Sea Drift Motel

2.5 star property

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A hotel with a central tower, multiple balconies, and a pool area.
A multi-story hotel with balconies, outdoor seating, and flags.
Front of property
Beach nearby, white sand
Iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free), bed sheets

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $301
$276 nightly
$301 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 20 - Jul 21

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126 E Grand Ave, Old Orchard Beach, ME, 04064
  • Place, Old Orchard Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Orchard Beach Pier
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Palace Playland
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

Basic Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Pool View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 204 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Superior Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette, Pool View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 247 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Traditional Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Pool View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Traditional Double Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Pool View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 150 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Old Orchard Beach

Centrally located in Old Orchard Beach, Sea Drift Motel is within a 15-minute walk of Palace Playland and Old Orchard Beach Pier. .This motel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Pirate's Cove and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Dunegrass Golf Club.

What's nearby

  • Old Orchard Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Old Orchard Beach Pier - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Palace Playland - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Harmon Historical Museum - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Pirate's Cove - 1 min drive - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Old Orchard Beach Station - 16 min walk
  • Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lone Pine Brewing Co. - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Beach Bagels - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Whaler - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Lisa's Pizza - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Bull And Brew - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Sea Drift Motel

Sea Drift Motel offers 31 accommodations with air conditioning. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers.

This Old Orchard Beach motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 31 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. 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 self parking on site

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • On the bay
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1968
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out fee: USD 100.00

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between September 11 and May 25.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
17 children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: USD 100.00

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 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from June to September
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Sea Drift Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 190 out of 271 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 63 out of 271 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 271 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 271 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 271 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Accommodating and hospitable with a lovely pool. Would stay there again for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mary

Have stayed there several times and love the rooms, staff is wonderful!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marylynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super nice staff and cute accommodations!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked that it was close to the beach and in walking distance to restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super comfortable bed, Missy was so accommodating and nice we can’t wait for our next stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Easy check-in, owner was pleasant and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right across from beach and walking distance to everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Happy with our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff were very pleasant. The hotel was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean rooms close to the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good place to stay. The pool was awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very clean and the staff were very friendly!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

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

5 Stars!

Fantastic stay! Missy was so accommodating and kind. The room was clean and had all we needed, the pool was clean and warm and the location can’t be beat! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Missy is an amazing host, super friendly. Very close to the beach pool area clean. Room was very clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The owner was very warm, welcoming, and accomodating. Everything was clean and in good condition, beach was right across the street and the pier/downtown was within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value and location. Lovely owner who clearly cares about the property and her guests.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Amenities
Pool was a big hit and the water was refreshing
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great owner, very clean, pride in their property!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly, comfortable, and convenient!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were very happy with our stay. It’s obvious that the owner cares about her customers and works hard to make their stay a good one.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Artemus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small business, very friendly and personal feel. Highly recommend the Sea Drift Motel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

adan

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

OOB Summer trip

Very convenient to the beach and to the center.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Missy, owner, is the best!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ginette

Very close to the beach. Very kind owner and staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Can’t say enough good things about this place! The owner was just lovely, the rooms were updated and comfortable, and just a stones throw from the beach. Can’t wait to go back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022