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Sand Castle Inn

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Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
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Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
$73
includes taxes & fees
Mar 15 - Mar 16

Explore the area

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1011 La Salle Ave, Seaside, CA, 93955
  • Place, Eolian Dunes Preserve
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Monterey State Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Ord Dunes State Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪4 min drive‬

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Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(57 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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About this property

Sand Castle Inn

Seaside motel with free in-room WiFi
This smoke-free motel features coffee/tea in a common area, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a vending machine. 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. Beds feature premium bedding. 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. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

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
  • 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

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

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
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

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

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. 541 out of 1050 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 280 out of 1050 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 136 out of 1050 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 1050 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1050 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
The mattresses were old and used, and you could tell.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Most of the details for the room, we’re good. As a typical hotel room, the towels were rough and the pillows, old. The only aspect I found not good was the quality of the mattress. You could tell that they were very cheap mattresses and have been used a lot.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I had a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well maintained. Good value.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Damian

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julio Cesar

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim or Cheryl

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff were very friendly at check-in! The unit was very clean, although I had some ants poking around in the bathroom. Lots of restaurants and stores nearby. Parking was very easy. I stayed for two nights, didn't experience much noise and felt pretty safe, which is important when travelling by yourself. I also really enjoyed how cute the building is. They have a bunch of little garden planters that are well maintained. The property feels like the staff truly cares about their guest's experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penny

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay! Phenomenal staff! Thank you again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and great location. We're walking distance to beach, Costco, and local restaurants. It definitely served our needs for the stay and will definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
GREAT SERVICE AND ROOMS ARE CLEAN, BEDS COMFORTABLE AND PARKING IS FREE AND EASY
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Damian

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Marco

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and affordable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy or Cheryl

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Atiffa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, clean room, quiet. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Business traveler, Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Rachael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and comfortable room and helpful courteous host. This is my go to motel for visits to the Monterey area.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Humberto m

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Emily

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Andres

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Honestly the room was pretty okay for the price. This was our first time staying in a “motel” as our last minute trip definitely narrowed our options. One thing I will definitely dock points on is that there were several hairs in the sheets that were not ours. There was also a room downstairs that was being used as a party hub so that was a bit annoying. The parking was also very full and we needed to park on the street a bit further away than we were comfortable. Some positives include the air conditioner/heater working very well. Another positive would be the great water pressure that we received in the room. The mangers were also kind when checking out/in.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
I was overcharged $125 over the hotels.com reservation price. I had to call back to get a refund, which hasn't arrived yet. On top of that the lobby personnel was patronizing, as if I was asking for a favor to stay in the hotel. I won't stay here again, and will share my negative experience on travel sites.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025