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The Sand Castle Suites Motel

2.5 star property
Motel in Port Elgin with free parking

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Family Apartment | Living area
Exterior
Hallway
Front of property
Family Apartment | Private kitchen

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Kitchen
The current price is NZ$143
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan 2026

Explore the area

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217 Goderich St, Port Elgin, ON, N0H 2C1
  • Place, Holiday Golf Club
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Saugeen Rail Trail Trailhead
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Port Elgin Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Apartment | Living area

Family Apartment

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Port Elgin

At The Sand Castle Suites Motel you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Holiday Golf Club and 2.1 km (1.3 mi) from Lake Huron. Highlights at this motel include free self-parking, and in-room kitchenettes and free WiFi. .This pet-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas and a garden. .With a stay at this Saugeen Shores motel, you'll be 2.1 km (1.3 mi) from Saugeen Rail Trail Trailhead and 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Port Elgin Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Holiday Golf Club - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Saugeen Rail Trail Trailhead - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Port Elgin Beach - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Port Elgin Rollerblading Loop Trailhead - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Saugeen Shores Dog Park - 7 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Kitchener, ON (YKF-Region of Waterloo Intl.) - 132 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Boston Pizza - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Three Sheets Brewing - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Allan's Fireside Grill - ‬16 min walk

About this property

The Sand Castle Suites Motel

Motel in Port Elgin with free parking
The Sand Castle Suites Motel offers its guests a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Saugeen Shores motel.

  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
The Sand Castle Suites Motel offers 40 air-conditioned accommodations, with free toiletries. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Kitchenettes offer fridges, stovetops and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

This Saugeen Shores motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Televisions come with cable channels. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 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: CAD 25 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: CAD 200 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: CAD 25 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • 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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit 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, debit cards and cash.

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Sand Castle Suites Motel?

Yep, The Sand Castle Suites Motel has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at The Sand Castle Suites Motel?

As of 26 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sand Castle Suites Motel on 26 Jan 2026 start from NZ$142.57, 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 The Sand Castle Suites Motel?

The closest beach to The Sand Castle Suites Motel is Port Elgin Beach (1.8 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Sand Castle Suites Motel?

No, The Sand Castle Suites Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Sand Castle Suites Motel?

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

Is there a golf course on site at The Sand Castle Suites Motel?

There isn't one on site, but Holiday Golf Club is a short 14-minute walk away.

The Sand Castle Suites Motel Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 46 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

5.2/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Mary

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a dirty, unsafe place that smelled heavily of smoke
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Bruce

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, but shabby. The rest of facility was dirty. Strong smells of weed being smoked. Scary people in yard.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashlee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It was a very pleasant stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

senthilkumar

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good Stay at night with family
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ronald

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was fine. It met our needs and budget for pet friendly accommodation. The stove was extremely clean, likely because there were no pots or pans or bakeware.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Fred

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I liked that the beds were in separate rooms and the beds were comfortable. Also, it was a full apartment if that’s what you are needing. We were just there for sleeping one night. The rooms were clean as well. Unfortunately there was quite a bit of noise in the hallway during the night and it echoed into our room. The property was all a bit rundown but we just needed a place to sleep without spending a fortune. You get what you pay for.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice, clean, affordable spot to crash. If you need a place to crash, crash here.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite expensive for a run-down motel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Wouldn’t be my first pick

The room was clean but very out of date. The carpet in the halls was very dirty and balconies and amenities in bad shape.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to beaches and stores, recommend to anyone to stay here, great staff, friendly, kids loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne Joy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kishan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s on a beautiful location, but the property needs to be cleaned up a little a lot of debris all over including the hallways
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Paul

Nothing went wrong. Their standard is low. We accepted it because it was the only affordable place available in a last minute situation
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Tom

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Veronica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Check in was quick. Room was clean but there is no fan in the washroom and the cleaning staff left behind the previous soap and shampoo. I didn’t need to use any cause I had my own but it was yucky to look at. It’s an apartment/motel building so there were a lot of people around. Not bothering anyone or noisy so it’s not a complaint. Just to be aware for people out of town.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were sweet genuine people. It's not the Ritz but they gave me a nice place for the night with my dog , at a reasonable price. I will return next year.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Susana

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

grusha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Robert

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Run down property. No one at desk. Hallway carpet dirty. Window air-conditioner only heated one room of suite.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Kimberly O'Dell

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is not taken care of and there's no staff for assistance. Not a good place at all
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Carolyn

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We cancelled because the hotel was dirty. The hallway rugs were gross. The room had spiderwebs all over the ceilings the only working window air conditioner was so loud we would not have been able to sleep.there was no working fire alarm in the room. It appeared there was no working fire alarm.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Janet

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Sand castle

The beds were comfortable. It was quiet. But there were fruit flies.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025