Sand Castle Inn

2.0 star property

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds
Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed
Front of property
Exterior
Lobby

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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1011 La Salle Ave, Seaside, CA, 93955
  • Monterey County Fairgrounds
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Del Monte Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Seaside

With a stay at Sand Castle Inn in Seaside, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Monterey Bay and Monterey Bay Aquarium. .This motel is 4 mi (6.4 km) from Cannery Row and 5.6 mi (9 km) from 17-Mile Drive.

What's nearby

  • Monterey County Fairgrounds - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Fisherman's Wharf - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Cannery Row - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Del Monte Beach - 8 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 8 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 17 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Red's Donuts - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Sand Castle Inn

Motel in Seaside with free parking
Sand Castle Inn offers 34 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 34 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, and housekeeping is provided once per stay.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • 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

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

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: 2:30 AM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express 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 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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 40 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

This property does not have elevators

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. 513 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 278 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 131 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1006 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Nathalie, Fullerton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We just needed a place to sleep, shower & on the go it's clean, safe & not pricey that's why I chose Sand Castle Inn. It's located walkable to Costco, Target & driving 10 min to Carmel. It works for us bc we didn't spend time @ the property for the 2 days we were there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Vilmos, Redmond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's a decent, clean hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Cheap for a reason

There is absolutely zero insulation from outside noise and while there wasn't much traffic noise, there were other guests who were inconsiderate and had very loud trucks they started between 5 and 8am. The shower leaked and there were some cosmetic issues inside the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Diane

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
I have travel to many places and never charged 45 dollars for a small dog fee, and 100 dollar damage deposit. This is suppose to be dog friendly. Poop everywhere on the lawn. No bags no garbage can. Breakfast was not offered but coffee available , no decaf because they said no one drinks it. Only available when office open.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

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

Very Nice

Very nice room. Close to the main boulevard. Quiet and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is very clean and well kept. There is a shopping center near by that is convenient for long stays.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Samanta

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Hard pass

I've been traveling a very long time have stayed in various different places at various different price points and there are certain things I expect from a lodging. This place just didn't meet those qualifications mostly it was due to the lack of cleanliness. I always check the corners of beds for signs of bed bugs. When I discovered what looked like blood on the sheets, old blood stains on the sheets, and it looked like there could have been blood on the floor and there was a partial black handprint on the wall. I would add they definitely need to make sure they get an exterminator, as there were signs of roaches. So I chose not to stay. I left I didn't make a fuss I didn't make a complaint, I knew I was going to forfeit my payment. I didn't even care that I was going to lose out on the money that I paid for the inn, there was just no way you could pay me to stay there. When I was called because I dropped the card in the checkout box and left without a word, I said I had an emergency and he said I wouldn't get my money back, I said I know. I did know what I was forfeiting but- it was practically emergent to find other accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at the Sand Castle Inn several times. The Room is always clean, the staff friendly. Walking distance to the Beach. We use to go to other Inns occasionally, but now the Sand Castle Inn is our “go to” place when we visit Seaside.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Simply ok

About what you expect for the price. Clean where it counts so that Was good. Toilet was running all night. But really was fine if you just need a bed
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Miles, Vallejo

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kruti

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and quiet, affordable, you get what you paid for :)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Mallika

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Ashlen

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very accommodating staff and clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

JAMES

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was clean and comfortable. Excellent Value.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

carolyn

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not terrible neighborhood but would be nicer with more trees and landscaping
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family and I loved staying here! The property was very clean and staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diego

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