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The Ocean Shores

2.5 star property
Beach motel in Homer with free parking

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lanai, Beach View
Property grounds
View from room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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

Room options

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
Wardrobe
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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
Wardrobe
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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
Wardrobe
  • 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
Wardrobe
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Fat Olives - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Duncan House Diner - ‬12 min walk

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.

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. 339 out of 512 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 110 out of 512 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 512 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 512 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 512 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

Tarrand

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Great view and clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dry comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Roland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Back to the 50s

Old hotel, motel from the 50s? Clean, quiet, extremely dated. Great location on the water. Maybe time for major remodel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

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

Beautiful place to stay in Homer, Alaska

We had a wonderful time at the hotel. Incredible service from the time we checked in until we left. The views from our room were incredible.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Wendell

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient. Great view of the bay and the mountains across it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

charlene

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable bed, large room, nice bathroom. Upper room with view but had stairs. Only complaint was no blackout curtains. These are a must in Alaska
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Margo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

Homer hotel

Nice quiet Homer location, beach access from hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not fancy, but very clean and met our needs. Laundry facilities close by. Good restaurant right next to the property especially if you need a quicker sit down breakfast or you can get it to go.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Great stay in Homer

Good experience nice and easy check in Quite and quick to the marina on the spit
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beds good. Really could use a mirror in the room. Difficult for two people to get ready in the morning. Need More counter space in the room. Loved the deck and view. The sand cranes in the morning were a delight
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

John A

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

Clean rooms with nice ocean views

This property was good with nice views of the ocean and a path down to the beach. The room was clean and with no special amenities but serviceable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Oak Ridge

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location, quiet, very conferable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wilma

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay. I could lay on my bed and see the mountains.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun waking up to squawking birds! Really, I just like the location. Way better to be on Bushops Beach and off the Spit.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberta, Pine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was near the beach in Homer. The rooms were manufactured housing in a long strip. It was quiet and comfortable. We stayed one night before our trip to Kodiak. It was close to the airport and the harbor. I would recommend and go back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Great Spot!

Very comfortable & clean. Beautiful spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic views
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy, Strawn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very easy to find. We were running late and the Inn keeper was still up to greet us. It was a very nice touch. He had given me instructions in case he had left the office as to where the key would be located.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The view makes this motel wonderful! It’s a little outdated but that is part of its charm. Private beach access and gorgeous views were great. Be sure to get a second story beach view room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Really nice people. Room was clean and you couldn’t ask for a better view!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
View was amazing. Room was clean and bed comfortable. Everything in working order.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025