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Ocean Sands at York Beach

Property class: 2
Beach motel near Long Sands Beach

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A room with a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of the sea.
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
A motel with a pool, outdoor seating, and ocean views.
A hotel room with two beds, a balcony with a view, and a large window.
A coastal hotel with multiple buildings, a road adjacent to the beach, and ocean views.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • 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, Short Sands Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Nubble Lighthouse
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Two Queen - Ocean Sands Commons

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a balcony with a view.

Two Queen - Ocean Sands Commons

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(73 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Commons Suite- 2 Queen, 1 King ADA

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a view of the outdoors, and a herringbone-patterned wall.

Commons Suite- 2 Queen, 1 King ADA

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

View all photos for Micro Studio With 1 King bed & kitchenette

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the outside.

Micro Studio With 1 King bed & kitchenette

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Oceanfront Micro Studio with King

A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a view of the outdoors.

Oceanfront Micro Studio with King

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

View all photos for Oceanfront 3BR Premium Condo

A modern hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, and a large window offering a view of the outside.

Oceanfront 3BR Premium Condo

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

View all photos for One King- Ocean Sands Commons

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a balcony with chairs, and a door leading to another room.

One King- Ocean Sands Commons

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

View all photos for Commons Suite- 2 Doubles, 1 King ADA

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a balcony with a view.

Commons Suite- 2 Doubles, 1 King ADA

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

View all photos for Ocean Sands North - One King

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a nightstand, a window with a view, and a door.

Ocean Sands North - One King

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

View all photos for High Tide

A modern kitchen with a dining area, a flat-screen TV, and artwork on the walls.

High Tide

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

View all photos for Ocean Sands North - Two Queens

Two wooden beds with white bedding, a small round ottoman, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a patterned artwork.

Ocean Sands North - Two Queens

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

View all photos for King Ocean View -Ocean Sands Commons

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, chair, desk, and a view of the outside.

King Ocean View -Ocean Sands Commons

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Micro Studio w/ 1 Queen Bed & kitchenette

A bedroom with a bed, a TV, a desk, a bathroom with a shower, and a kitchen area.

Micro Studio w/ 1 Queen Bed & kitchenette

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

View all photos for South Bldg - 2BR Suite w/ Queen and Queen

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a dining table with chairs, and a gray sofa with a pillow.

South Bldg - 2BR Suite w/ Queen and Queen

  • Partial ocean view
  • 28 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double 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 Short Sands Beach with a stay here. Old Gaol and Nubble Lighthouse are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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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 - 2.9 km
  • Nubble Lighthouse - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Ogunquit Beach - 15 min drive - 15.6 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
  • ‪Union Bluff Grill & Pub - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cape Neddick Lobster Pound - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Goldenrod - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Fox's Lobster House - ‬6 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 parking is available for a fee and is offered 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 accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered weekly and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 25 per night)
  • 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

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils

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 100
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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 150 per pet, per stay (maximum USD 150 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

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 20 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • In-room bottled water
  • Parking

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 25 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 150 per pet, per stay (maximum USD 150 per stay) plus USD 200 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 100 (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 May and close in September.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Ocean Sands at York Beach to the airport?

Ocean Sands at York Beach is 16 mi (27-min drive) away from the Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Ocean Sands at York Beach?

As of Oct 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ocean Sands at York Beach on Oct 7, 2026 start from CA $206, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Ocean Sands at York Beach have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Ocean Sands at York Beach.

How close is Ocean Sands at York Beach to the beach?

This motel is a short 2-minute walk from Long Sands Beach and 8.2 mi (23-min drive) from Ogunquit Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Ocean Sands at York Beach offer free breakfast?

Ocean Sands at York Beach does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Ocean Sands at York Beach?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Ocean Sands at York Beach?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Early check-in costs USD 100 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Ocean Sands at York Beach?

Free parking is not available at this motel. Self parking is available for USD 25 per night.

Does Ocean Sands at York Beach have a pool?

Ocean Sands at York Beach features a seasonal outdoor pool.

Does Ocean Sands at York Beach have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Ocean Sands at York Beach to downtown York Beach?

Ocean Sands at York Beach is 1.2 mi away from York Beach.

Ocean Sands at York Beach Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 208 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 208 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 208 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 208 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 208 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot great beach
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel to spend a weekend at
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel room had two bedrooms at a great price. It was very clean and both rooms had a small porch area. We will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had such a good time. The pool is gorgeous!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Great staff! Starbucks served as well as convenient and well stocked small Store. Lots of construction going on.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Staff is very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Across the street from a great section of the beach- staff here were fantastic. Little hiccup with the reservation through expedia, but it got sorted right out with no stress. Rooms are clean, bed was suoer comfortable, and honestly of all things the shower was a family favorite! Will absolutely book here anytime we come to York again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my first time in York Maine. There were a lot of hotels/motels and took my shot with Ocean Sand. It looks like the rooms were renovated and it was nice! The staff were very nice and helpful! Would definitely stay there again. Only struggle we had was parking, but it was the Fourth of July weekend. So definitely the reason it was busy!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a really good stay here with our pet. The place was clean and had all the amenities for a good stay. There was a food truck and an ice cream truck on the premise as they have no restaurant. The trucks were very pricey for the food served to us though it was tasty.The best part was that the beach was right in front and it was a beautiful beach. the water was amazing and dogs are allowed in the morning and in the evening. We had a blast and will probably go every year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for the 3rd, 4th, and 5th of July. Can’t beat the location, directly across from the south side of Long Sands beach… nice seasonal outdoor pool, and green space with food and ice cream trucks. Also a small Starbucks in the office which made morning coffee runs extremely convenient and delicious! We even walked 1.5 miles to and from Short Sands beach for fireworks and candy/taffee. All around an excellent stay with our two little kids (2.5 and 1). Would definitely recommend for young families, especially if you’re looking for convenience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good overall, had noisy upstairs neighbors and our deadbolt on the door didn't work. But the place was very clean and the staff was very kind and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking was odd but we figured it out. Nice girl named May checked us in. No cream/sugar left for am coffee. Nice that we got.bottled water left in room. Room was fine but a desk and chair would.have been helpful. Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was lovely, the room was beautiful the front office staff was very sweet and helpful Loved the pool The only flaw was 1 which was a glitch crap happens and they fixed it immediately but we had no hot water the first full day of being there, and the elevator went down for our entire stay thankfully only on the 2nd floor Bigger issue was the parking, no other way to put it it sucked but we made due Definitely would stay again but not over a holiday
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A/C in room didn’t work.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Newly renovated motel not a hotel so no restaurant or room service . Not even a phone in the room. Parking was very challenging for the July 4th weekend. Steps to the beach but a little far down from the bathrooms on long sands .Pool isn’t heated and trash bins outside were overflowing and not emptied . No one came to give us fresh towels or empty our trash so I had to ask this to be done . No closet to hang up your clothes or full length mirror. It’s just ok for what it is, a motel .
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Place looks like it opened to early, they still setting the place up. Our first room the door did not close properly, it would not lock. We moved to another room and the keys did not work, had to wait for Manager to try and fix the sensors on the door lock. It still took 15-20 swipes for key to open. 3rd night we had a dam dog barking for most of the night, we got no sleep. Only good thing was the staff was extremely helpful and tried to fix everything thing, I think they are facing an uphill battle as this place needs work.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness
The rooms were presented wuite well, new construction, however the plumbing was a huge issue. We also had a room booked for friends to sleep three and when we got there not one room was available for a switch and no form of cot or bed was available for the 3rd individual. Wifi and television dis not work and was told the room was too far from the router. Our toilet overflowed several times and both sinks in the room had a leak at the trap. Plumbing professional was called (we are plumbers, mind you) and we were to be comped for our room but have yet to see those credits come back through. Left a message with general manager, Darlene, who has yet to return a call to us. Very disappointing for almost 1300 for 3 rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
place is still under heavy construction, room was not ready until 5 and i had to follow up she forgot to text me when it was ready. there were construction items and random furniture on our balcony. the small indoor couch was absolutely covered in dog hair, no way we could sit on it. the pool gates were locked every morning and we needed to remind the staff, with a response each time "oh yeah let me unlock the. the rates were higher than comparable places near by. the parking was lousy due to construction trailer and other work trucks. no full length mirror in our room and i paid extra for a deluxe suite but was far from deluxe. the room was new and clean so was the pool, but these two factors are why i gave 2 stars vs 1 or no stars. i may email the owner and debating a claim to the BBB
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We recently stayed here and overall had a very positive experience. The rooms have been recently renovated, and the upgrades are beautiful. The space felt modern, clean, and fresh. While there was still quite a bit of construction happening around the property, it did not disrupt our stay at all. One thing we really appreciated was being allowed to park onsite before check-in. That gave us the opportunity to spend the entire day exploring the area without worrying about parking. When we arrived at our room, housekeeping was still finishing up. The team was extremely apologetic and worked quickly to get everything ready for us. We appreciated their professionalism and friendly attitude. Our only disappointment was the balcony upgrade. We paid extra for an ocean-view balcony, but the view was primarily of the parking lot, and we would have needed to lean over the railing to see the water. That said, the beach is literally right across the street, so you’re never far from the ocean. My recommendation: save your money and skip the balcony upgrade. One final tip: make sure you eat at Wharf 24, the food truck onsite. The food was absolutely amazing and ended up being one of the highlights of our stay. Overall, a great location, comfortable updated rooms, and a team that genuinely cares about guest experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The parking situation was a little difficult. But other than that, clean room, wonderful staff and great access to the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We were in a non smoking area and could not sit out on the balcony as the workers are smoking. When I told the staff at check out about the broken toliet and chewed gum in sheets there was no response back. The bathroom door also got stuck and our daughter was inside the bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They, had a problem with Hot Water for the rooms, couldn’t really use the shower cause of no Hot Water.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything was good, with the exception of the air conditioning not working properly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very disappointing stay. The room had a strong paint smell, which made it difficult to sleep comfortably throughout the night. The room was extremely small, and the window faced the passageway, making it impractical to keep it open. Additionally, the bed was very noisy and squeaked with every movement, making it even harder to get a good night's sleep. Overall, the room was overpriced and not worth the money.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026