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Sifting Sands Motel

2.5 star property

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Interior
Property grounds
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Dining
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool loungers

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
The current price is NZ$381
includes taxes & fees
30 June - 1 July

Explore the area

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840 OCEAN AVENUE, Ocean City, NJ, 08226
  • Place, Ocean City Boardwalk
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean City Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, OC Waterpark
    ‪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
(31 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Basic Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Basic Studio

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed and 1 Large Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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.

How much does it cost to stay at Sifting Sands Motel?

As of 29 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sifting Sands Motel on 30 Jun 2026 start from NZ$381, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Sifting Sands Motel?

The closest beach to Sifting Sands Motel is Atlantic City Beach (13.8 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. 152 out of 287 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 78 out of 287 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 287 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 287 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 287 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

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

8/10 Good

Natasha

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

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Close proximity to the boardwalk, nice pool, parking available.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Talita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff was great
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness
Old school beach motel but clean and great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay. All main attractions were within a good walking distance
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well kept hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great spot

Great stay. Our go to for a clean great priced motel. In the heart of OCNJ.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good safe and clean place to spend time with family
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location. Close to the beach and the boardwalk. The rooms were clean and the staff was very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Amenities
Had a great experience staying here. Will by booking another stay there next summer. The room was perfect for my family the kids loved the bunk beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel. Friendly and helpful staff. Convenient to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stay here every year, we really like it. Clean, comfortable and close it boardwalk.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pet Friendly, Clean, Convenient
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice older hotel, the bathroom needed updating and a few repairs, but otherwise great staff, friendly and clean!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Breana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay for a quick weekend trip with a pet! Great staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hector

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in OCNJ. Close to everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Therese

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenience to boardwalk and the hard working housekeeping staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
It’s a cute older hotel but very clean. Good for a short stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was smooth and easy, front desk staff was very nice and the room is great!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, fridge, stove top, microwave, clean towels and linens
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, and the room was the perfect beach vibe. Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025