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Sea Drift Motel

2.5 star property
Savor a seaside escape near Palace Playland. Relax by the pool or explore nearby beaches.

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Close to Old Orchard Beach Pier and Pirate's Cove, Sea Drift Motel offers a relaxing getaway. Unwind by the seasonal outdoor pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas, connect to in-room WiFi, or fire up the barbecue grills - previous guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Basic Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Pool View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Pool View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
Toaster
Cable channels
  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette, Pool View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette, Pool View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 247 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Traditional Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Pool View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Pool View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Traditional Double Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Pool View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Double Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Pool View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Old Orchard Beach, Sea Drift Motel is in the city center and near the beach. Portland Head Light is a notable landmark, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Pirate's Cove and Dunegrass Golf Club. Don't miss out on a visit to Funtown Splashtown USA.
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Map
126 E Grand Ave, Old Orchard Beach, ME, 04064

What's nearby

  • Old Orchard Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Old Orchard Beach Pier - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Harmon Historical Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Palace Playland - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Pirate's Cove - 1 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Old Orchard Beach Station - 16 min walk
  • Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lone Pine Brewing Co. - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Pier Patio Pub - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Rocco's Pizza - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Bull And Brew - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Pier French Fries - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Sea Drift Motel

Motel near Palace Playland
Located close to Old Orchard Beach Pier and Pirate's Cove, Sea Drift Motel has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Barbecue grills
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Sea Drift Motel feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • On the bay
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1968
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out fee: USD 100.00

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between September 11 and May 25.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
17 children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: USD 100.00

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Sea Drift Motel Old Orchard Beach
Sea Drift Old Orchard Beach
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Sea Drift Motel Motel Old Orchard Beach

Frequently asked questions

Is Sea Drift Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sea Drift Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Sea Drift Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 100.00.

Where is Sea Drift Motel located?

Located in the heart of Old Orchard Beach, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Palace Playland and Old Orchard Beach Pier. Pirate's Cove and Dunegrass Golf Club are also within 3 mi (5 km). Old Orchard Beach Station is 16 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Sea Drift Motel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 177 out of 256 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 256 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 256 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 256 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 256 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super comfortable bed, Missy was so accommodating and nice we can’t wait for our next stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Easy check-in, owner was pleasant and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

5 Stars!

Fantastic stay! Missy was so accommodating and kind. The room was clean and had all we needed, the pool was clean and warm and the location can’t be beat! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff were very pleasant. The hotel was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Missy is an amazing host, super friendly. Very close to the beach pool area clean. Room was very clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Amenities
Pool was a big hit and the water was refreshing
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very clean and the staff were very friendly!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Missy is just a excellent host. Great attitude and great person. Nice welcome from her. Love that place, will return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

We loved staying at the Sea Drift Motel, the owner Missey was extremely friendly and kept checking in to make sure we had everything we needed. Very clean rooms and the property was very well maintained. We are returning next year. We want to make it a destination every year. It’s a 5 star for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great owner, very clean, pride in their property!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value and location. Lovely owner who clearly cares about the property and her guests.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ginette

Very close to the beach. Very kind owner and staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Carol

Very nice accommodations. Perfect for our short stay. Clean and neat. Everyone very pleasant
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean,quiet, easy beach access. Will be going back to sea drift.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

GWENDOLYN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Love this place. The kitchenette makes meal prep convenient. Outside grilling area is great also.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Brian

Check in was super smooth and the woman who checked us in was the sweetest! Our room was clean and comfortable but it could use some updates. Charming, nonetheless. Train runs behind the building a few times overnight but it's not awful. Just be prepared. Overall a nice overnight trip.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time at the Sea Drift! It's clean, comfortable and so close to the beach. I stayed with two teenagers and the location to the pier area is perfect. The beach is also perfect, not too busy and is only a 2 minute walk. The room we stayed in had a kitchen which was handy and made it easy to pack lunches for the beach. Great trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a very good experience! Management was very pleasant and nice. Only suggestion would be to put folding camo-like chairs in the room for use on the back deck facing the marsh. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Sea Drift shows it's age but in a good way. Old fashioned motel but clean and comfortable with a wonderful staff and close proximity to all Old Orchard Beach has to offer. Thank you Missy for a nice and welcoming stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing

From check in till we checked out it was amazing. The room was clean spacious. The private balcony is amazing. The whole staff was amazing. This is our new#1 at Old orchard beach
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Missie at the front desk is very sweet & considerate. Double room had plenty of space and everything was clean. Right across from the beach and walkable to the pier. Staff checked in on us for our second day to see if we needed anything. I’ll be back next year for sure
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robyn Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our family of 4 stayed there. They were super friendly. The place was clean and located centrally. It was nice to be able to walk everywhere. Warm pool. Beach within a 1 min walk across the street. Definitely recommend this place. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Kitchenette had everything we needed to be able to cook meals. Place was clean and spacious. Pool was great. Missy the owner was so lovely and super sweet and shared her knowledge of the area. Highly recommend! Wish it was a bit closer to all the action. Hard to believe Ubers or lyfts are not more popular in OOB. There were times that we just didn't want to walk.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Alicia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is really outdated, but it was clean. The shower is crazy small and old, the toilet moved when we sat on it, the bathroom light comes on after a delay and flickering for a couple seconds, the bathroom door hinge was broken so you had to lift the door to close it, and a train shakes the building every time it passes right outside, which we counted 8 times that night. lol Honestly, it was kind of hilarious how bad it was for the price; we wouldn't stay here again, but we did have fun at old orchard beach, and would visit the area again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Accommodating and hospitable with a lovely pool. Would stay there again for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025