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Sand Dollar Inn

2.0 star property
Motel in Seaside with 24-hour front desk and outdoor pool
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Outdoor pool
Lobby
Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed
Coffee service
Exterior

Reviews

7.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
1875 Fremont Blvd, Seaside, CA, 93955
  • North Fremont Street
    2 min drive
  • Monterey County Fairgrounds
    3 min drive
  • Del Monte Beach
    7 min drive
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    8 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Air conditioning
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for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Seaside

At Sand Dollar Inn you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Eolian Dunes Preserve and Monterey State Beach. Highlights at this motel include an outdoor swimming pool and in-room free WiFi. .This pet-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a lift. Added amenities include 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.
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What's nearby

  • Monterey County Fairgrounds - 3 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Fisherman's Wharf - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Del Monte Beach - 7 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Cannery Row - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 8 min drive - 7.8 km

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 18 min drive
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Red's Donuts - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Sand Dollar Inn

Motel in Seaside with 24-hour front desk and outdoor pool
Sand Dollar Inn offers its guests an outdoor pool, a vending machine, and coffee/tea in common area. Public spaces have free WiFi. Sand Dollar Inn also features laundry facilities and a lift. Self parking is free.

This Seaside motel is smoke free.

  • 43 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Sand Dollar Inn offers 43 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Cable televisions are provided. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

This Seaside motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Spanish

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
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • 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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • 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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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 30 per pet, per night
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 60 lb per pet)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 10 children 1 year old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • 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 30 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.

We should mention

  • Up to 10 children aged 1 year old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Magic Carpet Inn
Magic Carpet Inn Seaside
Magic Carpet Seaside
Magic Carpet Lodge Seaside
Magic Carpet Lodge
Sand Dollar Inn Motel
Sand Dollar Inn Seaside
Sand Dollar Inn Motel Seaside

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Sand Dollar Inn?

Sand Dollar 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 Dollar Inn?

As of 22 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sand Dollar Inn on 26 Nov 2024 start from NZ$95.49, 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 Dollar Inn?

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

Are there any beaches close to Sand Dollar Inn?

Yep, Sand Dollar Inn is a short 11-minute walk from Monterey State Beach.

Does Sand Dollar Inn have a pool?

Sand Dollar Inn has an outdoor pool.

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

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

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

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

Sand Dollar Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

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7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Yanely

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Michael

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
not what was advertised
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
While the building was older, it was clean and well kept. Budget friendly. I would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Klarisse

Travelled with partner
Requested room service twice for trash and new towels, didn’t come both times.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Arsh

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So terrible
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

4/10 Poor

Denise

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Emma

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room in general was very dark. There was no proper lighting near the sleeping space. The bathroom lights did not work. The floor was also carpet so it felt very unsanitary. Especially because when we walked around with socks on we noticed the whole carpet felt wet. We noticed the water from the shower was the cause. The shower also had horrible water pressure. Took forever to take a basic shower. The area where the towels stored in the bathroom had stains and was clearly covers in dirt. The bathroom door also didn’t close or open properly.The curtains in the room were also broken. The fridge had a funky smell and was refrigerating correctly. The area is also very noisy not just because of the traffic or cars at night. You can hear everything in the hotel. Especially the morning cleaning being done. You can hear all the rolling carts and vacuuming. The most scary part was the room not having a deadbolt. The door didn’t close properly and you could clearly see the outside through the side of the door. My guess why you could hear all the noise. It felt very unsafe that a basic lock was keeping the door closed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Cesar

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

joe

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Garbage all around staircase. Very old facilty
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Jeana

Travelled with partner
Average place to stay if you don’t plan on spending a lot of time in your room. There are 3 floors and no elevator, so you have to carry all your luggage up three flights of stairs. Only one ice machine and it’s in parking area at bottom of stairs. I give this place 3 stars, average
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Rosalinda

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is not worth $190. The area is questionable. The walls are thin. Parking is crap. The room itself is nothing fancy. A bed, mini fridge, microwave. The sheets made us itchy. The bathroom is clean but needs updating. Very disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Singh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is clean and up to date. I will recommend any one to stay in a hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ana M Segoviano

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Louis

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pretty good for a low cost motel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All was very clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Uvaldo

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Don't take the room above the office!!! 223 I thin
The room above the office was noisy, falling apart, and everyone on the second floor smoked outside the room so smoke came in. Don't accept that room!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

WILLIAM

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We recently stayed at the Sand Dollar Inn and had a wonderful experience. The motel is a nice place to stay, and we were pleased that they accommodated our two small dogs. We brought a kennel for our dogs and left them there while we visited the Monterey Bay Aquarium, which was only a short drive away. The pet charge is $30 per dog per night, which I found reasonable for the peace of mind it provided. Any issues we encountered were quickly resolved by the helpful staff. We requested two rooms close together, and they were happy to oblige. On our second day, we needed clean towels, and although housekeeping forgot to bring them initially, a quick visit to the front desk solved the problem. The girl at the front desk promptly provided us with fresh towels. The location is very convenient, being close to Monterey and about 45 minutes from Santa Cruz. We didn't encounter any issues during our stay, but we weren't expecting luxury accommodations either. With a large family, this motel was within our budget and met our needs perfectly. We plan to return to the Sand Dollar Inn on our next trip to the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorenzo

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Byanka

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room/ property didn’t look like the pictures I saw.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

KELLY

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Brian

Travelled with pets
Disliked: Amenities
Tv would work for few minutes and turn off The ac fan wasn’t working properly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

2/10 Terrible

Denise

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, nice room. No frills but a pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024