Sandcastle Inn & Motel
105 Atlantic Ave, Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064-2170
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#21 of 29 B&Bs / Inns in Old Orchard Beach
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The Sandcastle Inn & Motel offers clean, affordable rooms all with hardwood floors, full kitchenettes, private bath, flat screen TVs, free cable and Wi-Fi & off-street parking. Walk to the beach and all OOB attractions.
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Grade: 84 out of 100
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105 Atlantic Ave, Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064-2170
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Old Orchard Beach Station9 min
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This is a charming, comfortable little motel/inn in a sweet little seaside town. Located very conveniently to Portland, the caretaker was very friendly and accommodating. I wish I could have stayed longer to enjoy the room, but I found it a perfect place to rest after a long day of flying, then driving.
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Date of stay: October 2019
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Room Tip: Comfortable and well-equipped!
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On July 23 I reserved and paid for a room, arriving Sept 20 and staying for one night. At 3:50 pm I arrived on a bicycle after having ridden from Brunswick, ME, and found the office to be locked. A sign on the counter, visible through the sliding-glass door of the office, said "Be right back" and gave a phone number. I called the number and it went to voice mail, and I left a message that said (in essence), "I'm here, please let me in." I waited for 20-25 minutes and then figured I'd better start looking for another motel in town. I found one, booked it online, and then left Sandcastle 30 minutes after I'd arrived. I saw no sign of life during my 30-minute stay outside the office. I left several messages for Randy to call me to discuss this, and he finally returned my call at about 11:00 am on Sept 24, after I'd returned to Boston. He asked what I wanted, I said "Well, I'd like a refund," and he said "Well, that's not gonna happen." We talked for about 15 minutes, by which I mean that I talked for 1 minute and Randy talked for 14 minutes. He did this without knowing any of the facts about my particular case because he kept interrupting me when I began to tell them to him. Here's what I learned from Randy: 1) He doesn't believe I was there; 2) He's used this check-in procedure (whatever "this" means, he didn't say) for 5 years and it's "infallible," they've never had even one complaint; 3) He was there in the office when I arrived (which he told me quite matter-of-factly before asking me what day I'd arrived); 4) If he wasn't there, all I had to do was pick up the phone and call the number on the motel sign, and he'd have been there "in a second and a half" to let me in; 5) Check-in procedures for "late arrivals" are described in the motel information they send, so if I get there late and can't get in then it's my own fault (I asked him to define "late" and he faltered and said "it depends" before quickly starting to filibuster about some other aspect of my incompetence as a customer; 6) I shouldn't be quibbling so much about $77.50; and 7) I was starting to piss him off and he didn't have time to continue this, so he ended the conversation (although to his credit he didn't end it rudely by hanging up on me, he did it pretty diplomatically). There's more, but you get the gist. It appears from other reviews that some people love Randy and think the Sandcastle is a charming place. Others, not so much. You'll have to judge for yourself the odds of you landing in the former camp. I've stayed at a lot of hotels and motels and I've never seen anything even remotely like this---the whole experience has been bizarre.…
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Date of stay: September 2019
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A very quaint motel - old-fashioned hospitality and cute decor. Very clean and comfortable - Randy the care-taker was friendly and helpful. Need hair-dryers in the room (LOL). The walk to the beach was a straight shot about 10 minutes. We will be back!!
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Date of stay: September 2019
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207-756-9026 randy. Rents apartments also. Said everything good and would mail deposit . This has not happened! Will not even return phone calls! Since November! Paid maid to make sure exceptionally clean! Don’t give him money! Should have known was shady. Wants money orders!
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Date of stay: October 2018Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from sandcastle32, Owner at Sandcastle Inn & Motel
Responded 25 Mar 2019
This is not us... we do not accept money orders... and we do not have a maid service... we do it all ourselves... not sure if he has the wrong establishment.
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Loved the seashore theme of the room and the bright colorful quilt on the bed. Basic room was clean and set up in a way as to maximize space and promote relaxation. Location provided convenient access to main travel routes through town and was located within moderate walking distance to the waterfront - all of which worked well for us. Room had a mild smoking odor and needs a ceiling repair in the bathroom. Some traffic noise was also discernible. Our host was congenial, helpful and responsive. Overall, the room met our need for a basic, convenient, and clean place to stay, and was relatively affordable for the locale and time of year.
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Date of stay: August 2017Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from sandcastle32, Owner at Sandcastle Inn & Motel
Responded 19 Jan 2018
Thank you for choosing The Sandcastle Inn & Motel for your stay. We are a small family owned and operated Motel and go out of our way to make each guest feel welcome and comfortable. We have been updating the rooms each year to include bathrooms. Our goal is to offer a clean, comfortable, and affordable option when visiting Old Orchard beach!!
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The owner is from Southern Florida. Nothing is drab here: bright sea green and Coral greet you coming in. Lovely decorations give it a Seaside Home look. Even the broom and dust pan are color coordinated! The mattress good quality. No expense was missed on the granite like counter top. I've not seen one so nice in fine hotels. Also it is located in a quiet area of town so we had a good nights sleep The only thing I would bring next time is a crock pot. The cupboards have room for food. But when I'm in OOB there is no time to cook and so many good restaurants to meet with friends. The shower is tight, but in the area I've not found any as good. No rust nor chipped paint in this newly renovated room. Sand Castle is all about location! It is walking distance from Sea Coast Pavilion, The Pier, and the Beach! I don't recommend leaving your door unlocked, but we did while we went out for Breakfast. When we returned everything was in tact. We'll be back Sand Castle Inn & Motel!…
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Date of stay: August 2017Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from sandcastle32, Owner at Sandcastle Inn & Motel
Responded 25 Mar 2019
Thank you.. please come back for your next beach vacation!!
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We arrived earlier than expected however to our surprise they let us check in once the room was cleaned and it was spotless when we entered the room. The rooms have a cool beach theme to them and put us in the mood for the ocean. The walk to the beach is a few blocks but nothing too bad and there is a corner store on the way if you need to pick up last minute things on your way down to the beach. We had a great trip and the Sandcastle was perfect for what we needed. I have to also say Randy the owner was nice and helpful not to mention his son Brian who was always available if we had questions about where to get groceries or places to eat. We hope to come back next year and if we do we will be staying back at the Sandcastle.
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Date of stay: August 2016Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Room was cutely decorated with ocean theme, it was close to the ocean (we walked) but felt like we were in the "bad part of town" all night with sirens blaring most of the night. Heard the couple next door snoring so rooms are not insulated well. But mattress was comfy. Biggest complaint though is the crass of the owner upon check in, his comments and rudeness were a little hard to take and made me want to stay elsewhere but knowing I was going to be charged no matter what I just dealt with it...but not planning on staying again, will definitely stay in OOB but not there.
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Date of stay: July 2015Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: wi-fi password is on a card on the table, they don't tell you that upon check-in, pick an end...
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Randy is so unprofessional on the phone . He used profanity words. That he kept hanging up on the cancelation request from an emergency . Patty is also unprofessional . I would never ever recommand to anyone to make reservations with them. They gave me a hard time that I needed to cancel my debit card. I would have reserve another date if they were professional and considerate.
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Date of stay: July 2015Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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PRICE RANGE
$97 - $184 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
United StatesMaineOld Orchard Beach
NUMBER OF ROOMS
5
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Which popular attractions are close to Sandcastle Inn & Motel?
Nearby attractions include Old Orchard Beach (0.7 km), Palace Playland (0.9 km), and Beach Lobster & Farmstand (0.4 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Sandcastle Inn & Motel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free parking, and kids activities.
Is parking available at Sandcastle Inn & Motel?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Sandcastle Inn & Motel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Big Daddy's Bar & Grill, Pier French Fries, and Beach Bagels.