Sands by the Sea Motel
15 Ocean Ave., York Beach, ME, USSee what's available
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About this property
Near Short Sands Beach When you stay at Sands by the Sea Motel in York Beach, you'll be by the ocean, just steps from Short Sands Beach and 12 minutes by foot from Long Sands Beach. This beach motel is 6.2 mi (10 km) from Ogunquit Beach and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Nubble Lighthouse. Make yourself at home in one of the 60 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Cable programming and DVD players are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include irons/ironing boards, housekeeping is provided daily, and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) can be requested. Grab a bite from the grocery/convenience store serving guests of Sands by the Sea Motel.
Location & nearby attractions
Short Sands Beach - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Long Sands Beach - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Nubble Lighthouse - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Emerson Wilcox House Museum - 5.2 km / 3.2 mi
York Hospital - 5.3 km / 3.3 mi
Jefferds Tavern - 5.3 km / 3.3 mi
Old School House - 5.3 km / 3.3 mi
Old York Museum Center - 5.4 km / 3.3 mi
Cliff Walk - 5.5 km / 3.4 mi
Old Gaol - 5.5 km / 3.4 mi
St. Peter’s By-The-Sea Protestant Episcopal Church - 5.8 km / 3.6 mi
Wiggly Bridge and Steedman Woods - 6.1 km / 3.8 mi
Sayward-Wheeler House Museum - 6.2 km / 3.8 mi
John Hancock Wharf - 6.3 km / 3.9 mi
George Marshall Store Gallery - 6.3 km / 3.9 mi
The nearest airports are:
Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 26.7 km / 16.6 mi
Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional) - 39.3 km / 24.4 mi
Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) - 70.9 km / 44.1 mi
The preferred airport for Sands by the Sea Motel is Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM).
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Dining
Amenities & features
Getting here
Sorry, no airport shuttle available.
Check-in & check-out
- 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; cash is not accepted
- Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and outdoor lighting
- This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
- Sunday - Thursday: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Contactless check-out is available
Pet policy
Pets are not allowed.
Fees & policies
- Rollaway bed fee: $20 per day The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Know before you go
- The seasonal pool will be open from April to October.
- Contactless check-out is available.
Frequently asked questions
What are the check-in and check-out times at Sands by the Sea Motel?
Check-in starts at 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM. Check-out is by 11:00 AM.
Where is Sands by the Sea Motel located?
Sands by the Sea Motel is located at 15 Ocean Ave., York Beach, ME, US.
What attractions are near Sands by the Sea Motel?
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Short Sands Beach - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi Long Sands Beach - 1 km / 0.6 mi Nubble Lighthouse - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi Emerson Wilcox House Museum - 5.2 km / 3.2 mi York Hospital - 5.3 km / 3.3 mi Jefferds Tavern - 5.3 km / 3.3 mi Old School House - 5.3 km / 3.3 mi Old York Museum Center - 5.4 km / 3.3 mi Cliff Walk - 5.5 km / 3.4 mi Old Gaol - 5.5 km / 3.4 mi St. Peter’s By-The-Sea Protestant Episcopal Church - 5.8 km / 3.6 mi Wiggly Bridge and Steedman Woods - 6.1 km / 3.8 mi Sayward-Wheeler House Museum - 6.2 km / 3.8 mi John Hancock Wharf - 6.3 km / 3.9 mi George Marshall Store Gallery - 6.3 km / 3.9 mi The nearest airports are: Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 26.7 km / 16.6 mi Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional) - 39.3 km / 24.4 mi Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) - 70.9 km / 44.1 mi The preferred airport for Sands by the Sea Motel is Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM).
How do I get to Sands by the Sea Motel?
Sorry, no airport shuttle available.
What dining options are available at Sands by the Sea Motel?
Grab a bite from the grocery/convenience store serving guests of Sands by the Sea Motel.
What amenities does Sands by the Sea Motel offer?
Sands by the Sea Motel features amenities such as Pool, Free Wi-Fi, Free Parking, Non-Smoking.
What are the rooms like at Sands by the Sea Motel?
Make yourself at home in one of the 60 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Cable programming and DVD players are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include irons/ironing boards, housekeeping is provided daily, and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) can be requested.
Is Sands by the Sea Motel pet-friendly?
Pets are not allowed at Sands by the Sea Motel.
What fees should I know about at Sands by the Sea Motel?
Rollaway bed fee: $20 per day The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
What should I know before staying at Sands by the Sea Motel?
The seasonal pool will be open from April to October. Contactless check-out is available.