The Best Hotels Closest to Short Sands Beach in York Beach for 2026

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a coffee maker, a TV, and a view of the ocean.

A coastal residential area with houses along the beach, a road with parked cars, and a clear sky.

A balcony with a view of the ocean, featuring two chairs and a table.

A bar with a long counter, multiple shelves of bottles, and several white bar stools.

1. Stones Throw

1.2 km from Short Sands Beach

Jeffrey

￥23,557

￥25,677 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A wooden deck with a white railing overlooking a beach.

A corner room with a view of the sea, a grey armchair, a patterned sofa, and a round ottoman.

A coastal town with houses along the shore, reflecting on the water.

A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a small table with flowers, a dresser, and a TV.

2. Union Bluff Hotel & Meeting House

< 0.1 km from Short Sands Beach

Kelly

￥24,601

￥31,121 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a view of the ocean through a sliding glass door, and a chair.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a coat rack.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, toaster, sink, and dishwasher.

A motel with multiple balconies, a covered porch, and a parking area.

3. Sunrise Motel

2.9 km from Short Sands Beach

Vickie

￥22,123

￥24,114 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A seaside restaurant with outdoor seating, a view of the ocean, and a rocky shoreline.

A hotel with a swimming pool, a covered area with lounge chairs, and a view of the ocean.

A table set for dining with a view of the ocean.

A hotel with a large pool, a water slide, and a view of the ocean.

4. Anchorage Inn and Resort

2.2 km from Short Sands Beach

Amy

￥18,804

￥20,496 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

5. The Lynwood Inn

0.5 km from Short Sands Beach

Michael

￥45,249

￥49,321 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A large two-story house with a porch, a sign for Elmere House Bed & Breakfast, and an American flag.

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a dresser, and a door.

A breakfast bar with a painting, lamps, and a fruit display.

A yellow house with a porch decorated with hanging flower baskets and an American flag.

6. The Elmere House Bed & Breakfast

12.6 km from Short Sands Beach

Ron

￥41,504

￥45,239 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A coastal landscape with rocky shores, clear blue water, and greenery.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by white walls and large windows.

A two-story house with a dark brown exterior, multiple windows, and a black metal fence with flower planters.

A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, a vase with flowers, and a framed picture on the wall.

7. Sea Rose Suites

7.5 km from Short Sands Beach

Sarah

￥17,233

￥19,442 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A swimming pool with a wooden deck, a covered patio area, and a two-story house with a green roof.

A hotel with a sign reading "The Grand Hotel," featuring a front porch with steps, outdoor seating, and a landscaped garden.

A hot tub on a wooden deck with white railings and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery.

A spacious, multi-level dining area with a central island, bar stools, and a blue sofa.

8. The Grand Hotel

7.3 km from Short Sands Beach

Adam

￥15,644

￥17,649 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A wooden door with a brass anchor handle, a staircase with a patterned wall, and a window with a number "3" on the right.

A modern living room with a sofa, a wooden dining table, and black chairs. A flat-screen TV is mounted on the wall, and there is a lamp on a side table.

A hallway with a patterned wall, a wooden bench, and a door leading to a room with a bed and a chair.

A neatly made bed with a striped bedspread and two pillows, flanked by bedside tables with lamps, in a room with a wooden floor and white walls.

9. Great Island Inn

14.4 km from Short Sands Beach

Craig

￥26,705

￥34,428 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A bright living room with a ceiling fan, wicker furniture, a patterned rug, and a television on the wall.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a building with a tiled roof.

10. Rye Motor Inn - Oceanfront, Walk to Beach

17.7 km from Short Sands Beach

Amanda

￥14,425

￥19,605 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a side table, a lamp, and a television mounted on the wall.

A bedroom with a fireplace, a television, a bed, a blue armchair, and a desk with a lamp.

A wooden deck with two wicker chairs and a round table.

11. Inn at Perkins Cove

7.2 km from Short Sands Beach

Jennifer

￥45,293

￥49,370 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A large house with a swimming pool, surrounded by trees and a view of the sea.

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a pergola, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A view from a window overlooking a coastal town with buildings, a road, and the ocean.

A neatly made bed with two pillows, a woven headboard, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

12. The Trident Inn

8.2 km from Short Sands Beach

Mallorie

￥38,222

￥41,662 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A garden pathway leading to a house with a wooden fence and various plants.

A modern hotel room with a sliding door leading to a bathroom, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a vase of flowers on the dresser.

A modern living room with a dark blue sofa, teal chairs, a yellow armchair, a coffee table, and a dining table with chairs. There are two abstract paintings on the wall, a potted plant, and a door in the background.

A house with a front yard, a pathway leading to the front door, and a small garden area.

13. Martin Hill Inn

17.2 km from Short Sands Beach

Ava

￥20,776

￥22,542 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A cozy loft-style bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a nightstand. The room features a dark wood floor, a patterned wall, and a window with blinds.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, a wooden countertop, a built-in sink, and a coffee maker. There are shelves with bottles and glasses, and a mirror on the wall.

A historic building with a blue facade, multiple windows, and a prominent entrance with a sign.

A hotel room with a bed, a wooden coffee table with a marble coaster, a bottle, and glasses, a green sofa, and a wall with a leafy pattern.

14. The Inn Downtown

16.3 km from Short Sands Beach

jennifer

￥41,615

￥51,992 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A resort with a pool, lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a view of the ocean.

A restaurant with tables set for dining, large windows offering ocean views, and a fireplace.

A spacious room with large windows offering a view of the sea, multiple sun loungers, and a fireplace.

A table set for two with a candle, glasses, and a menu, overlooking a coastal view with a sunset.

15. Cliff House Maine

5.5 km from Short Sands Beach

Christine

￥60,055

￥72,009 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A lobby with a fireplace, patterned chairs, a round table, and a large painting on the wall.

A swimming pool with a tiled deck, lounge chairs, and potted plants.

A hotel entrance with a brick facade, a covered walkway, and a bench.

A spacious dining area with high ceilings, large windows, and a variety of seating options including tables and chairs.

16. Hampton Inn & Suites Wells-Ogunquit

14 km from Short Sands Beach

James

￥19,307

￥21,044 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A beachside hotel with a sandy beach, umbrellas, lounge chairs, and a view of the ocean.

A marina with boats docked, a wooden pier, and a bridge in the background.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk with a chair, and a view of the ocean.

A pathway leading to a building with a balcony.

17. Norseman Resort

8.4 km from Short Sands Beach

Timothy

￥28,286

￥30,832 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a covered patio area.

A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with a wooden fence on either side.

18. Gorges Grant Hotel

9.1 km from Short Sands Beach

JOHN

￥20,474

￥26,623 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

A living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and lamps. There is a kitchen area in the background.

A white wooden porch with two rocking chairs and a small table, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.

A modern living room with a dining area, a TV, and a staircase.

Two children sitting by a pool with a beach ball, surrounded by a brick wall and pink flowers.

19. Juniper Hill Inn

8.6 km from Short Sands Beach

Bernard

￥27,135

￥33,882 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a table, and a view of a body of water through the door.

A view of the ocean through a window with a glass of orange drink on a table.

A restaurant with a view of the sea, featuring high-backed chairs, wooden tables, and large windows.

A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a view of the beach.

20. Stage Neck Inn

5.5 km from Short Sands Beach

Elaine

￥46,616

￥53,971 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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Compare popular hotels close to Short Sands Beach

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Stones Throw	9.4 Exceptional 406 reviews	View
Union Bluff Hotel & Meeting House	9.2 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
Sunrise Motel	9.2 Wonderful 998 reviews	View
Anchorage Inn and Resort	9.0 Wonderful 1,282 reviews	View
The Lynwood Inn	8.8 Excellent 209 reviews	View

Top Short Sands Beach Hotel Reviews

Anchorage Inn and Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Clean"

Ocean Sands at York Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Rooms were clean. Staff was very friendly. And the location was on point with area."

The Nevada

10/10 Excellent

"Loved our stay at The Nevada! The property was perfectly placed and it was super easy checking in and out. Nicest room we stayed at in Maine."

Overlook Beach House #3- York Beach Maine Rental

10/10 Excellent

"We had the best stay! Peter and the property manager were very responsive with any questions we had. As a group, we were amazed by all the property had to offer to make the trip easier for travelers!"

Union Bluff Hotel & Meeting House

8/10 Good

"The views were awesome and the food was delicious . It was cumbersome walking to the building next to main resort. We booked on expedia and asked for ADA if available, but was told that is not guaranteed and we had to stay on 2nd floor on our first night. Gage? the valet was super kind and helped us carry our bags upstairs and then back downstairs when another room was available. Even though we were on first floor the steep incline to the room was a bit much for people with disabilities. I feel as though because we booked thru expedia we were not given the assistance needed. Otherwise a nice choice for a stay in Maine."

Coastal Retreat w Fire Pit Game Room & Deck

8/10 Good

"House was great, only major complaint is that when we arrived there was a VERY strong odor on the main floor. Best guess is that the cleaner didn't dilute the floor cleaner and didn't rinse the floor. Thankfully the weather wasn't too cool, so we opened the windows while we went to dinner and spent the evening on the 3rd floor game room. Second day, it was still very strong. Again, thankfully we had plans to be out for the day and left windows open to air it out. If our plans had been to hang out, they would have been ruined. Otherwise, great location!"

New 3 Bedroom with Private Pool & big yd walking distance downtown York Beach..

10/10 Excellent

"An Absolutely Wonderful Stay! Our stay at Scott’s Vrbo rental was absolutely perfect! The house was beautiful, spotless, and brand new, with every single thing you could possibly need for a relaxing and comfortable vacation. You can tell so much thought and care went into making this home special for guests.Scott was wonderful to deal with. When I accidentally locked myself out of the house, he came right over to help us get back in. His kindness, responsiveness, and willingness to help were truly appreciated.I honestly cannot say enough good things about this property or Scott as a host. If you’re looking for a beautiful, well-equipped, immaculate place to stay with an outstanding host, look no further! We would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone. A true five-star experience!"

New Year Round Rental - 1/4 Mile To Short Sands Beach & Downtown York

10/10 Excellent

"This was the perfect place for our family! We traveled with 10 adults and 3 children under 5 for a family wedding. It was spacious comfortable and very clean. Pam and Mike thought of everything. They had a high chair, pack and play and even some books and games for the kids. The extra large kitchen table was an added bonus! I would highly recommend staying here."

The Pioneer - York Beachfront living

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful large home in a perfect location on Short Sands in York. Stunning ocean views from the home, a few short steps to the beach and downtown York. Just perfect!! Our family loves this place!"

Other attractions near Short Sands Beach

A white lighthouse with a red roof, a white house with a green door, and a red shed on a grassy hill.

Nubble Lighthouse

9.6/10 (1,116 reviews)

You can find out about the history of York Beach with a stop at Nubble Lighthouse. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in the area.

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A beach with waves, a child in a pink jacket, and houses in the background.

Long Sands Beach

9.4/10 (1,048 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Long Sands Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to York Beach. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

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Emerson Wilcox House Museum

7.4/10 (12 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Emerson Wilcox House Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to York. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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A red barn with a sign for Old Gool, established in 1656, and a cannon in the background.

Old Gaol

8.0/10 (16 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Old Gaol, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to York. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Jefferds Tavern

7.4/10 (6 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Jefferds Tavern, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to York. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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A wooden building with a sign reading "Stories in the Old House" and a red brick building in the background.

Old School House

7.4/10 (14 reviews)

You can learn about the history of York when you stop by Old School House. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Old York Museum Center

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Old York Museum Center in York. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Cliff Walk

You can take time to visit Cliff Walk during your travels to York Harbor. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Short Sands Beach?

Short Sands Beach is located in York Beach. Travelers love the area for its beautiful beaches. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 345 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Short Sands Beach?

Adjacent to Short Sands Beach, Union Bluff Hotel & Meeting House is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 2 restaurants and 2 bars. Other good choices close by include Sands by the Sea Motel and Inn on the Blues.

How many hotels will I find close to Short Sands Beach?

Expedia has 345 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Short Sands Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Short Sands Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals available near Short Sands Beach.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Short Sands Beach?

To find more details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Short Sands Beach, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Short Sands Beach?

You'll want to browse the collections at Ogunquit Museum of American Art, Old Gaol, and Jefferds Tavern. Nubble Lighthouse, St. Peter's By-The-Sea Protestant Episcopal Church, and Emerson Wilcox House Museum are some of the local landmarks to explore. Enjoy a stroll along the shore at Long Sands Beach, York Harbor Beach, and Little Beach.

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Our top choices for Short Sands Beach hotels

1. Stones Throw

2. Union Bluff Hotel & Meeting House

3. Sunrise Motel

4. Anchorage Inn and Resort

5. The Lynwood Inn

6. The Elmere House Bed & Breakfast

7. Sea Rose Suites

8. The Grand Hotel

9. Great Island Inn

10. Rye Motor Inn - Oceanfront, Walk to Beach

11. Inn at Perkins Cove

12. The Trident Inn

13. Martin Hill Inn

14. The Inn Downtown

15. Cliff House Maine

16. Hampton Inn & Suites Wells-Ogunquit

17. Norseman Resort

18. Gorges Grant Hotel

19. Juniper Hill Inn

20. Stage Neck Inn

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Top Short Sands Beach Hotel Reviews

Anchorage Inn and Resort

Ocean Sands at York Beach

The Nevada

Overlook Beach House #3- York Beach Maine Rental

Union Bluff Hotel & Meeting House

Coastal Retreat w Fire Pit Game Room & Deck

New 3 Bedroom with Private Pool & big yd walking distance downtown York Beach..

New Year Round Rental - 1/4 Mile To Short Sands Beach & Downtown York

The Pioneer - York Beachfront living

Other attractions near Short Sands Beach

Nubble Lighthouse

Long Sands Beach

Emerson Wilcox House Museum

Old Gaol

Jefferds Tavern

Old School House

Old York Museum Center

Cliff Walk

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