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Sand Dollar Inn

2.0 star property

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Outdoor pool
Lobby
Room, 1 King Bed
Coffee service
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
  • Place, Fisherman's Wharf
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Cannery Row
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Monterey Bay Aquarium
    ‪12 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
(58 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

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About the area

Seaside

With a stay at Sand Dollar Inn in Seaside, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Monterey Bay and Monterey Bay Aquarium. .This motel is 5.6 mi (9 km) from 17-Mile Drive and 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Cannery Row.
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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

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Wingstop - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Sand Dollar Inn

Motel in Seaside with a seasonal outdoor pool and a 24-hour front desk
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.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 43 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and an elevator. Free self parking is available onsite.

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

  • 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

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
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 60 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
10 children, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from January to December
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM

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

Reviews

Sand Dollar Inn Reviews

7.4

Good

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 380 out of 1027 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 245 out of 1027 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 163 out of 1027 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 121 out of 1027 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 118 out of 1027 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No food options either there or in the immediate area. No coffee to be found anywhere. Not even in our room. We had to complain to get a tiny coffee maker in our room. I guess these folks don’t believe in the coffee experience. Room was cold and bare tile floor but clean and we did feel safe. Bed was at least comfortable..
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Matthew

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gross disgusting room. Dirty property, Very loud music at all hours. Section 8 hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness
Bed was great. Shower hed great water pressure. Hair dryer did not work. Bathroom smelled. Cannot get anyone after hours.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Kathleen

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No soap. 2 towels. No internet. Chipped painted tub. Doors are all peeling on the interior. Exterior needs a good sweeping.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was good but bed could be better
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kristopher

Travelled with family and small children
It’s an OK hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Hendrik

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bedding was full of holes; surrounding smell like laundry.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
For about $100/night this place was great. Fridge and microwave, plenty of close parking, felt safe enough. Pool was dirty so we didn't want to use it which was a bummer but the room was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bianca

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

vyacheslav

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The rooms were basic but clean, but the hotel did not feel safe. The motel corridors are exposed, and it was a terrible fight in the middle of the night
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
overpriced for area, at $228 on Sat night; and uniquely cheap "white colorant" packet provided for coffee in place of a creamer packet!! Old, plain, clean Bed was comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Ricardo

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Property need a lot of cleaning and very old looking rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jesus

Clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean and affordable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Cecilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The bed and the pillows were very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlene

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jill

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Hannah

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed there 2 nights. TV didn’t work both nights and the second night the WiFi kept disconnecting.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Rick

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good stay

Nice area with electric car charging. Good price. Heavy smell of mold but we’re close to the beach so nothing can really be done about that. Shower water pressure was ok for about 5 minutes then turned to a trickle. Was very hard to take a shower. The water was soft water so that was good. No homeless or questionable people hanging out or around. Pretty good atmosphere. Shower door had a large hole in it but that did not affect my stay. Overall good stay for the price of $97 a night.
Dirty ice bucket
Door needs to be painted
Needs paint
Low shower water pressure.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Nickii

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Travis or Kelli

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Melody

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Nice place

Nice clean room, friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

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