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
8.48.4 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
24/7 front desk
Laundry facilities
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Non-smoking
Free WiFi
Main amenities (6)
Housekeeping once per stay
24-hour front desk
Coffee/tea in a common area
Air conditioning
Vending machine
Self-serve laundry
Feel at home (6)
Microwave
Private bathroom
Laundry facilities
Coffee/tea maker
Blackout curtains
LCD TV
The current price is NZ$126
NZ$126
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Room options
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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
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
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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Monterey County Fairgrounds - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
Fisherman's Wharf - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
Cannery Row - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
Del Monte Beach - 8 min drive - 3.2 km
Monterey Bay Aquarium - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
Getting around
Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula) - 11 min drive
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 28 min drive
Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 33 min drive
Monterey Station - 17 min drive
Salinas Station - 22 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
Sand Castle Inn puts you within a 10-minute drive of Monterey Bay and Monterey Bay Aquarium. Guests will have free perks such as WiFi and self-parking. Also, Fisherman's Wharf and Cannery Row are within a short drive. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and nearby shopping.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
34 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 2:30 AM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in/out available
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Coffee/tea in a common area
Services
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Facilities
1 building/tower
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Wheelchair-accessible
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Raised toilet seat
Low-height worktop and sink
Grab bar near toilet
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Step-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
LCD television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Food and drink
Fridge
Microwave
More
Housekeeping (once per stay)
Access via exterior corridors
Fees & policies
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 40 per pet, per night
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that 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
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
Does Sand Castle Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Sand Castle 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 that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Sand Castle Inn?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 40 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Sand Castle Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Sand Castle Inn?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 2:30 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What's the area around Sand Castle Inn like?
Sand Castle Inn is a short 9-minute walk from Monterey State Beach and 8 minutes' walk from Eolian Dunes Preserve. Travellers say that this motel is in a good location.
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Sand Castle Inn Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
22 February 2025
Amazing value for money
Amazing stay and great value for money.
Daniel
Daniel, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 December 2024
Always a nice stay!
Mauricio
Mauricio, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 December 2024
Affordable and nice for a motel. Felt safe and was in a convenient area for our trip
Austin
Austin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 January 2025
It was clean and comfortable. Excellent Value.
JAMES
JAMES, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 December 2024
Very comfortable beds, close to shopping
Mary Ann
Mary Ann, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
31 January 2025
Very Nice
Very nice room. Close to the main boulevard. Quiet and clean.
Caroline
Caroline, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
10 February 2025
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.
Angela
Angela, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
23 November 2024
Quick stay and in and out easy.
Muni
Muni, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
2 December 2024
Close to the beach, supermarket and restaurant. It would be better if breakfast is available.
Zhongqian
Zhongqian, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 October 2024
Great stay friendly staff
Shanna
Shanna, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 December 2024
The suite parking is great and there are enough tablewares.
Benjamin
Benjamin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 December 2024
It was clean and comfortable.
william
william, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
18 February 2025
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
Shaeba
Shaeba, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 December 2024
The staff and everyone was friendly! Room was clean and perfect
adreana
adreana, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 December 2024
A cozy spot close to everything in the Monterey area. Fairly quiet area and it was easy to park.
Anne Rosary
Anne Rosary, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 November 2024
Super clean and affordable.
Cynthia
Cynthia, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 October 2024
It was such a great stay! It was super close to food spots as well as shopping centers! Great location for a good price! Definitely will book this property again in the near future.
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
26 January 2025
Simply ok
About what you expect for the price. Clean where it counts so that Was good. Toilet was running all night. But really was fine if you just need a bed
Daniel
Daniel, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 September 2024
Friendly staff, close to great restaurant, clean, quiet
Jennifer
Jennifer, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 November 2024
Best place area safe
Jose
Jose, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 September 2024
Very nice stay in a great motel
Daniel
Daniel, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
28 December 2024
Convenient
The grounds were very nice. Our bathroom had a little mold on the wall and the bathroom sink only had hot water otherwise everything was good. It was close to everything had great price on gas.
Tyler
Tyler, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
29 November 2024
Our room was larger than I expected, everything was clean and comfortable and up-dated.
Sally
Sally, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 November 2024
The hotel was clean and modern. Staff at the front desk were nice. Costco is right across the street and restaurants were plentiful in the area. Best of all it was less than a mile from the beach and the bike trail.