Sifting Sands Motel

Incredibly helpful staff! All rooms were clean. They had beach tags which was a nice surprise. Pool is also nice. Location is excellent.

Wifi is spotty and terrible at best, rooms were clean but cheap (furnishing), beds and sofas bed were very uncomfortable. Nice pool but after being there 3 days it was cloudy and no one was making an effort to clean it.

Room #3. Clean but old and a little small. Better for 2 people than 4. Kitchen had everything you need. Qn bed and pull out sofa were good. 2tv's. Nice size bathroom but rust on the shelves in shower and the radiator. No closet or place to hang clothes. Nowhere to put suitcases. Very convenient to beach & boardwalk. Great heated pool. Tight parking. Conclusion: Great place to spend a few days, too small for a longer stay.

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.

Great stay, convenient, and check in was easy. Only issue was parking. Even though there were vacancies there was not enough parking. On our second night there was an oversized pickup truck blocking the entrance and again parking overnight was an issue as well.

The heated pool was a real plus

Each unit is individually owned so Depending on what room you will get it will be stocked differently. Expect to use your own towels for beach (their shower towels are small). Great location, great price. Pro’s: -Check-in was easy. -Air conditioner worked very nicely. -pool is perfect & heated. There's even a grill there. -Beach passes included. -2 blocks from beach (we found our beach cart useful if you could fit in car). you are in the heart of it all, on 9th Street. Action is 6th - 14th street. -had most of kitchen amenities (no wine glasses or wine bottle opener) including mid-sized fridge with small freezer, stovetop, microwave, toaster. Augies for breakfast is good & 1 block away. -Main strip for shopping/restaurants (Asbury Ave) only 3 blocks away. -price was less than $260 “all in” per night and everywhere else with same amenities was at least $100 more per night. Cons -our unit was not modernized (very old stovetop). We didn't care. No oven. -pretty small unit (we are 2adults 9 yr old)- but doable for 3 days. -Front desk could be a little friendlier upon arrival, but it’s all good. Lots of hours are put in there.

Close proximity to the boardwalk, nice pool, parking available.

Booked a room to bring my teenage daughter and her friend to the shore. Got a really good rate. Front desk staff was accommodating and helpful. The room was really cute, and recently updated. I loved the separate bedroom and the kitchenette. It was a 2 block walk to the beach. The girls loved the pool. I really appreciated the beach tags and parking. We all had a great time. Thank you!!

Very comfortable room with all necessary stuff for the kitchen. Very kind personnel. Perfect position next to the seaside. Very nice and clean pool. Parking available inside the structure.

The property was clean and had everything I needed. Kitchen area had all the basics. Pool was nice. Staff was friendly and helpful.

We stay here every year, we really like it. Clean, comfortable and close it boardwalk.

Room was filthy, musty & mold smell was awful. A/C unit even smelled when turned on ! Walls dirty all areas . Upholstery on sofa bed disgustingly dirty. Mattresses were lumpy , even had a plywood plank under sofa bed for support.(Motel full occupancy no changing rooms) Checked in Friday for 3night stay. On check in asked to cancel last night due to nor’easter expected with coastal flooding on barrier island that last day. Was denied a refund said it’s my choice to leave . I left anyway a day early and before checkout time ( 930am) in pouring rain due to safety concerns and being stranded on island Ended up NJ issued state of emergency ,mayor issued warning for visitors to evacuate in anticipation of coastal flooding & high winds , streets ended up flooding leaving exit routes impassible. So my choice to leave was completely correct. Manager was curt and rude . Said I booked through a 3rd party company ( you/Hotels.com) and you were going to want your money so she will not refund not even partial . Even said I would pay the cancellation fee but she said was past 7days All together the customer service was poor, room was disgusting and I will not recommend or ever stay there again Avoid even as a last resort option !

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.

I should of known right from the beginning there were going to be issues staying at this place. As soon as I booked, I received a phone call from the attendant, B, about how many people are staying at the place. I already had put down the amount of people in the reservation. So I didn’t understand why I got called for the same thing. She wasn’t too pleasant either. When we got to Sifting Sands, I went to check in and there was B, the attendant, and her excellent customer service ( I’m being sarcastic). She just had an attitude with me for no apparent reason. I didn’t try to let it bother me since I was there to have a good time with my family. However, when we went to our room, we noticed it had roaches crawling around. We decided that we needed to let them know his so it could be taken care of. B the attendant was there again. She didn’t really care about the situation and acted like this was a common thing at that place. She showed no concern and just said she’ll let management know. I’ll tell you this, probably won’t ever stay there again

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!

Some rooms are decent, others are damp and musty. The first room the bedding was damp to the touch from the humidity and the shower had hair all over, however the front desk staff gave us a new room with no questions.

So clean and nice

Nice time. Clean rooms, nicely decorated. Quiet and convenient. Pool is very nice.

Sofas dingy.. felt itchy when we sat on them . Maybe consider cleaning and putting plastic on them … bed felt like a cardboard box.. bathroom paint looked like asbestos .. no shelf at all on shower for any items …black mold in corner of bedroom

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!

The room was so small the bed was in a weird small room you can’t even walk in and the shower was so small. The room makes no sense.

Room was perfect for our family. Location was close to the boardwalk but still quiet and felt safe. Staff wasn’t the friendliest and the WiFi didn’t work in the bedroom but overall we had a positive experience and would stay again.

Seemed to be pet-friendly. Room 2 was small, but clean. Shower was tight, and the door didn't stay shut unless you locked it from inside the shower. Overall, for a place to lay my head for a night, it was good. Small, dorm-sized fridge, two-burner "range", so it was nice to have a "full kitchen" if I wanted to cook my own food instead of eating out.

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.

Very outdated, sink and toilet should have been replaced in bathroom years ago. Shower very tiny, good thing we are all slender to regular sized people. I don’t remember ever sleeping on such bad mattresses. Even my son in his 20’s asked what was up with the beds, horrible! Good location for shopping and beach. Pool nice but very small. Parking worked out fine. We were told by a regular on the property not to move our car or we would have to park in the overflow lot a few blocks down. Luckily we were okay.

Room was nice, updated and comfortable

Parking is always very tight. Rooms could stand some updates. Bedding seriously needs to be updated. I new quality mattress would have made this review higher rated. We have stayed here several times and it’s not bad for the price. Our room had a very tight bathroom and no lighting in the very dark tiny shower stall.

newly updated property close to boardwalk easy check-in and clean

* The bed was off to the back, with a partition - however there was no light in the bedroom - thank goodness I brought a reading light. * The "cold" bathroom faucet on the right at the sink was "frozen" - not able to use. * The wifi did not work the entire three days * Nearly impossible to get the wall-unit airconditioning to a comfortable level. Had to constantly adjust. ** Staff in office were very, very nice. And in their defense I did not mention the wifi the entire time.

The summer rush had not yet begun when I booked a five-night, mid-spring stay at the conveniently-located Sifting Sands Motel. On the day I was to check in, I alerted the front desk that I would be arriving after 8:00pm as the motel requested. Upon arrival, I was greeted by friendly, smiling Phyllis, who made sure I had extra blankets and enough necessities for my stay. The next day, another friendly, pleasant lady, Bea, was on the front desk. In addition to being a lovely person, Bea was knowledgeable and helpful. There was another nice lady, whose name, I think was Diane(?). Everyone was pleasant, efficient, friendly and kind. The room was very comfortable. I slept well on the queen-size bed. Everything was very clean and well-thought-out. My room was an efficiency and came equipped with kitchen sink (and dish detergent), stove, refrigerator, microwave, coffee machine and coffee/with creamer, etc. In the cabinets there were cups, dishes and even a toaster. It's a 5 to 7-minute walk to the beach and boardwalk and a 5 to 7-minute walk in the other direction to the downtown shopping area. Restaurants can be found in the blocks all around the motel and lining the downtown district. I will be returning to Ocean City later in the summer and look forward to another pleasant experience at the Sifting Sands Motel.

Staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, and the room was the perfect beach vibe. Very clean and comfortable.

Front desk staff was great

They stayed open late and let us in after a trying day. So grateful.

The property was great---there is parking and a couple of blocks to the Boardwalk. Middle of town and shops and diners close. The motel is old but clean and the staff is friendly and helpful. Would stay at Sifting Sands again.

Hotel is amazing. Location, Location, Location!!! Easy walk to beach and boardwalk. Staff is very helpful.

The only good thing about this motel is that they do manage to successfully refund you! I was traveling with my sister (18yrs) and they would not allow us to check in because she was under 21 years of age. Apparently their rule is that it’s ALL parties must be 21, even though this is nowhere stated on Expedia or their website. Front desk lady was very rude and unhelpful. Although they called me several months prior to confirm that I was over 21, they never inquired about anyone else even though I’d booked it for 2 people.

Adorable little shore hotel near the boardwalk & beach. All the necessities, comfortable bed, and a pool. The lady who checked us in was wonderful- so friendly and helpful. We will be back.

I should of known right from the beginning there were going to be issues staying at this place. As soon as I booked, I received a phone call from the attendant, B, about how many people are staying at the place. I already had put down the amount of people in the reservation. So I didn’t understand why I got called for the same thing. She wasn’t too pleasant either. When we got to Sifting Sands, I went to check in and there was B, the attendant, and her excellent customer service ( I’m being sarcastic). She just had an attitude with me for no apparent reason. I didn’t try to let it bother me since I was there to have a good time with my family. However, when we went to our room, we noticed it had roaches crawling around. We decided that we needed to let them know his so it could be taken care of. B the attendant was there again. She didn’t really care about the situation and acted like this was a common thing at that place. She showed no concern and just said she’ll let management know. I’ll tell you this, probably won’t ever stay there again

Great customer service and clean room

Cozy hotel next to the beach and boardwalk.

Very convenient location. Close to the beach and the boardwalk. The rooms were clean and the staff was very helpful.

I love how this motel was affordable but also close to beach/boardwalk/downtown.

Perfect location!

Great place to stay that included a pool! Near the boardwalk and good places to eat. Perfect sea shore experience. ❤️

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.

Really wish there were pictures of each room so you would know what you’re getting. Our room was functional, but it was very tight for 6 people. Appliances worked, but some looked very rough (rust, etc). Pool had very limited, and unpredictable hours. Location is nice, not too far to beach, and walkable distance to restaurants, stores, and a church. We had a nice trip overall and will probably stay again, but hopefully in a different room.

This was a very well done relatively inexpensive Jersey shore motel property and perfect for our one night stay. Nothing fancy. Easy walk to beach and boardwalk.

Pleasant stay. All main attractions were within a good walking distance

The Sifting Sands Motel was nice and clean. Room decor was cute and it was great how close the boardwalk was to the motel. Only 1 1/2 blocks from the boardwalk, and there is a good breakfast place, Augies, only a block away.