Sand Dollar Inn

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

Photo gallery for Sand Dollar Inn

Outdoor pool
Coffee service
Lobby
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed
Lobby

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
The price is AU$99
includes taxes & fees
27 Jan - 28 Jan

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

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

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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 Fisherman's Wharf.

What's nearby

  • Monterey County Fairgrounds - 3 min drive
  • Fisherman's Wharf - 6 min drive
  • Cannery Row - 7 min drive
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 8 min drive
  • Del Monte Beach - 9 min drive

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

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

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

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 at the property

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 25 Jan 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sand Dollar Inn on 27 Jan 2025 start from AU$98.59, 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

Rating 10 - Excellent. 341 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 283 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 164 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 107 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 108 out of 1003 reviews" "

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

10/10 Excellent

Phat

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mauricio

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
100••stars
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

CYNTHIA

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Jewel

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARICEL, Seaside

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

6/10 Okay

Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
They need to hire a professional handyman. Repairs made in the room look like a kid did the repairs.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stay was good overall but bathtub in one of the 3rd floor rooms was very slippery inside at the front end of the tub and I slipped out of control leading to soreness and bruising. It is dangerous and risky.Headboard also needed to be cleaned of dirty greasy handprints. Thank You.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Aja

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
No shower curtain, couldn’t switch from bath to shower water nozzle. Sheet was stained.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Marvin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nothing
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They guy that checked us in at night was very nice and friendly. Room was nice and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Magali

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jinchen

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

4/10 Poor

Maria

Liked: Staff & service
homeless in the area
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charity

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stay here every time I’m in the area. The front desk staff is friendly yet professional. Rooms are always clean. And I’ve enjoyed laying out by the tool.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great prices, no stupid deposit unless you got pets. Easy check in. Front desk was polite. Easy to book. Love the patio access. Great place.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Mark

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was very quiet. Check in was friendly gave us a courtesy call to check on our arrival. Room. Accommodations below average. Staff rarely in office.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jose

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Javier

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is always great and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Brian

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

6/10 Okay

Llunuel

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The carpets were very filthy to say the least , room was penetrated with smell of smoke , sheets had multiply cigarette burn marks, bathroom decent.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Lou

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024