Sifting Sands Motel
Property description
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
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8.5
Very good
Based on 615 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Couple
27%
Family
60%
Group
12%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At Sifting Sands Motel, guests consistently praise the walkable, central location near the beach and boardwalk, along with helpful staff and a handy pool, while noting the older, no-frills setup with compact rooms, tiny showers, and dated features.
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Jacquelin
Apr 7, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Deplorable conditions. Chipped shower tray, No towel tacks. Wafer thin pillows, only 2. Thin blanket. Very small. Uncomfortable bed, Out dated appliances, nasty towels, just truly awful. I want some money back. The property should be condemned. My sister stayed at a cheaper place it was partial and cheaper.
Deplorable conditions. Chipped shower tray, No towel tacks. Wafer thin pillows, only 2. Thin blanket. Very small. Uncomfortable bed, Out dated appliances, nasty towels, just truly awful. I want some money back. The property should be condemned. My sister stayed at a cheaper place it was partial and cheaper.
2
Meg
Oct 14, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
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 !
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 !
8
Talita
Oct 12, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Front desk staff was great
Front desk staff was great
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Stephanie
Oct 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Just went down for the night and this was a very convenient place to stay. Close to everything I was interested in and a comfortable enough place to spend the night.
Just went down for the night and this was a very convenient place to stay. Close to everything I was interested in and a comfortable enough place to spend the night.
8
Stephen
Sep 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
840 Ocean Avenue, Downtown Ocean City, Ocean City, Atlantic City (and vicinity), New Jersey, United States of America
Location
With a stay at Sifting Sands Motel in Ocean City (Central), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Atlantic City Boardwalk and Ocean City Boardwalk. This hotel is 11.3 mi (18.2 km) from Hard Rock Casino Atlantic City and 12.3 mi (19.7 km) from Borgata Casino.
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