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Sand Dollar Inn

2.0 star property

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Relax by the pool surrounded by lush greenery and a patio area with seating.
Relax in this inviting room with a sofa, desk, and large window offering a view of the outdoors.
Check-in and relax in our welcoming reception area, featuring a convenient coffee station and a comfortable seating area.
Relax on the balcony with a view of the street and surrounding buildings, featuring a comfortable seating area with a sofa and armchair.
Relax in a cozy space with a neatly made bed, a small table, and a comfortable chair.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
1875 Fremont Blvd, Seaside, CA, 93955
  • Fisherman's Wharf
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Cannery Row
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(19 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(52 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(26 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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 5.6 mi (9 km) from 17-Mile Drive and 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Cannery Row.
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What's nearby

  • Del Monte Beach - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Monterey County Fairgrounds - 3 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Fisherman's Wharf - 6 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Cannery Row - 7 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 9 min drive - 9.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Red's Donuts - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Sand Dollar Inn

Motel in Seaside with a seasonal outdoor pool and a 24-hour front desk
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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • 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: 2:30 AM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 60 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
10 children, up to the age of 1, 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

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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. 364 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 258 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 159 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 118 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 114 out of 1013 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sadot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

V

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very bad

Not safe, not family friendly. People staying at the hotel are smoking marijuana in the parking lot. It seems most of the people staying at this hotel are living there long-term. Lobby door appears to be permanently locked and you have to do your service through a sliding window. When we checked out I had to ring the button for service and the man helping us was in his pajamas at around 9am. Starting at 3:00 a.m. people were playing on their phone in the outdoor hallway. They were playing games very loudly till 6:00 a.m. I'm assuming they were homeless because there were several homeless people hanging around the property. Someone could not pay me to stay at this hotel again. It's dangerous it's not safe. There were toenails clippings on the floor inside. The heating air conditioner unit was making an extremely loud noise so we could not use it. Every single step on the stairs is cracked broken and uneven. It's dangerous to walk upstairs. There is no elevator
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Patty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was okay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Olivia

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

ANDREY

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recommend it for your trip
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Ellie

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn't like anything. Condition of the property was terrible, overpriced rooms, super hard uncomfortable beds, things falling apart and rusty. Pool unusable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

America

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

james

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

CAROLE

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My first impression? Low class, shabby establishment in questionable neighborhood. Management was informed of four minor issues and only 1 was addressed. I would give it 2 stars and definitely not stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Daria

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were unable to stay as it felt very unsafe for us as well as our vehicle. It was also disgustingly dirty and run down.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lady

Liked: Amenities
Like how I could just walk to the stores from here
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lady

Close to the grocery stores and lil plaza to shop
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lady

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
No drama just family friendly respectable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lady

Liked: Amenities
Very friendly and homey very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

May

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was okay. very loud, walls are paper thin. we had some crazy neighbors lol.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Stephen J

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Not clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great

Awesome location and staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Room comfort

Clean room but horrible druggy motel

The room was fine but we were next to druggies. The lady was on the phone late at night and early in the morning fussing, cussing and yelling and also yelling at a guy with her. Horrible. I guess that’s what you pay for. If you’re trying to budget, expect those kinds of people there. Seems like they stay there for awhile.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Angela

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was in a sketchy part of town riddled with homeless. They also seem to allow homeless to stay on site as there were many cars in the parking lot full of junk. One car next to ours had rims of another vehicle that did not belong to the one in the stall. People sat in their cars for hours smoking marijuana and cigarettes. The area was loud and hectic with cars and motorcycles coming in and out of the lot all night. The room itself was dingy and beat up. Coffee machine was broken, refrigerator was dented, ac/heater that sounded like it was going to blow up. The beds had one extremely thin blanket that barely kept us warm at night. Will not be back and do not recommend this place to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved staying here and will recommend it to family and friends. It’s what a hotel should be with correct towels and actual comforters!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lanette

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was safe comfortable and peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

America

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

RANJINA

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very disappointed.

The information given about the hotel was very deceiving. There was no hot coffee or tea provided in the lobby all day, long or in the evening. cheap coffee was provided in the room. The bed was so uncomfortable. You can feel the springs The rooms smelled like cigarettes and marijuana. The rooms were so outdated. The outlets did not work in the bathroom and the bedroom area. I had paid all the fees for the hotel room, but the hotel receptionist charge me the fees again. The location was excellent very close to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taishyo

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025