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The Ocean Shores

2.5 star property
Beach motel in Homer with free parking

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Exterior
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Property grounds
Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lanai, Beach View

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$273
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept

Explore the area

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3500 Crittenden Dr. , Homer, AK, 99603
  • Bishop's Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Homer Spit
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Homer, AK (HOM)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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

Free WiFi

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, Balcony, Ocean View

Free WiFi

Standard Room, Balcony, Ocean View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Lanai
Heating
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Homer

At The Ocean Shores you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Bishop's Beach and Pratt Museum. Highlights at this beach motel include free in-room WiFi. .This motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and barbecues. Additionally, you'll find free newspapers in the lobby. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Homer motel include Bunnell Street Gallery and Bunnell Street Arts Center.
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What's nearby

  • Bishop's Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Hallo Bay Lodge Bear Viewing - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Homer Spit - 5 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Homer, AK (HOM) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪River Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Captains Coffee - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Alice's Champagne Palace - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Broken Oar - ‬10 min drive

About this property

The Ocean Shores

Beach motel in Homer with free parking
The Ocean Shores offers its guests a terrace, barbecue grills, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Public spaces have free WiFi. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Homer motel.

  • 38 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
The Ocean Shores offers 38 accommodations. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a shower.

This Homer motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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 lift
  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

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

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

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

What is the cancellation policy at The Ocean Shores?

The Ocean Shores offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Ocean Shores?

As of 12 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ocean Shores on 21 Sept 2025 start from AU$273.49, including 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.

Is parking available at The Ocean Shores?

Yep, The Ocean Shores has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to The Ocean Shores?

Yep, The Ocean Shores is a short 6-minute walk from Bishop's Beach.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Ocean Shores?

No, The Ocean Shores does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Ocean Shores?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Ocean Shores?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Ocean Shores Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 329 out of 500 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 108 out of 500 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 500 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 500 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 500 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an extremely well maintained property that beams with owner pride.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great views!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location near the waterfront, easy to find and access. Disappointed that there are cheep blinds on the window that doesn’t block out the light when the summer daylight is an issue. Our room also needs a shower head.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Amy K

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Booked through Expedia and paid extra for a balcony with ocean view. I suppose we could see the ocean, but they first put us in a handicapped room and said I’d “booked that,” I hadn’t. And begrudgingly moved us to another room, still not with the view I paid extra for. Very disappointed. The worst part of the trip by far. There are other hotels….
No curtains so no way to block the late light at night (summer in Alaska)
The door didn’t fit quite right.
My “ocean view” is there over that wall between the balcony and the ocean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The view is stunning. Ask for the ocean front building.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caitlan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed just one night but my partner and I really enjoyed the stay. Staff was really nice and we really appreciated being upgraded to a room closer to the beach view. The room was clean and cozy and the view from it was amazing. We only had a slight issue with not getting anything to play on the TV, seemed like a signal issue but nothing we stressed about. We look forward to staying here in the future.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A no-frills type of spot but it makes up for it with a beautiful view and super clean room. Would 1000% stay here again and recommend for others staying in Homer!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin, Whitefish

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting along the water.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property with amazing views. The room is clean, spacious and exactly what I expected.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barb, Cranberry Portage

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner here is very friendly and more than accomodating. When we needed to check out a day early even after taking a shower after the room had been clean, she gave a complete refund. The room was exceptionally clean and the view beautiful. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Judy B.

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Our room was clean and the bed fairly comfortable. The place is very dated and in need of an update. Not quite what I was expecting. Can walk or the beach which was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
If you want the best view of the ocean, you must book a room in the lowest building. Other buildings have a view of the water partially obstructed by other buildings. Still a great view—you can see the mountains on the other side of the peninsula—but not quite what is pictured.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

william

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

6/10 Okay

Helena

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It is a great place but we did reserve a ocean view online but didn't get it. We didn't want to complain. It was still a lovely stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

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

Happy in Homer

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Travelled with family
Jill and Mike provide guests with clean rooms, very comfortable beds, good coffee, and close to the Homer Spit. We were fortunate to have an incredible view from our room. Please note all the beautiful art in the room with artists I recognized. We would highly recommend Ocean Shores!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Henry S

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the room and the path leading to the Ocean. Fantastic Staff. Just a great place. Thank You for making our stay pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024