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Sands by the Sea Motel

2.5 star property
Beach motel near Short Sands Beach

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The Starfish Suite | Living area | TV, DVD player
Seasonal outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Exterior
Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
Shower, hair dryer, towels
Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

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Map
15 Ocean Ave., York Beach, ME, 03909
  • Popular LocationShort Sands Beach1 min walk
  • Popular LocationYork's Wild Kingdom3 min walk
  • Popular LocationNubble Lighthouse5 min drive
  • AirportPortland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)48 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Classic Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Classic Double Room, 2 Double Beds

10/10 Exceptional
  • 252 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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One Bedroom Suite- 39 | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

One Bedroom Suite- 39

  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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The Sea Glass Suite | Living area | TV, DVD player

The Sea Glass Suite

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Suite

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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One Bedroom Suite- 38 | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

One Bedroom Suite- 38

  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Two Double Beds with Pull Out Twin Sofa | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Two Double Beds with Pull Out Twin Sofa

  • 252 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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King Bed with Pull Out Twin Sofa | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

King Bed with Pull Out Twin Sofa

9.6/10 Exceptional
  • 252 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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TV, DVD player

Three Bedroom Cottage

  • 1100 sq ft
  • Sleeps 9
  • 1 King Bed, 4 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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The Starfish Suite | Living area | TV, DVD player

The Starfish Suite

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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The Sandpiper Suite | Living area | TV, DVD player

The Sandpiper Suite

10/10 Exceptional
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite | Room amenity

Suite

10/10 Exceptional
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 9
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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The Seashell Suite | Living room | TV, DVD player

The Seashell Suite

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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TV, DVD player

Two Bedroom Cottage

  • 800 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

York Beach

Oceanside stay.You'll be steps from Short Sands Beach and within a 15-minute walk of Long Sands Beach. Also, York's Wild Kingdom is within half a mile (1 km) and Nubble Lighthouse is within 2 miles (3 km).
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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
  • York Beach Beer Company - 3 min walk
  • Stones Throw - 15 min walk
  • Greenleaves Chinese Restaurant - 6 min drive

About this property

Sands by the Sea Motel

Beach motel near Short Sands Beach
As a guest of Sands by the Sea Motel, you'll find a seasonal outdoor pool, a convenience store, and pool umbrellas. Public spaces have free WiFi. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This York Beach motel is smoke free.

  • 60 guestrooms or units
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Convenience store
  • No smoking on site
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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • 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 AM

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in April and close in October.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Sands by the Sea Motel to the airport?

Sands by the Sea Motel is 16.6 mi (25-min drive) away from the Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sands by the Sea Motel?

As of Jun 1, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sands by the Sea Motel on Jun 2, 2024 start from $164.02, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Sands by the Sea Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sands by the Sea Motel.

How close is Sands by the Sea Motel to the beach?

This motel is a short 1-minute walk from Short Sands Beach and 12-minute walk from Long Sands Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sands by the Sea Motel offer free breakfast?

Sands by the Sea Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Sands by the Sea Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Sands by the Sea Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Sands by the Sea Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Sands by the Sea Motel have a pool?

Sands by the Sea Motel features a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool is closed seasonally each year from October 25 to April 22.

Does Sands by the Sea Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Sands by the Sea Motel to downtown York Beach?

Sands by the Sea Motel is 0.2 mi away from York Beach.

Sands by the Sea Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 271 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 104 out of 271 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 271 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 271 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 271 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michele

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

8/10 Good

gustavo

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Masaki

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra

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

8/10 Good

John

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Easy access to the beach and heated pool. The room was outdated with dark carpeting, too soft unsupportive mattress and worn toilet seat.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Joan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff so friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023