Sand Castle Inn

2.0 star property
Motel 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
At Sand Castle Inn, you're within reach of Monterey Bay's vibrant atmosphere. Guests appreciate the motel's helpful staff and proximity to shopping, while enjoying amenities like laundry facilities, in-room WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, self parking and express check-out.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (6)

  • Housekeeping once per stay
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • LCD TV
The current price is $70
$80 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 26 - Mar 27

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1011 La Salle Ave, Seaside, CA, 93955

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 Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 11 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 28 min drive
  • Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 33 min drive
  • Monterey Station - 17 min drive
  • Salinas Station - 22 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

Sand Castle Inn puts you within a 10-minute drive of Monterey Bay and Monterey Bay Aquarium. Guests will have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Also, Fisherman's Wharf and Cannery Row are within a short drive. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and nearby shopping.

Languages

English
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At a glance

Hotel size

    • 34 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:30 AM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is 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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

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

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Low-height counter/sink
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Access via exterior corridors
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Fees & policies

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 40 per pet, per night

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

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

Does Sand Castle Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Sand Castle Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Sand Castle Inn?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 40 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Sand Castle Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Sand Castle Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:30 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What's the area around Sand Castle Inn like?

Sand Castle Inn is a short 9-minute walk from Monterey State Beach and 15 minutes' walk from Fort Ord Dunes State Park. Travelers say this motel is in a good location.

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Sand Castle Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

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 Exceptional

Amazing value for money
Amazing stay and great value for money.
Daniel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Always a nice stay!
Mauricio, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Affordable and nice for a motel. Felt safe and was in a convenient area for our trip
Austin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was clean and comfortable. Excellent Value.
JAMES, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable beds, close to shopping
Mary Ann, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very Nice
Very nice room. Close to the main boulevard. Quiet and clean.
Caroline, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Quick stay and in and out easy.
Muni, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Angela, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable room and clean!

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay friendly staff
Shanna, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Close to the beach, supermarket and restaurant. It would be better if breakfast is available.
Zhongqian, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The suite parking is great and there are enough tablewares.
Benjamin, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Cheap, cozy, exactly what we needed. It’s a motel and I was satisfied with what I payed for.
Abigail, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was clean and comfortable.
william, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff and everyone was friendly! Room was clean and perfect
adreana, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A cozy spot close to everything in the Monterey area. Fairly quiet area and it was easy to park.
Anne Rosary, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was such a great stay! It was super close to food spots as well as shopping centers! Great location for a good price! Definitely will book this property again in the near future.
Peter, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

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
Shaeba, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Super clean and affordable.
Cynthia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, close to great restaurant, clean, quiet
Jennifer, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice stay in a great motel
Daniel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Best place area safe
Jose, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Simply ok
About what you expect for the price. Clean where it counts so that Was good. Toilet was running all night. But really was fine if you just need a bed
Daniel, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Tyler, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place with great staff. Had a TV issue and it was handled fast! I mean within minutes! This place is great!
Robert, 2-night trip