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15 Ocean Avenue, York Beach, ME
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5 of 5 stars
fsabigail   1 contribution
Maine
Dec 3, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

Sand-by-by-the-Sea has a magnificent view of the ocean, a walkable sand beach, and provides a fun view of surfers--even on chilly windy days. The room was neat, clean, and comfortable with various amenities to make for a plesant stay. The staff were pleasant and efficient. more

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5 of 5 stars
motions   10 contributions
FL
Nov 22, 2009 | Trip type: Family
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We stayed for two nights in August and we booked it last minute. We had a great time. The pool is great and our room was directly accross from the beach. We had a great time and our kids could walk everywhere. Staff was also very friendly an accomodating. Next summer we are going to stay for a week. more

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4 of 5 stars
Diva50   2 contributions
Massachusetts
Sep 24, 2009 | Trip type: Family

Stayed in the 2 bedroom suite - sweet!! Very modern and vey clean. Great view from sliding doors onto large balcony - town, ocean etc. Do not need your car for anything - you are literally downtown - but in a beautiful suite above a convenience store. Teens love it because they can walk around town or across the street... more

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4 of 5 stars
HenryBoston   4 contributions
Boston
Sep 13, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

This motel is directly across the street from Short Sands Beach, you can't beat the location! All of the staff were extremly friendly and made our stay even better. The room was extremely clean, but it is obviously and old motel. The hangers in the closet were crappy old wire hangers, so that could be improved. Be prepared because this... more

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5 of 5 stars
dsmeadows   1 contribution
Exeter, NH
Sep 11, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
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The staff is great. The view is fabulous. The room was clean and nice. We loved the view. Also, we felt we got so MUCH value for the money!!! What a great place to stay! We highly recommend it!!! more

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3 of 5 stars
rd23   1 contribution
revere ma
Aug 17, 2009 | Trip type: Family

I stayed at Sands by the Sea in July with my husband and 26 month old. This is the perfect place for young kids because 1)the beach is across the street 2) the zoo and amusement park is geared toward young kids and you can walk there 3) basically it is centrally located and you don't have to drive anywhere... more

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5 of 5 stars
lmwheeler   1 contribution
MA
Aug 12, 2009 | Trip type: Family

We've been guests of Sands by the Sea for many many years...since the Duffy Group took over, it's never been better. The quality, the staff, the management, the pool - everything! Sands' location is the perfect proximity to the ocean, the shops and the amusement park. Every year it's like we're going home again. I'd stay no where else in... more

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5 of 5 stars
holmesjrdf   1 contribution
New Hampshire
Aug 12, 2009 | Trip type: Family

This is a great spot to stay with teens. The location is so convenient, they can go off on thier own without us worrying. We just park the car and walk everywhere. Relaxing by the pool is perfect after a long day on the beach!! more

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5 of 5 stars
CMDabington   1 contribution
Abington, MA
Aug 10, 2009 | Trip type: Family

The staff is amazing. The hotel is perfect location for all activities. We parked our car and only got in it a week later to leave. My two boys wanted Sands by the Sea over Disney this year. The room types vary, but are all very clean. I have been coming here for over 30 years. I went every summer... more

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5 of 5 stars
annanana5   2 contributions
Braintree, MA
Aug 6, 2009 | Trip type: Family

We traveled to York from NH on annual summer trip with our grandkids. The staff at the Sands couldn't have been more helpful. We are from MA and had no idea how to navigate from the White Mountains to the sea shore, but the helpful reservations staff helped us map our trip and even made suggestions for a wonderful lunch... more

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