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Sand Dollar Inn

2.0 star property

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Room, 2 Queen Beds
Lobby lounge
Front of property
Exterior
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room

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
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, North Fremont Street
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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

Room, 1 King Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(21 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(65 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(30 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Seaside

With a stay at Sand Dollar Inn in Seaside, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Monterey Bay and Monterey Bay Aquarium. .This motel is 7.5 mi (12 km) from Carmel Beach and 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Fisherman's Wharf.
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What's nearby

  • Eolian Dunes Preserve - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Monterey State Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Fort Ord Dunes State Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • North Fremont Street - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Pacchetti Dog Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 18 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Sand Dollar Inn

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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 43 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and an elevator. Free self parking is available onsite.

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 transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
  • Lift
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

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

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

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Sand Dollar Inn Seaside

Sand Dollar Inn Motel Seaside

Sand Dollar Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 404 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 208 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 164 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 116 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 110 out of 1002 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Marlyn

room was okay ... had to ask the front desk to get them to clean the room.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

capreece

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christen

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was simple but quality. Clean rooms, friendly staff and great rates. What more could I ask?
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mark Anthony

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shana

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shana

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Deon

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Pablo

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel room was not clean remnants of roaches Odd smell in hotel room.. hair dryer did not work, also limited lighting inside room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Felipe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Checked in and got our key that day but didn’t unload due that we went to the Cemetery to visit my brothers grave. When we were done, we came back to our room and when I open the door there was stuff still in the room. I informed the clerk about it. He had to find us another room that was just finished being cleaned but had to open the window due to the smell from the cleaning material. Housing keeping is friendly by providing needed toilette. We won’t be returning to them anymore after this second stay…..
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tom-Lukas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good, the location was very convenient and the staff was very helpful and friendly. The room was a little cold and slightly noisy but still very fine.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Frank

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything it was dirty after we checked in we had to go to the store to get Clorox wipes. My infants could sleep because the staff were watching soap operas while cleaning or listening to music. We left a day early.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Alejandro, Corona

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean... Beds were comfortable... Loved that it had good size fridge/freezer and a microwave and coffee maker
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

seobhan

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Atul Kumar

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shauna

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Rodolfo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another cheap good basic motel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodolfo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent rooms
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Diego

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025