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Sand Dollar Inn

2.0 star property
Seaside motel with outdoor pool

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Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Sand Dollar Inn puts you within a 10-minute drive of Monterey Bay and Monterey Bay Aquarium. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool, and freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks. Also, 17-Mile Drive and Fisherman's Wharf are within a short drive. Fellow travelers say good things about the helpful staff and nearby shopping.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (8)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Outdoor pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities

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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 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
(58 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

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1875 Fremont Blvd, Seaside, CA, 93955

What's nearby

  • Del Monte Beach - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Monterey County Fairgrounds - 3 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Fisherman's Wharf - 6 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Cannery Row - 7 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 9 min drive - 9.0 km

Getting around

  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 10 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 29 min drive
  • Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 33 min drive
  • Monterey Station - 18 min drive
  • Salinas Station - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Wingstop - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Sand Dollar Inn

Sand Dollar Inn puts you within a 10-minute drive of Monterey Bay and Monterey Bay Aquarium. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool, and freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks. Also, 17-Mile Drive and Fisherman's Wharf are within a short drive. Fellow travelers say good things about the helpful staff and nearby shopping.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 43 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:30 AM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • Up to 10 children (1 year old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (2 total, up to 60 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Facilities

  • An outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Low-height counter/sink
  • Grab bar near toilet

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet, per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • The seasonal pool is open from January to December

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Sand Dollar Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Sand Dollar Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Sand Dollar Inn?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Sand Dollar Inn?

Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 60 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 30 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Sand Dollar Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Sand Dollar Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:30 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Sand Dollar Inn and nearby?

Sand Dollar Inn has an outdoor pool.

What's the area around Sand Dollar Inn like?

Sand Dollar Inn is a short 11-minute walk from Monterey State Beach and 18 minutes' walk from Fort Ord Dunes State Park.

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Sand Dollar Inn Reviews

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

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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Good stay

Clean room and very quiet even though next to a busy street. Close to everything.
Patrick, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Pretty run-down. Sanitation not so great. Small rooms. Friendly enough staff. Location is fantastic.
Tom, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Love the hotel, everything was nice and clean. Staff very friendly. Would stay again
Bianca, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Was fine for the night
Batel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place

Nice clean room, friendly staff.
Michael, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

I stayed at this motel for a month which happen to be my second consecutive year.
28-night trip

8/10 Very good

The bed and the pillows were very comfortable
Cecilia, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Check in was fast and easy. Very nice workers. Room was clean. People above us stomped all night. Would stay again.
Christian, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and affordable
Jesus, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay clean and quiet
Amanda, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Jennifer, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was super clean & a smooth check in
Damaris, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Was good but bed could be better
Elizabeth, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great room, lot's of space. They serviced the every day. Close to restaurants and great location. Good Wifi and friendly staff.
Dale, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This place was ok but could have been better.
Vinay Vijay, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Clean
Jesus, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved staying here and will recommend it to family and friends. It’s what a hotel should be with correct towels and actual comforters!
Aaron, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

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
Linda, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

When we was checking in seen note taped to bottom of couter saying the power was going be shut-off that night. Clerk didnt mention it, I booked well in advance so they could have contacted me before I drove 10hrs to get there! They did cacel and refund, after Hotels.com contacted them!
Gwendolyn, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly and homey very comfortable
Lady, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Don’t bother.

Blood on the floor. Blocked toilet. Set in a car park.
Gemma, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

My only issue

Was that there was no microwave! 😮‍💨
Ana, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Stayed there 2 nights. TV didn’t work both nights and the second night the WiFi kept disconnecting.
Hannah, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Don’t judge a book by its cover

Facility needs some TLC but otherwise a surprisingly comfortable stay in clean & quiet room with very pleasant & helpful young man at front desk & daily housekeeping. We would happily stay here again!
HeidI, 3-night trip

2/10 Poor

Less than expected.

Bed is thin and as hard as a rock. We tossed and turned all night long. Shower was horrible. All hot water, no cold water to mix in, until the hot water ran out. Then it was a cold shower. Trash in the hallways. Coffee maker leaked all over. For the price, (over $200), we expected more. At least a comfortable bed and working shower.
Scott, 1-night trip

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