Ashore Oceanfront Hotel Joins Marriott Bonvoy | News
Ocean City’s celebrated shorefront haven, Ashore Oceanfront Hotel (“Ashore”) has joined the Marriott family and the Bonvoy rewards program. Guests can now book their next retreat to Ashore on Marriott.com and Bonvoy members can earn and redeem loyalty points. In the coming months, Ashore will join Marriott’s acclaimed Tribute Portfolio, Marriott’s family of independent full-service hotels offering localized travel experiences in the world’s in-demand travel destinations. Ashore Oceanfront Hotel is offering 3,000 bonus Marriott Bonvoy points, any day of the week, nightly for stays through the end of year.
“Featuring panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and the tranquil Assawoman Bay, oceanside food & beverage service and amenities, the region’s premium event and wedding spaces, spacious, well-appointed guest rooms, Ocean City’s award-winning destination restaurant, Tide Room, as well as one of the city’s only beach bars serving on the sand, Ashore defines a new standard of destination travel on the Maryland coast —and now it comes with the added perks of Marriott Bonvoy,” said Ashore Oceanfront General Manager Zoe Jankovic.
The standout destination set on prime beachfront location in Ocean City, Maryland underwent substantial gut renovations and further upgrades to the hotel are wrapping up as part of the Marriott affiliation, including a complete re-imagining of the property’s market-leading event and banquet spaces, lobby check in experience, café, fitness center, and other guest-facing upgrades to meet Marriott’s world-class guest experience standards.
With 250 fully renovated guest rooms and suites, including 15 multi-room suites, the property caters to individuals, families (including pets), and groups of all sizes. Guest rooms feature a modern design palette of calming nautical and earth tones. Amenities include 55-inch flatscreen televisions, high-speed Wi-Fi, coffee makers, and mini-fridges. All rooms offer private balconies with water views. The contemporary bathrooms are equipped with white quartz countertops and oversized mirrors featuring dimmable backlighting. Guests can enjoy a custom line of bespoke beauty products in eco-friendly packaging provided in-room.
Ashore offers guests and visitors five exceptional dining experiences from day to night:
Tide Room, serving elevated but approachable American fare and fresh seafood, has been recognized with Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence in 2025 and was recognized as one of the top 10% of restaurants worldwide by Tripadvisor’s 2025 Travelers’ Choice Awards
Beachside bar, Wahoo Beach Bar, featuring live music, light food and a signature cocktail menu – right on the sand
Newly repositioned 3,000 square foot deck and event space, The Shore Deck, overlooking the Dunes of Ocean City and Atlantic Ocean beyond, serving as the hotel’s waterview gathering area and the region’s premier wedding space
Indoor tavern, The Taproom, serving local brews and cocktails accompanied by sports entertainment
Signature café, Ashore Things, serving morning coffee and light grab-n-go bites and sundries
Custom beach umbrellas and lounge chairs line the hotel’s beachfront and outdoor pool, while Adirondack chairs with cozy blankets surround firepits, taking guests from sun-soaked afternoons to sunset cocktails. Guests are encouraged to order food and cocktails directly from their beach chairs, on the resort’s fully-serviced beach, a unique feature for Ocean City. Guests can also enjoy Ashore’s fitness center, book a surfing lesson, fishing adventure, or hit the links at one of the 16 award-winning golf courses within 10 miles of the property.
Unveiling a top to bottom renovation of one of Ocean City’s largest event spaces, Ashore offers 14 meeting rooms with 40,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor flexible function spaces, a Ballroom with 7,500 square feet that can accommodate up to 1,000 people and a Beachside Pavilion perfect for wedding receptions, private beach parties and team building activities. The picturesque oceanfront venue offers a variety of reception options: the Waterfront Beach Pavilion, The Shore Deck, and the two oversized Ballrooms. Packages include discounted room rates, guest amenities, complimentary menu tastings, and Oceanview suite upgrades for newlyweds.
The property is managed by Stonebridge and was purchased in 2022 by a joint venture between an affiliate of Certares Real Estate Management LLC and affiliates of Monomoy Property Ventures LLC (MPV) and Highlands Investments LLC.
