Sand Dollar Inn

Property class: 2
Motel with outdoor pool, near Monterey Bay

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At Sand Dollar Inn, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Monterey Bay and Monterey Bay Aquarium. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool, and freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks. Also, Fisherman's Wharf and Cannery Row are within a short drive. Fellow travelers say good things about the helpful staff and nearby shopping.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (7)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Outdoor pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
The current price is $75
$86 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a microwave, a dresser, a balcony with a view, and a painting of a turtle.

Room, 1 King Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(23 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, and a view of parked cars through a glass door.

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, microwave, air conditioner, and a window with curtains.

Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(68 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a phone and a drawer, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.2 out of 10
Good
(35 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

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1875 Fremont Blvd, Seaside, CA, 93955

What's nearby

  • Eolian Dunes Preserve - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Monterey State Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Fort Ord Dunes State Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • North Fremont Street - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Pacchetti Dog Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 10 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 29 min drive
  • Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 33 min drive
  • Monterey Station - 18 min drive
  • Salinas Station - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Sand Dollar Inn

  • At Sand Dollar Inn, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Monterey Bay and Monterey Bay Aquarium. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool, and freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks. Also, Fisherman's Wharf and Cannery Row are within a short drive. Fellow travelers say good things about the helpful staff and nearby shopping.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 43 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • One child (12 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total, up to 60 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Facilities

  • An outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Low-height counter/sink

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation
  • A damage deposit of USD 100 will be collected before check-in

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 33.90 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 40 per pet, per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • The seasonal pool is open from January to December

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Magic Carpet Inn
Magic Carpet Inn Seaside
Magic Carpet Seaside
Magic Carpet Lodge Seaside
Magic Carpet Lodge
Sand Dollar Inn Motel
Sand Dollar Inn Seaside
Sand Dollar Inn Motel Seaside

Frequently asked questions

Does Sand Dollar Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Sand Dollar Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Sand Dollar Inn?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Sand Dollar Inn?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 60 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 40 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at Sand Dollar Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Sand Dollar Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge of USD 33.90 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Sand Dollar Inn and nearby?

Sand Dollar Inn has an outdoor pool.

What's the area around Sand Dollar Inn like?

Sand Dollar Inn is a short 13-minute walk from Monterey Bay and 11 minutes' walk from Monterey State Beach.

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Reviews

Sand Dollar Inn Reviews

7.6

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

7.0

Amenities

8.0

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities

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10/10 Exceptional

I had a really good stay. Super clean and very friendly staff. It’s walking distance to a lot of restaurants and other things todo. Super great location. I will absolutely make this my go to hotel to stay everytime I visit seaside :)
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8/10 Very good

Location was well lite, lots of parking, clean. Doors had gaps and split at door connection. Doors locked.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and helpful staff 👌 recommended
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff the room was very clean and free parking and the Wi-Fi is free. Very nice and quiet and close to everything else.
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8/10 Very good

Had a bit of a hiccups with the rooms first assigned not being ready, but the front desk was very quick to switch the rooms. Housekeeping was absolutely amazing and helped us with every question we had. Located close to shopping and eateries.
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, secure parking, would stay again
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10/10 Exceptional

For the price great stay quiet room !
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room / friendly staff
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10/10 Exceptional

Grounds are worn but maintained. Pool area was clean and central.
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10/10 Exceptional

Parking easy
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything is in incredibly great about this little hotel. I love it. Incredibly nice staff. Very very clean. And not at all expensive. It’s wonderful.
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was clean, bed very good an staff very friendly.
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8/10 Very good

The place was decent. The microwave and coffeemaker were a nice plus. Easy to check in and check out and location is convenient. I would stay again.
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10/10 Exceptional

The rooms where clean, the staff; Jared at the counter was very welcoming and very helpful, the cleaning personnel was very nice. Each room had a small refrigerator and a microwave in it. The Inn didn't have an area for breakfast, my family and I ate out for breakfast and other meals which was ok, the Inn was very centralized to so many stores, restaurants and other amenities
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8/10 Very good

The property was well located and had what you needed. The deadbolt did not work and has one of those basic coffee machines, but there are plenty of coffee shops in the area. The room was clean and served as purpose. Definitely no frills, but would stay here again.
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8/10 Very good

Clean room, grounds so-so, pet friendly with charge, location not grest in appearance but convenient, many stores near
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8/10 Very good

Pros - Central location, good price, easy check in and out. Cons - beds were hard, many outlets did not work, none of the EV chargers worked, only two tiny trash cans.
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8/10 Very good

It was a last minute booking. Fast check in. Our room was 205 on the second floor next to the stairs so we didn't have to walk far. Our room smelled clean as you walk in. Room was clean. Smelled clean. Towels were good quality. The complimentary soap, shampoo and lotion was fragrant. Fridge and microwave worked well. Microwave was a plus because we were able to heat up our foods. AC worked nicely. The bed was comfortable and sheets were nice and clean. Our neighbors were quiet. We had no issues. My family had a nice experience. We would come back again. Side note...the avenue had a lot of food options and that is a big plus too.
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6/10 Good

Clean room was good
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8/10 Very good

Staff was friendly. Room was clean. Property was a little more rundown than I remember, could be kept up a little better. Was given a room with no view or balcony. Other than that no complaints. Would stay here again as long as I get a balcony/view.
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8/10 Very good

Room was simple but quality. Clean rooms, friendly staff and great rates. What more could I ask?
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10/10 Exceptional

Love the hotel, everything was nice and clean. Staff very friendly. Would stay again
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8/10 Very good

Everything was good, the location was very convenient and the staff was very helpful and friendly. The room was a little cold and slightly noisy but still very fine.
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10/10 Exceptional

Always great and friendly service. Clean, spacious rooms.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean and spacious room, comfortable bed. A perfect hotel to spend a night. Very nice staff. There are good restaurants, such as Sarita's restaurant that you can walk to their