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Sands by The Sea

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Standard Room | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Front of property
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Room amenity
BBQ/picnic Area

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi

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9355 Hearst Dr, San Simeon, CA, 93452
  • Place, Cambria State Marine Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, San Simeon State Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Hearst Castle
    ‪26 min drive‬

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(99 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(83 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Sands by The Sea

This smoke-free motel features 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and a restaurant. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a fitness centre, coffee/tea in a common area and a business centre are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
Sands by The Sea offers 33 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include a ceiling fan and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on request and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the motel's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and Swedish massages. The spa is open daily.
Sands by The Sea's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Cambria State Marine Park. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus 2 outdoor pools.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy a beachfront location while dining at Cavalier Coastal Kitchen
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the 2 outdoor pools
  • Indulge with massages at the spa
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and a business centre
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Cambria State Marine Park and 7 minutes on foot from San Simeon State Park
  • Pets welcome free of charge
Sands by The Sea offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. There's an onsite business centre.

Public spaces have free WiFi. The business-friendly Sands by The Sea also features a vending machine, coffee/tea in common area, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available.

This San Simeon motel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM.
Cavalier Coastal Kitchen – This restaurant is located on the beach. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: USD 5 to 30 for adults and USD 5 to 30 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Cavalier Coastal Kitchen

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach

Full-service spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out fee: USD 150

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Friday - Sunday (1:00 PM - 9:00 PM)
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [9415 Hearst Drive, San Simeon, California 93452]
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

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Maximum 1 pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 30 for adults and USD 5 to 30 for children
  • Late check-out fee: USD 150

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 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property's front desk is open during the following times:
  • Friday - Sunday: 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location. To check in, guests will need to go to 9415 Hearst Drive, San Simeon, California 93452
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

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the motel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Sands by The Sea Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 475 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 285 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 140 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 1007 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Bianca

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location, super friendly staff, but inside feels like a sleezy motel 6 with stained carpets and mild and rust and dirt everywhere. Very very dirty
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Christian

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was so dirty. Fan was falling off ceiling, mold in the shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

CISKA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is outdated room but clean. Area closed to the beach. Quiet & nice beach.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Christina

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The floors and walls in rooms and bathroom were dirty, the tv stand was old and not in good shape, the rooms need updating and painting. The window screens falling off so didn’t feel save leaving window open to get a breeze
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

john

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice, staff great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant, Los Angeles

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Axel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well priced and amazing location. Rooms are well kept and the staff was extremely nice.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawnette

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the shampoo and body wash
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

nancy

Disliked: Cleanliness
Worst stay ever . The toilet was not in operation it is nearly impossible to contact the front desk to get somebody over .The shower had bugs crawling inside it was disgusting .The corner of the shower on the outside was dirty with brown stuff on it and their was a big hole . When I went to check out and told them about the toilet all they said was yes we been having reports that some toilets were not working Really!? I had to go through channels to get ahold of the front desk to get the WiFi passcode because the front desk neglected to share that info. It was not a good stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Ricardo

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Quick and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

KENNETH

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Check in very simple, staff made eveything very easy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The fire pit was great and the champagne and rose petals were delivered and presented perfectly. Front desk folks were super pleasent.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Colleen at front was so helpful. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Marielena

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The first day I arrived a hissing sound that went off and on and a crackling sound from the heating system, went on all through my stay, I reported it and it was not fixed. There was a power outage on another nite and the emergency lamp in the room did not work. One of the chairs in the the room was weathered and old looking. I was on the first floor you could hear all the noise from the upstairs rooms. I must clarify I was offered to move, but I had already unpacked and it was a lot of a chore to repack. Also, the staff was nice and accommodating except for the young lady on check out day, she was dismissive when I shared and issues with the room and the money that is take as a deposit. Also the ground are lovely and the views great, but no really safe way to get to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love this place!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

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

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