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Sifting Sands Motel

Property class: 2.5

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A compact kitchen with a dining area, a sofa, and a ceiling fan.
A motel with a sign reading "Sittin' Sando Motel" and a parking lot with several vehicles.
A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a table, and a lamp.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel microwave, a sink, and a stove.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a white fence.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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840 OCEAN AVENUE, Ocean City, NJ, 08226
  • Place, Playland's Castaway Cove
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean City Boardwalk
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean City Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Atlantic City, NJ (ACY-Atlantic City Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

Basic Studio

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(41 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Basic Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Basic Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed and 1 Large Single Bunk Bed

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About the area

Ocean City

At Sifting Sands Motel you'll be within a short 5-minute stroll of Playland's Castaway Cove and Shriver's Salt Water Taffy & Fudge. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .Enjoy the seasonal outdoor swimming pool and pool loungers. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute walk of this Central hotel include Ocean City Boardwalk and within 30 minutes you'll find Ocean City Beach.

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

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Manco & Manco Pizza - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ocean City Coffee Company - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Holiday Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ocean City Coffee Company - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪IT'SUGAR - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Sifting Sands Motel

Sifting Sands Motel offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool, a vending machine, and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This Ocean City hotel is smoke free.

  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • No smoking on site
Sifting Sands Motel offers 40 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and free toiletries. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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 self parking

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

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 65 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 300.00 per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet deposit: USD 300.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 65 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in October.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in 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

Is parking available at Sifting Sands Motel?

Yep, Sifting Sands Motel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Sifting Sands Motel?

The closest beach to Sifting Sands Motel is Ocean City Beach (10.1 km).

Does Sifting Sands Motel have a pool?

Sifting Sands Motel has a seasonal outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from May to October).

Does Sifting Sands Motel have a waterslide?

No, there is no waterslide at Sifting Sands Motel, but OC Waterpark is a short 6-minute walk away.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sifting Sands Motel?

No, Sifting Sands Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sifting Sands Motel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Is there a golf course on site at Sifting Sands Motel?

There isn't one on site, but Pirate Island Golf is a short 6-minute walk away.

Sifting Sands Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 202 out of 385 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 105 out of 385 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 385 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 385 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 385 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, great location, easy parking, quick check-in and check-out. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint, easy check in and check out, incredibly nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We always enjoy our stays. The pool is nice bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Staff was extremely friendly and the room was clean and comfortable. Great amenities and fully stocked.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent rooms, large sleeping and separate living area, full kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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A little outdated but the room was clean, the pool was clean and in great shape and it’s not far from boardwalk. Staff was super nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent price and close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very close to the beach, which was great for a senior citizen two blocks away. The beach was beautiful. The hotel was nice. The room was a little small, but it was nice for a few days. I would definitely go back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room, clean and had everything I needed. The pool was nice and it was clean also. Close to the beach and the shops along Asbury. Was able to park my car and forget it for the weekend. The woman the checked me in was incredibly friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking is the only thing that was difficult but not a huge issue. The room was very clean, the staff was very nice and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the staff was excellent. Parking was great and very accessible to everything in OCNJ!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Motel is dated, bathroom tile from the nineties, TV’s are not smart tv’s. Staff / maid service are very helpful and accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location is good sleeping arrangements are poor.It was advertised as able to sleep 6 but it only had 2 beds.Best thing is the location and closeness to beach and boardwalk
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Short walk to the beach. Clean an
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It’s a cute cozy motel! It’s has just enough of what you need! The staff is great and the pool is nice. Its not too far of a walk to the beach! I’ll definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean, convenient location, 2nd time staying and would stay again. Old but well maintained. Parking is tight
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Floor was alittle sandy but overall it was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance to everything
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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N/a
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and well kept. However, it was very small, to the point that you can barely walk around the bed in order to put something on the shelf next to it. We liked the fact that it had a small small stove, a refrigerator, a coffee maker and a microwave, because that way we could have a sandwich for lunch instead of having to go out to eat all the time. The staff was very friendly and provided us with extra coffee when we needed it. Over all our stay was good, other than the family next door had a dog that started barking early in the morning. I did not think dogs were allowed in the motel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with genuine warmth and hospitality. Although it’s a traditional American motel, it has exceptional charm and character. The beautiful beach-inspired décor throughout the property creates a cozy, welcoming atmosphere that makes you feel at home. Every detail is thoughtfully designed, making the stay feel special from the very beginning. The location is excellent—it’s close to everything, including the beach, the boardwalk, restaurants, and shops, making it easy to enjoy Ocean City without needing to drive everywhere. The room was clean and comfortable, and the price was very reasonable for the quality of the stay. We truly enjoyed our visit and would definitely stay here again. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love how this motel was affordable but also close to beach/boardwalk/downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy hotel next to the beach and boardwalk.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025