IMPALA ISLAND INN, Ocean City

The hotel is situated at 10th Street and Ocean Avenue, one short block from the boardwalk and beach. It sits adjacent to the amusement pier and its roller coaster, so rooms on that side are exposed to ride noise and movement until late evening. The location is central: within a block or two of restaurants like Jilly's French Fry Factory, Hula Grill, The Chatterbox, and Prep's Pizzeria. Imax Theatre at the Tropicana is 16 km away, and Atlantic City Boardwalk is 17 km away. Atlantic City International Airport is 22 km from the property. Free on-site private parking (one car per room, reservation required) means you can park once and walk or bike to most attractions; bike racks are available.

The property offers spacious double rooms with two or three beds, a private bathroom with bath and shower, hairdryer, flat-screen cable TV, wardrobe, sofa, and carpeted floor. Every room has air conditioning and heating. Room doors open onto an outside hallway; southside rooms have two chairs outside (not a private balcony), while second-floor rooms also include chairs outside. First-floor rooms do not have outdoor seating. The hotel has older furnishings, carpeting, and bathrooms. Bed comfort is generally rated good, with some units featuring down mattress toppers and down pillows (note for those with allergies). The roller coaster-facing side can be noisy into the evening. Rooms on the south side or upper levels are quieter. No microwaves or coffee makers are provided in the room; a community microwave is available near the office.

The property does not have a restaurant, café, or breakfast service. It provides a vending machine for drinks and another for snacks. A wide variety of dining options is available within a 0.3-0.5 km walk, including Jilly's French Fry Factory, Hula Grill, The Chatterbox OC Restaurant, Prep's Pizzeria, Three Brothers Pizza, Emily's Ocean Room, TLC Polish Water Ice, and Augie's Omelette & Waffle. Many guests choose to eat breakfast or dinner at these nearby establishments. No alcohol is permitted on the island (Ocean City is a dry island), so no bars or Tiki-style venues are on-site.

The wellness facilities center on a seasonal outdoor heated swimming pool open weather permitting. The pool has a deep end, a shallow end, and a foot bath. Pool/beach towels are available, and the pool area includes outdoor furniture. The beach is one block away; beach tags for registered adults are provided at check-in (children 11 and under do not require tags). An outdoor shower and bathroom are available for rinsing off before check-in or after check-out. The boardwalk and amusement pier are adjacent, adding to the leisure atmosphere. Laundry service (for a fee) is located across the street.

Wi-Fi is available free of charge in public areas. Free private parking is possible on site but a reservation is needed; one space per room with an overflow lot across the street if needed. Daily housekeeping is included and free, though some guests have reported it not being provided every other day as advertised; service can be requested by calling the front desk. Laundry facilities are available across the street for an additional charge. The property has a lift (not all rooms are elevator accessible - confirm in advance for ADA-compliant rooms). An ATM/cash machine is on site. Safety features include fire extinguishers, smoke alarms, and key access. Beach tags for registered adults are provided. Bicycle racks are available. The minimum age for booking is 21.