Located in the village of Woods Hole overlooking the harbour, this Cape Cod motel boasts an outdoor heated pool and free Wi-Fi. The ferry to Martha’s Vineyard is just 5 minutes’ walk away. Each guest room at the Sands of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House features a cable TV, en suite bathroom, and small seating area. The air-conditioned rooms are decorated in rich floral patterns with wood furnishings Guests at the Woods Hole Sands of Time can relax poolside on the sun terrace and enjoy the property’s lush gardens. Free on-site parking is available for added convenience. Various dining options, including fresh seafood from Captain Kidd Restaurant and Shuckers World Famous Raw Oyster Bar are within 10 minutes’ walk. Nobska Point beach and lighthouse are 3 minutes' drive away. The start of the Shining Sea Bikeway is opposite the Sands of Time. The Ocean Science Exhibit Center is 7 minutes' walk away. As per our deposit policy - we have charged the first night's stay to hold your room reservation. We offer a full refund (less a $20 cancellation fee) if the reservation is cancelled at least 7 days prior to arrival. If cancellation is within 7 days of arrival it is non-refundable.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 double beds
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.3
High score for Woods Hole

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Andre
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Room with a great view, we enjoyed the pool (they left it open longer especially for us because we arrived late). Very friendliy and helpful staff!
  • Morag
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely rooms, fabulous view, plenty parking and great staff
  • Gutierrez
    United States United States
    I liked everything. Polite staff. Nice and quiet place. My family and me enjoyed this place.
  • J
    Judith
    United States United States
    I loved how clean and comfortable it was. We needed to participate in a memorial service on Martha's Vineyard and it was perfect for that. Only a quick walk to and from the ferry. I was also very impressed with the staff truly friendly and so...
  • Biswajit
    Ireland Ireland
    The warm welcome from rhe staff. Location was great.
  • Valerie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location is perfect, a short walk into the village of Woods Hole with views out over the bay. Room.was spacious and the bed was comfy.
  • Hannah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful old harbor house alongside more modern motel. Very nice family atmosphere and spotlessly clean. Becky and her husband are friendly and helpful hosts who gave us so much care and attention.
  • Esme
    South Africa South Africa
    Super comfortable bed & pillows. Excellent location
  • Steven
    United States United States
    First, the location was perfect, great view of the harbor from our deck and a five minute walk from downtown Woodshole. The proprietors and their manager, Angie were very nice and extremely accommodating. They were so friendly and made us feel...
  • Laura
    United States United States
    The motor inn is in a beautiful location, close to downtown Woods Hole. Very walkable to the ferry dock and restaurants, library, museums and other points of interest. The owners are very helpful and easy to talk with. Their coffee is great. ...

Property surroundings

Facilities of Sands Of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer

Bedroom

  • Linen

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Living Area

  • Seating Area

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

    Services

    • Vending machine (drinks)
    • Wake-up service
    • Wake up service/Alarm clock

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access

    General

    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron

    Outdoor swimming pool

    • Seasonal
    • Heated pool
    • Shallow end
    • Pool/beach towels
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    • Fence around pool

    Wellness

    • Sun umbrellas
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs

    Languages spoken

    • English

    House rules
    Sands Of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00 to 23:00
    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
    Check-out
    From 06:00 to 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 6 years
    Extra bed upon request
    US$10 per stay
    Cot upon request
    US$10 per stay
    7+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    US$10 per stay

    Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 21
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Cards accepted at this property
    American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubDiscoverCash is not accepted

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    FAQs about Sands Of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House

    • Check-in at Sands Of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • The prices at Sands Of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Sands Of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House is 950 yards from the centre of Woods Hole. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Sands Of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Swimming Pool
    • Yes, Sands Of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Room options at Sands Of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House include:

      • Double
    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • The nearest beach is just 0.6 miles from Sands Of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.