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Sands of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House

2.0 star property
Hotel near Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in Woods Hole

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Front of property
Harbor House King, Water View | Living room | TV
Property grounds
Harbor House, Queen Bed, Waterview | View from room
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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549 Woods Hole Road, Woods Hole, MA, 02543
  • Place, Woods Hole Ferry Terminal
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Woods Hole Terminal
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Nobska Lighthouse
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

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Motor Inn, King Bed, No View, Patio | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Motor Inn, King Bed, No View, Patio

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Harbor House Basement Apartment, Pool View | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Harbor House Basement Apartment, Pool View

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Motor Inn, 2 Double Beds, Waterview | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Motor Inn, 2 Double Beds, Waterview

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Motor Inn, King Bed, WaterView | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Motor Inn, King Bed, WaterView

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Harbor House, Queen Bed, Waterview | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Harbor House, Queen Bed, Waterview

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Motor Inn, 2 Double Beds, No View | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Motor Inn, 2 Double Beds, No View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Harbor House 2 Queen, Steep Spiral Stair, Waterview | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Harbor House 2 Queen, Steep Spiral Stair, Waterview

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Harbor House, Queen No View | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Harbor House, Queen No View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Harbor House King, Water View | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Harbor House King, Water View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Harbor House, 2 Queen, Waterview | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Harbor House, 2 Queen, Waterview

  • Water view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Woods Hole

In Woods Hole .Within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and Woods Hole Ferry Terminal. Marine Biological Laboratory and Woods Hole Science Aquarium are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Woods Hole Ferry Terminal - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Woods Hole Terminal - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Marine Biological Laboratory - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Nobska Lighthouse - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Falmouth Heights Beach - 10 min drive - 5.1 miles

Getting around

  • Bourne Buzzards Bay Station - 30 min drive
  • Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pie in the Sky Bakery & Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Leeside Bar & Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tap City Grille Falmouth - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Liam Maguire's Irish Pub - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Maison Villatte - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Sands of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House

Hotel near Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in Woods Hole
As a guest of Sands of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House, you'll find an outdoor pool, a terrace, and a vending machine. WiFi is free in public spaces. Sands of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and coffee/tea in a common area. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Woods Hole hotel.

  • 33 guestrooms or units
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
Sands of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House offers 33 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Woods Hole hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Refrigerators and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Refrigerator on request

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 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.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 21 and April 15.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

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
Tax ID - C0001970960
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
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. The tax ID number is C0001970960. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash.

Property Registration Number C0001970960

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in October.
  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Sands of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House to the airport?

Sands of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House is 14.2 mi (64-min drive) away from the Vineyard Haven, MA (MVY-Martha's Vineyard) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sands of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House?

As of Sep 27, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sands of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House on Oct 15, 2025 start from $240.45, 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 of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sands of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House.

How close is Sands of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House to the beach?

This hotel is 5.3 mi (11-min drive) from Falmouth Heights Beach and 9.5 mi (17-min drive) from Old Silver Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sands of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House offer free breakfast?

Sands of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Sands of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Sands of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Sands of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Sands of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House have a pool?

Sands of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Does Sands of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Sands of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House to downtown Woods Hole?

Sands of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House is 0.2 mi away from Woods Hole.