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Sifting Sands Motel

2.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, a short walk to Ocean City Boardwalk

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Room options

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Showing 3 of 3 rooms

Basic Studio

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Basic Studio

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Basic Studio

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed and 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
840 OCEAN AVENUE, Ocean City, NJ, 08226

What's nearby

  • Playland's Castaway Cove - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Ocean City Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Ocean City Boardwalk - 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 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ocean City Coffee Company - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Three Brothers Pizza - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Curly's Fries - Colony Walk 2003 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Kohr Brothers 10th Street - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Sifting Sands Motel

Hotel near Ocean City Boardwalk
Sifting Sands Motel provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A vending machine and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Sifting Sands Motel have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Cable channels, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Cable channels

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 300.00 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 300.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May to October
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Sifting Sands Motel OCEAN CITY
Sifting Sands Motel
Sifting Sands OCEAN CITY
Sifting Sands
Sifting Sands Motel Hotel
Sifting Sands Motel Ocean City
Sifting Sands Motel Hotel Ocean City

Frequently asked questions

Does Sifting Sands Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–9:00 PM.

Is Sifting Sands Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of USD 300.00 per stay and a fee of USD 75 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Sifting Sands Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sifting Sands Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Sifting Sands Motel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sifting Sands Motel located?

Located in Downtown Ocean City, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Playland's Castaway Cove and Ocean City Boardwalk. Shriver's Salt Water Taffy & Fudge and Pirate Island Golf are also within 10 minutes.

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Sifting Sands Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 168 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 168 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 168 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 168 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 168 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Great location, fridge, stove top, microwave, clean towels and linens
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

It’s a cute older hotel but very clean. Good for a short stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Check in was smooth and easy, front desk staff was very nice and the room is great!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Although the property is older - an OC classic - it is very clean and well-fitted for having a meal in room. I felt very welcomed and comfortable there.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Great stay, convenient, and check in was easy. Only issue was parking. Even though there were vacancies there was not enough parking. On our second night there was an oversized pickup truck blocking the entrance and again parking overnight was an issue as well.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

This is your typical, older, old-school shore "mom and pop" shore motel. Although the room was dated, everything was clean, in good repair, and comfortable. We had a small two-room unit, with a queen bed in its own (small) room and a queen bed in the main area, which also had a small kitchenette with a two-burner stove, coffee maker, etc. Absolutely nothing for us to complain about as the amenities matched our expectations for the price. Convenient location a few blocks from the boardwalk and a few blocks from lots of restaurants and shopping options. We'd stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

The hotel is comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10

Very quaint older hotel but very clean and an enjoyable experience
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Nice motel… very clean and friendly service.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

Nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

We were very impressed with the place. Very clean, staff was very nice. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10

Great location, nice room, and the pool was great. I would stay here again with no hesitation. Thank you, Melba!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

It was perfect for a weekend stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

Only staying one night and was perfect for us with walking distance to boardwalk.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10

Close to the beach,nice pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

Super clean motel . Great price and location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

The room was very clean and the staff was so kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Cute property, close to the boardwalk & all the fun
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Easy access, great attitude
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Easy checkin, nice kitchen area, fold down table with 4 chairs, couch with pullout bed, AC, ceiling fans, nice bathroom, on site parking, pool, ceiling fans, tv in each room, clean! Wish I had more time to enjoy the accommodations! Close to the beach boardwalk!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

We loved our stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10

Room was nice, updated and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10

biker friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

The rooms were accomadating. The kitchen was nicely stocked to do ur own cooking.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

I have stayed at Sifting Sands during the MSBike ride for a decade. My family likes the stay there. The pool is great. It's close to the boardwalk. And it a great place to bed down while visiting Ocean City. The rooms are small, but they've always maximized bed space.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024