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Sand Dollar Inn

2.0 star property

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Outdoor pool
Reception
Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Reception

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
$68
includes taxes & fees
Feb 1 - Feb 2

Explore the area

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1875 Fremont Blvd, Seaside, CA, 93955
  • Place, Monterey State Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Ord Dunes State Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, North Fremont Street
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(21 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(60 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(27 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Sand Dollar Inn

Seaside motel with outdoor pool
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free motel has a seasonal outdoor pool and laundry facilities. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk and a vending machine are onsite.
Sand Dollar Inn offers 43 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Cable television is provided. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.
Sand Dollar Inn features an outdoor pool, a vending machine, and laundry facilities. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Sand Dollar Inn is a smoke-free property.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

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
  • Elevator
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 33.90
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 33.90

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, 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
1 total (up to 60 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation
  • A damage deposit of USD 100 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 40 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 33.90 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 33.90 (subject to availability)

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

The seasonal pool will be open from January to December
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Property is also known as

Magic Carpet Inn
Magic Carpet Inn Seaside
Magic Carpet Seaside
Magic Carpet Lodge Seaside
Magic Carpet Lodge
Sand Dollar Inn Motel
Sand Dollar Inn Seaside
Sand Dollar Inn Motel Seaside

Sand Dollar Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 388 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 225 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 157 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 115 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 117 out of 1002 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Last minute booking and was surprise. The cleanliness and comfortable bed was a good stop on a road trip.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Cruz

Parking was good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shauna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always great and friendly service. Clean, spacious rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

José

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Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sadot

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Tom

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pretty run-down. Sanitation not so great. Small rooms. Friendly enough staff. Location is fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Victor

Parking was fine, room was just fine, not worth the price for the night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Brice

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Nathan

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Batel

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Was fine for the night
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Business traveler, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good rate for the area during the week for work.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shauna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I frequently stay at the Sand Dollar. It's budget friendly and the staff is always helpful. The pool is well maintained and they have an elevator which is a godsend when you're on the 3rd floor.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

MELISSA

Traveled with family
When I arrived the employee told me they could not find my reservation although I had my reciept on my phone ready to go. I chatted with a virtual assistant who attempted to help me and even called the employee who then put the Hotels.com rep on hold. The employee insisted he needed the Hotels.com confirmation number which I provided via the virtual assistant. He called a family member to help next. I could see over his shoulder he had pulled up my reservation. He then stated that he only had one room left (coincidentally its the double queen bed I reserved) and that he would rectify the situation. He also never picked up the phone with the Hotels.com rep that called the business that he put on hold. The tv kept turning off at random times while we were trying to watch. Our room was tucked away in a corner where the hallway reeked of cat urine, and half of our room was a window that faced a large busy street. The wifi was free wifi to a guest account that we were never given a password for, so apparently everyone in the vicinity was using their wifi. I dont recommend this place at all if you're traveling with kids. I would not recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sadot

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Business traveler, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with good weekday rates and close to beach access areas.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kara

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cesar

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Rachel

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Brianna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Not bad, clean rooms and nice AC unit. Not too much to complain about, you get what you’re paying for definitely.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025