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Sand Dollar Inn

2.0 star property

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Outdoor pool
Lobby
Coffee service
Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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1875 Fremont Blvd, Seaside, CA, 93955
  • Place, Monterey State Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Ord Dunes State Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, North Fremont Street
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(21 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(59 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(27 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Sand Dollar Inn

Motel in Seaside with seasonal outdoor pool and 24-hour front desk
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free motel has coffee/tea in a common area and a seasonal outdoor pool. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk and a vending machine.
Sand Dollar Inn offers 43 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Cable televisions are provided. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit 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 on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Sand Dollar Inn. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Monterey State Beach. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, a car charging station and a lift
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • 7 minutes by car from Monterey Bay and 8 minutes from Monterey Bay Aquarium
  • Pets welcome for a fee
Sand Dollar Inn offers its guests an outdoor pool, a vending machine, and coffee/tea in common area. Public spaces have free WiFi. Sand Dollar Inn also features laundry facilities and a lift. Self parking is free.

This Seaside motel is smoke free.

Property amenities

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 transport

  • 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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

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
  • Lift
  • 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

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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 lb 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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

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, 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

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 aged 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

Reviews

Sand Dollar Inn Reviews

7.4

Good

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 377 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 230 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 157 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 119 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 117 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Hilary

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
An unpleasant aroma around the property on a very busy, noisy street
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Richard

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gary

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay away.. Dirty very Dirty

Place was dirty.... very run down and not clean.... see pictures... bed not changed... hair still on and in the bed... hair on the outside of tub... just very unsanitary and unclean...
Hair on outside of tub not clean from previous person
Bedding not changed from last person still hair on bed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Bethany

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gilberto

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

4/10 Poor

Sisalee

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Properly looks unsafe/ sketchy type of people there. Limited supplies in room. I asked for extra towels & they didn’t even have any on site. The bed was fine but the room overall was pretty bad.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Juan

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abran

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
There's so many restaurants in the area
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabel

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lawrence, San Francisco

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
If you are looking for a place to just sleep and shower while in the area, this is it. It's an older property that could use some renovations to freshen it up. The area is relatively quiet, and there are some food places within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No food options either there or in the immediate area. No coffee to be found anywhere. Not even in our room. We had to complain to get a tiny coffee maker in our room. I guess these folks don’t believe in the coffee experience. Room was cold and bare tile floor but clean and we did feel safe. Bed was at least comfortable..
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Matthew

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gross disgusting room. Dirty property, Very loud music at all hours. Section 8 hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness
Bed was great. Shower hed great water pressure. Hair dryer did not work. Bathroom smelled. Cannot get anyone after hours.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 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

Travelled 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

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

4/10 Poor

Hendrik

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean and affordable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025