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White Marlin Inn (Formerly Sun Tan Motel)

White Marlin Inn offers simple, air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi and a sundeck. Located two streets from Ocean City beach, near Trimper's Rides and Jolly Roger Park.

207 Baltimore Ave, Ocean City, MD 21842, United States View on map
4.6/10
Average Based on 326 recent guest reviews
Air-conditioned Pet-friendly Kid-friendly
What recent guests emphasize

Simple and affordable beachside lodging with attentive service

Guests appreciate the motel’s clean rooms, helpful staff, and convenient location near the beach and boardwalk, while noting its basic amenities and modest room sizes.

Guests often praise

  • Friendly and accommodating staff who provide personalized service.
  • Clean and comfortable rooms considering the budget price.
  • Excellent location within walking distance to the beach and boardwalk attractions.
  • Pet-friendly policy appreciated by travelers with dogs.
  • Quiet, family-friendly atmosphere with a secure pool area.

Worth knowing

  • Rooms are small with limited amenities (no microwaves or ice machines).
  • Basic furnishings and some signs of wear, reflecting the budget nature of the motel.
  • TV service relies on Wi-Fi and can be unreliable at times.
  • No airport shuttle service available.
  • Guests often bring their own bedding or towels for added comfort.

Best for

  • Budget-conscious travelers seeking a clean and straightforward place to sleep near the beach.
  • Visitors planning to spend most of their time outdoors enjoying nearby attractions.
  • Families and couples looking for a quiet, modest accommodation with pet-friendly options.
  • Guests who value friendly, personalized service over luxury amenities.
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About this property

Welcome to White Marlin Inn (Formerly Sun Tan Motel)

Located just two streets from the beach at 207 Baltimore Ave in Ocean City, MD, White Marlin Inn (formerly Sun Tan Motel) offers straightforward accommodation ideally suited for budget-conscious travelers. Its setting provides easy access to popular local attractions, including an 11-minute walk to Trimper's Rides and Amusements and about 2 miles from Jolly Roger Amusement Park, making it a practical choice for visitors wanting to explore the area.

The motel features simple, air-conditioned rooms equipped with minifridges and complimentary Wi-Fi. Guests note that while the rooms are small and basic, they are generally clean and functional, with most essentials like working plumbing and comfortable beds in place. The property also includes a sundeck, offering a modest outdoor space to relax. It is pet-friendly and welcoming to families with children, though there is no airport shuttle service available.

Guest reviews reflect a mixed experience: many appreciate the affordable price and convenient location, highlighting friendly and accommodating staff who enhance the stay despite limited amenities. Some mention the absence of extras such as daily housekeeping, premium bedding, or ice machines, and caution against expecting luxury, while others commend the motel for meeting reasonable expectations for a budget stay near the beach.

Nearby activity options include the historic Ocean City Boardwalk with its variety of shops and eateries, as well as nearby amusement parks with rides and family-friendly games. Salisbury Regional Airport is approximately a 39-minute drive away, making the motel accessible for travelers arriving by air. Overall, White Marlin Inn provides a basic, no-frills option for guests prioritizing location and value over extensive facilities.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Air-conditioned
Pet-friendly
Kid-friendly

Not available at this property

Airport shuttle
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

RH
Rebecca H Apr 05, 2026
8.0

All I can say is manager your expectations. If you can do that this is a wonderful find. It is clean and the plumbing works. It is a quarter of the price of anywhere else. If you are looking for premium bedding fluffy pillows daily maid service continental breakfast this place is not for you. If you just want to clean place well you're at the beach to sleep it's the best deal you'll get

JB
jareth beeman Mar 30, 2026
8.0

I paid like 500 for a 4 person room for a week, where there a ton of commodities? no. did we have cable, yes, where the sheets clean, yes. the beads were comfortable, the climate control worked and save some age marks on the tile and such the bathroom was clean. for the price I paid and the location, its worth it, just look at the good not the bad. sure the rooms not huge, but if I'm in ocean city I'm not spending a tone of time in the room anyway, i recommend this place to anyone who's just out to make sure they have a place to sleep for a vacation on a budget.

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Danielle Lewis (OU acct) Feb 06, 2026
8.0

Price and location make up for the small and stuffy! We only needed a place to sleep, so it was perfect!! Had a dorm fridge but no microwave, and the towels were micro sized, but again, in OC you really only need a place to sleep.

DO
Dawn Odom Feb 02, 2026
10

This review is 5 stars because this motel met my expectations. This is a budget or mid-priced motel and everyting we experienced was as advertised. The room was small, but clean. It had a cold air conditioner, hot shower and comfortable bed. The location was great for walking to the beach and boardwalk. Staff was very freindly. Just note there is no ice machine but you can purchase ice at the convenience store across the parking lot. We did not have any issues with items or furnishings being broken as some others have posted.

CC
Caitlyn Chesnick Jan 26, 2026
10

I haven't been to OC since I was probably 6 and didn't know you couldn't have a puppy on the boardwalk with you. He was two months old so I couldn't just leave him home all day. Boardwalk security told me I had to leave or they would give me a fine. I called a few places, mind you the Blue Angles were there that day and everything was booked up, but these guys were available. I explained my situation and the lady told me unfortunately we don't allow pets but I'll talk to the general manager for you. I was staying the night, only a few hours which made it even more trickier. The gm offered to keep my puppy in his office and he would take care of him for me so I wouldn't have to it a deposit and worry about dirtying a room. I told him this was a very generous offer but I didn't my him to have an accident or bark and bother the customers and staff. He offered me a room at a very discounted rate and refunded my entire deposit when all was said and done. The staff here was amazing. They were so pleasant and friendly, I intend to return here for any and all future stays!

CO
Charles Ovando Jan 16, 2026
10

I had arrived at the hotel. Decent size and close to the boardwalk. As I was checking in, I’ve noticed I mistakenly booked a room that wouldn’t fit my family, but customer service was there at its best. I was accommodated and couldn’t be happier. Persistence in customer service here is something hard to find now a days. I’d say this location has treated me better then other hotels/motels nationwide. The room is neat and clean, and a perfect place to rest and relax after hours being outdoors. I will be planning my future stays here. !

AR
Ashley Rother Dec 27, 2025
10

The white marlin inn Is one of our absolute favorite homes away from homes not just our vacation spot we recently have moved to ocean city and started completely over with no family or close friends around and our front desk ladies are absolutely phenomenal and have become a secret family in a way they always address us by name they always put us in our go to room on the second floor and we never have to ask ever. They have such amazing and outgoing staff that work on their property, for example our room service lady and our maintenance gentleman also knows us by name and always greet our boys with a smile and love on them . Our room is always clean and smells just like bleach which ( if your a momma you know that smell and love it! Because you know your room has been cleaned ) they have always been so sweet to us and in such a hard time with our family they have never made us feel like less of a human being like other hotels and motels, we’re in walking distance of the beach and the pool attached to the hotel is the perfect size and gated so that no one that’s not a hotel guest can access it , I love this for the simple fact I have to young boys learning how to swim on their own for the first summer and every time we go into the pool it’s always just us or another small family , every guest we cross paths with have always been families or couples and are always super friendly that being said the hotel never has obnoxious noice or to rowdy of a crowd. There’s a deck on the second floor as soon as you open your door you have immediate access to, that our boys love to sit and soak up the sun during the day or even just chill and eat family dinner at night. They always leave us extra towels and wash clothes knowing we’re a family so that we don’t have to bug anyone for more. They always check in to make sure we’re okay and happy. I honestly don’t have one single complaint about anything they have to offer. Even their pricing is amazing for being so close to the beach and board walk. We love our white marlin home and we’ll never change our minds we’ll continue to stay here every time we need a place or HOME to stay !!

PB
Papitos Burritos Dec 24, 2025
10

STOP This spot is near everything, Room is small no closet. Good Air conditioner. Cold refrigerator. No ICE. It’s CHEAP. It works if you’re spending your time out n about. We read the reviews and brought our own bedding and towels, I recommend you do the same. The TV is WiFi based so don’t plan on watching too much TV since it does cut out sometimes. Best part you can bring your dog. It definitely was what I thought it would be could have been so much worse, definitely safe. Enjoy it because it’s the only thing cheap around except to be spending money out!

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find White Marlin Inn (Formerly Sun Tan Motel)

Ocean City, Maryland, USA

Located 2 streets from the beach, this straightforward motel is an 11-minute walk from Trimper's Rides and Amusements and 2 miles from the Jolly Roger Amusement Park.

  • Baltimore Ave at 3rd Street 1 min Walk
  • Philadelphia Ave at 3rd Street 3 min Walk
  • SDIV- South End Transit Station 12 min Walk
  • Salisbury Regional Airport 39 min Car
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in Maryland. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.

Jolly Roger Amusement Park 3,626 reviews

Jolly Roger Amusement Park

2901 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, MD 21842, United States

4.3 · Amusement Park
Ocean City Boardwalk 13,668 reviews

Ocean City Boardwalk

698 N Atlantic Ave, Ocean City, MD 21842, United States

4.6 · Tourist Attraction
Trimper Rides of Ocean City 4,018 reviews

Trimper Rides of Ocean City

700 S Atlantic Ave, Ocean City, MD 21842, United States

4.4 · Amusement Park
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