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Sanctuary Beach Resort

Property class: 4.5
4.5-star beachfront resort with spa

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Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee
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Dinner served, farm to table cuisine
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Parking included

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3295 Dunes Rd, Marina, CA, 93933
  • Place, Marina State Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Marina Dunes Preserve
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cannery Row
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Coastal View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Coastal View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed, Coastal View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Panoramic Room, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Panoramic Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Oceanfront | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Panoramic Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Oceanfront

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Marina

Beachfront retreat .At this Marina resort, you'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of California State University Monterey Bay and 12 miles (20 km) of Fisherman's Wharf. Maritime Museum and Cannery Row are within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Marina State Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Marina Dunes Preserve - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Fisherman's Wharf - 16 min drive - 11.3 miles
  • Cannery Row - 17 min drive - 11.7 miles
  • WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca - 25 min drive - 16.2 miles

Getting around

  • Salinas Station - 18 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Aki Fresh Mex - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Sanctuary Beach Resort

4.5-star beachfront resort with spa
Step outside to feel the sun on your face and the sand in your toes on the white sand beach. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at Sanctuary Beach Resort like an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. This luxury resort also offers a hot tub, a garden, and a terrace. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of Sanctuary Beach Resort was completed in July 2024.

This 4.5-star Marina resort is smoke free.

  • 60 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 20 buildings
  • Meeting rooms
  • 460 sq ft of conference space
  • 43 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1999
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Sanctuary Beach Resort offers 60 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature fireplaces and minibars. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. 50-inch LED televisions come with cable channels and pay movies. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

This Marina resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes, as well as phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

The onsite spa has 3 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 35 for adults and USD 10 to 35 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Beach yoga
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • 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.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (48 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LED TV with cable channels
  • iPod dock
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Wet bar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Fireplace
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per accommodation, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 16 years 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

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 55 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Beach access
  • Fitness/yoga classes
  • In-room coffee
  • Pool access

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 35 for adults, and USD 10 to 35 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 16 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Beach Sanctuary
Beach Sanctuary Resort
Sanctuary Beach
Sanctuary Beach Marina
Sanctuary Beach Resort
Sanctuary Beach Resort Marina
Sanctuary Resort
Sanctuary Beach Hotel Marina
Sanctuary Beach Resort Resort
Sanctuary Beach Resort Marina
Sanctuary Beach Resort Resort Marina

Frequently asked questions

How close is Sanctuary Beach Resort to the airport?

Sanctuary Beach Resort is 9.4 mi (11-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 Sanctuary Beach Resort?

As of Apr 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sanctuary Beach Resort on May 7, 2026 start from $472, 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.

Does Sanctuary Beach Resort have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sanctuary Beach Resort.

How close is Sanctuary Beach Resort to the beach?

This resort is on a private beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sanctuary Beach Resort offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Sanctuary Beach Resort, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 10 and 35 for adults, USD 10 and 35 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Sanctuary Beach Resort?

No, there is no casino at this resort.

What time is check-in at Sanctuary Beach Resort?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Sanctuary Beach Resort?

This resort offers free self parking.

Does Sanctuary Beach Resort have a pool?

Sanctuary Beach Resort features an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does Sanctuary Beach Resort have a restaurant?

Sanctuary Beach Resort is home to Salt Wood Kitchen, which features farm to table cuisine.

Does Sanctuary Beach Resort have a spa?

This resort has a spa, which features facials and hot stone massages.

How close is Sanctuary Beach Resort to downtown Marina?

Sanctuary Beach Resort is 1.1 mi away from Marina.

Sanctuary Beach Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 666 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 182 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1004 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Gurpreet

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Gurpreet

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm welcome, excellent amenities in room, one of the most comfortable beds & pillows at a resort/hotel!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mahsa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing rooms, great view and location, lovely yoga and Pilates on site and a great breakfast delivered to the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Aragad

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was fantastic and the staff were very kind and welcoming. The property is dog-friendly and things are designed thoughtfully.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebekka

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

MARIA

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Johnny

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Our room was only cleaned once while we were there. And we got locked out of our room when I went to the office and told them we were locked out and my wife was standing out in the cold and rain. There was no sense of urgency nor did they apologize. Other then this we enjoyed our stay .
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alberto

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful to our every need. Had a lost item and even followed up to see if the item had been found. View was amazing and quick access to the beach. Great experience overall. Will be coming back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sid

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I love this place, peaceful, relaxing and beautiful! I will alway come back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuliya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful room, panoramic ocean view. Stayed in a suite. Perfectly kept grounds, nice jacuzzi, easy access to the beach, room service was great.
View from balcony
Beach
Sunset from our balcony
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Tariq

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Blake

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jana

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hidden gem w/ all the amenities and best view and location. Near Monterey and Carmel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Piyush

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location is beautiful in the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous room, my pup had such an amazing time. The staff at saltwood were phenomenal! Will be coming here yearly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rajiv

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory F

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meesha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was great! Everything was spectacular!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rohit

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service was great, the resort has good amenities and activities to do. Beach access was very convenient as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025