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

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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 cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Hair dryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Living area

The Sea Glass Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Hair dryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

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

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Hair dryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room amenity

Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for The Sandpiper Suite

Living area

The Sandpiper Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

View all photos for The Seashell Suite

Living room

The Seashell Suite

Highlights

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

View all photos for The Starfish Suite

Living area

The Starfish Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin 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 cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Hair dryer
  • 102 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 9
  • 1 King Bed, 4 Twin 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
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
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About the neighborhood

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 Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) - 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
  • ‪Fox's Lobster House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Goldenrod - ‬2 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 along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, ATM/banking services, 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

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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

  • Smoking not allowed

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
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
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
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Sands Sea York
Sands Sea Motel
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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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