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Sifting Sands Motel

Property class: 2.5

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A compact kitchen with a dining area, a sofa, and a ceiling fan.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel microwave, a sink, and a stove.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a white fence.
A motel with a sign reading "Sittin' Sando Motel" and a parking lot with several vehicles.
A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a table, and a lamp.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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840 OCEAN AVENUE, Ocean City, NJ, 08226
  • Place, Playland's Castaway Cove
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean City Boardwalk
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean City Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Atlantic City, NJ (ACY-Atlantic City Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

Basic Studio

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(41 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Basic Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Basic Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed and 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Ocean City

With a stay at Sifting Sands Motel in Ocean City (Central), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Ocean City Beach and Ocean City Boardwalk. .This hotel is 6.9 mi (11.2 km) from Atlantic City Boardwalk and 11.3 mi (18.2 km) from Hard Rock Casino Atlantic City.

What's nearby

  • Playland's Castaway Cove - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Ocean City Boardwalk - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Ocean City Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • OC Waterpark - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Ocean City Music Pier - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles

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 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Holiday Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ocean City Coffee Company - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪IT'SUGAR - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Sifting Sands Motel

Sifting Sands Motel offers 40 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 40 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.

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

  • Bed sheets 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

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

Sifting Sands Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 202 out of 385 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 105 out of 385 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 385 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 385 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 385 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, great location, easy parking, quick check-in and check-out. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint, easy check in and check out, incredibly nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We always enjoy our stays. The pool is nice bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was extremely friendly and the room was clean and comfortable. Great amenities and fully stocked.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent rooms, large sleeping and separate living area, full kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A little outdated but the room was clean, the pool was clean and in great shape and it’s not far from boardwalk. Staff was super nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very good for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent price and close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Sifting Sands exceeded all of my expectations and was one of the highlights of our trip. The room was spacious, cutely decorated, clean, and the kitchenette was perfect. The location could not be more ideal, especially with how reasonably priced our stay was. It’s so nice to have a “home base” so close to the boardwalk and beach. This is our new go to spot for future trips!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very close to the beach, which was great for a senior citizen two blocks away. The beach was beautiful. The hotel was nice. The room was a little small, but it was nice for a few days. I would definitely go back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room, clean and had everything I needed. The pool was nice and it was clean also. Close to the beach and the shops along Asbury. Was able to park my car and forget it for the weekend. The woman the checked me in was incredibly friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking is the only thing that was difficult but not a huge issue. The room was very clean, the staff was very nice and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the staff was excellent. Parking was great and very accessible to everything in OCNJ!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Motel is dated, bathroom tile from the nineties, TV’s are not smart tv’s. Staff / maid service are very helpful and accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location is good sleeping arrangements are poor.It was advertised as able to sleep 6 but it only had 2 beds.Best thing is the location and closeness to beach and boardwalk
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Short walk to the beach. Clean an
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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It’s a cute cozy motel! It’s has just enough of what you need! The staff is great and the pool is nice. Its not too far of a walk to the beach! I’ll definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is great helpful in our needs, room was very clean comfortable ..only hmm was mattress needed updating and pillows. Curtain needed for nite time lights filtered thru.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Very clean, convenient location, 2nd time staying and would stay again. Old but well maintained. Parking is tight
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Floor was alittle sandy but overall it was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Walking distance to everything
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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N/a
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and well kept. However, it was very small, to the point that you can barely walk around the bed in order to put something on the shelf next to it. We liked the fact that it had a small small stove, a refrigerator, a coffee maker and a microwave, because that way we could have a sandwich for lunch instead of having to go out to eat all the time. The staff was very friendly and provided us with extra coffee when we needed it. Over all our stay was good, other than the family next door had a dog that started barking early in the morning. I did not think dogs were allowed in the motel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026