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Where to stay in Sand City

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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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Top Sand City Hotel Reviews

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

10/10 Excellent

"Great and easy in/out location. Walkable to great restaurants and walking path"

The Monterey Hotel

6/10 Okay

"Was originally put in “historic” side of hotel that had horrible carpets that held a smell. When asked to change rooms the desk put me in another room same side same problem. So after returning to the desk and only asking if there was a room that was updated did she offer to put me in the New/modern side of the hotel. Serious upgrade. Why she didn’t offer in the first place is beyond me. Don’t stay in “historic” rooms & make sure to ask for when booking."

Hyatt Carmel Highlands

2/10 Terrible

"I’m usually pretty easygoing with hotels, and I’m used to them being at least reasonably quiet, but the walls and ceilings here were unbelievably thin. You could hear every single footstep from the room above, including constant walking and stomping late into the night. Between that and the smoke detector flashing a bright light every 30 seconds directly into the room, it was extremely difficult to get any sleep. I’ve honestly never experienced noise this bad at a hotel before. The check-in process was also frustrating. After getting our room keys from the front desk, we were sent to another desk to get a parking pass. That second stop turned into a timeshare sales pitch where we had to repeatedly say no just to get the parking pass we actually came for. It felt very pushy and honestly left a bad first impression, especially considering how much we were already paying to stay there. The restaurant experience was equally disappointing. We walked up for breakfast and politely asked if there was availability for two people. The response we got, very coldly, was: “$130 per person, with mandatory gratuity.” That didn’t even answer the question we asked, and the interaction made us feel completely unwelcome. We ended up leaving and spending that same $130 per person at another restaurant where we were actually treated like guests instead of inconveniences. One smaller complaint is that the TVs are not smart TVs. After long days out, it would’ve been nice to relax and watch Netfl"

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 Del Monte Beach are also worth a stop.

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Where to stay in Sand City

Mescal Corridor NW

Top Sand City Hotel Reviews

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

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