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The Sand Castle Suites Motel

2.5 star property

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A room with a wooden desk, a television, a dining table with chairs, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area with chairs. - The Sand Castle Suites Motel (Port Elgin)
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A kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, an oven, and a sink. - The Sand Castle Suites Motel (Port Elgin)
A bedroom with two beds, a chair, a small table, and a mirror. - The Sand Castle Suites Motel (Port Elgin)
The Sand Castle Suites Motel provides a garden and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Room options

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View all photos for Family Apartment

A bedroom with two beds, a chair, a small table, and a mirror.

Family Apartment

  • City view
  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A room with a wooden desk, a television, a dining table with chairs, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area with chairs.

Classic Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Port Elgin, The Sand Castle Suites Motel is near the airport. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Huron and Port Elgin Beach. Visit our Port Elgin travel guide
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217 Goderich St, Port Elgin, ON, N0H 2C1

What's nearby

  • A waterfall, a stone bridge, and a small brick building in a forest.
    Sauble Falls Provincial Park
    33 min drive - 24.8 miles
  • Holiday Golf Club
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Saugeen Rail Trail Trailhead
    3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Port Elgin Rollerblading Loop Trailhead
    4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Port Elgin Beach
    4 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Kitchener, ON (YKF-Region of Waterloo Intl.)
    132 min drive

Restaurants

  • Stacked Pancake & Breakfast
    4 min drive
  • Starbucks
    4 min drive
  • Tim Hortons
    9 min drive
  • Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
    4 min drive
  • Saffron
    11 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV

Food and drink

  • Kitchenette
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 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 allowed for an extra charge of CAD 25 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: CAD 200 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: CAD 25 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • 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 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The Sand Castle Suites Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CAD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Sand Castle Suites Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Sand Castle Suites Motel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Sand Castle Suites Motel located?

Situated near the airport, this motel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Holiday Golf Club, Lake Huron, and Saugeen Rail Trail Trailhead. Port Elgin Beach and Port Elgin Rollerblading Loop Trailhead are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

The Sand Castle Suites Motel Reviews

6.4

6.0

Cleanliness

5.0

Amenities

7.0

Staff & service

5.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 52 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Lonnie

Liked: Staff & service
Head staff were great people
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cherie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Price is right, people are kind, the room is clean, beautiful and the beds are comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jason

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly. But this is simply an old, run down facilty that needs a lot of work. Rooms had the bare bones amenities. It appears to be more of a long term stay type of place. I think many of the guest lived there. Walls are very thin, and you could hear all the conversations (though there was lots of yelling) through the walls and doors. The smell in the room was STRONG. Powerful scent from some type of disinfectantor deodroizong spray i believe. Had to open all windows every time we went in to the room to alleviate the smell. Its one of the cheapest options in a tourist area. You get what you pay for. Staff were great, but the friendliness only takes you so far when the place is in such bad shape. But hey, it was dry, there was power and hot water. The money I saved on the rooms (which we really only used for sleeping and getting ready to go out) was used towards some nice dinners and shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was fine. It met our needs and budget for pet friendly accommodation. The stove was extremely clean, likely because there were no pots or pans or bakeware.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Sand castle

The beds were comfortable. It was quiet. But there were fruit flies.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were sweet genuine people. It's not the Ritz but they gave me a nice place for the night with my dog , at a reasonable price. I will return next year.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

John

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I liked that the beds were in separate rooms and the beds were comfortable. Also, it was a full apartment if that’s what you are needing. We were just there for sleeping one night. The rooms were clean as well. Unfortunately there was quite a bit of noise in the hallway during the night and it echoed into our room. The property was all a bit rundown but we just needed a place to sleep without spending a fortune. You get what you pay for.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Desiree

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cons: Mattress and linen had stains. No hair dryer in bathroom. Walls have many holes/loose boards. Tub faucet taped back onto wall. Smelled extremely extremely strongly of cigarette smoke. Floors had crumbs and were clearly not vacuumed. Stayed for two days and did not receive room service/ refill on towels and linens. Pros: management very friendly and helpful. Answered all questions my partner and I had. Cheap pricing and located in an area with decent shopping and eating. Close to the beach (15 min drive). Good place to stay if you are out all day and just need a place to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Persis

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Take your own pots and pans as well as garbage bags. Last day of my stay I saw mice in my room and could not sleep all night long. Its a good location and during check in the person on the desk was very nice. But overall the motel is very old, run down, smelly, dirty and looks shady. The kitchen and bathroom had no vents! Fire alert! Also no microwave and no dishwaher. The walls shake when neighbours slam/open doors, 0 security - I would not bring small children here. Our 2 bedroom suite only had AC in one room, it was terribly hot at night and we could not open balcony as there were so many bugs all over the place and NO housekeeping at all. Cobwebs everywhere and smells of piss. Rates were reasonable, but hygene was a BIG issue. If your prepared to "rough-it" and ready to face rodents/etall go ahead - otherwise spend a bit more and go for a better equipped motel closer by. Area has many amenities, awesome beaches, shopping and hiking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Brianna

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place smells like cigarettes. In the hallway and the rooms. Would not recommend staying here. Everything felt very unclean and dirty. Shower pressure was good- only good thing.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashlee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It was a very pleasant stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to beaches and stores, recommend to anyone to stay here, great staff, friendly, kids loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

senthilkumar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good Stay at night with family
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kishan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice, clean, affordable spot to crash. If you need a place to crash, crash here.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Robert

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite expensive for a run-down motel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nawal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the fact that it could fit 4 people, it's equipped with a small kitchen sufficient for quick meal preps, there's a Walmart nearby (walking distance)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Rodrigue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s on a beautiful location, but the property needs to be cleaned up a little a lot of debris all over including the hallways
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Arthur

Disliked: Cleanliness
Room was okay. Cold even with heat on high. There was a mouse in the room, it seemed to be living in the cupboards.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

grusha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Mary

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a dirty, unsafe place that smelled heavily of smoke
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

judy

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was definitely dated. There was a lot of noise after 10 pm. People yelling like they were in pain. Didnt know if i. should call ookice or not
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Tom

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025