Sands of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House

2.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, a quick walk to Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

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Front of property
Harbor House, Queen Bed, Waterview | View from room
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Motor Inn, 2 Double Beds, Waterview | Bathroom
Harbor House King, Water View | Living room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is €271
includes taxes & fees
22 Jun - 23 Jun

Room options

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Motor Inn, King Bed, No View, Patio

Highlights

Deck/patio
Air conditioning
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Harbor House Basement Apartment, Pool View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

Motor Inn, 2 Double Beds, Waterview

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Motor Inn, King Bed, WaterView

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
TV
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Harbor House, Queen Bed, Waterview

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
TV
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Motor Inn, 2 Double Beds, No View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Harbor House 2 Queen, Steep Spiral Stair, Waterview

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Harbor House, Queen No View

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Harbor House King, Water View

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Harbor House, 2 Queen, Waterview

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the area

Map
549 Woods Hole Road, Woods Hole, MA, 02543

What's nearby

  • Woods Hole Ferry Terminal - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Woods Hole Terminal - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Marine Biological Laboratory - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Nobska Lighthouse - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Falmouth Heights Beach - 10 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

  • Bourne Buzzards Bay Station - 30 min drive
  • Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Flying Bridge Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Quarterdeck Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Shipwrecked - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pie In The Sky - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Anejo Mexican Bistro - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Sands of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House

Hotel near Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Located close to Woods Hole Ferry Terminal and Marine Biological Laboratory, Sands of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House provides a terrace and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Coffee/tea in reception, a vending machine and tour/ticket information
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Sands of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House have comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Daily housekeeping, desks and phones

Languages

English, Norwegian

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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
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Refrigerator on request

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 21 October and 15 April.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

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
Tax ID - C0001970960
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Property Registration Number C0001970960

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The seasonal pool will be open from May to October
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Sands of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Is Sands of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sands of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sands of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Sands of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Sands of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House located?

Situated in Woods Hole, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Woods Hole Ferry Terminal and Marine Biological Laboratory. Woods Hole Science Aquarium and Nobska Lighthouse are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Sands of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 142 out of 218 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 218 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 218 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 218 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 218 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Ease of location to Woods Hole, just a short walk from the ferry.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10

Great location and gorgeous views.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

Wonderful motel with a great view, excellent location and the friendliest staff. Loved our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10

Great stay, have stayed numerous times and never disappointed. Always the friendliest hosts as well!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Love this place!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10

Great place! Wonderful and responsive caretakers!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Wonderful place minutes from Woods Hole ferry! Beautiful water view from our room. Very nice large room, heated pool and beautiful grounds. Owner was friendly and very helpful. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Pretty view of water, easy walk to town, helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10

Friendly staff, clean and great views from balcony. Close to attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

Great location within walking distance of ferry to Martha's Vineyard, owners are so kind and helpful with lots of tips and tricks for visiting the area. Super helpful when we needed additional support on the day of our departure. Would stay here again for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10

Excellent location with amazing views. Extremely clean rooms. Staff incredibly friendly and helpful. Gardens are beautiful. Highly recommend this hotel and can’t wait to retun!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

Very basic but functional motel, with a beautiful view of the harbor, and perfectly comfortable. I had a restful night while I visited a relative who lives quite close by. The inn manager and keeper couldn't be nicer.
View from my room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

Sands of Time is a charming spot for a stay in Wood’s Hole. We had a view of the harbor and could walk into town and to the ferry. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. We enjoyed the tea and coffee that was available all day in the lobby. We wish we had our swimsuits for the heated pool. We hope to return often!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Great service!! We stay here every year, it is very clean and the staff is very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10

Very nice grounds. Quiet. Very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Great service staff, and located at a very convinient location to be near ferries, fancy restaurants, and a few key sight seeing spots.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10

Great Staff very friendly. Room was comfortable clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10

A lovely motel with very clean comfortable rooms. Heated pool was awesome! Very conveniently located. Friendly owners and staff. The only thing missing is the exhaust fan in the bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

The people couldn’t be nicer… check in was a breeze… beautiful property… great pool… gorgeous view… extremely comfortable room. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

Great experience. Everyone was super friendly and accommodating. They even went out of their way to allow me to leave my truck in the parking lot for an afternoon after my check out.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Staff was amazing! Room was clean! Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10

Great place and so are the owners. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

Like the proximity to Woods Hole ferry terminal. Very friendly personnel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10

The Manager and her co-worker were extremely friendly and accommodating. They invited us to sit in the lobby, played music and provided refreshments! I absolutely recommend this place. We were stranded as the last ferry out was canceled and they made our night fun and memorable. Room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024