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The Ocean Shores

2.5 star property
Beach motel in Homer with free parking

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Aerial view
Terrace/patio
Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lanai, Beach View
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

Free WiFi

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, Balcony, Ocean View

Free WiFi

Standard Room, Balcony, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lanai, Beach View

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lanai, Beach View

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lanai, Beach View

Highlights

Lanai
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Beach View

View from room

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Beach View

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Map
3500 Crittenden Dr. , Homer, AK, 99603

What's nearby

  • Bishop's Beach - 6 min walk
  • Pratt Museum - 7 min walk
  • Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center - 12 min walk
  • Hallo Bay Lodge Bear Viewing - 4 min drive
  • Homer Spit - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Homer, AK (HOM) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Swell Taco - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Captain's Coffee Roasting Co. - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Fat Olive's Restaurant - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Ocean Shores

Property highlights
The Ocean Shores provides a terrace and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Free newspapers and barbecue grills
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Ocean Shores offer amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and microwaves

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Direct access to the beach
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Ocean Shores Homer
Ocean Shores Hotel Homer
Ocean Shores Motel Homer
The Ocean Shores Motel
The Ocean Shores Homer
The Ocean Shores Motel Homer

Frequently asked questions

Is The Ocean Shores pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Ocean Shores?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Ocean Shores?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Ocean Shores?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Ocean Shores located?

With direct access to the beach, this Homer motel is within a 10-minute walk of Bishop's Beach, Pratt Museum, and Bunnell Street Gallery. Bunnell Street Arts Center and Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center are also within 15 minutes.

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The Ocean Shores Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 265 out of 413 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 90 out of 413 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 413 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 413 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 413 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alaine

Beautiful views, easy beach access, very friendly check in.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Great place to stay! Fantastic views from our room windows!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daiva

We love staying at the Ocean Shores when we're in Homer!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Wonderful, friendly owner, & the location on the bay with its own beach is incredible!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Misty

It was a nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Athreya

Gorgeous property, and a very warm chat with the owner, loved my time there!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barb

Really great spot. Beautiful view and access to the bay. everything perfect, including price compared to other locations.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Glad we booked here
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Great for the family
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Great bang for the buck without the discomfort of staying at a lesser place. Restaurant was fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Vishnuvardhanaraj

Nice clean and quiet place to stay with spectacular views
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Clean, all needs are available in the room. Very nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Easy check in and nice room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Quiet and clean for a very reasonable price. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

STEPHANIE

This motel had a quaint beach vibe and retro feel and was very well kept.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Let be this place with its great ocean and Mountain View’s.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jette

Great location
The Ocean Shore is extremely nice the room large and comfortable and the view, wow we had a balcony to sit and enjoy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debashis

Amazing view and beach accessible from the hotel's backyard.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

DANIEL

Easy access to beach
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jezico

Beautiful view!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Front desk staff were very kind, room was clean and view was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daiva

We have stayed at Ocean Shores many times and it's always a pleasure. We love the view!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Nice property and beautiful views of the bay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marybeth

Highly recommend!
What a beautiful view and a clean and quiet room. We enjoyed two nights here and would definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sandra

This was a very clean hotel close to Homer. The property was a little out dated but still very quiet and clean and had wonderful views. Laundry was convenient to do as well and the staff was very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024