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Sands by the Sea Motel

2.5 star property
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
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The Starfish Suite | Living area
Seasonal outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Beach nearby
Fridge, microwave
Seasonal outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
15 Ocean Ave., York Beach, ME, 03909
  • Short Sands Beach
    1 min walk
  • York's Wild Kingdom
    3 min walk
  • Long Sands Beach
    12 min walk
  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.)
    25 min drive

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Classic Double Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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One Bedroom Suite- 39

One Bedroom Suite- 39

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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The Sea Glass Suite | Living area

The Sea Glass Suite

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite

Suite

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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One Bedroom Suite- 38

One Bedroom Suite- 38

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Two Double Beds with Pull Out Twin Sofa

Two Double Beds with Pull Out Twin Sofa

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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King Bed with Pull Out Twin Sofa

King Bed with Pull Out Twin Sofa

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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32-inch TV with cable channels, DVD player

Three Bedroom Cottage

  • 102 sq m
  • Sleeps 9
  • 1 King Bed, 4 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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The Starfish Suite | Living area

The Starfish Suite

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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The Sandpiper Suite | Living area

The Sandpiper Suite

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite | Room amenity

Suite

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 9
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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The Seashell Suite | Living room

The Seashell Suite

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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32-inch TV with cable channels, DVD player

Two Bedroom Cottage

  • 74 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

About the area

York Beach

When you stay at Sands by the Sea Motel in York Beach, you'll be by the ocean, within a 15-minute drive of Perkins Cove and Ogunquit Beach. .This beach motel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Short Sands Beach and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from York's Wild Kingdom.
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What's nearby

  • Short Sands Beach - 1 min walk
  • York's Wild Kingdom - 3 min walk
  • Long Sands Beach - 12 min walk
  • Nubble Lighthouse - 5 min drive
  • Perkins Cove - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Wells Regional Transportation Center - 21 min drive
  • Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anthony S Food Shop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Stonewall Kitchen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Stones Throw - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Union Bluff Grill & Pub - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dunne's Ice Cream - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Sands by the Sea Motel

Beach motel with seasonal outdoor pool
Sands by the Sea Motel offers 60 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

Make yourself at home in one of the 60 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Cable programming and DVD players are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include irons/ironing boards, housekeeping is provided daily, and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) can be requested.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Grab a bite from the grocery/convenience store serving guests of Sands by the Sea Motel.
Featured amenities include ATM/banking services and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Corner/local shop
  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Corner/local shop
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping

Outdoors

  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV
  • TV channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Fridge

More

  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Sunday - Thursday (9:00 AM - 10:00 PM) and Friday - Saturday (9:00 AM - 11:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 25 and April 22.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from April to October
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Sands Sea Motel York Beach
Sands Sea Motel York
Sands Sea York
Sands Sea Motel
Sands Sea York Beach
Sands Sea
Sands by the Sea Motel Motel
Sands by the Sea Motel York Beach
Sands by the Sea Motel Motel York Beach

Sands by the Sea Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 119 out of 302 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 111 out of 302 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 302 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 302 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 302 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jean, Plainfield

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was great. Right across the road from short sands beach. Heated outdoor pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Older motel but well maintained and clean! Excellent location across from Short Sands Beach!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Carl

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room cramped beyond being safe. Literally 16" between bed and access to bathroom. Antiquated in every aspect and the world's most uncomfortable beds. A night of torture.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

john

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Nicole, Tewksbury

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay and would definitely stay again. The property overall is very clean and the location is excellent. The only thing that could be improved is the water pressure in the bathroom sink. It was terrible. However, the shower pressure was great. The beds could use some new mattresses also. Overall I highly recommend. Very family oriented also.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kathy

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to the beach across the street.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Wanda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All was ok. Staff was responsive to any requests or issues. The mattress was very tired and needed replacing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not enough parking
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in downtown York. Parking to most everything.onsite and you can walk
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crys

Travelled with family
The tv or the WiFi didn’t work in our room. Cable box wouldn’t turn on. We do love staying here just disappointed that the tv or WiFi wouldn’t work
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is very convenient and is walkable to all shops and beach. The room had plastic cups for use and one was used without wrapping. The TV is very small and furnishings were okay. The motel was loud until around 1:30 am. The price is not worth the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Camille

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mollie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was good for a 1 night stay. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. It is an old place, but it was clean. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

James

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
People really nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

gustavo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very GOOD
Very GOOD the wifi is Bad but it's a Nice place to sleep an enjoy the beach
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lady at checkin was extremely nice. It was clean and bed was good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Masaki

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are very nice and kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023