Sandy Shore Motel

2.5 star property

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1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, individually decorated
Front of property – evening/night
Apartment, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, individually decorated
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, individually decorated
Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchen | Fridge

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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149 Atlantic Ave, Westerly, RI, 02891
  • Place, Misquamicut State Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Water Wizz of Westerly
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, East Beach Watch Hill
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Westerly, RI (WST-Westerly State)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Beach View

  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Sandy Shore Motel

Beachfront motel for sun and fun
At Sandy Shore Motel, spend the day on the private sand beach where you can enjoy surfing/body boarding. Then return for a meal at one of the motel's 2 restaurants.
Sandy Shore Motel offers 34 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature free toiletries. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Cable televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include a shower. This Westerly motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a private beach.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Sandy Shore Motel's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from East Beach. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus 2 restaurants.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy American cuisine with a beachfront location at Misquamicut Ocean Bar, one of the property's 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a gift shop and multilingual staff
  • On-site recreation includes a private beach
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Misquamicut State Beach and 3 minutes on foot from East Beach
A private beach is featured. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a beach bar. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at Sandy Shore Motel. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Westerly motel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM.
Misquamicut Ocean Bar – This beachfront cocktail bar specialises in American cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting).
Gino's By The Beach – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking (max 1 space per unit)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: USD 6 to 14.95 for adults and USD 5 to 10 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A beach bar

Restaurants on site

  • Gino's By The Beach
  • Misquamicut Ocean Bar

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Surfing/bodyboarding

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • On a private beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1984
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20 per stay.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 6.00 to 14.95 for adults and USD 5.00 to 10.00 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20 per stay

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:30 AM - 10:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 9:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Sandy Shore Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 228 out of 502 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 146 out of 502 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 502 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 502 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 502 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Bonnie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was great. Super clean and modern. It was walking distance to almost everything. The staff was really nice and helpful. The little beach was really nice. Our only drawback was the loud music at the bar area. And, it went until late at night. We didnt realize it was going to be that way. But, other than that, the place was is great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Char

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Love the ocean views! The parking is sometimes tough as the spaces are tight.
View from our room.
View from our room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi, CARMEL

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Deb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

michele

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love that it’s right on the ocean and it has a really cool beach bar and you can order food from the beach bar. I did have trouble with my door lock and after letting them know that my door wasn’t locking they said they would have someone come fix it, but they never did. I finally got it to close after several attempts but overall a very nice experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great beach getaway!

Wonderful, fun place to stay, right on the beach. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great comfy room, directly on the beach. Can't wait to stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Ann

Travelled with partner
Property was easy to find. Parking was limited and crowded. Loud outdoor bar too large for property. Limited beach space, port-o-lets on walk way to beach. No outdoor shower, instead a garden hose in muddy area. This motel is overrated for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved staying on the beach! This was right before everything opened up. My daughter and I made due with what was open. Enjoyed coffee across the street at the market each morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great recently renovated room & bathroom, right on the sandy beach with a beach bar & food. The motel is well maintained. Bring chairs for the deck outside rooms as well as your beach items. We brought a portable grill which we used for dinners, which worked well along with the fridge already in the room. There is a limitation on available electricity - so no coffee maker or hair dryers in rooms. I believe suites have coffee makers & fridges. Not sure about microwaves. We will stay there again. Rooms & suites are up1 or 2 flights of stairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candi

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Mohan

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time but the room was very small for 4 people.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Andy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff were so nice and accommodating. The property is standard beach front motel, clean and safe place to rest for the noghtz
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right on the beach, nice beach bar, clean rooms. Just be prepared for tight parking
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Danielle, Marlboro

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It says resort! But far from resort! More like road side motel priced as a resort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful spot for a quick getaway

Very nice room with a good ocean view. No balcony/outdoor seating though. No ice machine, coffee maker or hairdryer. Nice oceanfront bar, but if you're looking for a quiet spot the music plays well into the night and is loud inside the room for those who are trying to sleep. Wifi was very weak. Easy ocean access. Overall we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025