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South Bay Motel

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A calm river with a white fence and a car parked by the riverbank. - South Bay Motel (Copiague)
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Located close to Copiague Beach and Adventureland, South Bay Motel has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a microwave, a television, a mirror, and a door.

Double Room, Non Smoking

  • Lake view
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a microwave, a television, a mirror, and a door.

Double Room, Smoking (#2)

  • Lake view
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a telephone, and a large wall mural.

Standard Room, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a telephone, and a large wall mural.

Standard Room, Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Copiague, South Bay Motel is near a train station and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Copiague Beach, while Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater and Eisenhower Park are cultural highlights. Don't miss out on a visit to Adventureland. Visit our Copiague travel guide
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1159 Merrick Road, Copiague, NY, 11726

What's nearby

  • A highway at sunset with a clear sky and streetlights.
    Great South Bay
    5 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • A coastal sunset with a wooden pier and a white house.
    Copiague Beach
    7 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • A dirt road leading through a flat landscape with sparse vegetation and a cloudy sky.
    Jones Beach State Park
    38 min drive - 13.3 miles
  • Dog Park at Tanner Park
    6 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Bethpage Black State Park Golf Course
    32 min drive - 10.7 miles

Getting around

  • Copiague Station
    2 min drive
  • John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK)
    45 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ralph's Famous Italian Ices
    9 min walk
  • Dunkin'
    1 min walk
  • Joe's Pizza
    12 min walk
  • Wendy's
    7 min walk
  • Punto Pan Bakery
    2 min drive

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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

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • On a lake

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

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  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

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  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 90

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 5 percent for credit card payments
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: USD 90 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 percent

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 and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is South Bay Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at South Bay Motel?

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at South Bay Motel?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 90 (subject to availability).

Where is South Bay Motel located?

Situated on a lake, this motel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Copiague Beach and within 9 mi (15 km) of Bethpage Black State Park Golf Course and Adventureland. Tanger Outlets and Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater are also within 16 mi (25 km). Copiague Station is 24 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

South Bay Motel Reviews

6.0

5.8

Cleanliness

7.2

Location

6.6

Staff & service

5.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 248 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 248 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 248 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 248 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 73 out of 248 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It’s far away from new but staff doing good job to keep it clean. Good parking lot. Administration did everything possible to keep us comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, good hotel room, very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, convenient parking
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The motel was conveniently located close to our venue. It is an adequate motel if you are looking for location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value and convenient location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Parking was safe well lit in the parking rooms are out dated but very clean basic just like any other hotels
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect quiet clean and peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
While the property is older, it is well-kept and taken care of; the parking lot is safe and well-lit, and the rooms have all of the necessary facilities. Oh, and there is a Dunkin' right next door.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We were pleasantly surprised. The staff was so helpful and our room was good. It was close to all the beaches and air conditioner worked great. I would definitely stay here again. Great value for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Beautiful lake ambiance. View is amazing. Steps away from Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robins & Carvel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Room was clean and comfortable. Some slight road noise from Montauk Hwy. Room was on ground floor facing MH.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is clean and beautiful. Love love loveeed the place. Also stuff are polite gave up the awesome service ❤️❤️
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No complaints. Room was clean and the office staff were very helpful when required. Clean, no frills room for the right price.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The parking was safe and newly paved. My room was on the first floor and very easy to walk from the lot. I liked the wall in front of the property to keep the noise from the busy street pretty quiet. The room was huge, same as the bathroom. Fridge, freezer & microwave in the room.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Landscape surrounded by a lake is scenic. But it was so noisy throughout the night since next door guests talked loud.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We like the pricing for the time of year. The South Bay Motel has always been a very clean hotel and that's why we come back plus it's conveniently located. There's a good fridge, tv, and microwave. No phone or clock, or in room coffee machine but it's next door to a Dunkin'. So great stay, clean room, and safe parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Easy parking...handicap bedroom for my husband was cool, clean but needed new curtain....bathroom a little rough. Best part was the staff! Kind, polite and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I like that the rooms are in good condition refrigerator microwave nice TV air condition but the staff only gave me one key I had two rooms they gave me one key per room when I asked for two he said no
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great staff, supplied me with a hair dryer, rooms and bathrooms looked new, great shower, ample free parking, very good air conditioner, TV, microwave and fridge with small freezer -- I think that covers it. Request upstairs room on the lake side.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We had an amazing stay! The staff was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and helpful throughout our visit. The view of the lake is absolutely beautiful and made our stay even more enjoyable. While the amenities are fairly basic, the property is exceptionally clean, well-maintained, and very well run. You can tell the owners and staff truly care about their guests and take pride in what they do. If you're looking for a comfortable, clean place with stunning lake views and genuinely kind people, I highly recommend staying here. We would definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old outdated room and furniture bathroom had stains on walls and in tub.Funny smell would not recommend to stay here I know its only a motel but still try to keep it clean for other guests. Bed also had a couple stains on it to
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay. Booked 2 rooms side by side. No complaints.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Bare minimum. Bed was lumpy. Originally quoted 130 moved to 180 dunno why. Whatever it was jsut to sleep and go away.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It should not be on this sight/market as a place to stay. The outside looks nice, but that's where it ends. The room had and odor, dirty old bedding, old furniture.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Staff were nice. Room was right by parking lot so I was good with that
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026