. From the moment we arrived we received excellent customer service from every single employee. Whenever we saw an employee in the hallway, they always made eye contact and said "hello." Their wonderful attitude and pleasant demeanor was evident in all aspects of our stay. Our room was immaculately clean and beautiful, and had a lovely balcony and a great view. The bed was comfortable, the bathroom was spotlessly clean. Our room had a small kitchen area with a sink and coffee pot, the sink was so clean I could see my reflection! I just cannot say enough good things about this hotel. There was one stand out employee that I want to mention. Rene is a young man that we encountered quite a few times during our stay. When we checked in, Rene was there to offer to carry our bags, he was pleasant and friendly, but then we started seeing Rene everywhere at Port-O-Call, and he was always busy doing something helpful for someone. Whether he was carrying bags or sweeping up in the restaurant area, he was smiley and pleasant. Whenever we encountered him in the elevator, he inquired if we were enjoying our stay. My husband and I started noticing him and commenting to each other, "there goes that hardworking guy again." He is a wonderful asset to the hotel, and I hope the management recognizes his professionalism and excellent service to their customers. read more

We have been staying here for years. Even when I was a kid we stayed here. Not many choices for hotels right on the boardwalk but this a place that is at least consistent and well maintained. Pool is great and the pool deck is large enough to have your own space to spread out. The room we had seemed to have had some remodeling however it was a little sloppy but oh well. Restaurant convenient on the first floor of the hotel however the food is ok. We ate primarily for breakfast for the convenience. Would definitely stay here again. read more

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We stay here every year in the spring. Once again, the most beautiful hotel in Ocean City does not disappoint. Also, the cleanest hotel in Ocean City. We stayed on the top floor in the Penthouse Suite. Excellent accommodations and a friendly staff. The restaurant also has excellent cuisine. I highly recommend this place. Stay in one of the north side ocean front rooms and you can see the entire Atlantic City skyline. Very beautiful in the evening. read more

We stayed for two nights. The staff was very accommodating. We arrived prior to 3:00 check in and went to the beach. The front desk texted us at 2 that our room was ready, which was nice. The rooms have Keurig coffeemakers, which I do not like (k cups are terrible for the environment. To add insult to injury, when I went to check on my coffee, it exploded, spewing piping hot coffee grounds all over my body. I told the front desk and they were very sorry and concerned. They even offered me a doctor. I was fine; just a few small burn spots. I left a note on the machine to let housekeeping know that it had malfunctioned. When I got home I realized I had forgotten my pillow in the room. I called the desk and was connected to housekeeping. The housekeeping manager was off for the day but returned my call the next day. I asked about my pillow and told her about the coffeemaker explosion. She said she'd get back to me. The next day she called to tell me that they had found my pillow and they were shipping it free of charge because of the inconvenience from the coffeemaker. Excellent customer service. read more

My family and I had a wonderful experience at Port O Call this summer. We stayed from Mon-Thurs before the season really began (mid-June), so I don't know if that matters or not. The hotel was not too busy during this week, which was obviously fine with me :) From the moment we pulled up, the friendly bell boys welcomed us and offered to help with all of our stuff. We arrived at noon and our room was not ready yet, so we went straight to the beach and then the pool for a few hours after check in. Check in was smooth and friendly (they require 1 night paid in full during time of booking). You have to sign for the pool and beach passes at check in, and there is a charge if you lose them, so dont! You can tell right away that this is not your average beach place - it is modern, clean and well-lit. Friendly, knowledgeable staff at the front desk that have been working there for many summers. The lobby is small, but inviting - there is a full service restaurant, and small gift shop and sitting area with comfortable couches. The lobby also provided a nice place to escape the heat during the day! Pool was small but clean. Would recommend more umbrellas poolside as there were only 4 (in the corners) and with little kids, this is always a concern! Restaurant was clean, inviting and flexible with kids' meals. They even delivered lunch poolside for us... Only 3 blocks from the south side of the boardwalk and ground floor access, with elevator. Room was made up every day nicely and extra towels were left, upon request. Bed rails were installed quickly, per request. My 3 year old son keeps talking about our vaca here, so I know he liked it! Would stay again there next summer. read more

Port-O-Call Hotel - Hotels Near Me - Ocean City, New Jersey

Very cute and clean hotel. Amazing breakfast in the restaurant and easy beach access.

I went to the Port o Call hotel in Ocean City N.j labor day weekend. All I need to say is great staff and clean spacious rooms. The staff made every accommodation we requested. During this time of covid they made us feel like it wasn't even going on. They followed every covid rule but made you feel so comfortable. They helped us with recommending great places to eat and even some things to do. My family and I have been going to the Wildwood Crest area for 25 years. We couldn't get a room so we decided to try ocean city N.j. All I have to say is shame on me. What a great place , and great hotel and we will DEFINITELY be back to Port o Call. A 5 star experience for us. read more

We stayed at the Port O Call with some friends this past weekend. We had four hotel rooms near each other and our group consisted of 8 adults and 9 children. The hotel staff went out of their way to make sure we had a comfortable stay. They had cookies and juice boxes for the kids each day and were quick when called upon. I asked for my room service tray to be picked up and someone came within minutes and also called down because the safe wasn't working and someone came right away to fix it. The hotel was clean and comfortable. We really enjoyed our stay. The elevators are a bit small and the grill at the pool is a bit pricey (room service was cheaper) but the cleanliness of hotel and friendly staff more than made up for it. Would definitely recommend. read more

I've been coming to Ocean City forever. Owned a house there on the ocean. Stayed in the Sindia apts with my parents when I was little. Now I'm in NY, so when we go to Ocean City, it's always the Port O Call on the ocean. The rooms are beautifully decorated with all the amenities and the housekeeping staff is attentive. Every room has a view of something - the ocean, the town, the bay, the boardwalk. The high floors are the best, and of course oceanfront is wonderful. There is a good sized swimming pool, plenty of lounge chairs and towels. An attractive restaurant serves breakfast and lunch in the lobby. Ocean City is a dry town so you won't get a Bloody Mary with your breakfast. Every visit has been sensational and the staff bends over backwards to make it that way. read more

This was a clean, well-run, and spacious hotel in an excellent location. My only complaint is that the common areas were not air-conditioned which was pretty uncomfortable at times. read more

My first time ever to visit ocean city. In looking for beachfront hotels there is not a lot to choose from. This is an older hotel that has been recently renovated. We had an ocean front room with a great view. They have done a decent job in updating I thought it was a little over priced but from what I saw they really don't have any competition. The staff was nice did not try the restaurant read more

Nice hotel but will NEVER stay here again. My fiance and I were enjoying a quiet afternoon on our balcony after coming back from the beach when all of a sudden a worker peered over our balcony wall and said how they received a complaint about smoking. I said "ok? Well its not us. We don't smoke" then another worker peered over saying "we've gotten 3 complaints about marijuana smoke on this floor. Im not saying its you, we're going around to everyone." She then proceeds to continue on "if we get another complaint the police will be called and they can come in and search your room" We just got done telling you that it was not us, you said you weren't blaming us but if you get 1 more complaint our room is being searched?? It was a very windy day and the smell could be coming from literally anywhere on the beach or boardwalk. Then when we left for dinner we spotted 3 different balconies with people smoking on them. If it wasn't for their cancelation policy we would've checked out immediately after that threat. I don't appreciate being accused of something we didn't do and then threatened. I refuse to spend any more money at this place, we will make sure to dine off the hotel property and never give them another penny. read more

I just wanted to drop a note on Yelp thanking Glenn General Manager, Richie Chef and the entire staff for the delightful stay at the Port-O-Call Hotel this past weekend. The staff truly takes Pride in what they do and show it with each and everything they do for the guests at the hotel. The Supper Club at Adelene's was fantastic! The ambiance, food and service are as good if not better than most high-end restaurants located in center city Philadelphia! My compliments to the chef and the staff on a fantastic meal! The hotel is very clean and well kept in all areas especially the hotel rooms and the front desk service is very friendly and willing to assist with anything you need. It is the Jewel of Ocean City! read more