Top 10 Sand City Hotels of 2026

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Mescal Corridor NW

Mescal Corridor NW

When in Mescal Corridor NW, you can plan a visit to North Fremont Street and Monterey County Fairgrounds, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Pacific Inn

10/10 Excellent

"We spent 3 nights here and did not have a single complaint! Clean and has anything you need. Also very spacious! The cleaning crew also do an amazing job! We are definitely coming back here!"

Hotel Pacific

8/10 Good

"Hotel Pacific, as you may notice at times, is a budget friendly hotel, though through photos and description it sounds very grand. I stayed here many years ago and it was a wonderful stay, catering to unique and unusual amenities in the room. To bring it back to present day, some of the approach to the type of hotel stay this establishment was originally intended to be remains. Things like the fire places, the views, the style, some of the room sizes & layouts. However, they have now swayed into budget friendly, for their own selves and at times that is relayed onto the customer through the prices for the stay but not always. There is minimal staff presence in general. Ex- There is no assistance with bags upon check-in, only a cart guests can push themselves. The parking is on-site, below one of the buildings and is very tight. I checked in on my last stay at about 10pm due to travel. Upon check in I paid just voer $25 for a parking space. Reasonable. What was not reasonable was that there literally was only ONE space in the entire parking garage - and it was a handicap space. Unfortunately, I had to park in it though I am not handicap. The rooms are only as clean as they can get given no recent upgrades or renovation. The bedding is clean and semi-up to date. The bathrooms have some minor issues, are functioning but they are not perfect. As far as balconies, some technically have a balcony but not one you’d care to use. Still nice but not what is advertised."

Stargazer Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We had a great stay at the Stargazer Hotel! The room was clean, comfortable, and perfect for our family. We stayed in the family room with three beds, which was amazing and made our stay so much more convenient. The only downside was the limited parking. Several of the covered parking spaces had furniture stored in them, which appeared to be due to room renovations, leaving fewer spots available for guests. Other than that, we really enjoyed our stay and had a wonderful time in Monterey. Thank you, Stargazer Hotel, for a great experience!"

The Monterey Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Not enough amenities (?), only coffee on the morning. Could put a few microwaves in the downstairs, there’s a huge room there, basically not being used. Every time I went out for the day and came back to my room, the key card wouldn’t work. I had 6 of them when I left. Parking was nonexistent, street—always packed, as well as the parking structure they recommended. Other structures nearby, but"

Frequently asked questions

What is Sand City like?

Sand City is a neighbourhood that travellers like for its aquarium, beaches and shopping. Make sure that you visit Monterey State Beach and Fort Ord Dunes State Park as part of your Sand City travel plans.

What's the best accommodation in Sand City?

Based on our traveller data, Courtyard By Marriott Sand City Monterey is one of the top choices for your stay in Sand City. This hotel offers 2 restaurants and an outdoor pool.

How many hotels should I expect to find in Sand City?

When you want to find places to stay in Seaside, start by booking one of Expedia's 6 hotels and other accommodation options in Sand City.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Sand City, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals in Sand City.

What can I see and do in this Seaside neighbourhood?

A few attractions you might want to check out while you're in Sand City are Monterey State Beach and Fort Ord Dunes State Park. When you're sightseeing in Seaside, Monterey Bay Aquarium and Fisherman's Wharf are also worth a stop.

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Where to stay in Sand City

Mescal Corridor NW

Top Sand City Hotel Reviews

Pacific Inn

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