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Princess Bayside Beach Hotel

3.7 ★★★★☆ 1,434 Google reviews · Beachfront wedding venue in Ocean City, Maryland · 0.2 mi to the sand

Private beach Ocean view On-site lodging All-inclusive

Low-key hotel offering rooms with free Wi-Fi, plus 2 pools, a private beach, a pub & event space.

Plan your tour

  • Setting beachfront venue, 0.2 mi to the sand — verified by its distance to a real shoreline
  • Private beach a private stretch of sand comes up here — no public permit, no onlookers wandering through your vows
  • Lodging on-site rooms come up in reviews and the venue's own info — a built-in room block for a destination beach wedding; ask what's included
  • Phone +1 410-723-2900
  • Website princessbayside.com — most venues book tours right on their site

At a glance

4801 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, MD 21842

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On the property

What couples name in their reviews of Princess Bayside Beach Hotel and what the venue states on its own site — the fastest way to tell what's actually here before you drive out.

🏖️ Private Beach

“I love the location and private beach was nice,clean and convenient especially with children.”

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🌊 Ocean Views 3 mentions

“The hotel was clean, comfortable, and in a perfect location with beautiful bay views.”

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🛏️ On-Site Lodging

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🪵 Boardwalk Beach Access

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What couples highlight

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 1,434 Google reviews — in their own words, and only about the wedding and the setting.

🏝️ breathtaking beach setting 6 mentions

“The view is gorgeous, the staff is friendly, and I am more than grateful for such a place to enjoy my vacation with my family.”

🤝 staff who go above & beyond 4 mentions

“The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, the rooms were clean and comfortable, and the location was perfect—quiet yet close to the beach, restaurants, and attractions.”

💵 great value for a beach venue 2 mentions

From the reviews

I have not once walked into a hotel in Ocean City Maryland where I have not had to personally clean first in order to feel "comfortable". I called to ask if we could have sheets for the pull out couch later in the evening and instead of having to go personally get them, they delivered them to my door.

★★★★★ — Danielle, Jun 2026

Absolutely loved our stay at Princess Bayside Beach Hotel! The bay view from the balcony was stunning, especially during sunset. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, the rooms were clean and comfortable, and the location was perfect—quiet yet close to the beach, restaurants, and attractions.

★★★★★ — Erman, May 2026

I love the location and private beach was nice,clean and convenient especially with children. The rooms was clean and bed were comfortable. The bathroom was also cleans . We had a suit w/ a pull out couch and small kitchen with a stove. We didn't use it bc we enjoyed the area.

★★★★★ — Diandrea, Jun 2026

I was there with my gf over the weekend for the st. Patrick’s day parade. Hotel is directly on the route. Bayfront rooms are great with a nice view. There was so many people, felt like summer. I’d stay again for sure.

★★★★★ — Phanousithyoutubetv, Mar 2026

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Getting married at Princess Bayside Beach Hotel

Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see the ceremony spot at the exact time of day you'd say your vows — a west-facing beach glows at sunset but bakes at noon, and you'll want to feel the wind, watch where the sun sits, and walk the path your guests take across the sand. Second, bring your real questions: the weather backup (where does the ceremony move if it rains or the wind kicks up?), who pulls the beach permit, the sound-ordinance curfew, the catering and bar policy, and exactly what's included — chairs, setup, and teardown on sand are where quotes quietly diverge. Peak beach dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.

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Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and couples' reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own this venue? Claim your listing — it's free.