Sand Castle Inn

2.0 star property
Motel near Fisherman's Wharf in Seaside

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Room, 2 Queen Beds
Front of property
Exterior
Exterior
Lobby

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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1011 La Salle Ave, Seaside, CA, 93955
  • Place, Monterey State Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Ord Dunes State Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, North Fremont Street
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(52 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(65 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(69 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Seaside

In Seaside .Stay at this Seaside motel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Monterey State Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Fort Ord Dunes State Park. North Fremont Street and Del Monte Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Eolian Dunes Preserve - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Monterey State Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Fort Ord Dunes State Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • North Fremont Street - 3 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Fort Ord National Monument - 4 min drive - 2.5 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
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Sand Castle Inn

Motel near Fisherman's Wharf in Seaside
As a guest of Sand Castle Inn, you'll find a vending machine, coffee/tea in a common area, and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces. Sand Castle Inn also features express check-in and express check-out. Free self parking is available.

This Seaside motel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 34 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • No smoking on site
Sand Castle Inn offers 34 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Seaside motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 16.95 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

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: USD 40 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 40 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

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

Reviews

Sand Castle Inn Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 511 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 269 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 130 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rocky

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

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

TRAVELER

Love this place. Clean and quiet. Easy parking and no parking fee
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lashley

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The room was very clean and comfortable. The property was well cared for. Would return in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Cristal

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The bed we're very uncomfortable. T v went out was not working. AC in the middle of the night it stop working.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
TV did not work.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

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

10/10 Excellent

Efrem

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

JAMES

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not a very good stay

The bathroom has some kind of small bugs in them. The beds were uncomfortable. Dead bugs on the glass windows.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Good deal
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent area, a lot of food around the area. Hotel was nice and we enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Katrina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great queen size bed, clean room, clean bathroom and the fridge/freezer combo is fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was clean and comfortable and near shopping areas and had plenty of parking spaces
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jaqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not super noisy! Just at moments. Overall pleased with price, daily cleanliness, staff, location was super convenient because it's right next to a Costco!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Affordable but far drive to tourist traps and had to pay for parking everywhere except the hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

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

Traveler

Great staff and fridge / freezer combo is great for long stays. Bed comfortable and room is very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great!

Old property but renovated nicely, ample outlets, big fridge, microwave, keurig, lots of lights, and a big bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Ron

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Normally stay at the Embassy suites so when I booked this I should’ve lowered my expectations for cleanliness. For the price I guess I got what I deserved. People above our room loved letting their kids run back and forth. Can hear a mouse fart in the next room because the walls are so thin.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Blackout shades would be helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Porfirio

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and love the balcony!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025