Thelma instituted the afternoon tea tradition that Dunes Manor Hotel holds so dear. When there was backlash, she took on the ‘I’ll show them’ attitude. Nonetheless, Thelma pressed on and even joked about opening the hotel on April Fool’s Day. Unfortunately, Thelma’s husband passed before he could see the dream of opening a hotel come to fruition. With family assistance, Thelma Conner finally opened Dunes Manor Hotel in 1987–25 years ago. “We have long porches and rockers now,” Morris says. On top of that, Thelma Connor liked the Victorian touch. “It used to be that you stayed at a hotel and ate there too,” Morris says. The couple had already established Dunes Manor Motel–Dunes Manor Hotel’s sister property–but they dreamed of a full service establishment.

It all started with a dream shared by the Conners. “Lots of us have been here a long time,” Morris starts, “I’ve been here 25 years.” And with the touching history of the hotel, it’s no wonder the staff want to stay.

But first, we’ll hear from Vicki Morris, General Manager at Dunes Manor. Below, you’ll find details on the restaurants, rooms, and traditions Dunes Manor can offer. And since the hotel is open year-round, guests can watch the seasons affect the ocean. Situated on the coast of Ocean City, Maryland, Dunes Manor Hotel offers impeccable views of the Atlantic Ocean.

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