South Bay Motel

2.0 star property
Motel in Copiague with free parking

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Property grounds
Lake
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lake
Interior

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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1159 Merrick Road, Copiague, NY, 11726
  • Place, Dog Park at Tanner Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Copiague Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Amityville Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, New York, NY (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room

  • 204 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Double Room, Smoking, Lake View (#2)

  • 204 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Copiague

Located within a mile (2 km) of Indian Island County Park, South Bay Motel is within 2 miles (3 km) of Great South Bay. This 32-room motel has in-room conveniences like refrigerators, microwaves, and TVs.

What's nearby

  • Dog Park at Tanner Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Copiague Beach - 10 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Amityville Beach - 10 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Bethpage Black - 27 min drive - 9.4 miles
  • Bethpage Black State Park Golf Course - 28 min drive - 9.6 miles

Getting around

  • Copiague Station - 2 min drive
  • John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mama's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ralph's Famous Italian Ices - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Joe's Pizza - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Polish Crumbs Bakery - ‬4 min walk

About this property

South Bay Motel

Motel in Copiague with free parking
South Bay Motel features free WiFi in public areas and a vending machine. Free parking is available if you drive. Front-desk staff are standing by 24/7 to assist with any requests.
TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include refrigerators and microwaves.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 90

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 5 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Late check-out fee: USD 90 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 percent

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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, debit 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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
  • Check-in: 1:30 PM—-8 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

South Bay Motel Copiague
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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at South Bay Motel?

South Bay Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. For specific requirements, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do around South Bay Motel?

This motel is located in Copiague, close to Gilgo Beach, Adventureland, and Bethpage Black. You'll also find Amityville Beach and Indian Island County Park within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at South Bay Motel?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the motel.

Does South Bay Motel include a casino on the premises?

No, South Bay Motel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at South Bay Motel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

Does South Bay Motel have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this motel.

Does South Bay Motel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, South Bay Motel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does South Bay Motel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at South Bay Motel though service animals are welcome.

Does South Bay Motel have connecting rooms?

No, this motel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to South Bay Motel?

The closest major airport to South Bay Motel is Farmingdale, NY (FRG-Republic), which is 5.3 mi away (9 minutes by car). Another top airport is MacArthur Airport (ISP), which is located 20.2 mi away (25-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at South Bay Motel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at South Bay Motel.

Reviews

South Bay Motel Reviews

6.0

5.8/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

5.2/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 217 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 217 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 217 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 217 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 64 out of 217 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Francis, Hamden

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
There was an odor in the room. There was a plug in fragrance device in an outlet but it didn’t hide the underlying smell and it actually made it worse
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felix

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

MATTHEW

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disgusting and in need of repairs

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Vass

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

jack

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Easy parking...handicap bedroom for my husband was cool, clean but needed new curtain....bathroom a little rough. Best part was the staff! Kind, polite and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Fredy

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness
Its location isn’t great - near a very busy loud road but offers no views.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We like the pricing for the time of year. The South Bay Motel has always been a very clean hotel and that's why we come back plus it's conveniently located. There's a good fridge, tv, and microwave. No phone or clock, or in room coffee machine but it's next door to a Dunkin'. So great stay, clean room, and safe parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Geneva

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very rude and disrespectful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary, Simsbury

Room was clean and comfortable. Some slight road noise from Montauk Hwy. Room was on ground floor facing MH.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

He

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hairs on beds, towels; unpleasant smell in the room; a big hole on the curtain, only the fan of the air condition worked; etc......
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

ana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good staying here no complaint just a motel what do you expect nothing fancy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Traci

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

Do Not Book Here!!!

The room was gross. Tub was dirty we had stained and dirty sheets. I complained and all he said waa next time you stay it wont happen again. No offer to make things right.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

April

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lynne

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenna

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Christopher

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Henry

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I got here to check in, and they workers at the front desk refused to give me a king size bed, they had a couple available. This place is dirty and broken down, the cabinet door is broken and i almost hurt myself opening it to gwt to the refrigerator. This is the worse motel ever. I hate this place the owners are secretly recording guest they have been doing it for years especially in the rooms they use for short stays, and the rooms with jacuzzi bath tubs. The cameras are in the mirrors and hidden around the room. This place needs to be shut down
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Jaclyn

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yazmin Morales Meza

CLEAN
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jeanne

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed springs hurt from poking out
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Noel

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024