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Sands by The Sea

2.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
$112
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2

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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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(81 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

8.4 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. 453 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 291 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 152 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 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

Shamim, CAMBRIDGE

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monaliza

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Pedro, Santa Fe Springs

Traveled with group, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Economical, clean and close to the shore.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

curtis

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

8/10 Good

Silvia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The shower water temperature is a bit tricky to adjust.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Definitely older property, rooms need some tlc and has a very strong smell (some sort of cleaner maybe?). Tiny bathroom and shower but fine for our one night stay. Gorgeous ocean and sunset views from the property and super convenient to Hearst castle so perfect for our needs.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

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

Best staff in the area

This a great property. Staff is top notch. Great price for the location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall stay was good.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Snatch

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Yorllana

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Traveled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Santa Barbara

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Diana

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Love this property! Our room was a bit dirty but I will still come back! Staff were super friendly & professional! I liked their uniforms!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
By the beach
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Отель расположен в удивительном месте. Каждый раз, когда сюда приезжаем, отдыхаем душой, наслаждаемся красотой природы и мощностью океана. Восхитительные закаты и релакс открытых каминов , животный мир - все это дополняет привлекательность этого места. Близкое расположение с замком Херста и виноградники заставляют меня приезжать снова и снова.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurel

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

San simeon by the sea

Amazing few days
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lupe

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a peaceful and family-friendly place.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Christian

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beach access was great... Huge hassle with my card tho. Got double charged causing an overdraft fee. Very stressful...
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nora

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the beach access and the way they have it set up beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hector

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The ocean is a few steps away …. Sunset was beautiful….
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We wanted a hotel close to Hearst Castle and this hotel was a great option. It was fairly priced compared to staying in Carmel which was more expensive. Not many dinner options around.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025