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Sanctuary Beach Resort

4.5 star property

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Lobby lounge
Reception
Exterior
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
View from room

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly

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3295 Dunes Rd, Marina, CA, 93933
  • Marina State Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Marina Dunes Preserve
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Panoramic Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Oceanfront

Panoramic Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Oceanfront

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 39 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Panoramic Room, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Coastal View

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Coastal View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed, Coastal View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Marina

Located in Marina, Sanctuary Beach Resort is by the ocean, a 4-minute drive from California State University Monterey Bay and 12 minutes from Fisherman's Wharf. .This beach resort is 10.8 mi (17.5 km) from Maritime Museum and 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from Monterey Bay Aquarium.
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What's nearby

  • Marina State Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Marina Dunes Preserve - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • California State University Monterey Bay - 4 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 16 min drive - 22.0 km
  • Cannery Row - 16 min drive - 22.0 km

Getting around

  • Salinas Station - 18 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dametra Fresh Mediterranean - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Sanctuary Beach Resort

Luxury resort on the beach, with outdoor pool
Sanctuary Beach Resort offers 60 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature fireplaces and iPod docking stations. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. LED televisions come with cable channels and pay movies. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

This Marina resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include minibars and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

An outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a hot tub are on site.

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

The onsite spa has 3 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. The spa is equipped with a steam room. The spa is open daily.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 60 guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and LED televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Rooms have private balconies. Cable programming and iPod docking stations are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Additional amenities at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Enjoy farm to table cuisine at Salt Wood Kitchen, a seafood restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Marina? This resort has 460 square feet (43 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Salt Wood Kitchen - This seafood restaurant specializes in farm to table cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key Global, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 19.95 to 39.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Salt Wood Kitchen

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Children's pool
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 460 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • 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.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (122 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1999
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - July 2024
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • IPod dock
  • LED TV with cable channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Wet bar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Fireplace
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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 50 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 16 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50 per night
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:

  • Resort fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Beach access
  • Beach towels
  • Fitness/yoga classes
  • In-room coffee
  • Pool access

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 19.95 to 39.95 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50 per night

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

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

Beach Sanctuary
Beach Sanctuary Resort
Sanctuary Beach
Sanctuary Beach Marina
Sanctuary Beach Resort
Sanctuary Beach Resort Marina
Sanctuary Resort
Sanctuary Beach Hotel Marina
Sanctuary Beach Resort Resort
Sanctuary Beach Resort Marina
Sanctuary Beach Resort Resort Marina

Sanctuary Beach Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 626 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 209 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1003 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and serene. Will definitely be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Pamela, Alameda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Service was amazing grounds are beautiful and well kept!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cedric

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great overall place to visit. I teally liked the pre-burning fire pits at the brach eith tables & brach chairs.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Summer

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would echo what some other reviewers have mentioned that the sound proofing is not great between rooms especially if you are on the bottom level. We could very vividly hear whomever was above us specifically at night while we were trying to sleep. I brought ear plugs so that was helpful but I would never stay on the bottom floor again if we came back. Other than that we really enjoyed our stay, the amenities, property layout, and the staff. The yoga in the morning was so so wonderful- highly recommend! Would love to come back during a warmer month when it’s not as rainy or windy. We did leave a breakfast request outside our door the first night and no one ever came to get it- not the biggest deal but I’m not sure why they give you those food requests to hang on your door if no one checks them.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Byron

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Vachagan

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Meghon, truckee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jana

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sanctuary is one of my favorite resorts, not just b/c of the beauty of the hotel and the uniqueness of lodging on the beach, but because Guest Services is 10/10! From check-in, room service, the Salt Wood restaurant, to special requests, the staff is outstanding and provides an amazing experience.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Senaida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manali

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As Platinum member of OneKey rewards, got a free upgrade to Ocean Front Deluxe room which is part of little villa that is right on the beach. You have your balcony and then sand - when they say Ocean Front, they mean it! Room was recently updated with high quality fixtures. They also have in-room breakfast service that they give you a card to fill out and hang on your door knob the night before. Very convenient. They also do bonfires right around sunset time on the beach, and it made for a dreamy evening. The residence buildings may be a few mins of walk away from parking, but the staff is very quick in helping you get rides to the main lobby or your parking area on their shuttle and they also helped with luggage. We had no trouble ordering on Doordash, food was delivered to front desk, which they called to confirm that they received, and then it was at our door brought by one of the staff in no time! Definitely made a wonderful experience. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great

10/10 Excellent

Esmeralda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my new favorite hotel! I loved all the small and big details. Everyone was friendly and all the offerings and design of the place make it feel like you are far away from home. It was a nice staycation for me and I look forward to returning soon!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Yevgeniya

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hailey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Meradith

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is a very nice collection of buildings. Our room was a suite (we were upgraded supposedly for free, but there was a $50 upcharge per day) and we had a partial ocean view. The separate shower and tub were lovely, and the bed and furniture were very comfortable. There were noticeable issues, however. The first was the cleanliness. The floor was sticky in a few places upon checking in, and the half and half container for coffee only had a small amount left. I would have expected this to be topped off before my arrival. Also, we had requested a change of bedding and room cleaning for our second day (not the fault of the hotel, but one of us got sick). The cleaning staff only replaced the sheet on top of the mattress, meaning our only blankets for our visit were the backup fleece blankets in the closet. And STILL the floors were not mopped, and coffee creamer not topped off. We had to supply our own! They did clean the container and left it out empty, but refilling it would have been preferred. Also, the old bedding was left on the outside patio instead of getting taken away by the staff. The second issue I had was a lack of temperature control. There’s no A/C or climate control in the room, there’s a fireplace for heat and open windows for cooling. It made it hard to sleep through the night, especially with the thin fleece blankets. The front desk staff were great, and made an effort to be understanding and accommodating. I’m unsure if I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

AXEL

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The views are obviously incredible, but the staff was all extremely welcoming and over the top attentive to any need that came up. Their accommodations for dogs is next level, I love properties that care as much as they do. 10/10 will stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a nice area and surrounding. But unfortunately the staff never brought us our stuff and a outlet was speaking in our room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nelson

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with huge rooms and lots of windows.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Robert and his team are professionals and have the way to make you feel welcome.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025