Sands of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House

2.0 star property

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Front of property
Reception
Harbor House, Queen Bed, Waterview | View from room
Motor Inn, 2 Double Beds, Waterview | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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549 Woods Hole Road, Woods Hole, MA, 02543
  • Place, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Marine Biological Laboratory
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Woods Hole Science Aquarium
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Room options

Motor Inn, 2 Double Beds, Waterview

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Motor Inn, King Bed, WaterView

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Harbor House, Queen Bed, Waterview

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Motor Inn, 2 Double Beds, No View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Motor Inn, King Bed, No View, Patio

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Harbor House King, Water View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Water view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Harbor House, 2 Queen, Waterview

  • Water view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Harbor House 2 Queen, Steep Spiral Stair, Waterview

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Harbor House Basement Apartment, Pool View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Harbor House, Queen No View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Woods Hole

Located in Woods Hole, Sands of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House is a 3-minute walk from Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and 6 minutes by foot from Woods Hole Ferry Terminal. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Marine Biological Laboratory and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Woods Hole Science Aquarium.

What's nearby

  • Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Woods Hole Drawbridge - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Marine Biological Laboratory - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Woods Hole Science Aquarium - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Nobska Lighthouse - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Bourne Buzzards Bay Station - 30 min drive
  • Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Liam Maguire's Irish Pub - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Maison Villatte - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Quarterdeck Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pie in the Sky Bakery & Cafe - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Sands of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House

Sands of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House offers 33 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Woods Hole hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Refrigerators and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 33 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and irons/ironing boards.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include coffee/tea in a common area 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
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Refrigerator on request

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 21 and April 15.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

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
Tax ID - C0001970960
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number C0001970960

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May to October
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Property is also known as

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Sands of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 162 out of 241 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 241 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 241 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 241 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 241 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Amenities
Excellent hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location ,,friendly service ..loved it
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sangeeta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quaint inn with beautiful views. Owners/managers are very personable and helpful. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful motel with a great view, excellent location and the friendliest staff. Loved our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and gorgeous views.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was friendly and provided excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie Ann

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

Love it!

Absolutely beautiful place with the most wonderful staff. Rooms were clean and the pool was so nice!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view, nice room, easy walk to town, nice staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love this place!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

NIALL

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

Excellent stay!

Great stay, have stayed numerous times and never disappointed. Always the friendliest hosts as well!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming and family owned. Loved the pool. Super easy walk to town.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mirela

Liked: Cleanliness
This place is very clean , the stuff is nice and ready to help you anytime you need ! This hotel is in walking distance from Woods Hole harbor and all the restaurants and boutiques . We have a wonderful stay and for sure will be back !
Nice view of the harbor and the pool from our window
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ease of location to Woods Hole, just a short walk from the ferry.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Crystiany Maria

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty view of water, easy walk to town, helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small town charm ! Love It ‼️
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

isabela

Liked: Cleanliness
This place was in such a nice location. We were a 5-10 minute walk to woods hole little downtown area and the beach. The owners were lovely and our experience was very pleasant. Not a luxurious place if that’s what you’re looking for, but very comfortable and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

melissa

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

Great stay

Had a wonderful 2 night stay. Comfortable beds and pillows. Room was clean. Only problem were the ants...some traps or peppermint oil could help with that problem. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Faye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place! Wonderful and responsive caretakers!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location - about a 10-minute walk to the Steamship Authority. Beautiful views of the bay from the rooms. Kindness of the staff also a plus.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angelica

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service!! We stay here every year, it is very clean and the staff is very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

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

Friendly staff

Friendly staff, clean and great views from balcony. Close to attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024