Safari Motel

I actually switched to this hotel. After an agonizing 2 nights at Princess royale (never stay there) the price was perfect the location was great the rooms were dated BUT very clean. And the owners were probably just about the nicest people you could meet. We would definitely stay here again. And again.

When you have two large dogs this is as good as it gets for a fair price. Art was wonderful and made our stay great with his affable, pleasant attitude.
The king bed was so comfy; it was like sleeping in my own bed. Free coffee 24 hours and it was always hot! Real creamers available, not powder.
Right on the boardwalk. Dogs are allowed on the beach after September 30^th, which is when we were there and it was lovely to be able to walk with them in the surf.
I would recommend this place to anyone who can’t bear to leave their dogs home when they travel. Many hotels claim they are pet friendly, but they are merely pet tolerant. The Safari Motel is truly pet friendly. The only restriction was that you had to leave a phone number when you left your dog in the room alone. That’s not really a restriction!!! Lots of places won’t let you leave your dog alone and many make you crate your dog if they do let them stay alone in the room.
I’ll be going back again next October or in the Spring before the city stops allowing dogs on the beach.
My only complaint would be that the maid left a hair covered lint brush on the table in the room, which was pretty gross to come back to. We had planned on tipping her until we saw that not so subtle hint. We tipped the manager, Art, instead. LOL!

Although it was extremely out dated and needed repairs our stay was the most cleanliness stay in a motel ever. Arthur (management) who was extremely nice and so on top of things made our stay so enjoyable. If we needed anything at all he made it possible and if it wasn’t available he saw to it to make it available. The room services were on top of everything and they ran a tight ship. One of the rules there is no visitors meaning if you didn’t pay and are not accounted for you were not welcomed. My ladies and I had the best weekend because of that rule. We went to O. C for an adult ladies getaway and accidentally booked on a senior week time frame However With that no visitors rule that kept all the riff raft out! Much appreciated Arthur your the man! The airshow took place during our stay and we had THE BEST SEATS IN THE HOUSE on our balcony at the motel :) we could see everything :) Thank you guys for making our Ladies trip worth everyday spent away from reality worth wild!
Xoxo
Amanda, Cassandra, Anna, Mandy
SEE YOU NEXT YEAR DEFINITELY

I had a beautiful stay at the Safari Motel. I loved the fact that it was on the board walk. Everyone was very friendly and anything that I needed help with they were more than happy to assist. I would recommend the Safari Motel to everyone and most of all I can’t wait to stay again!

This is a great motel for dog’s, not people. In dire need of renovation. Security is poor, with only a single lock, no vents in bathroom, rooms are very small. You can stay in a much nicer hotel for the same price or less. What a RIP OFF!

Hate to start with a caveat, but think it’s a warranted note: this place is a motel. Most of the boardwalk places are, so you shouldn’t expect hotel service and ammeneties. This place is no exception. That said, we had an excellent stay.
Brought my family and dog on July 4^th weekend, so it was high season and hot. Motel operators (owners?) were very courteous. They provide parking, and even went out of their way to move their own cars for us to park when the guest lot was full (due to non-​guests infiltrating).
Rooms aren’t big, but you’re not there to stay in the rooms, are you? We didn’t even turn on the TV!
Pros: clean (staff was constantly cleaning as well… when you’re beachfront, guess you have to), great location (on boardwalk and just a few blocks from route 50), pet friendly, and has a balcony overlooking the boardwalk, which was clutch for avoiding the crowds when watching fireworks. Good AC in the rooms, WiFi included.
Con’s: a bit dated, rooms are a little small, beds are a little stiff. But these aren’t deal breakers.
If I’m bringing the dog, would come back here again.
All in all, better than expected.

We picked this motel because they are pet friendly. The staff was friendly. The place was clean. I wasn’t impressed with the bathroom. The décor of the main entrance was interesting, at least there was a theme. I’m not a fan of taxidermy but I’m quite sure the animals weren’t hunted or stuffed for this place. The accommodations aren’t what I’d expect in a touristy area. This isn’t a place I would choose myself but it was ok for the weekend getaway with the puppies we wanted. For what they provide it is a bit over priced. There is a $ 10 extra fee charged for each additional person per night and a $ 15 fee for each pet per night. So it adds up quickly. But if you’re traveling with your nonhuman buds what can you do? Plus we came for the beach, ocean, boardwalk, restaurants and just to be getaway not for the motel.
The motel is located on the board walk so that was nice and convenient but there wasn’t a place to walk the dogs really. I did like that the checkout time was 11am and not 9 or 10. Our room was on the ground floor but we went to the top floor balcony overlooking the beach and the view was nice. It would have been nice to have that view from our room. The motel is easy to see from the beach because on the balcony is a big gorilla statue overlooking the Atlantic like it is looking back toward his distant African homeland.

Here are some of the things we came across while staying at the Safari Hotel:
Pros:
Right on the boardwalk
Deck overlooking the ocean/​boardwalk
Staff friendly
Good ocean view
Cons:
Rooms are outdated
Bathroom very outdated: either very cold or very hot running water in shower
Music from the boardwalk store below always very loud and not quite

This motel is horrible. The staff is very rude and not helpful at all. The rooms are small and are in need of some serious renovations. I will never stay at this motel again.

We chose the Safari motel after reading on the message boards that they were pet friendly and our usual spot (Barefoot Mailman) was under new management. When we reserved there was a disclaimer that pets must be under 25 lbs but when we called they said it was not an issue to bring our definitely larger than 25 lb Golden Retriever.
The location for Safari Motel is ideal. It is right in the middle of the boardwalk. You can walk north for about 15 blocks where it is a bit calmer or 15 block south toward the hustle and bustling inlet. There are 2 buildings for Safari Motel — the main building and another one across the alley. We stayed in the blue building across the alley.
Amenities wise, Safari is basic. There is no pool, no continental breakfast, no Internet access, window unit AC, and small 19″ CRT TVs. The room we were in did have a microwave and mini fridge. We stayed in a double room, which was surprisingly clean considering the age of the place. As with much at the Safari, the furnishings seemed old and could use an update. The beds were of average comfort and water pressure was sufficient. Our room (#34) had a few minor issues — the remote for the TV didn’t work great (had to mash the buttons down) and the bathroom door did not fully close.
Parking was fine for the Easter weekend when we were there. There are approximately 6 spots in front of the blue building as well as a larger lot next to the building. I can see that during the peak season it may get a little tight though. The front desk staff was friendly. Maid service came but but they didn’t do a very good job. They tossed the soap that we were using and only left 1 bar (for hand washing and showering), did not leave an extra TP and tossed out the left over dog food left in my dog’s bowl.
Overall, I would recommend the Safari for budget conscious travels looking for a no frills room. It certainly is a decent option for those traveling with pets if you don’t mind forgoing some of the more modern amenities.

Not beautiful, but not a disgusting motel. Fully functional establishment. I’ve been in worse. Although Safari welcomes pets, I never felt uncomfortable because of the dog situation and thought the room was very clean. Motel was situated right on the boardwalk, which was both a positive and a negative. View was pretty, but I wasn’t loving the fact that the boardwalk folks could see onto the terrace and into my room. Bathroom was atrocious, with virtually no ventilation (which made me worry about probable mold situation).

If you are looking for bare bones basic accommodations, then this is your place. Great location, but that’s it. The bathroom is waaaay outdated. The motel uses keys for the rooms! I felt like the door could be kicked in easily. The floors were shaky. I felt like I was risking my life every time I used the elevator. Yes, the room was clean, but the TV was tiny, the room was tiny, and the AC unit barely did the job. Very poor lighting in both the room and bathroom. Only 2 pillows per bed, which is not enough for me. The bed was pretty uncomfortable. No phone in the room, so if you have a problem or need something, you can’t call the front desk. Parking was free, but the parking lot was so tight we had to back out of our spot and all the way out of the lot, past a dozen spaces and back out into a two way alley. We were barely in the room on our trip, but I would have liked a little bit more accommodating accommodations. I’m not saying don’t stay there, I just think people should know what they are in for.

My family and I travel quite a bit and it is not very often that we find a business as accommodating as Safari Motel on the Boardwalk in Ocean City, MD. We had originally planned to stay in OC one evening and were at another motel in the area. Keep in mind, we have two pets that we travel with and finding lodging is not always that easy. When we decided to stay, I called around and found less that friendly service on the other end of the phone. However, the staff as Safari went out of their way to accommodate my family and pets. After staying one night, we decided to stay another. (Yes, I know, not great planning, but we often do things spur of the moment.) Yet again, they we able to arrange reservations and rooms to allow us to stay one more night during one of the busiest times of the travel season. My family and I will most definitely stay at the Safari again and I will suggest to anyone who wants a convenient, clean and friendly place to stay while in OC to give them a call.

Great price, fantastic location and quiet. Not fancy but just wanted to get away and this place fit the bill.

This place is like a kitschy 50’s motel that doesn’t know it was left back in time. We specifically stayed here because we traveled for a holiday weekend with our dog.
Pros:
Very pet friendly, we saw a handful of dogs
Semi-​affordable considering the venue
Rooms are tiled for dogs who have accidents
Right on the boardwalk, everything within walking distance
Staff was nice and courteous
Nice large deck overlooking boardwalk and ocean for people watching
Cons:
No close grass for the dogs to pee
Beds are very uncomfortable
Bathrooms are the most out of date part of the room
It was my first visit to Ocean City, so I didn’t really have any expectations to meet. If you want nicer, go to the Marriott down the street and pay the double room cost. But if you want something that you will barely use because you are out doing things — this place fits the bill.

Warning: This is not the Ritz. If you want fancy, then go elsewhere.
I looked at this location because I wanted to get away with my wife and 2 furry kids last weekend. My wife originally called and was told that there were no king size beds. There was only 1 king size bed in the main building and 1 in the second building. But the guy said he’d see what he can do and he got us into the room with the bed we requested. The price was decent and not bad, IMO.
We arrived on Friday night and found parking right in front of the motel. Granted its off season but it was there and it was free (you can park there all week or weekend and no problems). I walked in and it looks old but who cares. I’m there to enjoy the time in OC and not the room. Got my key and off I went to my room.
Room was the size of a master bedroom in an apartment. It had a small TV and a fridge. The bathroom was very clean and blue!
When we went to bed, we did notice dog hair on some of the sheets but its expected when you are in a dog friendly motel/​hotel. You can’t get every single hair out. so we used a lint remover and it was a done deal. The floors were all tile so if you dog has an accident, there’s no carpet to clean!
On our 2^nd day there, we decided to stay one extra day. Of course they had the room available and we stayed. However, during our 2^nd night there, the A/​C-​Heater unit broke. Since it was kinda cool out, it didn’t bother us. But I let the front desk know. I didn’t feel like changing rooms so I dealt with it. Finally, the last night it was way too cold and I asked for the portable heater and within 10min I had the heater at my door.
I think that was the best nights sleep I got in a while! lol. Overall, I would go back. I’m there to enjoy the beach/​boardwalk and not the room itself.

the pros: on the boardwalk; clean rooms. that’s about it.
the cons: old (like 1950s old). the tv was tiny, the beds were uncomfortable; the bathroom toilet was pink, while the sink was white. all in a 1950s style. Parking was really difficult… they had more guests than spots… meaning i got to park in their driveway. for the price, i was expecting more… but i guess you are paying for the location, not the room.
the staff was fine… nothing amazing.