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Sifting Sands Motel

2.5 star property

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Coffee/tea maker
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool loungers
Dining
Property grounds
Lobby

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

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
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, OC Waterpark
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Atlantic City, NJ (ACY-Atlantic City Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

Basic Studio

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

Basic Studio

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

Basic Studio

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed and 1 Large Single Bunk Bed

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About this property

Sifting Sands Motel

Hotel with free parking, 7-minute walk to Ocean City Boardwalk
This smoke-free hotel features a seasonal outdoor pool, laundry facilities and free self-parking. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a vending machine. Housekeeping is available on request.
Sifting Sands Motel offers 40 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and free toiletries. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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.

Sifting Sands Motel's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Ocean City Boardwalk. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and laundry facilities are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and a vending machine
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • 7 minutes by foot from Ocean City Boardwalk and a 1-minute drive from Ocean City Beach
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
Sifting Sands Motel offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool, a vending machine, and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This Ocean City hotel is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 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 lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

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: USD 65 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 300.00 per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet deposit: USD 300.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 65 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in October.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in 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. 138 out of 265 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 265 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 265 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 265 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 265 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

monica

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

andrew

Disliked: Staff & service
Fine for a night or two. Got an early check in, place is very dated. Does the job
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay that included a pool! Near the boardwalk and good places to eat. Perfect sea shore experience. ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Marilyn

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

PARTHA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Don’t get too excited about the price

The staff was very friendly and helpful, and have nothing but good things to say about them at check in/out. The room was filthy, don’t wear white socks that you care about, and bring your own sheets. Hairs and crumbs in the bed as if they had just been brushed out. If you have a large SUV or pickup truck I highly suggest you look elsewhere, the parking lot is very tight and only allowed one parking pass per room, so if driving separately plan ahead. Overall the staff is very nice and it’s a bed to lay your head but spend a couple more dollars for something else if you can.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Travelled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Mercedes

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

10/10 Excellent

KIMBERLY

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Wanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen, London

They stayed open late and let us in after a trying day. So grateful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

andrea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonard

Travelled with family
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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Old and in bad shape

Floor was dirty. Found 3 mouse traps. Bathroom floor was peeling. Paint and stucco peeling. Rusted baseboard. Had to ask for a blow dryer. Shower was tiny and had a spongey floor. No safe for valuables.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Vinay

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Amenities
Average property
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Not perfect but reliable

Smooth and early check in with professional staff. Room smelled nice and was clean. Ac worked really well and even though it sounded like a white noise machine, it didn’t make any weird noises. There was a tile missing in the shower which was very small and it was hard to find the right temp. There was a half stove, sink microwave and mini fridge. 7 minute walk to the boardwalk. Second stay here and I will come back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, and the room was the perfect beach vibe. Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Travelled with family
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

Brandon

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

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Perfect for one night stay prior to our week rental property. Clean but outdated
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025