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Sifting Sands Motel

2.5 star property
Hotel in Ocean City

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In the heart of North End, Sifting Sands Motel offers a cozy retreat with laundry facilities and in-room WiFi. Relax by the seasonal outdoor pool or take a short walk to Ocean City Boardwalk. Guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (6)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cable TV service
  • Free self parking

Room options

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Basic Studio

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(29 reviews)

Highlights

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

Basic Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

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

Basic Studio

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
840 OCEAN AVENUE, Ocean City, NJ, 08226

What's nearby

  • Playland's Castaway Cove - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ocean City Boardwalk - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ocean City Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • OC Waterpark - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Ocean City Music Pier - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Atlantic City Intl. Airport (ACY) - 23 min drive
  • Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County) - 38 min drive
  • Millville, NJ (MIV-Millville Municipal) - 51 min drive
  • Absecon Station - 21 min drive
  • Atlantic City, NJ (ZRA-RR Station) - 24 min drive
  • Atlantic City Rail Terminal - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ocean City Coffee Company - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Holiday Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Varsity Inn - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Yianni's Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ready's Coffee Shop - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Sifting Sands Motel

When you stay at Sifting Sands Motel, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Atlantic City Boardwalk. Guests can enjoy the seasonal outdoor pool or take advantage of nearby hiking/biking trails. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and location.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 40 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 11:00 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

What to do

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pet deposit: USD 300.00 per stay
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 65 per pet, per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • The seasonal pool is open from May to October

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

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

Is there a pool at Sifting Sands Motel?

Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Sifting Sands Motel?

Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of USD 65 per pet, per night, and there's also a deposit of USD 300.00 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Sifting Sands Motel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Sifting Sands Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at Sifting Sands Motel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Tropicana Casino (18-min drive) and Caesars Atlantic City Casino (20-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Sifting Sands Motel and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, fishing, and hiking. Sifting Sands Motel also has a seasonal outdoor pool.

What's the area around Sifting Sands Motel like?

Sifting Sands Motel is a short 7-minute walk from Ocean City Boardwalk and 5 minutes' walk from Playland's Castaway Cove. Travelers love the hotel's prime location.

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Reviews

Sifting Sands Motel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • The pool was a highlight of the stay, being clean, enjoyable, heated, and a great place to relax. (20 reviews)
  • The beach was easily accessible and within a short walking distance from the property. (21 reviews)
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Popular mentions

Room
Beach
Location
Restaurant
Service staff

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Just went down for the night and this was a very convenient place to stay. Close to everything I was interested in and a comfortable enough place to spend the night.
Stephanie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Well kept hotel
Dave, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location, great room.
Peter, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I loved that the beach was just a 3-minute walk away. The area was peaceful, and the rooms were spotless. I’ll definitely be booking here again!
Joy, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Conveniently close to boardwalk and kids rides
Brian, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and pretty. Nice pool

Nice time. Clean rooms, nicely decorated. Quiet and convenient. Pool is very nice.
Jacqueline, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great service

Nice little place. The front desk was very accommodating. Pool was great. Close to beach.
Kerry, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Seemed to be pet-friendly. Room 2 was small, but clean. Shower was tight, and the door didn't stay shut unless you locked it from inside the shower. Overall, for a place to lay my head for a night, it was good. Small, dorm-sized fridge, two-burner "range", so it was nice to have a "full kitchen" if I wanted to cook my own food instead of eating out.
Stephen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Just what we were looking for!

Great one night stay for our family of 5pm. Terrific location and clean room.
Tracey, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Gene at the front desk was very understanding and kind. Very pleasant!
Sari, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Convenient location very close to the boardwalk and rides, room has mini fridge and stove, our second time and will return
olivia, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Unfortunately we didn’t get to experience the pool because the weather was bad. The room was clean and had all that you could need - it was small, but was only intended for one person. The shower was tight and the toilet was very low to the ground. I would definitely stay here again. The area is very walkable to the boardwalk, shopping, and places to eat.
Edlyn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Although the property is older - an OC classic - it is very clean and well-fitted for having a meal in room. I felt very welcomed and comfortable there.
Elaine, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very quaint older hotel but very clean and an enjoyable experience
Dana, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Only staying one night and was perfect for us with walking distance to boardwalk.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The room was very clean and the staff was so kind.
Cally, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This is your typical, older, old-school shore "mom and pop" shore motel. Although the room was dated, everything was clean, in good repair, and comfortable. We had a small two-room unit, with a queen bed in its own (small) room and a queen bed in the main area, which also had a small kitchenette with a two-burner stove, coffee maker, etc. Absolutely nothing for us to complain about as the amenities matched our expectations for the price. Convenient location a few blocks from the boardwalk and a few blocks from lots of restaurants and shopping options. We'd stay there again.
Brian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Lisa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The room was super clean and the pool was perfect! The property was so close to the beach and the boardwalk! We will definitely book there again!
Chun Chieh, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Alex, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Older building but very clean. Beds were comfortable, clean with good sheets and towels.
Nina, 4-night trip

6/10 Good

Room has everything you need and more
antonio, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Right next to the beach. Had 4 beach passes, free parking. Close to all major attractions. Staff very friendly.
Rich, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean. All needed amenities available quickly.
Janice, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice place to stay. Clean, comfortable, and very close to the beach. Room was ready way earlier than expected which was nice. Pool was nice compared to others we've been at. Price for the room was a little expensive in my opinion but overall decent.
Lisa, 1-night trip