Sand Dollar Inn

2.0 star property
Motel near Fisherman's Wharf in Seaside

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Outdoor pool
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed
Coffee service
Lobby
Lobby

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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1875 Fremont Blvd, Seaside, CA, 93955
  • Fisherman's Wharf
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Cannery Row
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

About the area

Seaside

In Seaside .You'll find Eolian Dunes Preserve and Monterey State Beach within a 15-minute walk of this Seaside motel. Fort Ord Dunes State Park and North Fremont Street are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Del Monte Beach - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Monterey County Fairgrounds - 3 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Fisherman's Wharf - 6 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Cannery Row - 7 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 9 min drive - 9.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Wingstop - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Butter House - ‬6 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 coffee/tea in a common area. Public spaces have free WiFi. Sand Dollar Inn also features laundry facilities and an elevator. Self parking is free.

This Seaside motel is smoke free.

  • 43 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Coffee in lobby
  • 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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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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

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • 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: 2:30 AM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless 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 30 per pet, per night
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 60 lbs per pet)
  • 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

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 30 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

  • 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.

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. 363 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 249 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 159 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 116 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 115 out of 1002 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Ian

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edith

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susana

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

8/10 Good

Terri

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice clean place
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Rolando

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Christopher

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

2/10 Terrible

Jeremy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Bed was clean, even checking in late at 12:40a there were parties in rooms, check in staff was very nice, bed was clean but room smelled of old cigarettes and old vomit. I was exhausted from an 8 hour drive with no other options so I went to sleep but woke up and the smells were even stronger. Would not recommend
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeff

Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Adam

Business traveller

Live and learn

Furniture old and needs updating, bed smelled like bleach, shower had no water pressure or ever got hot, WiFi didn’t work, tv reception was poor, if you just need cheap, quick overnight, but I stayed for week and I wasted my money, pay extra a get cancelation ability just in case, or pay for the good hotels, I think the bargain isn’t one
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nola

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

America

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

8/10 Good

Misty

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Nicki

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

10/10 Excellent

Shauna

Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felix

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very safe
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felix

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we spend a single night everything was good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sadot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

V

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

Very bad

Not safe, not family friendly. People staying at the hotel are smoking marijuana in the parking lot. It seems most of the people staying at this hotel are living there long-term. Lobby door appears to be permanently locked and you have to do your service through a sliding window. When we checked out I had to ring the button for service and the man helping us was in his pajamas at around 9am. Starting at 3:00 a.m. people were playing on their phone in the outdoor hallway. They were playing games very loudly till 6:00 a.m. I'm assuming they were homeless because there were several homeless people hanging around the property. Someone could not pay me to stay at this hotel again. It's dangerous it's not safe. There were toenails clippings on the floor inside. The heating air conditioner unit was making an extremely loud noise so we could not use it. Every single step on the stairs is cracked broken and uneven. It's dangerous to walk upstairs. There is no elevator
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Patty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was okay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Olivia

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

ANDREY

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recommend it for your trip
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Ellie

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn't like anything. Condition of the property was terrible, overpriced rooms, super hard uncomfortable beds, things falling apart and rusty. Pool unusable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025