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Sands by The Sea

2.0 star property

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BBQ/picnic area
Beach nearby
Beach nearby
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
2 outdoor pools

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Gym
  • Pool

Explore the area

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9355 Hearst Dr, San Simeon, CA, 93452
  • San Simeon State Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • San Simeon Nature Preserve
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Leffingwell Landing
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Paso Robles, CA (PRB-Paso Robles Municipal)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, No View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, No View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Sands by The Sea

San Simeon motel with 2 outdoor pools
Spend the day catching some rays at the nearby beach, relaxing by one of Sands by The Sea's 2 outdoor swimming pools, or pampering yourself at the full-service spa. Housekeeping is available on request.
Sands by The Sea offers 33 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered on request and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.
Sands by The Sea features 2 outdoor swimming pools and a fitness center. The motel offers a restaurant. This motel offers access to a business center.

Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This beach motel also offers a vending machine, coffee/tea in a common area, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Sands by The Sea is a smoke-free property.

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:30 AM.
Cavalier Coastal Kitchen - This restaurant is located on the beach. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: USD 5 to 30 for adults and USD 5 to 30 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Cavalier Coastal Kitchen

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach

Full-service spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out fee: USD 150

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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 30 for adults, and USD 5 to 30 for children
  • Late check-out fee: USD 150

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 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Sands by The Sea Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 431 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 306 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 151 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 1003 reviews

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

8/10 Good

Kylie

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

10/10 Excellent

Morag

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Christen

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The location was great...so close to the beach and grassy areas; however, the hotel room was not very clean when we checked in, there was a washcloth on the fan blade and trash under the beds. The staff was nice and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lupe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a fantastic stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Christina

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was nice we celebrated my husband birthday and our anniversary
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

kimber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was a nice, clean room. Ceiling fan was extremely loud, so could not use. Doors shut very loudly so heard the neighbors often.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location, great price. Love the amenities and restaurant on site
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Penny

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ingela

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Looked pretty run down inside the room.The business chair was very worn. Room was clean beds great and the staff at the reception and restaurant efficient and nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I’ve stayed here before and will again. In all areas, a 5-star rating
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

mark, Madera

Traveled with group
The rooms carpets were awful spots everywhere. The bed skirts were torn. We were moved to another of the companies hotels.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

William

Traveled with partner
Ok, needs some upgrades
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

LISA, CHINO

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always a great time
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Melinda

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved how quier and dark it was at night, and that we could use The Cavalier's hot tub.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

craig

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

DAO

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Deborah

Traveled with group, Traveled with pets
Liked: Staff & service
We stay here all the time. Rooms are OK...can get loud if you are downstairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024