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Sand Castle Inn

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
$70
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026

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1011 La Salle Ave, Seaside, CA, 93955
  • Place, Monterey State Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Ord Dunes State Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, North Fremont Street
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪5 min drive‬

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Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(53 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(66 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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About this property

Sand Castle Inn

Seaside motel with free in-room WiFi
Self parking, coffee/tea in a common area, and laundry facilities are available at this smoke-free motel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, express check-in, and express check-out are onsite. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Sand Castle Inn offers 34 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Seaside motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Sand Castle Inn features a vending machine, coffee/tea in a common area, and laundry facilities. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Seaside motel also offers express check-in and express check-out. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.

Sand Castle Inn is a smoke-free property.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 11.28 per night)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • 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: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 33.90
Contactless check-in available
Express 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
Express check-out available

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

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

  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 11.28 per night
  • 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

This property does not have elevators
Parking height restrictions apply

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

Sand Castle Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 516 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 267 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 132 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1007 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Trisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We came in late and left very early in the morning. Super convenient to the highway and room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean & comfortable. Family run. Very nice folks. We stay here fairly often because for the mom & pop roadside variety this one scores high. We’re in town 6-7 times a year so saving on pricey hotels is huge. Plus close to college.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim or sherry

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel forthe price
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was fairly clean except there was hair in the shower. I appreciated the large refrigerator. All the basic amenities were there. One draw back was the group of people gathered right next to the property just hanging out. They were not rude but it made me wonder if I was in a safe area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The exterior of the property needs to be refreshed, but the room was updated and spotless. There is a fabulous Italian restaurant next door.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad Zobayed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good experience
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Gregory

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property is very clean and the staff both friendly and helpful. The location is within walking distance of a grocery store and many places to eat, making meals convenient. The location has good parking and is usually quiet at night. Only downsides were the bed mattress was hard and the shower needs more water pressure.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Cuong

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
staff was helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most importantly, the people who own and work there are nice!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Leah

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim or sherry

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always stay here
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean hotel and the people at the front desk were very kind and welcoming! Would recommend this place for a great hotel stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We love staying here! They are so accommodating to us every time and the room is lovely! Not to mention the mattress and sheets are super comfortable. It's always our go to.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice people. Quaint facilities.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Kacey

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

You get what you pay for.

The shower didnt work correctly in our room so i wasnt able to use the bathtub. Only shower.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

jim

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Air conditioner is harboring potentially diseases as the filter has apparently not if ever been cleaned or replaced as it emits a horrible smell
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
good clean place
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tyler

Disliked: Staff & service
I called ahead the night prior regarding an early check in and was told they could likely do this. I then called in a second time while driving from the Bay Area and was told the same. Upon arriving I was then told there was a planned power outage that night from 8pm with no timeline for it to be turned back on. This should have been told to me by the staff prior so I could cancel and make other arrangements. Now I have to go through the third-party insurance to see if I can receive a refund. By the way, the property manager did say Expedia would honor this.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property was very clean with new amenities. The only negative thing was the AC didnt work but that was ok with the window open to the ocean breeze.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great for a working person
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Curtis

Business traveler
Disliked: Room comfort

Broken Frig , Bad Bed

Head of bed was lower, then the foot of the bed. Refrigerator is broken.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025