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Sand Castle Inn

2.0 star property
Motel in Seaside with free parking

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Relax in a stylish room with a desk, flat-screen TV, and comfortable bed.
Experience the unique architectural style of the Sand Castle Inn, featuring a green roof and vibrant facade.
Relax in a stylish room with a flat-screen TV, seating area, and large window offering a view of the outside.
Hotel features a two-story structure with a flat roof and a balcony on the second floor.
Relax in a shaded patio surrounded by lush greenery and a variety of plants.

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(62 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 7.87 Ping (26 square meters)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(61 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 7.87 Ping (26 square meters)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(46 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 7.87 Ping (26 square meters)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 7.87 Ping (26 square meters)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
1011 La Salle Ave, Seaside, CA, 93955

What's nearby

  • Del Monte Beach - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Monterey County Fairgrounds - 3 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Fisherman's Wharf - 6 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Cannery Row - 7 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 9 min drive - 9.4 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 near Cannery Row
Sand Castle Inn provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and smoke-free premises
  • A 24-hour front desk, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and proximity to shopping
Room features
All guestrooms at Sand Castle Inn boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the comfortable rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and microwaves

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

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

Property 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Sand Castle Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this motel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 40 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Sand Castle Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sand Castle Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:30 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Sand Castle Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Sand Castle Inn located?

Situated in Seaside, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Eolian Dunes Preserve and Monterey State Beach. Fort Ord Dunes State Park and North Fremont Street are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Sand Castle Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 511 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 287 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 134 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1017 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

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel for the money. Clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean. Several restaurants are within a 2-8 minutes walking distance. Its a good location close to hwy 1. We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to alot of beachs
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

lizbeth

Very clean, comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is very well managed and the cleanliness and amenities eased our mind. We did not have to think or be worried about our hotel room as it was very neat and thoroughly cleaned.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anastasiia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a very simple motel. But so worth the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krishna Prasad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, quiet and clean & renovated rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danting

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
everything is good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Servando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Been here a few times nice hotel at an affordable price 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Amenities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean and nicely updated. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convient for husbands job
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roshika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quite
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet, pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Anel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and cozy with all amenities needed for a night stop while on a road trip. Including laundry!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Downstairs room as requested
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ramil Price

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Average hotel experience. Good for the price. Would book a room here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Erika

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very cheap so I guess it expected to be a motel. I won’t be staying here again. Recommended for maybe just single men.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice hotel. right in the middle of a lot of restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

GARY

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

Nice fornovernight

Great clean motel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail

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

Living it up!

Beautiful Area and hotel was very comfortable! Wish we could have stayed more days.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Clean and comfortable for a night

Needed a place to stay overnight and this met our needs. Clean, comfortable bed and easy to access off the highway. Would stay again for a quick stopover.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rusen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great value for the price
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024