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Sands by The Sea

2.0 star property

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BBQ/picnic area
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Fitness facility
Lobby sitting area
Lobby

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
$112
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2

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9355 Hearst Dr, San Simeon, CA, 93452
  • Place, Moonstone Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Moonstone Beach Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Hearst Castle
    ‪26 min drive‬

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(82 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(93 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Sands by The Sea

San Simeon motel with 2 outdoor pools
This smoke-free motel features 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and a restaurant. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a fitness center, coffee/tea in a common area, and a business center are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
Sands by The Sea offers 33 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered on request and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a fitness center.

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

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the motel's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. The spa is open daily.
Sands by The Sea features 2 outdoor swimming pools and a fitness center. The motel offers a restaurant. This motel offers access to a business center.

Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This beach motel also offers a vending machine, coffee/tea in a common area, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Sands by The Sea is a smoke-free property.

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:30 AM.
Cavalier Coastal Kitchen - This restaurant is located on the beach. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: USD 5 to 30 for adults and USD 5 to 30 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Cavalier Coastal Kitchen

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach

Full-service spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • 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.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out fee: USD 150

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Friday - Sunday (1:00 PM - 9:00 PM)
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [9415 Hearst Drive, San Simeon, California 93452]
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 30 for adults, and USD 5 to 30 for children
  • Late check-out fee: USD 150

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 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

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

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Sands by The Sea Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 457 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 290 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 153 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 52 out of 1010 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joni D.

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

Great stay

We had a great day at the Sands by the sea hotel. The room was very spacious clean and the bed was very comfortable clean bathroom great stay will come again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Older building needs an upgrade. Stained bed sheets. Musty smell
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

GABRIEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The coffee was not very good,reception was not very pleasant,a little rude,but otherwise good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Marie

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Family of 6 trip to Hearst Castle

The hotel provided
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alen

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was awesome, with a great view of the ocean, very friendly staff and very close to the Hearst Castle. Very enjoyable place with great amenities, unfortunately we weren't able to use it due to one night stay. great and fun to be there.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurent

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean, easy beach access
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

carl

Traveled with family
Staff were not friendly or helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucinda

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Property staff was very pleasant. The amenities were wonderful. Location near restaurants, beach and a bodega.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, near Cambria and the Elephant Seal Viewpoint.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sylvia

Liked: Amenities
Great place to see a sun set
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rush

Business traveler, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent restaurant nearby
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesus C

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good customer service friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No comment
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

shane

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and helpful! Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location and great. Views from the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Will

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love this spot, nothing spectacular but there are no negatives for me. Its right on the beach too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eva-Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Worked on price for additional stay if I decide to. I will be back, stayed at Cavalier before. Wonderful staff, great energy here and referred a potential guest who asked me about the property when we stepped out to see the sunset
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

guadalupe

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time while on our trip, room was a lil dingy, rusty and outdated but very clean. Will definitely stay here again but maybe upgrade with a room with a view
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025