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Francis Scott Key Family Resort

2.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel with bars, near Ocean City Boardwalk

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Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, lifeguards on site
Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, 1 Double Sofa Bed
Mini-golf
Front of property
BBQ/picnic Area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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12806 Ocean Gtwy, Ocean City, MD, 21842
  • Place, Tanger Outlet Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Isle of Wight Bay
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean City Harbor
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Salisbury, MD (SBY-Salisbury - Ocean City Wicomico Regional)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Heating
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Stovetop
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds (The Lodge)

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds (The Lodge)

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds (The Lodge)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, 1 Double Sofa Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Sofa bed - double
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Plus Double Room, 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed, Kitchenette

Deluxe Plus Double Room, 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed, Kitchenette

Deluxe Plus Double Room, 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed, Kitchenette

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Stovetop
Oven
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Ocean City

A family-friendly stay in Ocean City awaits you at Francis Scott Key Family Resort . You'll be 2.2 km (1.4 mi) from Ocean City Boardwalk and 2.2 km (1.4 mi) from Ocean City Beach. Highlights at this hotel include 2 bars/lounges, a restaurant and an indoor swimming pool. .At the hotel's own poolside bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the gym, seasonal outdoor swimming pool, kids' swimming pool and lifeguards on site. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of a free beach shuttle. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this West Ocean City hotel include Jolly Roger Amusement Park and Roland E. Powell Convention Center.

What's nearby

  • Tanger Outlet Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Isle of Wight Bay - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Ocean City Harbor - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Ocean City Boardwalk - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Ocean City Beach - 2 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Ocean City Station - 6 min walk
  • Salisbury, MD (SBY-Salisbury - Ocean City Wicomico Regional) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Royal Farms - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Francis Scott Key Family Resort

Family-friendly hotel with bars, near Ocean City Boardwalk
Francis Scott Key Family Resort offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool, a kids' pool, an indoor pool, and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A vending machine, an arcade/games room, and a picnic area are also featured at the family-friendly Francis Scott Key Family Resort . Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Ocean City hotel.

  • 240 guestrooms or units
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Supervised kid's activities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Games room or arcade
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Francis Scott Key Family Resort offers 240 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Cable televisions are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free beach shuttle
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking (surcharge) on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Supervised activities for children

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Lifeguards

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 26 October 2025 to 13 March 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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, debit cards and cash
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash.

Property Registration Number 23374077

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open on 16 May and close on 27 September.
  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Property is also known as

Francis Key Scott
Francis Scott Key
Francis Scott Key Family
Francis Scott Key Family House Ocean City
Francis Scott Key Family Ocean City
Key Francis Scott
Scott Francis Key
Francis Scott Key Family Hotel Ocean City
Francis Scott Key Hotel Ocean City Md
Francis Scott Key Motel
Francis Scott Key Family House

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Francis Scott Key Family Resort ?

Yep, Francis Scott Key Family Resort has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Francis Scott Key Family Resort ?

The closest beach to Francis Scott Key Family Resort is Ocean City Beach (2.2 km).

Does Francis Scott Key Family Resort have a pool?

Take your pick from a seasonal outdoor pool, an indoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying with a coldie from the bar. The pool is open 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from May 16 to September 27).

Is Francis Scott Key Family Resort family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool, a playground and an arcade, it's no surprise that Francis Scott Key Family Resort is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Francis Scott Key Family Resort ?

No, Francis Scott Key Family Resort does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Francis Scott Key Family Resort ?

Yep, they've got a poolside bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Francis Scott Key Family Resort ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Francis Scott Key Family Resort ?

No, pets are not allowed.

Francis Scott Key Family Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

MICHAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Neither the telephone or the television did not work.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Very nice place for kids there is a lot for them to do
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devyn

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The front desk lady was a wonderful, helpful person. Sweet personality as well as knowledgeable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Joshua

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Hotel was dated. Carpet was sour smelling. Rooms did not provide a microwave to reheat foods.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

It's okay

The lifeguard was very overbearing. My son has autism and she thought she knew my child better than me. Offering unsolicited advice and made my son uncomfortable. The whole stay was so he could enjoy the pool. Instead, he didn't get in the pool at all.

8/10 Good

Marcus, PA

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

Great hotel for kids.

By far the best indoor kids pool I have ever expirenced at a hotel. Also mini golf, playground, and movies with popcorn in the lobby! Staff was very friendly and helpful.

8/10 Good

T., Charlottesville, VA

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

Clean, quiet, comfortable.

Even though this hotel caters to famlies with children, I booked it anyway while in the area working long hours at a trade show. There were many families with children staying in our building but we heard little noise. I am sure it is much busier in season, but I would stay there again.

10/10 Excellent

Grandma, NJ

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

Great family Hotel

This is totally a hotel geared for families with small children . Picnic tables for every cottage and lots to do.

10/10 Excellent

Leo, Pittsburgh, PA, USA

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

Great Family Destination

It was a great experience and perfect fit for a family. Our two year old son loved the put put course, pirate ship, indoor and outdoor pool. This is a perfect place for a family vacation because it is also near a bunch of actractions as well. The shuttle service to the board walk is a nice touch as well. I will look for a Francis Scott Key Resort in other locations to visit as well.

10/10 Excellent

Jess, Harford, MD, USA

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

Perfect Family Getaway

The bathroom could have been cleaner. But everything else was great! The amenities were perfect for families! Our daughter LOVED the indoor pool. The staff was uber friendly and uber helpful. We also enjoyed the staff at the Route 50 Diner! :)

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointed

Booked this room after reading rave reviews. We were very disappointed. Room was not worth the amount spent on it. Very basic. Room size was small and smelled very musty. Bathroom had a basic sink without a cabinet. Not a great value. The hotel consists of several different 2 story buildings which makes it difficult for carrying luggage up and down. Location wasn't bad. A short drive or shuttle to the beach. Their big amenities are in their indoor and outdoor pool areas which were not an attraction for us. We did ask for a refund and the management was very accomodating with our request.

10/10 Excellent

Chris, New Jersey, USA

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

great family hotel

Excellent place for a family...I will definitely be returning next year :)

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne, Glen Burnie, MD, USA

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

I can't wait to go again!

We went for our anniversary and were really happy with the Francis Scott Key facility. Although it was just my husband and myself, it definitely looked like a family friendly place. We would like to come back and bring our grandchildren. There were so many possible activities that you would not have to leave the place. Free Putt-putt mini golf, Free board games, movies to borrow, fishing pond, a pavillion and grills for cookouts, an indoor pool that looked really nice, an outdoor pool and a small arcade. Our room was clean and came with a full kitchen area which included dishes and cookware. The beds were comfortable too. We did not have any problem with noise which can sometimes be a problem in hotels. I would definitely recommend Francis Scott Key to my friends and already have.

10/10 Excellent

Larry, Martinsburg, WV, USA

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

pleasantly surpirsed!!!

Neat place. clean, friendly. I liked the location. was sceptical at first of condition of the rooms. they looked old and dated on line. i was pleasantly surpised and th kitchenette room i reserved. clean and moderately renovated and...... tempur pedic beds!!!!!! I will recommend to everyone. oh. the pool, gym, small pond out back, all good stuff!

8/10 Good

Sherri, Middletown, DE

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

Mid winter getaway

The indoor pool was great. The kids has a blast. The room was dated but clean and neat. I will make it a point go back. It is a summer retreat in the dead of winter.

8/10 Good

Paula, Charlotte Hall, MD, USA

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

Great place to visit

Very nice place to stay! The pool is great for the kids, close to downtown OC

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful Stay

Visited with 6 middle school kids and 3 adults for a youth conference. The rooms were great, the "towel turkey" was awesome and the pool was a great break for the kids. Great stay for us. Thank you.