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Sands by the Sea

15 Ocean Avenue, York Beach, ME
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Sands by the Sea
Ranked #8 of 10 hotels in York Beach
3.5 of 5 stars 72 Reviews
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Massachusetts, United States
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

This will be my family's third Summer staying at The Sands By the Sea. We LOVE it here. You can't beat the location, the staff, the clean rooms or the price! My family and I can't wait to come back! The staff are all so nice and very accommodating. The rooms are clean, and bright typical motel style. We always... More

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NH
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

I've been staying at the Sands for years and I am really looking forward to staying there again this summer. The place is always clean, the staff is super friendly, and I just made my reservations for this summer and heard about a bunch of new upgrades. My family and I are really looking forward to our vacation and would... More

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Lancaster, Pennsylvania
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 September 2011
5
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I booked this hotel based on other positive reviews by Trip Advisors, and I feel like we went to two entirely different motels. I am really let down by my fellow Trip Advisor reviewers on this property. Yes, the room was clean. But everything else about it was really substandard. The room was small, with a king bed and a... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 September 2011

Love coming here as the location/pool/amenities are fantastic. It isn't cheap, but worth every penny. They are always upgrading and keeping place spotless. Fun for families and just adults. Can't beat it compared to what else is around. Can't wait to get back there! More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 September 2011

The main draw of this motel is the location, as many others have pointed out, but the accommodations are very clean and well taken care of. We had reservations for August but had to cancel because of the hurricane, but the owner was helpful and let us change our reservation to September. We booked a room with two double beds,... More

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New London, Connecticut
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 September 2011
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did not get what we paid for. asdvertised a king bed and were given a double. I had upgraded to suite for a king and had to pay more money. When they tried to fix it, all they could do is ask for more money for another change which was worse. no phone in the room. oven in the suite... More

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Baltimore, Maryland
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 September 2011
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people found this review helpful

The first hour at this place the ac didnt work iin the heat and tthere was water standing in the tub tfrom my husbands shower. the kid at the desk said twice he would fix it and didn't show up and the seocnd time he was rude to my husband. and this was the "manager". Great start to the trip,... More

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Boylston, Massachusetts
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 August 2011
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people found this review helpful

Unfortunately I have to say that it was very disappointing with the exception of the staff who were very professional and helpful. As we walked into the room for the first time we were met by a foul order similar to body oder. When we turned on the lights it didn't get any better. The carpet was old, worn and... More

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Vermont
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 August 2011

Stayed here with two teenage boys - my son and his friend. It was the perfect location. They felt independent, and I felt secure in the feeling that they were safe. We stayed in the Sea Urchin suite. It was pricey, but worth it. Nice, huge kitchen. Had everything we needed. It was nice to have the roof deck. However,... More

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Manchester, New Hampshire
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 August 2011

stayed here for the past 2 years, came this year for only 3 nights as thats all that was available and it was enjoyed by all. the 2 men at the desk were very friendly and helpful. the young girls who clean the rooms and everything else are also very friendly and they do a great job, even saw them... More

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Address: 15 Ocean Avenue, York Beach, ME
Price range (per night):* 130 AUD - 132 AUD

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