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Sifting Sands Motel

2.5 star property
Just blocks from Ocean City Boardwalk, this welcoming North End motel offers the perfect base for beach adventures with staff who remember your name

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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

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry

Room options

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Basic Studio

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Basic Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Basic Studio

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed and 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Central, a neighborhood in Ocean City, is home to Sifting Sands Motel. Somers Mansion and Lucy the Elephant are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Playland's Castaway Cove and Pirate Island Golf. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Boardwalk Hall, or consider a night out at Bader Field. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Ocean City travel guide
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840 OCEAN AVENUE, Ocean City, NJ, 08226

What's nearby

  • Playland's Castaway Cove in Ocean City, New Jersey at Night
    Playland's Castaway Cove
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • AtlanticCity_OceanCityBoardwalk_6295616_06
    Ocean City Boardwalk
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Evening on the beach and boardwalk of Ocean City, New Jersey.
    Ocean City Beach
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Aerial view of the Ocean City, New Jersey boardwalk and beach with the Music Pier seen
    Ocean City Music Pier
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • OC Waterpark
    5 min walk - 0.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Manco & Manco Pizza
    6 min walk
  • Ocean City Coffee Company
    4 min walk
  • Holiday Coffee
    4 min walk
  • IT'SUGAR
    7 min walk
  • Yianni's Cafe
    4 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
  • A vending machine and smoke-free premises
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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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Reviews

Sifting Sands Motel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 140 out of 268 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 268 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 268 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 268 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 268 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Talita

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

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

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

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a very well done relatively inexpensive Jersey shore motel property and perfect for our one night stay. Nothing fancy. Easy walk to beach and boardwalk.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

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

Allison

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

Shore Gen

Adorable little shore hotel near the boardwalk & beach. All the necessities, comfortable bed, and a pool. The lady who checked us in was wonderful- so friendly and helpful. We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

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

Just what we were looking for!

Great one night stay for our family of 5pm. Terrific location and clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great service

Nice little place. The front desk was very accommodating. Pool was great. Close to beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

MARK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location and nice pool. Also offered 6pm check out for only $50.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Anne

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Affordable, clean, nice pool, comfortable bed. All staff are helpful. The shower was tiny, the lighting over the stove and sink didn't work, and there was only one outlet in the bedroom. It needs fresh paint and upgrading.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

KIMBERLY

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

Great Motel in OCNJ

Perfect location. Staff were friendly and helpful. Pool is very nice. Beds were comfortable. A little older of a motel and parking is tight but overall wonderful for the price. Cannot beat it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service and clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Seemed to be pet-friendly. Room 2 was small, but clean. Shower was tight, and the door didn't stay shut unless you locked it from inside the shower. Overall, for a place to lay my head for a night, it was good. Small, dorm-sized fridge, two-burner "range", so it was nice to have a "full kitchen" if I wanted to cook my own food instead of eating out.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My boyfriend and I came to ocean city new jersey for my birthday and it didn't disappoint. Thw sifting sands was a great place to stay. The room was spacious and clean, the staff were super nice and helpful, and the pool was amazing. We were two blocks from the boardwalk. There are plenty of shopping and food places so close by. We are definitely staying here again next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Very close to boardwalk. Room was small, but clean. Its a charming older place.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location very close to the boardwalk and rides, room has mini fridge and stove, our second time and will return
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff and people we interacted with were kind and helpful. Room was clean and in a convention location close to the beach and downtown. Everything was within walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

This was very nice the only thing lacking was an outdoor shower to wash sand off which would have been appreciated
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Katelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Last minute two day trip. Convenient location, very walkable to beach and boardwalk, as well as shopping in Asbury. It was nice having a room with a kitchenette and mini fridge.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025