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Sand Castle Inn

2.0 star property
Motel in Seaside with free parking

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds
Lobby
Exterior
Front of property
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
1011 La Salle Ave, Seaside, CA, 93955
  • Del Monte Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Monterey County Fairgrounds
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Seaside

At Sand Castle Inn you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Eolian Dunes Preserve and Monterey State Beach. Highlights at this motel include in-room free WiFi and LCD TVs. .This pet-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and express check-in. Additionally, you'll find coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Seaside motel include Monterey Bay and Monterey Bay Aquarium.
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What's nearby

  • Del Monte Beach - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Monterey County Fairgrounds - 3 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Fisherman's Wharf - 6 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Cannery Row - 7 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 9 min drive - 9.4 km

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 17 min drive
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula) - 11 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

Motel in Seaside with free parking
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.

  • 1 building
  • 34 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • No smoking on site
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.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • 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: 2:30 AM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

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 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

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Sand Castle Inn?

Sand Castle Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Sand Castle Inn?

Yep, Sand Castle Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Sand Castle Inn?

Yep, Sand Castle Inn is a short 9-minute walk from Monterey State Beach.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sand Castle Inn?

No, Sand Castle Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sand Castle Inn?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Sand Castle Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 507 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 281 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 133 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1006 reviews

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

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet, pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not great, I got greeted by an upset man, no hello or anything, room smelled musty & smelled of cigarette in a non-smoker room:/ chair was broken, towel bar holder was broken, mattress was worn & super uncomfortable! Microwave smoked up when used! Coffee maker was dirty. All around a bad experience. Front desk man came to my room to spy & rush me out from check out, he took pictures of my car it looks like… super weird man. Said nothing just stared and surrounded my car… another creepy man in a weird white car parked in front of my door just looking straight at me, scary. Will not go back:/
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sara

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick checkin. Clean. Quiet during our stay. The bed was comfortable (for me). The only downside was the shower did not fully engage so the tub filled with water (ankles deep) but overall a lovely experience. Dining is within walking distance (a quick drive).
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Tiffany

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the ac didnt work and there was hair still in the shower
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

Amazing value for money

Amazing stay and great value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Quiet safe space comfy bed hot shower
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacque

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

4/10 Poor

Shaeba

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

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
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

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

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Randal

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Updated interior and well maintained
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhodri

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet and seemed quite safe. Food, shopping and the beach are very close by. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Altin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Chris

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The staff was terrible to deal with at check in. Had pre paid reservations and was told they couldn't find it. So I paid for a room and then found out. That the hotel did have my reservations and charge for that. So I was charge twice for the same stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Nathalie, Fullerton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We just needed a place to sleep, shower & on the go it's clean, safe & not pricey that's why I chose Sand Castle Inn. It's located walkable to Costco, Target & driving 10 min to Carmel. It works for us bc we didn't spend time @ the property for the 2 days we were there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Vilmos, Redmond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's a decent, clean hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Cheap for a reason

There is absolutely zero insulation from outside noise and while there wasn't much traffic noise, there were other guests who were inconsiderate and had very loud trucks they started between 5 and 8am. The shower leaked and there were some cosmetic issues inside the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Diane

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
I have travel to many places and never charged 45 dollars for a small dog fee, and 100 dollar damage deposit. This is suppose to be dog friendly. Poop everywhere on the lawn. No bags no garbage can. Breakfast was not offered but coffee available , no decaf because they said no one drinks it. Only available when office open.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

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

Very Nice

Very nice room. Close to the main boulevard. Quiet and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is very clean and well kept. There is a shopping center near by that is convenient for long stays.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025