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Sand Castle Inn

2.0 star property
Motel in Seaside with free parking

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds
Front of property
Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed
Lobby
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$124
includes taxes & fees
7 Apr - 8 Apr

Explore the area

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1011 La Salle Ave, Seaside, CA, 93955
  • Fisherman's Wharf
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Del Monte Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Highlights

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

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.
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What's nearby

  • Monterey County Fairgrounds - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Fisherman's Wharf - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Cannery Row - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Del Monte Beach - 8 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 8 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 17 min drive
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Red's Donuts - ‬11 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

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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

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

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
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

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 at the property

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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

  • 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 4 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sand Castle Inn on 7 Apr 2025 start from AU$124.35, 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. 513 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 278 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 131 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1002 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Omar

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Wilbur

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Staff was nice with easy check in and check out. Parking is convenient too, and not too far from Monterey or Carmel (15 min drive either option). The hotel room itself though was a bit dirty, mainly the bathroom area. For example, the faucet had some small mold on the side, the toilet paper holder area had some mold, and the shower gel, shampoo, bottles were rusty and dirty. The bed, desk, fridge were fine. The heater also worked which was a great plus. Overall, this was a cheap convenient stay so if you are on a budget, just know what to expect.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is great, very comfortable beds and clean room
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and modern room. Beds are comfortable. Close to a lot of dining option, and close to the highway.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Tyler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Convenient
The grounds were very nice. Our bathroom had a little mold on the wall and the bathroom sink only had hot water otherwise everything was good. It was close to everything had great price on gas.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Tina

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Deborah

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

aida

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Noises and not enough parking.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

VAN-DUC

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good value for the money, near shopping Center and Tesla chargers.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Sergio

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sofia

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place with great staff. Had a TV issue and it was handled fast! I mean within minutes! This place is great!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Abigail

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Cheap, cozy, exactly what we needed. It’s a motel and I was satisfied with what I payed for.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It's your typical motel, a little bit more pricey than what I'd expect as there are many other properties that are similar. I could hear road noise nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

James, Taylorsville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

BYUNG

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
I didn't expect it is going to be a good hotel because the hotel price was affordable. But the hotel room size, bed size ,refrigerator, microwave.. all were good enough for our family. outside was freezing cold but the hotel room was warm and cozy. I was able to have a good sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Urmila

Liked: Staff & service
Overall was okay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room and clean!

10/10 Excellent

william

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne Rosary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A cozy spot close to everything in the Monterey area. Fairly quiet area and it was easy to park.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

James

Travelled with family
My mother is 83 years old and we reserved a room for her via Expedia. We had a confirmation number from the hotel, yet when we arrived they said they didn't have a reservation for us and they were full, no rooms available. The redirected us to a sister location a couple of blocks away. It was a little more run down than the original hotel we chose. They had a room available, but it was a smoking room (it reeked) and my mother has lung issues. We were given another room upon asking, but it was upstairs, no elevator and was difficult to get to when you have trouble with stairs due to being 83 years old with lung problems. The room wasn't bad, but the issues with check-in were troublesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024