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Harris House By the Beach

Property class: 2
Beach motel near Ocean City Beach

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A modern building with a sign reading "Harris House." It features a balcony with white railings, a large tree in front, and a well-maintained garden with various plants and flowers.
A boat named "Ocean City N.J." on a beach with the ocean in the background.
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and kitchen area with a coffee machine.
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A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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1201 Ocean Ave, Ocean City, NJ, 08226
  • Place, Ocean City Boardwalk
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean City Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Playland's Castaway Cove
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Atlantic City, NJ (ACY-Atlantic City Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV on a dresser, a desk, and a chair.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(58 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and artwork on the walls.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Ocean City

Walk to the beach.With a stay at this Central motel, you'll be steps from Jilly's Arcade and Medieval Fantasy Mini Golf. Ocean City Boardwalk and Playland's Castaway Cove are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Ocean City Boardwalk - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Ocean City Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Playland's Castaway Cove - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ocean City Music Pier - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • OC Waterpark - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Absecon Station - 22 min drive
  • Atlantic City Intl. Airport (ACY) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Manco & Manco Pizza - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪3 Brothers Pizza - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Prep's Pizzeria - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Alex's Pizza OCNJ - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ocean City Coffee Company - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Harris House By the Beach

Beach motel near Ocean City Beach
Harris House By the Beach offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool, a vending machine, and laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

This Ocean City motel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 74 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1978
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • No smoking on site
Harris House By the Beach offers 74 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. Rooms open to balconies or patios. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 14 and May 16.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Beach chairs and umbrellas are available to rent for a fee at the beach.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in October.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Harris House By the Beach to the airport?

Harris House By the Beach is 15.1 mi (24-min drive) away from the Atlantic City Intl. Airport (ACY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Harris House By the Beach?

As of Aug 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Harris House By the Beach on Sept 20, 2026 start from CA $220, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Harris House By the Beach have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Harris House By the Beach.

How close is Harris House By the Beach to the beach?

This motel is 0.1 mi (1-min drive) from Ocean City Beach and 8.8 mi (28-min drive) from Atlantic City Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Harris House By the Beach offer free breakfast?

Harris House By the Beach does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Harris House By the Beach?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Tropicana Casino (19-min drive) and Caesars Atlantic City Casino (20-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Harris House By the Beach?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Harris House By the Beach?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Harris House By the Beach have a pool?

Harris House By the Beach features a seasonal outdoor pool.

Does Harris House By the Beach have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Harris House By the Beach to downtown Ocean City?

Harris House By the Beach is 0.4 mi away from Ocean City.

Harris House By the Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 387 out of 661 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 200 out of 661 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 661 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 661 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 661 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool was nice and it’s real close to the boardwalk and Michael was a big help at the desk. outstanding job
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place for a short getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great experience here!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and the location was fantastic
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yoanny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet area, nice staff, clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The wife and I Loved our stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location - nice staff- clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very pleasant, convenient , and enjoyable stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location just behind the boardwalk with pleasant staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JERI LYNN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
staff was friendly, great location to beach & boardwalk
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Yendri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean room, very very close to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a wonderful 4-day stay. Everything was perfect: the room, the service, even the weather. And the location is so close to the boardwalk. A great place to celebrate our anniversary!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and courteous staff!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

joelma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
i stayed with my family, it was a great stay, I recommend it to everyone
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff , clean, right off the boardwalk..
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great location. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super close to the boardwalk with great staff and complementary beach tags!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a nice 2 night stay, and the location to the boards/beach is perfect! We plan to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was perfect for our stay. The room was adequate for our needs and I would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location to boardwalk and beach, free parking, rooms are a decent size and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay

Gail at front desk is soooo friendly!! Our second time here, we love it !!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. Convenient to Boardwalk. Friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nora

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, friendly staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute place to stay People at desk were very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

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