Sands Of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House
About this property
Located in the village of Woods Hole overlooking the harbor, this Cape Cod motel features an outdoor heated pool and free Wi-Fi. The ferry to Martha’s Vineyard is just 5 minutes’ walk away. Each guest room at the Sands of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House features a cable TV, private bathroom, and small seating area. The air-conditioned rooms are decorated in rich floral patterns with wood furnishings Guests at the Woods Hole Sands of Time can relax poolside on the sun terrace and enjoy the property’s lush gardens. Free on-site parking is available for added convenience. Various dining options, including fresh seafood from Captain Kidd Restaurant and Shuckers World Famous Raw Oyster Bar are within 10 minutes’ walk. Nobska Point beach and lighthouse are 3 minutes' drive away. The start of the Shining Sea Bikeway is opposite the Sands of Time. The Ocean Science Exhibit Center is 7 minutes' walk away. As per our deposit policy - we have charged the first night's stay to hold your room reservation. We offer a full refund (less a $20 cancelation fee) if the reservation is canceled at least 7 days prior to arrival. If cancelation is within 7 days of arrival it is nonrefundable.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
Margaret
United States“Beautiful property. Very convenient for our needs. Excellent customer service. Harbor House is beautiful. Have made arrangments for 2026.”- Steven United States“The staff was very friendly and and attentive. The location was perfect for what i needed to do in Woods Hole. My room was comfortable and attractively appointed. It was the perfect choice for my stay in Woods Hole.”
- Jamie United States“The rooms were spacious and the beds were super comfortable!! The location is near the Ferry to Martha’s Vineyard and shops/restaurants (walking distance). Very quaint and lovely.”
- Mariaelena United States“Sands of Time is in an enviable location, overlooking the harbor, and within short walking distance of excellent restaurants, coffee shops and a couple of small shops. The weather was a bit rainy part of the time so we didn't use the pool but it...”
- William United States“Great views, very welcoming staff. Walking distance to Woods Hole.”
- Steven United States“First, the location was perfect, great view of the harbor from our deck and a five minute walk from downtown Woodshole. The proprietors and their manager, Angie were very nice and extremely accommodating. They were so friendly and made us feel...”
- Laura United States“The motor inn is in a beautiful location, close to downtown Woods Hole. Very walkable to the ferry dock and restaurants, library, museums and other points of interest. The owners are very helpful and easy to talk with. Their coffee is great. ...”
- David
Canada“Excellent staff Becky is fantastic we were arriving after hours and she went out of her way to make sure we were accommodated!! Thank you so much!” - Suzanne United States“The owners checked us in. They were so friendly. The pool was super clean . The room was spotless. Easy to find and quick access to the ferry. Highly recommend We stayed 2 nights and I would definitely return. It's an older place but it's so well...”
- Adlai United States“Very friendly staff, more than accommodating. So sweet towards my children, any special requests they were more than happy to accommodate. The room was very clean and big. The view was spectacular.”
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House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Sands Of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
