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Sand Dollar Inn

2.0 star property
Motel near Fisherman's Wharf in Seaside

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Outdoor pool
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Exterior
Room, 2 Queen Beds
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Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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1875 Fremont Blvd, Seaside, CA, 93955
  • Place, Monterey State Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Ord Dunes State Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, North Fremont Street
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

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

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(27 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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).
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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 - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Fort Ord National Monument - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • North Fremont Street - 3 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 18 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Sand Dollar Inn

Motel near Fisherman's Wharf in Seaside
Sand Dollar Inn offers its guests an outdoor pool, a vending machine, and laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This Seaside motel is smoke free.

  • 43 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Sand Dollar Inn offers 43 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Cable television is provided. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

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
  • Elevator
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 33.90
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 33.90

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

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 40 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 60 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 10 children 1 year old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

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

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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
  • Early check-in fee: USD 33.90 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 33.90 (subject to availability)

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

  • The seasonal pool will open in January and close in December.
  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Up to 10 children 1 year old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is 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

Sand Dollar Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 387 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 225 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 157 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 115 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 117 out of 1001 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Courtney

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They did not have real beds, they were a sheet of plywood with a thin matress on the top. The chair in the room was falling apart with most of the upholstery crumbling off of it. Our toilet clogged and they came to check. They didn't fix it. Instead they brought us a used dirty plunger that had dried toilet paper a feces on it. There were people staying in their cars in the parking lot. There was were people smoking on their balconies and filled our room with a thick smell of marijuana.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

José

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Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sadot

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Tom

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pretty run-down. Sanitation not so great. Small rooms. Friendly enough staff. Location is fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Victor

Parking was fine, room was just fine, not worth the price for the night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Brice

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Nathan

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arisha

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

6/10 Okay

Batel

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Was fine for the night
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Business traveller, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good rate for the area during the week for work.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shauna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I frequently stay at the Sand Dollar. It's budget friendly and the staff is always helpful. The pool is well maintained and they have an elevator which is a godsend when you're on the 3rd floor.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

MELISSA

Travelled with family
When I arrived the employee told me they could not find my reservation although I had my reciept on my phone ready to go. I chatted with a virtual assistant who attempted to help me and even called the employee who then put the Hotels.com rep on hold. The employee insisted he needed the Hotels.com confirmation number which I provided via the virtual assistant. He called a family member to help next. I could see over his shoulder he had pulled up my reservation. He then stated that he only had one room left (coincidentally its the double queen bed I reserved) and that he would rectify the situation. He also never picked up the phone with the Hotels.com rep that called the business that he put on hold. The tv kept turning off at random times while we were trying to watch. Our room was tucked away in a corner where the hallway reeked of cat urine, and half of our room was a window that faced a large busy street. The wifi was free wifi to a guest account that we were never given a password for, so apparently everyone in the vicinity was using their wifi. I dont recommend this place at all if you're traveling with kids. I would not recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sadot

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Business traveller, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with good weekday rates and close to beach access areas.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kara

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cesar

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Rachel

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

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

8/10 Good

Brianna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Not bad, clean rooms and nice AC unit. Not too much to complain about, you get what you’re paying for definitely.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

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

4/10 Poor

Taylor

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
There was blood on my bed sheets
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gwendolyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
When we was checking in seen note taped to bottom of couter saying the power was going be shut-off that night. Clerk didnt mention it, I booked well in advance so they could have contacted me before I drove 10hrs to get there! They did cacel and refund, after Hotels.com contacted them!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025