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Sifting Sands Motel

2.5 star property
Hotel in Ocean City with free parking

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Sifting Sands Motel in North End offers traveler conveniences like laundry facilities and reliable in-room WiFi. Enjoy the seasonal outdoor pool after beach days, and the Ocean City Boardwalk is a short walk away. Guests praise the exceptionally helpful staff.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

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

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

Hotel located in Central
Sifting Sands Motel provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Sifting Sands Motel have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Cable channels, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

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 elevator

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 65 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 300.00 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May to October
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the 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

Does Sifting Sands Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–9:00 PM.

Is Sifting Sands Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of USD 300.00 per stay and a fee of USD 65 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sifting Sands Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Sifting Sands Motel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sifting Sands Motel located?

Located in Central, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Playland's Castaway Cove and Shriver's Salt Water Taffy & Fudge. Pirate Island Golf and OC Waterpark are also within 10 minutes.

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Sifting Sands Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 140 out of 267 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 267 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 267 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 267 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 267 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Talita

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

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

6/10 Okay

Michelle

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

10/10 Excellent

John

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

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

8/10 Good

Peter

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

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

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

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

8/10 Good

emerich

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
better than many 2 star hotels. Nothing special and Nothing Terrible.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently close to boardwalk and kids rides
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonard

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

Great Hotel and Location.

Hotel is amazing. Location, Location, Location!!! Easy walk to beach and boardwalk. Staff is very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean and had everything I needed. Kitchen area had all the basics. Pool was nice. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is an old school motel. They keep this property while maintained, and while there is some issues, it is an older property, but for the price and the location and the amenities it can’t be beat for the area. I would definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

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

Clean and pretty. Nice pool

Nice time. Clean rooms, nicely decorated. Quiet and convenient. Pool is very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025