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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

8.4 out of 10
Very good

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 - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • OC Waterpark - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Ocean City Music Pier - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Atlantic City Boardwalk - 13 min drive - 11.8 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 Downtown Ocean City
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 Downtown Ocean City, 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

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 139 out of 266 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 266 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 266 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 266 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 266 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Brian

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

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

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

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

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

Sari

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gene at the front desk was very understanding and kind. Very pleasant!
Stayed 2 nights 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

Edlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately we didn’t get to experience the pool because the weather was bad. The room was clean and had all that you could need - it was small, but was only intended for one person. The shower was tight and the toilet was very low to the ground. I would definitely stay here again. The area is very walkable to the boardwalk, shopping, and places to eat.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Although the property is older - an OC classic - it is very clean and well-fitted for having a meal in room. I felt very welcomed and comfortable there.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Dana

Very quaint older hotel but very clean and an enjoyable experience
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Jeff

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
For the price compared to other hotels I guess you get what you pay for. The problems that I found was the carbon monoxide detector was placed very high on the wall rather than positioned at a lower level on the wall where it should be. Also the shower door was difficult to open. It was stuck on something and you had to push hard to get it to release. Lastly, the shower head had mold on it. That should be clean regularly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Only staying one night and was perfect for us with walking distance to boardwalk.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and the staff was so kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is your typical, older, old-school shore "mom and pop" shore motel. Although the room was dated, everything was clean, in good repair, and comfortable. We had a small two-room unit, with a queen bed in its own (small) room and a queen bed in the main area, which also had a small kitchenette with a two-burner stove, coffee maker, etc. Absolutely nothing for us to complain about as the amenities matched our expectations for the price. Convenient location a few blocks from the boardwalk and a few blocks from lots of restaurants and shopping options. We'd stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

Would stay again!

Easy checkin, nice kitchen area, fold down table with 4 chairs, couch with pullout bed, AC, ceiling fans, nice bathroom, on site parking, pool, ceiling fans, tv in each room, clean! Wish I had more time to enjoy the accommodations! Close to the beach boardwalk!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chun Chieh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was super clean and the pool was perfect! The property was so close to the beach and the boardwalk! We will definitely book there again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed at Sifting Sands during the MSBike ride for a decade. My family likes the stay there. The pool is great. It's close to the boardwalk. And it a great place to bed down while visiting Ocean City. The rooms are small, but they've always maximized bed space.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Older building but very clean. Beds were comfortable, clean with good sheets and towels.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room has everything you need and more
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Right next to the beach. Had 4 beach passes, free parking. Close to all major attractions. Staff very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023