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Sifting Sands Motel

2.5 star property
Discover your home away from home near Ocean City Boardwalk where friendly staff make all the difference.

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Coffee/tea maker
Lobby
Free self-parking
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool loungers

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Room options

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Basic Studio

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Basic Studio

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Basic Studio

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed and 1 Large Single Bunk Bed

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About the area

Map
840 OCEAN AVENUE, Ocean City, NJ, 08226

What's nearby

  • Playland's Castaway Cove - 5 min walk
  • OC Waterpark - 6 min walk
  • Ocean City Boardwalk - 7 min walk
  • Ocean City Music Pier - 1 min drive
  • Atlantic City Boardwalk - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Absecon Station - 21 min drive
  • Atlantic City, NJ (ACY-Atlantic City Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Manco & Manco Pizza - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ocean City Coffee Company - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Three Brothers Pizza - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Curly's Fries - Colony Walk 2003 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ocean City Coffee Company - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Sifting Sands Motel

Hotel near Ocean City Boardwalk
Sifting Sands Motel provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • A vending machine and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guest rooms at Sifting Sands Motel feature comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • Cable channels, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning

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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 4 February 2025 to 4 April 2025 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 75, per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 300.00 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 300.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The seasonal pool will be open from May to October
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Sifting Sands Motel OCEAN CITY
Sifting Sands Motel
Sifting Sands OCEAN CITY
Sifting Sands
Sifting Sands Motel Hotel
Sifting Sands Motel Ocean City
Sifting Sands Motel Hotel Ocean City

Frequently asked questions

Does Sifting Sands Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Is Sifting Sands Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of USD 300.00 per stay and a fee of USD 75 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Sifting Sands Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sifting Sands 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 Sifting Sands Motel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sifting Sands Motel located?

Located in Downtown Ocean City, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Playland's Castaway Cove and Ocean City Boardwalk. Shriver's Salt Water Taffy & Fudge and Pirate Island Golf are also within 10 minutes.

Sifting Sands Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 153 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 153 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 153 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 153 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 153 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yola

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Robin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice room, and the pool was great. I would stay here again with no hesitation. Thank you, Melba!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Alyssa

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ok for one night but needs improvements
Sofas dingy.. felt itchy when we sat on them . Maybe consider cleaning and putting plastic on them … bed felt like a cardboard box.. bathroom paint looked like asbestos .. no shelf at all on shower for any items …black mold in corner of bedroom
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex, Lambertville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed at Sifting Sands during the MSBike ride for a decade. My family likes the stay there. The pool is great. It's close to the boardwalk. And it a great place to bed down while visiting Ocean City. The rooms are small, but they've always maximized bed space.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

zachary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy access, great attitude
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were accomadating. The kitchen was nicely stocked to do ur own cooking.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Charmaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
biker friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

CAROL, Hatboro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

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

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

mike

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It was ok 300$ for a dog was a lot
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Krizia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The bed sheets were clean and crispy white however the motel is outdated and the shower is so tiny.The parking spaces are also very tight and uncomfortable. I would stay here again if it was the only option but definitely not my first pick.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fun
Had a great time. The boards were in walking distance. The pool was nice. No pressure to check out.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Bonnie

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very outdated, sink and toilet should have been replaced in bathroom years ago. Shower very tiny, good thing we are all slender to regular sized people. I don’t remember ever sleeping on such bad mattresses. Even my son in his 20’s asked what was up with the beds, horrible! Good location for shopping and beach. Pool nice but very small. Parking worked out fine. We were told by a regular on the property not to move our car or we would have to park in the overflow lot a few blocks down. Luckily we were okay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for the price. Clean, in downtown amd around everything. Will totally book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were very impressed with the place. Very clean, staff was very nice. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So clean and nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Robyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff was very nice and friendly but other than that, you get what you pay for. The room was tiny-shower stall even smaller. I had reserved a pet friendly room which they didn’t realize at check in and then charged $150 for two nights. Door mats outside are nearly all ripped in half. Not sure why they don’t throw them out…the place is what it is: a cheap shore motel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would stay again!
Easy checkin, nice kitchen area, fold down table with 4 chairs, couch with pullout bed, AC, ceiling fans, nice bathroom, on site parking, pool, ceiling fans, tv in each room, clean! Wish I had more time to enjoy the accommodations! Close to the beach boardwalk!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Dana

Very quaint older hotel but very clean and an enjoyable experience
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024