Wylder Tilghman Island

We had an absolutely wonderful two-night stay! Came with our two young kids and dog. Hotel graciously provided a pack play so we could save the trunk space and our room was beautiful and comfortable. The waterfront location is gorgeous and the pool, lawn games and on-site restaurant were greatly appreciated. Absolutely best part was the warm welcome and hospitality we received from all the staff. Would love to come back in the fall!

Overall has a great time at the Wylder. They had bikes, kayakes, cornhole, a pool, bocce ball, and delicious food at the Tickler. There were a few disappointments: for the price we paid for our room, the bed is not comfortable by any means. I’d think $300 a night would give you a nicer room and more comfortable bed. Our shower would trickle out water, which made it practically impossible to use. We informed the front desk, they said they’d send maintenance and maintenance never came. They also said, that’s normal for water to come out slow in the morning… it was like that all day, but that also shouldn’t be normal. Our door to our bathroom didn’t fit the frame, so couldn’t be shut without jamming it and bits of door are coming off. It was promised there would be a variety of activities that we did not see. The live music advertised online did not take place. The breakfast is NOT worth the price, I recommend to anyone staying there to go into town for breakfast for that price! Many spots locally will offer more for that price. Overall, pretty expensive for what you get. But love the area, love the options of things to do, and I’m sure as long as you’re there with a great group of people, you will have a fantastic time! Not wylder’s fault entirely recommend anyone visiting, bring bug spray!!!!

I rarely write reviews. When I do, I try to be balanced. It's difficult to be objective when you are locked out of the hotel and have no means of contacting the hotel staff. When it seems like one's only options are sleeping outside or calling the police for assistance, it tends to color one's judgement. Wylder, why is there no way that guests can get in touch with staff after 8PM? I'll explain in greater detail below. In short, the Wylder has potential, but as other reviewers have noted, there is an overall lack of care and/or thought put into the guest experience. I'll list the pros and cons. Pros: Tickler's Crab Shack: I echo the sentiments of others that the food is good, as is the view from the patio. Location: There is a view of the bay from most parts of the hotel. Dog Friendly: There were plenty of dogs on the property and they generally felt welcome. Cons: Rooms: Although our room was updated to provide a nautical feel, the bathroom fixtures appear to be original, the TV is miniscule and lacked basic channels (such as ESPN), and the room was incredibly cramped. The Pool: For a hotel of its size, the Wylder's pool is very modestly sized, located far away from any restrooms, and was overcrowded. I estimate that there are roughly 15 beach chairs, which were always occupied. The Service: The reception is only manned from 8 AM 8 PM, after which, hotel staff are unreachable. The main hotel line is only answered during those hours. If you have a problem outside of these hours (for instance, a toilet clogging, or A/C failing) there is NO way to get in touch with staff. I've never encountered this at a hotel, and it was unlikely to be relevant absent a mishap. Unfortunately, we DID have a mishap. While most rooms have exterior facing doors, the room to which we were assigned was in the main building above the lobby. When we were taken to our room, we were brought through the interior of the lobby and up stairs. The staffer who checked us in did not inform us of any other methods of entry. We figured that, like most hotels, the lobby would remain open 24 hours. Around 11 PM that evening, we were enjoying one of the firepits outside with our dog. Numerous guests were out and about, but Tickler's had closed and there were no visible staff on the grounds. Ready to turn in for the night, we found that ALL of the main level floor doors had been locked, leaving us with no apparent way to get back into the main building and access our hotel room. We could not locate any staff on site. The provided room key (or amenity key) did not work on any of the main floor locks. No staff member had come around to tell us that they were locking up the main floor, nor did anyone inform us of any other entry points. Further, there was no main floor signage indicating how to obtain access to our rooms. Typically, hotels have a security guard or other staffer at the main desk or on the property at all times not the case at the Wylder. I called the hotel main line at 11:30PM, found it was unmanned after 8PM and never received a call back. Faced with the prospect of sleeping outside, we were fairly upset and on the verge of calling the police. Around midnight, my enterprising partner, through trial and error, found another entrance (which required going up stairs on the front of the property, going inside through a side building and back out again, through private balconies on the back side of the property and back around to the front side of the property). It seemed that the Wylder had a policy in place of leaving only a hard to reach second floor door unlocked for after hours access to our block of rooms. However, we were never informed of this policy and there was no readily visible signage making this clear. This is unacceptable for any hotel, let alone one that markets itself as upscale (with prices to match). While we ultimately made it back to our hotel room after an hour or so, the experience just underlined the overall sense I got that the guest experience is not a priority for

We stayed at the Wylder over a long weekend in July, meeting up with family from the DC area. The hotel staff could not have been nicer. It’s a casual place and children (AND dogs, for a fee) are permitted. There is a child-friendly salt water pool, and lots of lawn chairs that you can move to meet your seating needs. There’s an indoor/outdoor seafood-oriented restaurant (reservations recommended). Food was good and wait staff very friendly. Some rooms in the main house can be a little small, so we’d recommend the “bungalow” building, although the room price is higher but worth it if you’d like the extra room. One of our rooms had a slight musty odor, so you might raise that issue in advance if it would be a problem for you. Overall prices were probably reasonable, given the location. But not cheap; market-priced. Well worth a trip with friends or family.

We recently had a weekend getaway at the Wylder. Here are our pluses and minuses: THE GOOD: Good food and drinks at Tickler's. We really enjoyed the relaxed vibe during meals. Plenty of kayaks, paddleboards, and bikes. Salt water pool was nice, too. Great location and sunrise views on Tilghman Island. Good massage! THE NOT SO GOOD: Rooms are not great. The rooms were NEVER fancy whenever this thing was built, and they have not grown better with time. The amenities do not match the room cost. Few comfy indoor public areas. I do not know where one would want to curl up with a book if it was raining outside. A large family reunion basically colonized the comfy chairs outside the bungalow building for a whole weekend. They were nice folks and they had a good time, but they were not going to let anyone else enjoy that space. BOTTOM LINE: If you want a simple room and some good food by the water, Wylder is fine. Just don't expect resort level amenities and private water views.