Sandy Shore Motel

2.5 star property

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2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, and dinner served
Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, towels
Beach bar
Deluxe Room | Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
The current price is $257
includes taxes & fees
Jun 4 - Jun 5

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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
(11 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

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

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
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Deluxe Double Room

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

Deluxe Room

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

Deluxe Suite

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

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About this property

Sandy Shore Motel

Westerly motel steps from Misquamicut State Beach
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).
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: 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
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

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 Westerly
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Sandy Shore Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 261 out of 550 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 158 out of 550 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 550 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 550 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 550 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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
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10/10 Excellent

Ambreen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hidden gem
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and updated. Location is perfect and central. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and staff were great, friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent beach view, clean room and comfortable bed with friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maryann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice room with perfect view!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Janesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place. Friendly staff and directly on the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location...straight on the beaxh
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Had a wonderful stay at Sandy Shore Motel. Staff is very friendly, room very clean and bright.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ida

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place, great people
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located right on the beach. Close to shopping and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room and the beach view couldn't be better.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Amenities
The beach was great, people were very friendly, loved the huge shower!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun place to stay. Great location and the staff are very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booking was easy, early check in was great, staff was amazing. Very friendly. Love that we could see sunrise over the ocean from our room. Easy access to beach. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time on the beach. Staff the best as always!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mary Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was very friendly, efficient, and helpful. The room was spotless and comfortable with a fabulous view of the ocean.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The MOB staff were the best, beach was great, definitely will go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Freeman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
look forward to going back
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room updated.. clean and spacious . Will stay here again . View amazing ( ocean view)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Great location, nice room and staff. Conveniently located to restaurants, bars, snacks and stores. If you’re not looking for amenities and extra fluff, it’s a great place right on the beach!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and very nice. Housekeepers were friendly and did a great job. The ocean view is spectacular and feet away from the ocean.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025