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Sand Castle Inn

2.0 star property
Escape to the coast with convenience at your fingertips. Enjoy easy access to shopping and the beach.

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At Sand Castle Inn, you're within reach of Monterey Bay's vibrant atmosphere. Guests appreciate the motel's helpful staff and proximity to shopping, while enjoying amenities like laundry facilities, in-room WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, self parking and express check-out.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(54 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(66 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(72 reviews)

Highlights

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

Located in Seaside, Sand Castle Inn is in an area with great shopping. Fisherman's Wharf and Pebble Beach Golf Links are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Monterey Bay and Carmel Beach. Check out an event or a game at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, and consider making time for Monterey Bay Aquarium, a top attraction not to be missed.
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Map
1011 La Salle Ave, Seaside, CA, 93955

What's nearby

  • Eolian Dunes Preserve - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Monterey State Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Fort Ord Dunes State Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • North Fremont Street - 3 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Fort Ord National Monument - 4 min drive - 2.5 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
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Sand Castle Inn

Motel near Fisherman's Wharf
Sand Castle Inn provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in and coffee/tea in reception
  • A 24-hour front desk, smoke-free property and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and proximity to shopping
Room features
All guest rooms at Sand Castle Inn feature comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as Guest reviews highly rate the overall comfort rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
  • LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and microwaves

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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 are allowed for an extra charge of USD 40 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

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

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Parking height restrictions apply

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

Is Sand Castle Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this motel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 40 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Sand Castle Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sand Castle Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 33.90 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Sand Castle Inn?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for USD 33.90 (subject to availability).

Where is Sand Castle Inn located?

Situated in Seaside, this motel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Monterey State Beach and Fort Ord Dunes State Park. North Fremont Street and Del Monte Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

Sand Castle Inn Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.6

Cleanliness

6.0

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 518 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 268 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 131 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1010 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice little quiet place to rest, walkable to different stores around
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bano

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are clean. Staff was very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Very helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kirk

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, good stay for price
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check-in and your own key code for your room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable room
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and responsive to my requests. Overall, it was good enough for one night staying.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and great location. We're walking distance to beach, Costco, and local restaurants. It definitely served our needs for the stay and will definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay and easy walk to beach
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

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

6/10 Okay

Dawn Dalin

Disliked: Amenities
Have stayed here many times. It’s clean and in a great location. Something as wrong when th the heater this time, so it was very noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Even though it was the cheapest price for the location and length of visit, the stay was as wonderful. Check in and out was easy. They offered electronic access to the room instead or a key card that could be lost or hacked. I would give it five stars for the price!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim or Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

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

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicanor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room, and property
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great deal. Clean rooms, safe and quiet. Run by a very nice and accommodating family. We will be back when in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

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

10/10 Excellent

Tim or Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's close to a lot of stores & restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff were very friendly at check-in! The unit was very clean, although I had some ants poking around in the bathroom. Lots of restaurants and stores nearby. Parking was very easy. I stayed for two nights, didn't experience much noise and felt pretty safe, which is important when travelling by yourself. I also really enjoyed how cute the building is. They have a bunch of little garden planters that are well maintained. The property feels like the staff truly cares about their guest's experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really loved the location, perfect for walking around or a quick drive to the aquarium
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was nicer than expected. Great value. Clean and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
good clean place
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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