Answer
Brands use different labels for similar nightly amenity surcharges—destination fee, facility fee, amenity fee. Read the inclusion list, not the marketing name. Motels without pools should not charge resort-style fees; dispute mismatched labels with booking proof.
Sources: Visit Ocean City · Town of Ocean City
Editorial visitor guidance for Ocean City, Maryland. Confirm current Town of Ocean City, Maryland DNR, NPS Assateague, and NWS rules when regulations or safety apply.
