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Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel: Traveler Reviews

3.0 of 5
10100 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    3.5 of 5 stars
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Timonium, Maryland
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Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
“Looking for a great time in Ocean City? Here it is!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 14, 2013

The Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel, which includes a large part of the Marigot Beach Condominiums, is an upscale resort, with all the amenities, located right on the beach overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. You can even watch the dolphins swimming by from your room. The owner, Dr. Berger, is a great guy and is often seen mingling with the guests. The staff is usually wonderful. The hotel operates year round, often offers specials, throws a fabulous New Year's Eve party, and has great food! They are well known for their all you can eat Seafood, Crab Legs & Prime Rib Buffet on Saturday and the all you can eat Breakfast Buffet on Sundays! Oh, and did I mention the live music? Summertime beach bar with live band during the day, and the Horizens Oceanfront Restaurant and Lounge with live bands at night! It's like party central! Two swimming pools, one inside and one outside, oh, and a third at the Marigot Beach Condominiums, plus a complete gym. There is also specialty staff to assist us golfers with all the local courses, and there are some great ones. So whether you're looking for a great family beach resort, a golfer's escape, a wild New Year's Eve or just a good old relaxing vacation, the Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel is the place for you. Offering poolside cabanas; single rooms; deluxe rooms; and 1, 2 or three bedroom condos. The Fontainebleau just can't be beat for an all-around great experience. My wife and I love it there!

Room Tip: No particular tip for choosing a good room, except If you stay at the Marigot Beach Condominiums thr...
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  • Stayed June 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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StephanieHReed, Manager at Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel, responded to this review
February 23, 2013
It sounds like you've experienced the Clarion Resort in all seasons! We appreciate your continued patronage, and are very glad you love the property as much as we do. Thanks so much for taking the time to post your review. See you again soon!
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Nutley, New Jersey
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Wonderful time in winter - we will go back in summer!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 12, 2013

We attended CropFest which was organized by the hotel and was wonderful. Great rate, comfortable beds and a huge well lit cropping room.
We enjoyed the restaurants and the nightly entertainment was so nice. Very pleasant relaxing atmosphere - and the staff is warm and welcoming.

Room Tip: all rooms are ocean view - ours was to the left of the balcony but still very nice
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  • Stayed February 2013, traveled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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StephanieHReed, Manager at Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel, responded to this review
February 23, 2013
Thank you for taking the time to post. It's great that you enjoyed the CropFest; it was our first year organizing that event. Hopefully there will be many more years to come.
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Hackensack, New Jersey
2 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“New Years”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 6, 2013

This was out first time at the hotel for New Years. We are summer vacationers. Best time ever. Chuck (B&F Manager) and Donna (reservations) made our stay even more special. When my husband and I were seated for the New Years eve party we had the table by the window (this is a table that is very hard to get in the summer). At the table was a Birthday balloon. These little extras made the evening special. But what really topped it off was when the band Arizona announced my name and sang Happy Birthday to me. This could only have happened with the information that Chuck and Donna knew. The party itself was really nice. The food and the band was great. Earl our waiter was very attentive and our drinks never ran out. Will be booking our summer trip shortly.

  • Stayed December 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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StephanieHReed, Manager at Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel, responded to this review
February 23, 2013
Thank you for letting us know how much you enjoyed New Year's Eve and your birthday! We're glad you decided to celebrate with us this year, and look forward to welcoming you back this summer!
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Baltimore, Maryland
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“New Year's at the Fontainebleau”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 5, 2013

We had a very nice room with a view of the ocean and the bay. The food was excellent. New Year's Eve was great especially the service and the bands. The hot tub was a little too hot. I could only stay in 5 minutes. The exercise room and sauna were very good. New Year's day buffet breakfast was wonderful. We plan to do it again next year.

Room Tip: We were on the 16th floor. It was very quiet.
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  • Stayed December 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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StephanieHReed, Manager at Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel, responded to this review
January 9, 2013
Wow, it's great to hear from guests who spent New Year's Eve celebrating with us. We look forward to you being here as we ring in 2014 and beyond!
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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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“New Year's Eve”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 5, 2013

My new place to bring in the new year, the staff was very friendly and helpful as always
My room was clean comfortable it was great being able to do everything at the Clarion without going out in the cold......
The party with the Powerplay band was awesome...I think I did not sit down ...loved the band

  • Stayed December 2012, traveled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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StephanieHReed, Manager at Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel, responded to this review
January 9, 2013
We're glad you chose to ring in 2013 with us! Hopefully, it will become a tradition!
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Also Known As:
Clarion Resort Fontainebleau
Clarion Ocean City
Ocean City Clarion
Address: 10100 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842
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Region: United States > Maryland > Ocean City
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Business Center Fitness Center Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kids Activities Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#1 Onsen Hotels in Ocean City
#14 On the Beach Hotels in Ocean City
#30 Family Hotels in Ocean City
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel is the finest all non-smoking hotel in Ocean City, Maryland, featuring luxurious hotel rooms and a 40,000 square foot Conference Center. Located directly on the beach and overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, you'll get the best in Ocean City resorts with unmatched comfort and convenience. ... more   less 
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