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Sands by the Sea Motel

2.5 star property
Salt air and seasonal outdoor pool, near Short Sands Beach

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The Starfish Suite | Living area | 32-inch TV with cable channels, DVD player
Seasonal outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Seasonal outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Beach nearby
Fridge, microwave

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Classic Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

One Bedroom Suite- 39

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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The Sea Glass Suite | Living area | 32-inch TV with cable channels, DVD player

The Sea Glass Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
  • 37 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
  • 37 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
  • 46 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
  • 23 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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32-inch TV with cable channels, DVD player

Three Bedroom Cottage

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
  • 102 sq m
  • Sleeps 9
  • 1 King Bed, 4 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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The Starfish Suite | Living area | 32-inch TV with cable channels, DVD player

The Starfish Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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The Sandpiper Suite | Living area | 32-inch TV with cable channels, DVD player

The Sandpiper Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite | Room amenity

Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 9
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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The Seashell Suite | Living room | 32-inch TV with cable channels, DVD player

The Seashell Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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32-inch TV with cable channels, DVD player

Two Bedroom Cottage

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • 74 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
15 Ocean Ave., York Beach, ME, 03909

What's nearby

  • Short Sands Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • York's Wild Kingdom - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Long Sands Beach - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Nubble Lighthouse - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Perkins Cove - 12 min drive - 5.6 miles

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
  • ‪Stones Throw - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Union Bluff Grill & Pub - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dunne's Ice Cream - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Sands by the Sea Motel

Motel near Short Sands Beach
Close to Long Sands Beach, Sands by the Sea Motel provides amenities like a grocery/convenience store. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • ATM/banking services, smoke-free premises, and a vending machine
Room features
All 60 individually furnished rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • 32-inch TVs with cable channels and DVD players
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and heating

Languages

English

Property amenities

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

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

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels
  • DVD player

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 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 at the property
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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per day

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from April to October
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

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

Does Sands by the Sea Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool is closed seasonally each year from October 25 to April 22.

Is Sands by the Sea Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Sands by the Sea Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

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. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sands by the Sea Motel located?

Situated in York Beach, this beach motel is within a 15-minute walk of Short Sands Beach and Long Sands Beach. York's Wild Kingdom and Nubble Lighthouse are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Sands by the Sea Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 120 out of 304 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 111 out of 304 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 304 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 304 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 304 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kyla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot, close to the beach and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great, convenient location! Beautiful views and heated pool.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Motel right next to Short Sands. 9 iron to great restaurants and shops.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Older motel but well maintained and clean! Excellent location across from Short Sands Beach!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to the beach across the street.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mollie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was good for a 1 night stay. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. It is an old place, but it was clean. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in downtown York. Parking to most everything.onsite and you can walk
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Marlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, located near shops, pleasant staff at check-in.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location good shopping restaurants nice beach across street nice pool friendly accommodating check in Very old & dated but good price comfy bed
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Masaki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are very nice and kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
People really nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Augustus

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

We come every year

Nice weather placed beautifully in town within walking to Everything !
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

J. B.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
comfy bed, great ocean view of short sands from balcony, clean, pool was awesome...couches to sit on, umbrellas, chaise lounges, etc.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sourav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ine block from icean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Joan

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

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lady at checkin was extremely nice. It was clean and bed was good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly. We enjoyed the pool area. The rooms are clean but dated.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly staff. Parking was a bit challenging.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Brad

Location is really it here. Heated pool looked nice. For the price it’s about the location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Wanda

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All was ok. Staff was responsive to any requests or issues. The mattress was very tired and needed replacing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not enough parking
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property is so convenient if you want to be close to the beach. Staff was super friendly. Rooms are a bit small and mattresses could be updated. Other than that, I’d definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location. Property could use a little updating
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022