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Sand Castle Inn

2.0 star property
Motel in Seaside with free parking

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
Lobby
Exterior
Front of property

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(58 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(60 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(45 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
1011 La Salle Ave, Seaside, CA, 93955

What's nearby

  • Del Monte Beach - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Monterey County Fairgrounds - 3 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Fisherman's Wharf - 6 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Cannery Row - 7 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 9 min drive - 9.4 km

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 17 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 11 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

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 a 24-hour front desk
  • Smoke-free premises, a vending machine, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and proximity to shopping
Room features
All guestrooms at Sand Castle Inn boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the comfortable rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and microwaves

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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: 2:30 AM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets 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 at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 40 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 elevators

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.

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: 2:30 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Sand Castle Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Sand Castle Inn located?

Situated in Seaside, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Eolian Dunes Preserve and Monterey State Beach. Fort Ord Dunes State Park and North Fremont Street are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Sand Castle Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 504 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 280 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 133 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1002 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

lizbeth

Very clean, comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krishna Prasad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, quiet and clean & renovated rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Amenities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean and nicely updated. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roshika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quite
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Anel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and cozy with all amenities needed for a night stop while on a road trip. Including laundry!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet, pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Average hotel experience. Good for the price. Would book a room here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ramil Price

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice hotel. right in the middle of a lot of restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value pretty clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Faziya

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Will come back.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing value for money

Amazing stay and great value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very accommodating staff and clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is great, very comfortable beds and clean room
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family and I loved staying here! The property was very clean and staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet and seemed quite safe. Food, shopping and the beach are very close by. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Symei

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was ok; kind of noisy late at night. The noise of running water or water pump…not sure.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mauricio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always a nice stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Mandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was very loud on the bottom floor but the staff was very nice about it.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Quiet safe space comfy bed hot shower
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is very clean and well kept. There is a shopping center near by that is convenient for long stays.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kruti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and quiet, affordable, you get what you paid for :)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable beds, close to shopping
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024