Ocean Sands at York Beach

2.0 star property
Beach motel near Long Sands Beach

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Terrace/patio
Premium King Room, First Floor, Side Ocean View | Television
Premium Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Living area
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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277 Long Beach Avenue, Rte. 1A, York Beach, ME, 03910
  • Place, Long Sands Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, York's Wild Kingdom
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Short Sands Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(57 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Basic Cabin, Kitchen

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Premium King Room, First Floor, Side Ocean View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Basic Cabin, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Basic Cabin, Non Smoking, Patio

  • 28 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Basic Cabin, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen

  • 28 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Basic Cabin, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Premium Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

  • 37 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Basic Cabin, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen

  • 28 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Twin Beds

Basic Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Balcony

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Basic House, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • 28 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 Double Bed, Kitchen

  • Partial ocean view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Premium Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen

  • Partial ocean view
  • 28 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Basic Cabin, Kitchen

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

About the area

York Beach

Steps from the beach.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Long Sands Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of York's Wild Kingdom with a stay here. Short Sands Beach and Cliff Walk are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Long Sands Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • York's Wild Kingdom - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Short Sands Beach - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Nubble Lighthouse - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Ogunquit Beach - 15 min drive - 18.8 km

Getting around

  • Wells Regional Transportation Center - 21 min drive
  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anthony's Food Shop - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Stage Neck Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Greenleaves - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪York Beach Beer Company - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Ocean Sands at York Beach

Beach motel near Long Sands Beach
As a guest of Ocean Sands at York Beach, you'll find a seasonal outdoor pool, a garden, and a picnic area. WiFi is free in public spaces. Ocean Sands at York Beach also features complimentary newspapers in the lobby, laundry facilities, and an elevator. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This York Beach motel is smoke free.

  • 62 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Ocean Sands at York Beach offers 62 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include showers. Hair dryers and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking (max 1 space per unit)

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 50.00
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 Friday - Saturday (8:00 AM - 9:00 PM) and Sunday - Thursday (8:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per pet, per stay (maximum USD 75 per stay), plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 200
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay (maximum USD 75 per stay) plus USD 200 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 50.00 (subject to availability)

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

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in June and close in September.

Property is also known as

Sea Latch Inn York
Sea Latch Inn
Sea Latch York
Sea Latch
Sea Latch Hotel York Beach
Sea Latch Motor Inn Maine/York - York Beach
Sea Latch Inn York Beach
Sea Latch York Beach
Sea Latch Inn Motel
Sea Latch Inn York Beach
Sea Latch Inn Motel York Beach

Ocean Sands at York Beach Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 453 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 244 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 129 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 90 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 84 out of 1000 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Erin

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and comfy. Parking lot was all ice like a hockey rink. Not sure how no one had fallen and gotten hurt. We had to go buy rock salt just to get back and forth to the car.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Never saw anyone from motel. Tv did not work the fiirst night. Beds were soft. Parking lot was an icy mess. They fixed tv for the second night. Will not recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Yuko Y

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Office closes at 3pm was notified by message. This seems unusually early but it’s fine. but the phone number supplied for assistance went straight to the voice mail. Every time. This is not acceptable. There was someone who booked for two nights at this motel who appeared quite very distressed. Apparently when she tried returning to her room on the second day and found out her key was deactivated. She tried to get a hold of someone out in the cold vehicle for a while and saw me walking in and asked for help. I tried contacting the phone and Expedia and finally somebody messaged on Expedia messaging platform, I needed some supplies but I decided to go without trying to ask for help. Two stars because the room was clean. I will not return
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Pamela

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Key did not work so cold waited over an hour for help
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Pamela

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Keys not working no one here horrible horrible horrible
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Katie

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
HORRIBLE! Went to check in and there was a sign on the door saying the office was closed with a sign to get our keys out of the "lock" box with the code shown on the sign. The "lock" box was unlocked with our keys in an envelope with our room number. We got to the room and it wasn't cleaned. Someone apparently started cleaning it and then left. No sheets on the bed and a dirty comforter on the chair. We called the number on the paper they gave us multiple times and it just went to voicemail. Same thing when calling the main number. Don't go here. It's dirty and unsafe.
This is what the room looked like when we arrived.
This is what the room looked like when we arrived.
They put the lockbox code on the sign so anyone can unlock the box and get your keys. Dangerous! Someone could be waiting in your room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Sheila

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, spacious rooms Only drawbacks, had coffe maker but no coffee, cups etc, no tissues or cups. Waters would've been nice, would stay again though
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jerry was very pleasant and friendly The room was lovely with ocean views and an outdoor deck Information and even a map were ready for us upon arrival
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Business traveller, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great bedding clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thenappan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy after hour check in process. Clean room, perfect location!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimmie

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Melanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We arrived after the reseption office closed but there were good directions to get us to our room. Room was clean and sufficient for our needs. We ran into housekeeping who gave us more towels.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Closeness to the ocean.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I love the view from the rim. The location altogether is outstanding.
My dog enjoyed the streaming sunshine coming in from the enclosed patio.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The location has gorgeous views of Long Sands Beach and it easy walking distance to coffee and dinner. The Inn has spotless and quant
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Beth

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the location—just about right on the beach. Love the enclosed patio, the spacious room, and the pet friendliness. My only problem was the little fridge making a constant loud noise. I told them at the front desk so that when I go back, I won’t get the same room. They said they’d get a new fridge by then. That would impress me!
Annie Dog on the patio
A glimpse of the spaciousness
Another angle of the room
View from the beach only steps away
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Adriene

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
He had a king ocean view. Absolutely beautiful. Clean and easy access. Will certainly return!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pet friendly! Front desk is super helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Harley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Definitely would comeback!
My view!
Comfy pups
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Carol

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view was less than expected, but the group balcony was nice. Late check in so no contact with staff, but it was easyVeryclean.
Across the street.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taryn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025