Sands of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House

2.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, a quick walk to Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

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Front of property
Property grounds
Harbor House King, Water View | Living room
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Harbor House, Queen Bed, Waterview | View from room

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$468
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct

Explore the area

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549 Woods Hole Road, Woods Hole, MA, 02543
  • Woods Hole Ferry Terminal
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Woods Hole Terminal
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Nobska Lighthouse
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Hyannis, MA (HYA-Barnstable Municipal)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

Motor Inn, King Bed, No View, Patio

Highlights

Deck/patio
Air conditioning
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Harbor House Basement Apartment, Pool View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

Motor Inn, 2 Double Beds, Waterview

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 1 bedroom
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Motor Inn, King Bed, WaterView

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
TV
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Harbor House, Queen Bed, Waterview

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
TV
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Motor Inn, 2 Double Beds, No View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • 1 bedroom
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Harbor House 2 Queen, Steep Spiral Stair, Waterview

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Harbor House, Queen No View

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Harbor House King, Water View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Harbor House, 2 Queen, Waterview

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Woods Hole

At Sands of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and Woods Hole Ferry Terminal. Highlights at this hotel include an outdoor swimming pool and in-room free WiFi. .Enjoy the seasonal outdoor swimming pool and pool loungers. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and coffee/tea in a common area. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Woods Hole hotel include Marine Biological Laboratory and Woods Hole Science Aquarium.

What's nearby

  • Woods Hole Ferry Terminal - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Woods Hole Terminal - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Marine Biological Laboratory - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Nobska Lighthouse - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Falmouth Heights Beach - 10 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Quarterdeck Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Flying Bridge Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pie in the Sky Bakery & Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tap City Grille Falmouth - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Leeside Bar & Grill - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Sands of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House

Hotel with free parking, a quick walk to Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
As a guest of Sands of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House, you'll find an outdoor pool, a terrace, and a vending machine. WiFi is free in public spaces. Sands of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and coffee/tea in common area. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Woods Hole hotel.

  • 33 guestrooms or units
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
Sands of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House offers 33 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

This Woods Hole hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Fridges and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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 lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • 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 21 October and 15 April.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The tax ID number is C0001970960. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash.

Property Registration Number C0001970960

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in October.
  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Sands of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House?

Yep, Sands of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

How much does it cost to stay at Sands of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House?

As of 13 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sands of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House on 14 Oct 2025 start from AU$468.15, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Sands of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House?

Yep, Sands of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House is a short 16-minute walk from Cape Cod Beaches.

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

Sands of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House has a seasonal outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from May to October).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sands of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House?

No, Sands of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

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

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Sands of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House?

No, pets are not allowed.