Sand Dollar Inn

2.0 star property

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby lounge
Exterior
Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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1875 Fremont Blvd, Seaside, CA, 93955
  • Place, Eolian Dunes Preserve
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Monterey State Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Ord Dunes State Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(21 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(65 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(32 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Sand Dollar Inn

Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free motel has a seasonal outdoor pool and laundry facilities. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk and a vending machine are on-site.
Sand Dollar Inn offers 43 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Cable televisions are provided. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit 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 and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Sand Dollar Inn. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Eolian Dunes Preserve. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, a lift and a vending machine
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • Just a 5-minute drive from California State University Monterey Bay and 6 minutes from Fisherman's Wharf
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
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.


Property amenities

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 transport

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

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

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
  • Lift
  • 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

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

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

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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 lb 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! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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 is available for a fee (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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Cashless transactions are available
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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
  • One child aged 12 years old or younger stays 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. 410 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 207 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 166 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 118 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 109 out of 1010 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gilbert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean, bed very good an staff very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was simple but quality. Clean rooms, friendly staff and great rates. What more could I ask?
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Rodolfo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another cheap good basic motel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lucas

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
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10/10 Excellent

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for an over night stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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6/10 Okay

Marlyn

room was okay ... had to ask the front desk to get them to clean the room.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
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4/10 Poor

Jamie

It was
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Days but clean, great staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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6/10 Okay

Nithaya

Liked: Staff & service
It was ok. The bed wasn’t as comfortable as I hoped. Wish it was better.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was very nice, room was clean except the fridge. But its a fridge I'm not sleeping in a fridge im sleeping on the bed, which was clean and comfortable. Walls are thin. But still a great stay overall. It was a last minute booking that i was lucky to snag on a holiday weekend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rodolfo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent rooms
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The stay was good room was clean you get what you pay for
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Tom-Lukas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean... Beds were comfortable... Loved that it had good size fridge/freezer and a microwave and coffee maker
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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4/10 Poor

Chris

Disliked: Staff & service
It was good except he made me be on the third b floor even tho i told him i have copd and have difficulties with stairs
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Odalys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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6/10 Okay

Cruz

Parking was good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shauna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always great and friendly service. Clean, spacious rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Tiffany

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Check in was mobile and easy, but upon arrival 15-20 people passing thru loitering in parking lot. Through the night persons staying in fully packed vehicle, began to unpack all belongs forward amongst 3 spaces, and run extension cord across parking lot from soda and ice machines back to the car. (directly below our second story room and balcony). Pool was very dirty, including trash inside pool
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good price during the week for business trip.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bianca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the hotel, everything was nice and clean. Staff very friendly. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good rate for the area during the week for work.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Last minute booking and was surprise. The cleanliness and comfortable bed was a good stop on a road trip.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025