It was wonderful - for what it is
I highly recommend the Pavilion if you are relatively low maintenance, into what Ocean City is, and also understand what Ocean City is not.
This is not the Hilton people! The people were friendly, the rooms clean and quaint. We were on the back side second floor (the 800 wing) - peak season, $179 for the night, family of four.
The room is dated, but the water was hot, the towels and sheets soft and clean, the atmosphere wonderfully dated... See the 50s Chevy out front? If you love and "get" the car, you should love and "get" the Pavilion.
I would highly recommend it if you are an Ocean City NJ kind of person.
In the mornings - go up 8th street to the bike rental place - fresh donuts right there!