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Sand Castle Inn

2.0 star property

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Exterior
Front of property

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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1011 La Salle Ave, Seaside, CA, 93955
  • Place, Monterey State Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Ord Dunes State Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, North Fremont Street
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪5 min drive‬

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

Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(54 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(66 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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About this property

Sand Castle Inn

Motel in Seaside with free parking
This smoke-free motel features coffee/tea in a common area, laundry facilities and a 24-hour front desk. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include express check-in, express check-out and a vending machine. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Sand Castle Inn offers 34 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

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

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the shopping around Sand Castle Inn. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Monterey State Beach. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus laundry facilities.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, a vending machine and coffee/tea in a common area
  • Guests have good things to say about the accommodation for the cleanliness and comfy beds
  • 7 minutes by car from Monterey Bay and 8 minutes from Monterey Bay Aquarium
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
As a guest of Sand Castle Inn, you'll find a vending machine, coffee/tea in 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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

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: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 33.90
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 33.90
Express 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 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.
  • 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 40 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 33.90 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 33.90 (subject to availability)

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.

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

Sand Castle Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 515 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 268 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 133 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1009 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Azucena

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

10/10 Excellent

Haochen

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim or sherry

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room as always i stay here whenever I come to Monterey
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

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

Enjoyed our stay!

The hotel was conveniently located, staff was great and the room was very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

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

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best deal on the bay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean. Nice parking lot. This is one of the best updated older motels I have been too. It is close to the university. I would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We came in late and left very early in the morning. Super convenient to the highway and room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean & comfortable. Family run. Very nice folks. We stay here fairly often because for the mom & pop roadside variety this one scores high. We’re in town 6-7 times a year so saving on pricey hotels is huge. Plus close to college.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim or sherry

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel forthe price
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was fairly clean except there was hair in the shower. I appreciated the large refrigerator. All the basic amenities were there. One draw back was the group of people gathered right next to the property just hanging out. They were not rude but it made me wonder if I was in a safe area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The exterior of the property needs to be refreshed, but the room was updated and spotless. There is a fabulous Italian restaurant next door.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad Zobayed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good experience
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Gregory

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property is very clean and the staff both friendly and helpful. The location is within walking distance of a grocery store and many places to eat, making meals convenient. The location has good parking and is usually quiet at night. Only downsides were the bed mattress was hard and the shower needs more water pressure.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Cuong

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
staff was helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most importantly, the people who own and work there are nice!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Leah

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim or sherry

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always stay here
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean hotel and the people at the front desk were very kind and welcoming! Would recommend this place for a great hotel stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We love staying here! They are so accommodating to us every time and the room is lovely! Not to mention the mattress and sheets are super comfortable. It's always our go to.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice people. Quaint facilities.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025