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Sands by The Sea

2.0 star property
Beach motel in San Simeon with spa, restaurant

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BBQ/picnic area
Beach nearby
Beach nearby
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
2 outdoor pools

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Gym
  • Pool

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurants
  • Full-service spa
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness centre
  • Business centre
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Front desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Free newspapers in the lobby

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout curtains
The price is NZ$178
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 January 2025

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, No View

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, No View

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
9355 Hearst Dr, San Simeon, CA, 93452

What's nearby

  • San Simeon State Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • San Simeon Pier - 5 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Moonstone Beach Park - 5 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Moonstone Beach - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Hearst Castle - 29 min drive - 13.6 km

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Main Street Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Moonstone Beach Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Linn's Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Spot - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cambria Coffee Roasting Company - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Sands by The Sea

Situated by the ocean, Sands by The Sea is a great choice for a stay in San Simeon. Guests can be pampered with deep-tissue massages at the spa and grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. There are 2 outdoor pools, a fitness centre and in-room conveniences such as fridges and microwaves. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travellers.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 33 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: anytime
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
  • Contactless check-out

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open Friday - Sunday (1:00 PM - 9:00 PM)
  • The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [9415 Hearst Drive, San Simeon, California 93452]
  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

  • Pets stay for free (1 total)
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–11:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

What to do

  • Beach access
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby

Working away

  • Business centre

Services

  • Free newspapers in reception

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Fitness centre
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Full-service spa

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Alarm clock
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Microwave

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the motel's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and Swedish massages. The spa is open daily.

Dining

Cavalier Coastal Kitchen – This restaurant is located on the beach. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 5 to 30 for adults and USD 5 to 30 for children
  • Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 150

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from March 3 2023 to November 30 2024 (dates subject to change):
  • One of the swimming pools

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Sands by The Sea offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Sands by The Sea 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.
Is there a pool at Sands by The Sea?
Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools. One of the swimming pools will be unavailable from March 3 2023 to November 30 2024 (dates subject to change).
Are pets allowed at Sands by The Sea?
Yes, pets stay for free, with a limit of 1 total.
Is parking offered on site at Sands by The Sea?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Sands by The Sea?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 150. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Sands by The Sea and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as hiking, body boarding and windsurfing. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools. Sands by The Sea also has a fitness centre.
Are there restaurants at or near Sands by The Sea?
Yes, Cavalier Coastal Kitchen offers beachfront dining.
What's the area around Sands by The Sea like?
Sands by The Sea is a short 7-minute walk from San Simeon State Park and 3 minutes' walk from Cambria State Marine Park. The local area is walkable and popular for its beaches.

Sands by The Sea Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Leslie, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Family Vacay
Great stay. Friendly staff. We were upgraded due to overbooking received a great room. The restaurant on the property was also wonderful. The property is right next to the beach so beautiful views.
Elizabeth, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

The room was clean and the bed comfy. The only complaint is the coffee maker didn’t work. Check in was quick and easy.
Sharon, 1-night trip with friends
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4/10 Fair

Didn't get the Memo
The frint desk was nice enough to offer us a room with an ocean view because it was parlty empty and we were told that a worker would stop by to help us move. Instead we were met by a rude, almost defiant young man who only pointed to the room we were to move into and gave us no help with our luggage into the next room.
Robert, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Robert, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Enakshi, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Christmas at the Sea.
Had an amazing trip. Went to Cambria Christmas lights...they were wonderful this year...over 3 million lights...vendors and food were great as well. The Sands by the sea is always a great place to stay in San Simeon. Friendly staff, good restaurant, great location to see everything. The elephant seas are also a good time and very entertaining. Thanks for a great stay!
Laurel, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Kristi, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Stephanie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Our favorite place on earth!
Beautiful view! Excellent staff!
Patricia A, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Clean and comfortable
Took the offer to upgrade which was lovely beachfront views but was then stuck next to a couple with yappy dogs.. Totally ruined the vibe!
Kylie, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Sands by the Sea
The room was moderately clean, the drain in the shower was plugged up and we had to stand in water while showering. The heater made a clicking sound all night.
Christina, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It was nice we celebrated my husband birthday and our anniversary
Claudia, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Nice place
Nice place to stay. Kund of weird to have to check into hotel next door. Room was decent. No a/c. A little problem getting the fan to work. Water backed up in the bathtub after each shower. Took 10-20 minutes for it to go down. Nice beds. Very nice amenities near the ocean. Nice restaurant nearby. We would stay here again.
Jai, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Sergio, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location, great price. Love the amenities and restaurant on site
Maria, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel was excellent. My wife loved the bathtub, said it was the best tub of our vacation. You have to check in at the hotel next door, but both the afternoon desk clerk and the morning clerk were friendly, helpful, and professional. That is not the normal service at these hotels. The restaurant next door was very nice, great food and service. I would not hesitate to stay there again. 5 out of 5 stars. This is what every budget hotel should strive to be.
Terry, 1-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good

Ok, needs some upgrades
William, 1-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

Nice stay with pets
Great location and would like to stay again. Need a fan or a/c on warm days. No upcharge with a pet.
William, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor

This hotel was terrible. The room was bad so we asked to have it changed. They said they would call me. Never called. Stayed at another hotel.
LISA, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Always a great time
Maria, 2-night family trip
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4/10 Fair

Very dated, very old. The carpet was disgusting, we did not go barefoot , ever. The fan made noise all night so they brought us a desk fan. Maintenance guy said he couldn’t fix it. Weeds as high as the window… The only thing to see out the window. Looked like a dirt lot. Body soap in the shower was empty. The beds were clean and soft and the bathroom was clean. I give it a 1 star for that and maybe 1/2 star for location to Hearst Castle. Won’t ever stay there again, unless they renovate.
Melinda, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved how quier and dark it was at night, and that we could use The Cavalier's hot tub.
Ellen, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay.
craig, 3-night romance trip
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6/10 Good

DAO, 2-night trip
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