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Sifting Sands Motel

2.5 star property
Hotel near Ocean City Boardwalk in Ocean City

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Interior
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, sun loungers
Free self parking
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Coffee/tea maker

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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840 OCEAN AVENUE, Ocean City, NJ, 08226
  • Place, Playland's Castaway Cove
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean City Boardwalk
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean City Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Atlantic City, NJ (ACY-Atlantic City Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

Basic Studio

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(29 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Basic Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Basic Studio

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed and 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Ocean City

Central stay.At this Central hotel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Playland's Castaway Cove and Shriver's Salt Water Taffy & Fudge. Pirate Island Golf and OC Waterpark are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Playland's Castaway Cove - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Ocean City Boardwalk - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Ocean City Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • OC Waterpark - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Ocean City Music Pier - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Absecon Station - 21 min drive
  • Atlantic City Intl. Airport (ACY) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Manco & Manco Pizza - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ocean City Coffee Company - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Holiday Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Swell Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Yianni's Cafe - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Sifting Sands Motel

Hotel near Ocean City Boardwalk in Ocean City
Sifting Sands Motel offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool, a vending machine, and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This Ocean City hotel is smoke free.

  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • No smoking on site
Sifting Sands Motel offers 40 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning

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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 65 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 300.00 per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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.

  • Pet deposit: USD 300.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 65 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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, Discover, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in October.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Sifting Sands Motel to the airport?

Sifting Sands Motel is 14.7 mi (23-min drive) away from the Atlantic City Intl. Airport (ACY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sifting Sands Motel?

As of Mar 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sifting Sands Motel on Apr 6, 2026 start from $135, including 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 Sifting Sands Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sifting Sands Motel.

How close is Sifting Sands Motel to the beach?

This hotel is 8.5 mi (23-min drive) from Atlantic City Beach and 0.2 mi (1-min drive) from Ocean City Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sifting Sands Motel offer free breakfast?

Sifting Sands Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Sifting Sands Motel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Tropicana Casino (18-min drive) and Caesars Atlantic City Casino (20-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Sifting Sands Motel?

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

Is there free parking at Sifting Sands Motel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Sifting Sands Motel have a pool?

Sifting Sands Motel features a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Does Sifting Sands Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Sifting Sands Motel to downtown Ocean City?

Sifting Sands Motel is 0.1 mi away from Ocean City.

Sifting Sands Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 140 out of 268 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 268 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 268 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 268 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 268 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David, Bishopville

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Meg

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Avoid at all cost

Room was filthy, musty & mold smell was awful. A/C unit even smelled when turned on ! Walls dirty all areas . Upholstery on sofa bed disgustingly dirty. Mattresses were lumpy , even had a plywood plank under sofa bed for support.(Motel full occupancy no changing rooms) Checked in Friday for 3night stay. On check in asked to cancel last night due to nor’easter expected with coastal flooding on barrier island that last day. Was denied a refund said it’s my choice to leave . I left anyway a day early and before checkout time ( 930am) in pouring rain due to safety concerns and being stranded on island Ended up NJ issued state of emergency ,mayor issued warning for visitors to evacuate in anticipation of coastal flooding & high winds , streets ended up flooding leaving exit routes impassible. So my choice to leave was completely correct. Manager was curt and rude . Said I booked through a 3rd party company ( you/Hotels.com) and you were going to want your money so she will not refund not even partial . Even said I would pay the cancellation fee but she said was past 7days All together the customer service was poor, room was disgusting and I will not recommend or ever stay there again Avoid even as a last resort option !
Walls and stained cushions
Cushions 🤢
Walls by bunk Discoloration is dirty
Thick dirty grout in floors
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Talita

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff was great
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Robin

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just went down for the night and this was a very convenient place to stay. Close to everything I was interested in and a comfortable enough place to spend the night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Seemed to be pet-friendly. Room 2 was small, but clean. Shower was tight, and the door didn't stay shut unless you locked it from inside the shower. Overall, for a place to lay my head for a night, it was good. Small, dorm-sized fridge, two-burner "range", so it was nice to have a "full kitchen" if I wanted to cook my own food instead of eating out.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Barry

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a very well done relatively inexpensive Jersey shore motel property and perfect for our one night stay. Nothing fancy. Easy walk to beach and boardwalk.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking lot is odd but there is parking! Bed was a trundle bed where I hurt my legs every single time I got in and out. Sorry to say there is no way I could do more than one night with the bed framed like that. Awesome location to the best of Ocean City Boardwalk, that was fantastic!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kristen

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really wish there were pictures of each room so you would know what you’re getting. Our room was functional, but it was very tight for 6 people. Appliances worked, but some looked very rough (rust, etc). Pool had very limited, and unpredictable hours. Location is nice, not too far to beach, and walkable distance to restaurants, stores, and a church. We had a nice trip overall and will probably stay again, but hopefully in a different room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice older hotel, the bathroom needed updating and a few repairs, but otherwise great staff, friendly and clean!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love how this motel was affordable but also close to beach/boardwalk/downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well kept hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Jim

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
* The bed was off to the back, with a partition - however there was no light in the bedroom - thank goodness I brought a reading light. * The "cold" bathroom faucet on the right at the sink was "frozen" - not able to use. * The wifi did not work the entire three days * Nearly impossible to get the wall-unit airconditioning to a comfortable level. Had to constantly adjust. ** Staff in office were very, very nice. And in their defense I did not mention the wifi the entire time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Close proximity to the boardwalk, nice pool, parking available.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amabile

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Sam

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Uncomfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great spot

Great stay. Our go to for a clean great priced motel. In the heart of OCNJ.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Natasha

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy hotel next to the beach and boardwalk.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

mike

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Walls were dusty and
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

sandeep

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
When Expedia's charges got added, the nightly charge for this really old ( though clean) motel went from $ 137 to $ 180. Expedia fees were exorbitant ( $ 43 for one night). Hopefully, you will refund at least $30 to me.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Anne

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Affordable, clean, nice pool, comfortable bed. All staff are helpful. The shower was tiny, the lighting over the stove and sink didn't work, and there was only one outlet in the bedroom. It needs fresh paint and upgrading.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pet Friendly, Clean, Convenient
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025