Sandcastle Inn & Motel

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near Palace Playland
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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Exterior
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Deluxe Room

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
105 Atlantic Ave, Old Orchard Beach, ME, 04064
  • Harmon Historical Museum
    9 min walk
  • Old Orchard Beach
    10 min walk
  • Pirate's Cove
    11 min walk
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    19 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Freezer
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Basic Room

Highlights

Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Freezer
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Classic Room

Highlights

Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Freezer
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Design Room

Highlights

Fireplace
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Freezer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Comfort Room

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Old Orchard Beach

At Sandcastle Inn & Motel you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Palace Playland and Old Orchard Beach Pier. Highlights at this motel include free in-room WiFi. .This motel offers barbecues and a picnic area. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this Old Orchard Beach motel include Funtown Splashtown USA and Engine.

What's nearby

  • Old Orchard Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Pirate's Cove - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Palace Playland - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Old Orchard Beach Pier - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Engine - 7 min drive - 7.7 km

Getting around

  • Old Orchard Beach Station - 10 min walk
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Big Licks - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Rocco's Pizza - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Brunswick - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪JJ's Eatery - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Beach Bagels - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Sandcastle Inn & Motel

Motel with free parking, near Palace Playland
Sandcastle Inn & Motel offers its guests barbecue grills and a picnic area. The front desk is open around the clock. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Old Orchard Beach motel.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
Sandcastle Inn & Motel offers 5 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 179 per stay

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

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 cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Sandcastle Inn & Motel?

Sandcastle Inn & Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Sandcastle Inn & Motel?

As of 21 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sandcastle Inn & Motel on 22 Nov 2024 start from AU$128.67, including 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.

Is parking available at Sandcastle Inn & Motel?

Yep, Sandcastle Inn & Motel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Sandcastle Inn & Motel?

Yep, Sandcastle Inn & Motel is a short 10-minute walk from Old Orchard Beach.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sandcastle Inn & Motel?

No, Sandcastle Inn & Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sandcastle Inn & Motel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Sandcastle Inn & Motel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Sandcastle Inn & Motel?

There isn't one on site, but Pirate's Cove is a short 11-minute walk away.

Sandcastle Inn & Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 238 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 238 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 238 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 238 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 238 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Karen

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We never stayed hardly could get in My confirmation said could check in at 2pm was told on phone not till 4pm the house attached is a private property with note to call people for info. It was the weirdest setup and most stressful setup couldn’t get any info I needed till just before 4pm and when finally got to see and check in it smelt like mold was freezing inside step one foot in and out I was already sick from stress off trying to make sure we had a place to stay with 2 kids and I had to find somewhere else to go was not going to make rest of family sick with mold or whatever that stench was. I was told we would be refunded but Expedia can’t seem to connect with them! However if you need a great place to stay only 30 mins away port inn in Kennebuck is great!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cute little room, close to everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
We were impressed by the @ home atmosphere of the owners offering a hot plate, sink, untensils, cookware, mini fridge. Very welcoming decor/bright & light. Management were very nice/courteous. The downside is that it could have been cleaner - floors and baseboards, etc. Shower wasn't that efficient re: hot enough water. We would return though. Waiting to make sure we get a receipt for staying an extra night and it not going through via the internet/just dealt w/ the management, directly.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pat

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice small older motel. Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Karen

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Owner was very nice. We could not get the tv to work and needed more towels she was quick to help. The kitchen was not stocked very well and could use some deep cleaning, mold on shower liner, but was a place to stay at a reasonable price.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Niki

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
It was filthy. Manager was rude und unhelpful. You hear everything through the walls. The floors moved when someone next door was walking. Real treat! And I’m sure black mold was in the bathroom. It was stuffy but when you turned on air, you got a load of dirt floating around the room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Felicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Worst bed ever otherwise great place
The matresses need a serious discard they are by far the worst.I understand not being able to clean all the sand, maybe suggest leaving one for guests to do a sweep themselves through out their stay as it can easily get outta control
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daisy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

penny

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
We never stayed. We were turned away because the property said we never registered which we did! So we lost the $185 deposit. I believe Expedia has proof of my payment. My card ended in 3320 Visa. I now have a new card if I can get my credit. Please help me with this and let me know. Thank you. Penny Tanner. We never stayed nor got our money back. That's the best I can do. PT
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Camden

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was very nice and wasn't like a traditional motel room. It was very clean and had a nice ocean theme. The bathroom was a little small, as well as the shower's. But i would recommend staying there.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Rebecca

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not only is this property not kept well . The floors were sticky, there was a smell in the room and the bedding doesn’t look or smell clean. The man who runs the motel is rude and made me pay TWICE. The man states that expedia does not collect money though I was clearly charged when booking. Th Ed man states this happens often and gets into fights with guests. Horrible service.

6/10 Okay

Charlene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property seems to be going through some renovations. Room was clean and staff was friendly. But, it was advertised as a standard studio with kitchenette - there were pans in the new cabinets, but no cooktop or toaster oven. Just a microwave, small refrig. and toaster. Location was good, walkable to see a performance at the Seaside Pavilion, and about a 15-20 min. walk to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Ralph

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Liked they contacted us because we were going to be late checking in. Gave us instructions how to avail ourselves of room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good stay!
Randy was very friendly, walked us right to our room, and the location was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Sophie

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
While the motel was not the worst I’ve stayed in, it definitely was not what I expected from what it was advertised to be. When I booked the motel Expedia asked for a deposit which I gave, and said it would be taken off of the final price. When I checked in I was still charged the full price and the owner denied there being a deposit on Expedia. It turned out the deposit money was never taken out but I still ended up paying for than i had originally expected. In addition I found the owner to be very condescending and gave us some creepy vibes. Whenever he would see us he would ask if we got drunk or high then also remarked on how quiet we were which was just weird. End of the day nothing happened but I definitely didn’t feel super safe. The room itself was fine, not super clean but passable. The shower had some sand in it when we got there but that is to be expected at a beach motel. The location was a short walk to the beach but far enough away from the pier and town that it was not noisy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Tara

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Needs some TLC, old outdated furniture, 15 minute walk to the beach, not horrible for the $$, Randy is very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness
.
The floors were very sandy. Floor had broken/shifting tiles. Bathroom / shower very dirty. Unclear if sheets were cleaned between guests. However, great proximity to the beach & pier.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Curtis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Need to update facility, especially the bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023