Sand Castle Inn

2.0 star property
Motel in Seaside with free parking

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds
Exterior
Front of property
Lobby
Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible | Bathroom
Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
    LaundryLaundry
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Parking included
    Parking includedParking included

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Map
1011 La Salle Ave, Seaside, CA, 93955
  • Popular LocationDel Monte Beach6 min drive
  • Popular LocationFishermans Wharf6 min drive
  • Popular LocationMonterey Bay Aquarium8 min drive
  • AirportMonterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)8 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Seaside

At Sand Castle Inn you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Eolian Dunes Preserve and Monterey State Beach. Highlights at this motel include in-room free WiFi and LCD TVs. .This pet-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and express check-in. Additionally, you'll find coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Seaside motel include Monterey Bay and Monterey Bay Aquarium.

What's nearby

  • Monterey County Fairgrounds - 4 min drive
  • Del Monte Beach - 6 min drive
  • Fishermans Wharf - 6 min drive
  • Cannery Row - 7 min drive
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 14 min drive
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Post No Bills Craft Beer House - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys Burgers & Fries - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Sand Castle Inn

Motel in Seaside with free parking
As a guest of Sand Castle Inn, you'll find a vending machine, coffee/tea in common area, and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces. Sand Castle Inn also features express check-in and express check-out. Free self parking is available.

This Seaside motel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 34 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • No smoking on site
Sand Castle Inn offers 34 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

This Seaside motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • One-time housekeeping

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Building
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 2:30 AM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 40 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 40 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Sand Castle Inn
Sand Castle Inn Seaside
Sand Castle Seaside
Sand Castle Hotel Seaside
Sand Castle Inn Motel
Sand Castle Inn Seaside
Sand Castle Inn Motel Seaside

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Sand Castle Inn?

Sand Castle Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Sand Castle Inn?

As of 2 Jul 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sand Castle Inn on 3 Jul 2024 start from NZ$186.49, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Sand Castle Inn?

Yep, Sand Castle Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Sand Castle Inn?

Yep, Sand Castle Inn is a short 9-minute walk from Monterey State Beach.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sand Castle Inn?

No, Sand Castle Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sand Castle Inn?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Sand Castle Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 488 out of 1009 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 311 out of 1009 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 131 out of 1009 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1009 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1009 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Location
The Sandcastle Inn in Seaside is a conveniently located gem for exploring all that Monterey has to offer. Situated close to various activities and attractions, it provides easy access to the vibrant energy of the area. One of the standout features of the inn is its cleanliness and well-maintained ambiance. The rooms are tidy, and the common areas are always in good order. The staff is friendly and efficient, contributing to a smoothly run operation. However, during our stay, we encountered a minor issue regarding room cleaning. Despite being informed that leaving the "do not disturb" sign off the door would result in room cleaning, this did not happen on one occasion. While this was a small hiccup, it's worth mentioning for the sake of transparency. Overall, the Sandcastle Inn offers a pleasant stay with its prime location, cleanliness, and attentive staff. It's an excellent choice for anyone looking to explore Monterey and its surroundings.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elsa, Sherman Oaks

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large room. Covered the basics. The blanket could have been a bit more substantial for a better night's sleep, but it did the job.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Feng X

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Jan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was good. The floor was really dusty and dirty. Other than that, it was a nice room.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quaint. Friendly staff. Close to restaurants, walking distance to Costco, Target, Panera, Marshall's, Ross, World Market. Very quiet even though it is sitauted between two main thoroughfares. Just minutes from the beach
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Stuart

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Okay for one night.
Welcomed by a really helpful and polite receptionist but also an overwhelming smell of Indian food which was in fact worse on checking out the next morning. The room was clean and bed comfy. Unfortunately the extractor fan in the bathroom didn't work and room steamed up rapidly when showering. When reporting this to the 'older' receptionist when checking out he just side 'okay' and threw the key card on the desk. So overall for one night it was fine, but would probably look elsewhere next time.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Iridian

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

desiree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Felix

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Don’t come here unless you want to get charged.
Been staying here every time we come to town for events etc etc about once a week . We stayed today but they didn't stock up on towels , they only had one clean one , we didn't bother to ask for more because we didn't want to make a big fuzz about it . Next morning came and We left , then received a phone call that we were going to get charged $50 for towels because they thought we took them SMH , they literally didn't stock up on . Most unprofessional thing I've ever dealt with at any hotel . Careful if you stay here . You might get charged for Bull . Make sure to check the owner very UNPROFESSIONAL, make sure everything is stocked up before they try to charge you for things you don't take.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, super clean. Great deal for an overnight while traveling.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean! Great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This owners were so polite. Easy check in. Safe and very clean! Absolutely would stay again!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Miguel

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Clean and updated
Hotel was clean and updated. My only complaint is that the lights in front of the room are bright and the shutters don’t block out all light. We didn’t use the Keurig in the room but our friends said theirs didn’t work in their room.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Magali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Check in was quick and easy. Property was clean and well kept. Easy to get to Monterey area
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sadie

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, we will definitely go back. The rooms were very clean and smelled nice upon entry. I like the soaps they provide as well. Check in was quick and painless. Room was incredibly affordable too which was great because the room was very luxurious. I think I read that it was newly renovated. The only thing I could complain about is that the shower heat was very low. We couldn’t get it past “warm” so we had quick coldish showers. It was also stuck on shower so no baths. There were also no grippies on the floor in the bath so my toddler fell a few times because of it, but that is all. The stay was fantastic and I plan to stay here again. Also, it’s across from a Tesla dealership, but near a lot of restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Rob

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
This property is an average budget friendly place that says it's dog friendly. It is not dog friendly. We spent more in hidden fees for the two dogs than we did in the room. On top of that they have no space set up for the pets to be at all. This place did not command the fees paid.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sand Castle Inn Good and Bad
The ice machine did not work, the air conditioning controls registered error the whole time, and ledges in the bathrooms had clearly not beeen wiped in a long time. However, the room had a fridge, microwave, a comfortable bed, and extra coffees were always available in the main office at any time. Overall, the room was better than average. The location was great - near everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024