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Sands by the Sea Motel

2.5 star property
Beach motel in York Beach with free parking

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Sands by the Sea Motel sits right by the ocean offering a laid-back atmosphere. Guests connect with in-room WiFi, pick up essentials at the on-site grocery store, grab quick snacks from the vending machine, and relax at the seasonal outdoor pool.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa 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 cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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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 cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed

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One Bedroom Suite- 38 | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

One Bedroom Suite- 38

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite | Room amenity

Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 9
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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

The Sandpiper Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds 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 cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
  • 74 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

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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 cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed 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 cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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32-inch TV with cable channels, DVD player

Three Bedroom Cottage

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
  • 102 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 9
  • 1 King Bed, 4 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Classic Double Room, 2 Double Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Short Sands Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • York's Wild Kingdom - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Long Sands Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Nubble Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Perkins Cove - 12 min drive - 10.4 km

Getting around

  • Wells Regional Transportation Center - 21 min drive
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anthony's Food Shop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lobster in the Rough - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Union Bluff Grill & Pub - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Goldenrod - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fox's Lobster House - ‬4 min drive

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 such as a corner/local shop. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Smoke-free property, ATM/banking services and a vending machine
Room features
All 60 individually furnished rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • 32-inch TVs with cable channels and DVD players
  • Fridges, microwaves and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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 lift
  • 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

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 25 October and 22 April.

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.

Payment types at the property

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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 swimming pool is closed seasonally each year from October 25 until 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?

Checkout 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 miles (3 km).

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Sands by the Sea Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 130 out of 321 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 115 out of 321 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 321 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 321 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 321 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

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location. Jen was great she circled places on the map for us to check out and gave us recommendations for places to eat! Will definitely be back, thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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

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

Maryann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are not modern, but they are clean and comfortable. Location, location, location. Shops and restaurants all within walking distance. (Although some shops only opened on the weekend after Labor Day). Beach is directly across the street. Heated pool was a plus. Planning to return next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

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

Caroline

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Needs new mattresses, and terrible mold in the bathroom. But location is perfect, and the staff was very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great the beach is across the street parking not so great got to park our back if front is full and it's full a lot
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Early check in, no problem. limited parking, but not a huge problem.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sourav

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Best location

Perfect location! You never have to move your car and can easily access everything like the beach, restaurants, shopping. So relaxing to not have to worry about parking or paying for parking. Pool is great after a day on the beach. Rooms are clean and comfortable. View of the ocean from balcony. Have stayed here many years and will continue to stay for many more.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

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

ANTHONY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The place needs to be upgraded
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay and would definitely stay again. The property overall is very clean and the location is excellent. The only thing that could be improved is the water pressure in the bathroom sink. It was terrible. However, the shower pressure was great. The beds could use some new mattresses also. Overall I highly recommend. Very family oriented also.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is very convenient and is walkable to all shops and beach. The room had plastic cups for use and one was used without wrapping. The TV is very small and furnishings were okay. The motel was loud until around 1:30 am. The price is not worth the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Room was very clean but motel is dated. Staff were extremely helpful & accommodating. Very beautiful area & the pool area & beach looked fantastic. Definitely would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Florence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room is very basic and old but clean. Door was hollow door and not sound proof and lock was old fashioned light weight and very worn lock - you really need to put chain on. No plugs near the night stand and no clock. I found a plug under the a/c to charge my phone, and I had 2 beds and could choose between sleeping with my my head 2’ from the window and window air conditioning or 1.5’ from the bathroom door - not great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jodi

The location is good. The place is just very dated. Our room was very small and the beds could use new mattresses.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Aditi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the easy walk to the beach. I did not like that the space between my bed and the bathroom toilet was less than 6 inches. The layout of the room could use a better strategy. If you are going to fit two double beds in a limited space, please give it a bit more thought. The room, bed, and everything were generally uncomfortable. The service and location of the property made this worth it; however, I am never booking a room here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super great location, staff was friendly and helpful. Check in and checkout was a breeze
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Ok place to stay

It’s a motel, close to the beach. Comfort is not the best. Twin beds with no comfort. Barely fit on bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay at the Sands. Pool was great! Accommodations were also. Could not beat the location. Will definitely go back again.Staff was friendly and attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025