Sahara Motel

Stayed here in 2024 with my son, left with a favorable opinion, so it was pretty easy to pick in 2025.
Upon arrival (8:30pm) the manager was pleasant and worked with us to get an ocean view room, which seemed mostly like it was tidied by the last guests, not much by the staff. Needed a cot/roll out bed… I’d avoid these if you can! Mattress was raggedy and the frame seemed a little rusty. When I woke up the next morning, I found that my bag of groceries and snacks was infested with ants. Went to the office and was told “the manager will be here around 1” and an employee using google translate stopped by to spray for the ants.
This ended up being one little thing after another. Ants, not enough outlets for charging, carpets need replacing (old, dirty) slow drain clogged with hair, no cleaning over 3 days, key/door stopped working, rude desk clerk, who couldn’t do anything about the door or the food. I asked about any kind of late checkout and she practically got snippy with me.
I can’t deny that the location is good, having the beachfront patio was great and the manager was nice enough and gave me a little refund for the damaged food.
Suffice it to say, where I would have recommended it in the past, not any more.

Fantastic location. Friendly service. Room looked like the ceiling had been redone, and whoever did that work is very good. However, the room needs new doors and better beds. Lots of light could been sent around the door. Beds felt springy. Having said that, I'm willing to stay there again.

Sarah at the front desk has been working here for several years, and she definitely knows her stuff. It is best to go to the office during their normal office hours for best of service. The oceanfront tower is definitely better than the other towers because of its location on the boardwalk and beach front view. I booked a trip during labor day Weekend. The staff is very professional and you can tell that they really go the extra mile.