Sandy Shore Motel

Property class: 2.5

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A room with a large bay window overlooking a beach.
A deck with a view of the beach and ocean, featuring outdoor seating and umbrellas.
A hotel room with two beds, wooden flooring, and abstract artwork on the walls.
A beachside bar with a view of the ocean, featuring a bar counter, stools, and a canopy.
An outdoor bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a ceiling with a light projection.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $164
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19

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149 Atlantic Ave, Westerly, RI, 02891
  • Place, Misquamicut State Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, East Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Atlantic Beach Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Westerly, RI (WST-Westerly State)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • Ocean view
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Beach View

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room

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

Deluxe Suite

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

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About this property

Sandy Shore Motel

Motel in Misquamicut
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 complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include showers. This Westerly motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a private beach.

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

This Westerly motel has its very own private beach. Dining is available at one of the motel's 2 restaurants. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the motel's bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a beach bar. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This beach motel also offers a terrace, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Sandy Shore Motel has designated areas for smoking.

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:30 AM.
Misquamicut Ocean Bar - This beachfront cocktail bar specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
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 transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self 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 elevator

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: 8:30 PM
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 9:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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 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 onsite 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

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Sandy Shore Motel
Sandy Shore Motel Westerly
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Sandy Shore Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 312 out of 661 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 180 out of 661 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 88 out of 661 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 661 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 661 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean beautiful room, wonderfully staff and amazing beach views made the stay worth it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I can’t wait to go back ! The property was clean and the best part was waking up on the beach !
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and the views were great. The staff was very helpful and nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super comfortable room right on the beach
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great motel, beautiful views, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay with our family (2 children under 9). Beach view and super easy access to beach and beach bar at place. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff were so friendly, helpful and accommodating!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, beautiful view of the private beach and bar on the shore.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is an old motel but it is updated and clean. Beds are comfortable and the staff friendly and my friends and I love the bar on the beach. Always a great time!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Ocean view and in the middle of everything.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it here! Right on the beach, very helpful staff and beautifully remodeled room. The parking is easy, near many great beach stores and restaurants. A lovely place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful I really recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful time! Plan to come again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
On the beach with a bar. Thats about it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The most unique part was the entrance and parking lot, beautiful experience
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Clean room, and literally on the beach, the bar is large and very nice. The staff was warm and welcoming and very helpful with local recommendations. This hotel is worth the stay. Will definitely be back later this summer.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice people perfect view
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view is so nice
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and easy check-in. Room was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So easy and fun! Loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed here two years in a row love this place
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great, location,staff, and cleaniness. It was wonderful to be able to crack the window and here the ocean, while we slept. The beds were a little uncomfortable for us. Overall perfect stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
I love this place. The location is amazing and the beach is wonderful. We stayed in an older room so it wasn’t the cleanest but the rooms were pristine for my prior 3 stays. Really nice hotel guests and fairly quiet for being in the middle of all the beach activities. I will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Basically an average place that truly relays on Mother Nature to corporate. Rained the entire stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and staff were great, friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025