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Sand Castle Inn

2.0 star property
Motel near Fisherman's Wharf in Seaside

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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1011 La Salle Ave, Seaside, CA, 93955
  • Del Monte Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Monterey County Fairgrounds
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Seaside

In Seaside .Within a 10-minute walk of the motel, you'll find Eolian Dunes Preserve and Monterey State Beach. 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 - 2.1 miles
  • Monterey County Fairgrounds - 3 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Fisherman's Wharf - 6 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Cannery Row - 7 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 9 min drive - 5.9 miles

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 17 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 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 near Fisherman's Wharf in Seaside
As a guest of Sand Castle Inn, you'll find a vending machine, coffee/tea in a 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 feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Seaside motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express 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 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.
  • 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 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 each 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

How close is Sand Castle Inn to the airport?

Sand Castle Inn is 2.6 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 Sand Castle Inn?

As of May 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sand Castle Inn on May 28, 2025 start from $71.49, 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 Castle Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sand Castle Inn.

How close is Sand Castle Inn to the beach?

This motel is a short 9-minute walk from Monterey State Beach and 8.3 mi (17-min drive) from Carmel Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sand Castle Inn offer free breakfast?

Sand Castle Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Sand Castle Inn?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Sand Castle Inn?

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

Is there free parking at Sand Castle Inn?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Sand Castle Inn have a pool?

Sand Castle Inn does not have a pool.

Does Sand Castle Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Sand Castle Inn to downtown Seaside?

Sand Castle Inn is 0.2 mi away from Seaside.

Sand Castle Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 507 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 281 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 134 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1006 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

Daniel

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

Amazing value for money

Amazing stay and great value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Quiet safe space comfy bed hot shower
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacque

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

4/10 Poor

Shaeba

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Old and moldy

Just stay for the lower pricing compared to other places during long weekend rush , overall the place is old , needs proper upgrade with cleaning , upgrade the bottles and clean the molds in the corners , or install new toilet seat covers
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Randal

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Updated interior and well maintained
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhodri

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet and seemed quite safe. Food, shopping and the beach are very close by. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Sand Castle in was really nice for the rate on the room. However I wasn't to happy with the pet fee of $40 a night. Especially because they had no where to even walk the dog. Thank goodness we bring our own dog doo doo bags.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Altin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Chris

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The staff was terrible to deal with at check in. Had pre paid reservations and was told they couldn't find it. So I paid for a room and then found out. That the hotel did have my reservations and charge for that. So I was charge twice for the same stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Nathalie, Fullerton

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We just needed a place to sleep, shower & on the go it's clean, safe & not pricey that's why I chose Sand Castle Inn. It's located walkable to Costco, Target & driving 10 min to Carmel. It works for us bc we didn't spend time @ the property for the 2 days we were there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Vilmos, Redmond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's a decent, clean hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Cheap for a reason

There is absolutely zero insulation from outside noise and while there wasn't much traffic noise, there were other guests who were inconsiderate and had very loud trucks they started between 5 and 8am. The shower leaked and there were some cosmetic issues inside the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Diane

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Disliked: Staff & service
I have travel to many places and never charged 45 dollars for a small dog fee, and 100 dollar damage deposit. This is suppose to be dog friendly. Poop everywhere on the lawn. No bags no garbage can. Breakfast was not offered but coffee available , no decaf because they said no one drinks it. Only available when office open.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very Nice

Very nice room. Close to the main boulevard. Quiet and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is very clean and well kept. There is a shopping center near by that is convenient for long stays.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Samanta

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Hard pass

I've been traveling a very long time have stayed in various different places at various different price points and there are certain things I expect from a lodging. This place just didn't meet those qualifications mostly it was due to the lack of cleanliness. I always check the corners of beds for signs of bed bugs. When I discovered what looked like blood on the sheets, old blood stains on the sheets, and it looked like there could have been blood on the floor and there was a partial black handprint on the wall. I would add they definitely need to make sure they get an exterminator, as there were signs of roaches. So I chose not to stay. I left I didn't make a fuss I didn't make a complaint, I knew I was going to forfeit my payment. I didn't even care that I was going to lose out on the money that I paid for the inn, there was just no way you could pay me to stay there. When I was called because I dropped the card in the checkout box and left without a word, I said I had an emergency and he said I wouldn't get my money back, I said I know. I did know what I was forfeiting but- it was practically emergent to find other accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at the Sand Castle Inn several times. The Room is always clean, the staff friendly. Walking distance to the Beach. We use to go to other Inns occasionally, but now the Sand Castle Inn is our “go to” place when we visit Seaside.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025