Sand Dollar Inn

2.0 star property
Motel near Fisherman's Wharf in Seaside

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7.0 out of 10
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(21 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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8.6 out of 10
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  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
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7.8 out of 10
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(58 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
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7.4 out of 10
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  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Seaside

In Seaside .You'll find Eolian Dunes Preserve and Monterey State Beach within a 15-minute walk of this Seaside motel. Fort Ord Dunes State Park and North Fremont Street are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Del Monte Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Monterey County Fairgrounds - 3 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Fisherman's Wharf - 6 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Cannery Row - 7 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 9 min drive - 5.6 miles

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 18 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Wingstop - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Sand Dollar Inn

Motel near Fisherman's Wharf in Seaside
Sand Dollar Inn offers its guests an outdoor pool, a vending machine, and coffee/tea in a common area. Public spaces have free WiFi. Sand Dollar Inn also features laundry facilities and an elevator. Self parking is free.

This Seaside motel is smoke free.

  • 43 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Sand Dollar Inn offers 43 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Cable television is provided. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 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

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
  • Elevator
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • 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

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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 available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 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 lbs 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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 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 each accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in January and close in December.
  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Up to 10 children 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

How close is Sand Dollar Inn to the airport?

Sand Dollar Inn is 2.5 mi (10-min drive) away from the Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Oct 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sand Dollar Inn on Nov 10, 2025 start from $51.49, excluding 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.

Does Sand Dollar Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sand Dollar Inn.

How close is Sand Dollar Inn to the beach?

This motel is a short 11-minute walk from Monterey State Beach and 7.5 mi (18-min drive) from Carmel Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sand Dollar Inn offer free breakfast?

Sand Dollar Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Sand Dollar Inn?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Sand Dollar Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:30 AM.

Is there free parking at Sand Dollar Inn?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Sand Dollar Inn have a pool?

Sand Dollar Inn features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does Sand Dollar Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Sand Dollar Inn to downtown Seaside?

Sand Dollar Inn is 0.2 mi away from Seaside.

Sand Dollar Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 378 out of 1025 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 245 out of 1025 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 163 out of 1025 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 121 out of 1025 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 118 out of 1025 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Rachel

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Kathleen

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No soap. 2 towels. No internet. Chipped painted tub. Doors are all peeling on the interior. Exterior needs a good sweeping.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was good but bed could be better
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kristopher

Traveled with family and small children
It’s an OK hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Hendrik

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bedding was full of holes; surrounding smell like laundry.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
For about $100/night this place was great. Fridge and microwave, plenty of close parking, felt safe enough. Pool was dirty so we didn't want to use it which was a bummer but the room was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bianca

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the hotel, everything was nice and clean. Staff very friendly. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

vyacheslav

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The rooms were basic but clean, but the hotel did not feel safe. The motel corridors are exposed, and it was a terrible fight in the middle of the night
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
overpriced for area, at $228 on Sat night; and uniquely cheap "white colorant" packet provided for coffee in place of a creamer packet!! Old, plain, clean Bed was comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Ricardo

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Property need a lot of cleaning and very old looking rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jesus

Clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean and affordable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Cecilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The bed and the pillows were very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlene

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jill

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Hannah

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed there 2 nights. TV didn’t work both nights and the second night the WiFi kept disconnecting.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Rick

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good stay

Nice area with electric car charging. Good price. Heavy smell of mold but we’re close to the beach so nothing can really be done about that. Shower water pressure was ok for about 5 minutes then turned to a trickle. Was very hard to take a shower. The water was soft water so that was good. No homeless or questionable people hanging out or around. Pretty good atmosphere. Shower door had a large hole in it but that did not affect my stay. Overall good stay for the price of $97 a night.
Dirty ice bucket
Door needs to be painted
Needs paint
Low shower water pressure.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Nickii

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Travis or Kelli

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Melody

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place

Nice clean room, friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Helena

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Request for Full Refund – Unhygienic and Unsafe Conditions at Sand Dollar Inn, Seaside, CA My guest and I arrived late at night, around midnight, after a long and stressful drive. Due to the late hour and our exhaustion, we went straight to bed without fully inspecting the room. However, upon waking early the next morning, we were appalled by the condition of the room. There was visible blood on the floor and in the trash can, which was clearly left by previous occupants and not cleaned up. Additionally, hair was present in both the sink and bathtub, indicating that the room had not been properly sanitized or cleaned prior to our stay. The overall hygiene and condition of the room were absolutely unacceptable and raised serious health and safety concerns. I immediately brought these issues to the attention of the front desk staff and requested a partial refund for the inconvenience. Unfortunately, I was told there was nothing they could do because we had already spent the night in the room. This response was incredibly disappointing, especially considering the severity of the issues discovered.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen, san jose

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Staff was friendly. Bathroom smelled of car fumes. Not sure if the air was being pulled in from the parking lot? Bathroom door was broken, bathroom tile was broken.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025