Sand Castle Inn

2.0 star property

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Lobby sitting area
Room, 1 Queen Bed
Room, 1 Queen Bed
Exterior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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1011 La Salle Ave, Seaside, CA, 93955
  • Place, Eolian Dunes Preserve
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Monterey State Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Ord Dunes State Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(58 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(69 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(79 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Seaside

When you stay at Sand Castle Inn in Seaside, you'll be near the airport, within a 10-minute drive of Monterey Bay and Monterey Bay Aquarium. .This motel is 8.3 mi (13.4 km) from Carmel Beach and 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Fisherman's Wharf.

What's nearby

  • Eolian Dunes Preserve - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Monterey State Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Fort Ord Dunes State Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • North Fremont Street - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Pacchetti Dog Park - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 17 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Sand Castle Inn

Sand Castle Inn offers 34 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Seaside motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 34 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, and housekeeping is provided once per stay.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • 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
Express 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
Express check-out available

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

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 40 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, 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 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)

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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Sand Castle Inn
Sand Castle Inn Seaside
Sand Castle Seaside
Sand Castle Hotel Seaside
Sand Castle Inn Motel
Sand Castle Inn Seaside
Sand Castle Inn Motel Seaside

Sand Castle Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 573 out of 1103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 291 out of 1103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 144 out of 1103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 1103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1103 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Yuk Pui

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service overall.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

solemon

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, bed comfortable and no one bothered me.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nikoloz

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Newly renovated room, except the fittings in the bathroom, for a good price of just over
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rose, San Francisco

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place for a short day. Clean rooms felt safe. Front desk was very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very clean room
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Have stayed here before. Clean. Good location. Close to restaurants Etc.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Tom

Nice
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Dillon

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carolina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Very spacious. Quick walk to nearby beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Rory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room. No elevator.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Pen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, nice location. Will come again next time.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Athina

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Xochilt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yes
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute place. Very clean. Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Cesar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was easily accessible and user friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

shelby

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was a leak in the bathroom wall and the toilet made a high pitch noise after flushing. Not ideal with kids but okay. Could have been cleaned better. Sheets had stains.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Dawson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Prefect spot
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026