I encountered numerous problems during my stay. The entry key never worked, leaving me stranded outside my room multiple times until the front desk staff assisted me. Furthermore, the cleanliness of the microwave was appalling—it looked as if it had exploded inside, and I faced frustration just inspecting the room while knowing I put down a deposit.

Great location, safety concerns

The hotel was right by a bus stop which made getting around easy, and I loved the quick access to nearby attractions during my stay.

However, the atmosphere felt unsafe at times with questionable guests lingering near the entrance and loud noises throughout the night.

Location is a plus!

We stayed for a night and the room was pretty clean, but the mattress cover had mold, which was a bit unsettling. Staff was friendly, and the location is perfect! Just a heads up, the hot tub looked kind of gross with grey water. Overall, if you're just crashing, it's alright.

Be sure to bring your own soap and towels. they are not provided, and the pool area could use some updates.

During our stay at the Islander, we really appreciated the friendly staff and its great location near the boardwalk. I was thrilled to watch my kid swim from our room, creating wonderful memories. Already booked for the next year!

The shower pressure was weak.

During our stay at the islander, we really appreciated the friendly staff and its great location near the boardwalk. I was thrilled to watch my kid swim from our room, creating wonderful memories. Already booked for the next year!

the shower pressure was weak.

Just a top selection for a city break in Ocean City with decent value for money. The water in the pool looked clear, but the ground was sandy. Keep an eye out for the housekeeping knocking early, it can be really annoying.

The location lends itself perfectly to taking a quick stroll to the boardwalk and the beach. The pool was enjoyable, clean enough for a refreshing swim after a long day.

However, it’s hard to overlook some glaring issues. Filthy floors and traces of sand made it feel unkempt, with little specs hitching a ride on your socks—definitely not ideal. The bathroom had a wobbly toilet, and shower head gunk made you think twice about showering. Constant knocks from housekeeping interrupted our downtime, and with a noisy environment, it felt more chaotic than relaxing. The parking situation was questionable too, requiring an extra fee for a lot that seemed largely unused. Honestly, for what I paid, I expected a lot more.

Great location near the boardwalk made it easy to explore. Staff were friendly and accommodating. The room offered a nice view of the swimming pool, which my kid loved. However, the shower pressure was weak, making it quite frustrating. Cleanliness could improve. I noticed some areas that needed attention. Indoor corridors were quite dark, so we had to use our flashlights at night. Overall, a decent stay, but it needs a few upgrades.

The room had a comfortable bed, but the shower had weak pressure.

Great location with friendly staff

During our stay, we really appreciated how close we were to the beach and boardwalk. The friendly staff made us feel welcome, and we loved that our room overlooked the pool, which created wonderful memories for my kid while swimming. One downside was the weak shower pressure, which was a missed opportunity to make our experience perfect.