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1510 Boardwalk, 15th and Boardwalk, Ocean City, NJ 08226
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Ranked #8 of 35 hotels in Ocean City
4.0 of 5 stars 86 Reviews
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Moorestown, New Jersey
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322 helpful votes 322 helpful votes
“The Best in the O.C.”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 October 2011
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The Port O Call is the best you're going to find in O.C.. It's not the Four Seasons but it is a friendly family hotel. Prices are certainly on the high side but if people didn't mind paying, the vacancies would cause the price to come down, which obviously isn't happening. Prices at the shore are high. Just check the prices in Wildwood for what you get there. If you want the best O.C. has to offer in a hotel, the Port O Call is the place.

Stayed July 2011, travelled as a couple
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“Outdated 80's decor”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 September 2011

This hotel could really use a makeover. Room decor hasn't changed in 20 years. Although on the boardwalk no privacy as the pool is right there where everyone walking past can look and see. There are no luxury hotels in this community. I understand that it is a family shore town. But please a little luxury it is a vacation isn't it? I was told this waas the best in OC. Not much better than a Quality Inn. Better to drive a little further south to be spoiled.

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  • Stayed August 2011, travelled with family
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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A TripAdvisor Member, General Manager at Port-O-Call Hotel, responded to this review
28 September 2011
I would like to thank the reviewer for his/her comments and for staying with us while vacationing in Ocean City. However, I do feel that the reviewer’s comments are misleading and a bit confusing. First, our beautiful hotel is a great source of pride for our Owners as well as the management and staff, which is determined to ensure our guests are provided a clean, comfortable and well maintained environment during their stay with us. I would like to point out that over the last 4 years our hotel has undergone extensive renovations to our public areas and guestrooms and does not reflect "Outdated 80's decor" in the least bit. Instead, our rooms are tastefully appointed with a modern, tropical feel with beautiful and recently renovated granite bathrooms. Second, the reviewer states that there is a lack of privacy at our pool due to the fact that "everyone walking past can look and see" which I find confusing. One of the many features and benefits of the Port-O-Call hotel is that we are located on the beach and boardwalk which is why the vast majority of our guests choose to stay with us. Unfortunately, we cannot control or stop people from looking at the hotel while strolling the boardwalk. Third, I do believe we offer many luxury features such as nightly turndown service, spa services, bellman services, nightly housekeeping services, kids juice and cookies delivered each night by our housekeeping staff, kid's camp, poolside dining, room service, Pink Parrott Grill (hotel restaurant), new fitness facility and new men's and women's bathrooms/locker facilities and much more. Fourth, we do have all of our carpets professionally cleaned prior to each season and make every effort to maintain them during the season.
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York, Pennsylvania
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“View was good but”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 September 2011
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Stayed in a standard Ocean View room-view was great but room was very small (especially bathroom area) but fairly comfortable. Hallways were warm and incredibly stuffy during our stay.
VERY disappointing last morning. Went to breakfast with my daughter (who is expecting her first child) and was turned away quite rudely at 7:27am (dining room opens at 7:30am). door should have been locked if they weren't ready to open. Be aware you are paying high price for ocean view-off season costs still totaled over $500 for just 2 nights (definitely not a bargain)

  • Stayed September 2011, travelled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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A TripAdvisor Member, General Manager at Port-O-Call Hotel, responded to this review
28 September 2011
Dear Reviewer, It was a pleasure speaking with you regarding the concerns you posted on TripAdvisor. I would like yo to know that I did follow up with our Dining Room Manager and Staff to ensure this does not happen again. Thank you for allowing me to personally address your concerns with you and I look forward to seeing you again in the furture.
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Hatfield,Pa.
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“Love the Port O Call”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 September 2011

We Could not go this year with Kids as I lost my job however the memories got me through this summer with out a vacation. The views are great and the location can't be beat. I highly recommend staying at this clean and kid friendly Hotel.
Kat McGee Hatfield pa.

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  • Stayed October 2010, travelled with family
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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“Great service, location and convenient!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 September 2011 via mobile

Very friendly staff, clean and comfortable atmosphere. Right at the end of the boardwalk so no driving needed but not loud either! Pool is very nice and big and secluded. We had a great time!

  • Stayed August 2011
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Address: 1510 Boardwalk, 15th and Boardwalk, Ocean City, NJ 08226
Price range (per night):* INR5,852 - 19,506

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