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Sanctuary Beach Resort

4.5 star property

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Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee
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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
(9 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Coastal View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Coastal View

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

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

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

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

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Panoramic Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Oceanfront | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Panoramic Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Oceanfront

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 39 sq m
  • 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 duvets, pillow-top beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 35 sq m
  • 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
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Sanctuary Beach Resort

Catch some rays on Sanctuary Beach Resort's private white sand beach, pamper yourself at the full-service spa or enjoy yoga.
Sanctuary Beach Resort offers 60 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature fireplaces and minibars. Rooms open to balconies. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down duvets and premium bedding. 50-inch LED televisions come with cable channels and pay-per-view films. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges, 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 telephones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

An outdoor pool, a children's pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a private beach.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

The on-site 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.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Sanctuary Beach Resort. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Marina State Beach. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a full-service spa are available. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at Salt Wood Kitchen, a seafood restaurant that serves farm to table cuisine
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Treat yourself to deep-tissue massages or facials at the spa
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and a porter
  • On-site recreation includes a private beach and bicycles to rent
  • Just a 4-minute drive from California State University Monterey Bay and 12 minutes from Fisherman's Wharf
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
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 such as 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Salt Wood Kitchen – This seafood restaurant specialises in farm to table cuisine and only serves dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

Restaurants on site

  • Salt Wood Kitchen

Things to do

  • Beach yoga
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 460 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • On a private beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

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 lift
  • 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 bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (122 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 2 floors
  • 20 buildings
  • Built in 1999
  • Electric bike charging
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - July 2024
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LED TV with cable channels
  • IPod dock
  • Pay films

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

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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 aged 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

Sanctuary Beach Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 662 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 188 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1009 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
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

Travelled 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

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is a hidden gem...totally outstanding. The staff was incredibly and genuinely pleasant. The ambience, location, finish, etc. was fantastic. We needed a weekend to check out and relax and this was perfect. We stay over 100 nights a year in hotels in all locations and levels. This definitely fit our top 5!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yidan

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Viktor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very good and relaxing place. I highly recommend it to everyone.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Oh my goodness, I’m not sure how this stay could have been better other than being free! The staff were perfection, rooms were outfitted perfectly, the views….just wow. Dinner was amazing, breakfast delivered right to our cottage, bonfires at night….we will absolutely be coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mauro

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesus Eduardo

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lilia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy vibes with a fireplace along with a beatiful ocean view and access. Amazing property, service, and staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anish

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
friendly staff, great view!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruben

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

CLAUDINE

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful first time stay and this will now be our go-to on the Monterey Bay! Beautiful property, superb restaurant and service by all staff members. Amenities and carts to transport us around were lovely.
Grilled Striped Bass for two- incredibly delicious!
Best Bloody Mary and oysters so fresh
Ate outside with our furry friend and the fire pit seating was warm and comfy
Gorgeous
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariela

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

10/10 Excellent

shirdi

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Incredible location, views and service! We would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025