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Sands of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House

2.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, a quick walk to Woods Hole Ferry Terminal

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Front of property
View from room
Exterior
TV
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, Harbor View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbor View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
549 Woods Hole Road, Woods Hole, MA, 02543

What's nearby

  • Woods Hole Terminal - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Woods Hole Ferry Terminal - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Marine Biological Laboratory - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Nobska Lighthouse - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Falmouth Heights Beach - 14 min drive - 9.0 km

Getting around

  • Bourne Buzzards Bay Station - 30 min drive
  • Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Flying Bridge Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Quarterdeck Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Shipwrecked - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pie In The Sky - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Anejo Mexican Bistro - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Sands of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House

Hotel near Woods Hole Ferry Terminal
Located close to Marine Biological Laboratory and Woods Hole Science Aquarium, Sands of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House provides a terrace and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Sands of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Daily housekeeping and phones

Languages

English, Norwegian

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Refrigerator on request

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 21 and April 15.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Tax ID - C0001970960
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Property Registration Number C0001970960

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May to October
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Sands of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–9:00 PM.

Is Sands of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sands of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sands of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Sands of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Sands of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House located?

Situated in Woods Hole, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Woods Hole Ferry Terminal, and Marine Biological Laboratory. Woods Hole Science Aquarium and Nobska Lighthouse are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Sands of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 140 out of 214 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 214 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 214 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 214 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 214 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sands of Time is a charming spot for a stay in Wood’s Hole. We had a view of the harbor and could walk into town and to the ferry. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. We enjoyed the tea and coffee that was available all day in the lobby. We wish we had our swimsuits for the heated pool. We hope to return often!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph J

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place minutes from Woods Hole ferry! Beautiful water view from our room. Very nice large room, heated pool and beautiful grounds. Owner was friendly and very helpful. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities
The Manager and her co-worker were extremely friendly and accommodating. They invited us to sit in the lobby, played music and provided refreshments! I absolutely recommend this place. We were stranded as the last ferry out was canceled and they made our night fun and memorable. Room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John N

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Liked view of bay and marina
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Jamila

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were extremely helpful and willing to go the extra mile. The main draw for me was walking distance to the Martha's Vineyard ferry. Hotels on the Vineyard in August -- if you have to ask, you can't afford it. I was in the older motel, so the bathroom was a bit cramped, which is way I gave 4 stars, but everything was spotless and there was good A/C. Highly recommended! ( oh, one more thing - unlike the big chain hotels, they sensibly have lightweight blankets in summer instead of giving you a comforter more suitable for the North Slope of Alaska in January.)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a gem! Lovely, clean, close to so much, and remarkably nice staff. My daughter loved the pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great experience. Everyone was super friendly and accommodating. They even went out of their way to allow me to leave my truck in the parking lot for an afternoon after my check out.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

NIALL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay!
Great stay, have stayed numerous times and never disappointed. Always the friendliest hosts as well!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Faye

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place! Wonderful and responsive caretakers!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location - about a 10-minute walk to the Steamship Authority. Beautiful views of the bay from the rooms. Kindness of the staff also a plus.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

JACKIE

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chunte

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Seaside Beauty
Stunning. This hotel gives you the opportunity to experience the true feeling of staying in a seaside gem…without spending your whole trip budget on a room.
Private entrance
Outside view of hedged deck
View from the private patio
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice retro motel experience at a very clean and well maintained property with gorgeous views across the Vineyard Sound. Upon arriving, we just found ourselves taking in the view and chilling for the remainder of the evening. No need to go anywhere else! Bed was very comfortable. Becky was friendly and attentive and went to the trouble of calling us after checkout to let us know we had left something behind, which arrived carefully packaged at my house just a few days later. Her care and attention was greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura, Worcester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Dean, East Boston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Russell

Disliked: Amenities
Very nice grounds. Quiet. Very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location with amazing views. Extremely clean rooms. Staff incredibly friendly and helpful. Gardens are beautiful. Highly recommend this hotel and can’t wait to retun!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Natalya

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely motel with very clean comfortable rooms. Heated pool was awesome! Very conveniently located. Friendly owners and staff. The only thing missing is the exhaust fan in the bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff
Friendly staff, clean and great views from balcony. Close to attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and gorgeous views.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024