9.0 Superb Based on 74 reviews
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"Rooms feature private balconies or patios overlooking Woods Hole harbor. Guests walk to the Martha's Vineyard ferry and nearby restaurants. Best for weekend couples, less so for anyone needing modern bath fixtures."

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18 Sept 2026
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19 Sept 2026
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2 guests

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2

Children:

0
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Why guests choose Sands Of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House

  • Ferry Access
    5-min walk to Vineyard
  • Heated Pool
    Seasonal, shallow end
  • Harbor Views
    Vineyard Sound
  • Private Balconies
    Family-sized rooms
  • Bikeway Access
    Shining Sea Bikeway
  • Pet Friendly
    $50 daily fee

Overview

The 3-star Sands Of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House Woods Hole, located only 8 minutes' walk from Woods Hole Drawbridge and 0.6 miles from Woods Hole Science Aquarium, features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool for guests to take a dip in. Located 1.3 miles from Cornelia Carey Sanctuary, this Woods Hole hotel features 33 rooms with views of the pool.

WHOI Ocean Science Exhibit Center is located around 5 minutes' stroll from the motel, and such natural sites as the six-acre woodland Spohr Gardens is approximately 10 minutes' drive away. The Knob is 1.4 miles from the Sands Of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House Woods Hole, while Mashpee is 12 miles away. Also, Eel Pond Channel is situated merely 7 minutes' walk away. A family vacation to Woods Hole will become more exciting if you visit Aquarium of the National Marine Fisheries lying in the vicinity of this property. There is Woods Hole Steamship Authority bus stop 0.3 miles from the Sands Of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House.

The Woods Hole hotel offers rooms with a seating area featuring an iron with ironing board and climate control, along with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and cable channels. Guests have access to a separate toilet and a shower, as well as bathroom comforts such as a hairdryer and shower caps.

Sands Of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House invites guests to have a drink at an oyster bar. Pie in the Sky Bakery & Cafe is situated just near the accommodation.

  • Check-in
    from 15:00 until 23:00
  • Check-out
    from 06:00 until 11:00
  • Hotel class
    3 stars
Sands Of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House
Our tips

Should you book Sands Of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House?

Perfect if you
  • Want a short walk to the Martha's Vineyard ferry - the terminal is 5 minutes away on foot.
  • Appreciate free parking right on the property, a rare find in a harbor-front village.
Maybe skip if you
  • Expect pet-friendly accommodations - the motel does not allow pets on site.
Best for
  • A seasonal outdoor heated pool overlooking the harbor in Woods Hole

Facilities of Sands Of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House

General
  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Free parking
  • No pets allowed
  • Security
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
Leisure & Sports
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Heated swimming pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Shallow end
Room Amenities
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Ironing facilities
  • Free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock
  • Cots
  • Carpeted floor

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Sands Of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House applies these conditions to all bookings.
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Check-in
from 15:00 until 23:00
Check-out
from 06:00 until 11:00
Important info
  • Children and extra beds
  • Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1.

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