SANDS OF TIME MOTOR INN & HARBOR HOUSE, Woods Hole

Sands Of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House - A seaside hotel with harbor views, private balconies, and direct access to Martha's Vineyard ferry

Located at the southern tip of Cape Cod, this 3-star Woods Hole hotel features two distinct accommodation styles across its Motor Inn and Harbor House properties. Family-sized rooms come with private balconies or patios, many offering views of Vineyard Sound and the hotel's gardens. Each accommodation includes a cable TV, en suite bathroom, and seating area, while select rooms feature fireplaces. The property provides a heated outdoor pool with a sun terrace and maintains lush gardens for guests. Situated 0.5 miles from the Woods Hole Drawbridge, Sands Of Time Motor Inn & Harbor House places guests within walking distance of multiple dining options, including Landfall Restaurant and Water Street Kitchen. The Martha's Vineyard ferry terminal is a 5-minute walk away, while Nobska Beach and Woods Hole Science Aquarium are both within 0.5 miles.

Pros

Direct harbor views of Vineyard Sound with sunrise and sunset vistas

Walking distance to beaches, restaurants, and scientific institutions

Two distinct architectural styles between Motor Inn and Harbor House

Heated outdoor pool with sun terrace

Cons

25 miles from Barnstable Municipal Airport

Limited pet-friendly rooms available