Sands by the Sea Motel

2.5 star property

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The Starfish Suite | Living area
Seasonal outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Beach nearby
The Sea Glass Suite | Living area
Fridge, microwave

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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15 Ocean Ave., York Beach, ME, 03909
  • Short Sands Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • York's Wild Kingdom
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Long Sands Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Double Room, 2 Double Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

One Bedroom Suite- 39

  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

The Sea Glass Suite

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

One Bedroom Suite- 38

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Two Double Beds with Pull Out Twin Sofa

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

King Bed with Pull Out Twin Sofa

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Three Bedroom Cottage

  • 102 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 9
  • 1 King Bed, 4 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

The Starfish Suite

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

The Sandpiper Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 9
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

The Seashell Suite

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Two Bedroom Cottage

  • 74 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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About the area

York Beach

When you stay at Sands by the Sea Motel in York Beach, you'll be by the ocean, just steps from Short Sands Beach and 12 minutes by foot from Long Sands Beach. .This beach motel is 6.8 mi (11 km) from Ogunquit Beach and 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Perkins Cove.

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 - 14 min drive - 10.3 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
  • ‪Dunne's Ice Cream - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Lobster in the Rough - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪York Beach Beer Company - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Union Bluff Grill & Pub - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Sands by the Sea Motel

Salt air and seasonal outdoor pool, near Short Sands Beach
Sands by the Sea Motel offers 60 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

Make yourself at home in one of the 60 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Cable programming and DVD players are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include irons/ironing boards, housekeeping is provided daily, and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) can be requested.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Grab a bite from the grocery/convenience store serving guests of Sands by the Sea Motel.
Featured amenities include ATM/banking services and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.

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 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

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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