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Sands by The Sea

2.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Gym

Explore the area

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

Room options

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, No View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(68 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, No View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(79 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Exterior

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  • Hot Tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, (1603)
$229 nightly
The price is $229 total
includes taxes & fees
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About this property

Sands by The Sea

San Simeon motel with 2 outdoor pools
Spend the day catching some rays at the nearby beach, relaxing by one of Sands by The Sea's 2 outdoor swimming pools, or pampering yourself at the full-service spa. 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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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
  • Smoke-free property

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

Property is also known as

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Sands by The Sea Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 457 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 291 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 144 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 1003 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

nick

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the property and you can hangout at the fire pits and there is a restaurant next door
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great stay along the coast. The front desk staff was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Ronald

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The setting is lovely. The rooms are old, poorly cared for with peeling paint and the room cleaing was poor.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

victor y Adriana haro

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Need to improve cleaning room
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

T

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this tiny little beach town of San Simeon. This is definitely a beach motel, but it’s clean and very convenient. We parked right in front of our room, which was so nice. The water in the shower got pretty hot which was also nice. The outside area of this location is great, there’s the beach behind with fire pits and a sand volleyball net. There’s a few restaurants in town which are basically all within a mile. It was just a nice stay. Super quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David Lenard

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cesar

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Excellent value. Wonderful location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jazmine

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is just amazing. So close to the ocean you can easily walk there. We got married and stayed here so came back year later to celebrate.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The area is well kept and beach access is great

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I love this place… affordable for a last minute getaway. Fire pits to die for.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Kay

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
My room wasn't very clean. The carpet and the bathroom floor were both dirty and my drapes were broken and torn. I happened to have a clip with me which I used to keep the drapes closed. The outdoor area was nice and family friendly. I appreciated the dog friendly policy. I would search around before staying in the hotel again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved sitting by the fire pits and watching the sunset
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Rudy

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas P

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

Good Value for Short Stay

This is an older property, but it's managed by its upscale neighbor (Cavalier Oceanfront Resort) and provides amenities (fancy toiletries, room service, attentive staff, beach access) that you would not expect in its price range. Definitely attractive for a short stay, for a longer stay visit its neighbor.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked the beach it was right behind Motel ..views were beautiful..
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Atul

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was beyond great. Beautiful location. And we had an actual wood burning fireplace with supplied pressed logs. It was a great evening.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025