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Sands by The Sea

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Beach
Front of property
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Room amenity
BBQ/picnic Area
Standard Room | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi

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9355 Hearst Dr, San Simeon, CA, 93452
  • Place, Cambria State Marine Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, San Simeon State Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Hearst Castle
    ‪36 min drive‬

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(104 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(93 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Sands by The Sea

This smoke-free motel features 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and a restaurant. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a fitness centre, coffee/tea in a common area and a business centre are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
Sands by The Sea offers 33 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include a ceiling fan and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on request and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a fitness centre.

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

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the motel's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and Swedish massages. The spa is open daily.
Sands by The Sea's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Cambria State Marine Park. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus 2 outdoor pools.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy a beachfront location while dining at Cavalier Coastal Kitchen
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the 2 outdoor pools
  • Indulge with Swedish massages at the spa
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and a business centre
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the clean guestrooms
  • 5 minutes by car from Moonstone Beach Park and 5 minutes from Moonstone Beach
  • Pets welcome free of charge
Sands by The Sea offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. There's an onsite business centre.

Public spaces have free WiFi. The business-friendly Sands by The Sea also features a vending machine, coffee/tea in common area, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available.

This San Simeon motel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM.
Cavalier Coastal Kitchen – This restaurant is located on the beach. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: USD 5 to 30 for adults and USD 5 to 30 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Cavalier Coastal Kitchen

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach

Full-service spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • 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.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out fee: USD 150

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Friday - Sunday (1:00 PM - 9:00 PM)
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [9415 Hearst Drive, San Simeon, California 93452]
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 are welcome and stay free
  • Maximum 1 pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra 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.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 30 for adults and USD 5 to 30 for children
  • Late check-out fee: USD 150

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 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
This property's front desk is open during the following times:
  • Friday - Sunday: 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location. To check in, guests will need to go to 9415 Hearst Drive, San Simeon, California 93452
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the motel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • 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

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Sands by The Sea Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 490 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 264 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 140 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 1005 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Christie Mae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great amenities (pool, heated jacuzzi, volleyball, fire pit, outdoor games)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Min

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love it here. Very affordable for decent rooms and an amazing location. The extras of having fires at night above the beach make it worth every penny!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms , customer fruendly staff and great ocean view .
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sunset on the beach was the best!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

tina

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet, clean and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alberto

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are amazing , room was clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laura Gonzalez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful experience from the moment I checked in to the moment I left. The ocean view was perfect. The room was clean and cozy. Pet-friendly, my grandkids enjoyed the pool. I already told my friends it's a nice place to stay, and I will definitely make future reservations.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything, I loved this placed
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Anna Maria

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and nice amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was great like always
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful ocean view
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, attentive staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Abraham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly staff including restaurant. Rooms from the older side can use some updating for sure. Nice amenities such as two pools and hot tub and many common areas to hang out. Felt safe all around.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Always a comfortable stay. The front desk employees are very friendly and accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Marlo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great, room was clean. Even though it was missing a curtain.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

BALDOMERO

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All went well, would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Keri

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfortable. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Proximity to the beach, Cambria and Hearst Castle were great. The swimming pools and fire pits were a great touch.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The value, clean room , great staff no frills but a great room
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A wonderful resort, we will be back. Thank You. Had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Roxanne was very friendly with our check in procedure. Property is a bit older but very comfortable and a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Axel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well priced and amazing location. Rooms are well kept and the staff was extremely nice.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ernesto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is very important to have the option of rooms in front of sea, we did not get the offer in the web page...
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Marcy

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The inexpensive "Sands" section of the Cavalier Oceanfront Motel where we stayed was quite shabby; refrigerator didn't close, carpet was filthy, no AC. Fortunately, it shared all the amenities with the next door Cavalier with it's large oceanfront lawn, restaurant, and pools. Loved hearing the surf at night and watching the sunset from the lawns.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026