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Sanctuary Beach Resort

4.5 star property

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Lobby lounge
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Exterior
Bar (on property)
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront | Beach/ocean view

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Map
3295 Dunes Rd, Marina, CA, 93933
  • Marina State Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Marina Dunes Preserve
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront | View from room

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

  • 39 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

  • 35 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 35 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Panoramic Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Oceanfront

Panoramic Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Oceanfront

  • 39 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

  • 39 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Panoramic Room, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

  • 35 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Coastal View

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Coastal View

  • 35 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed, Coastal View

  • 35 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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View from room

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

  • 35 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Marina

Located in Marina, Sanctuary Beach Resort is by the ocean, a 4-minute drive from California State University Monterey Bay and 12 minutes from Fisherman's Wharf. .This beach resort is 10.8 mi (17.5 km) from Maritime Museum and 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from Monterey Bay Aquarium.
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What's nearby

  • Marina State Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Marina Dunes Preserve - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • California State University Monterey Bay - 4 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 14 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Cannery Row - 14 min drive - 18.0 km

Getting around

  • Salinas Station - 18 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dametra Fresh Mediterranean - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Sanctuary Beach Resort

Luxury resort on the beach, with outdoor pool
Sanctuary Beach Resort offers 60 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature fireplaces and iPod docking stations. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. LED televisions come with cable channels and pay movies. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

This Marina resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include minibars and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

An outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a hot tub are on site.

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

The onsite spa has 3 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. The spa is equipped with a steam room. The spa is open daily.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 60 guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and LED televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Rooms have private balconies. Cable programming and iPod docking stations are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Additional amenities at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Enjoy farm to table cuisine at Salt Wood Kitchen, a seafood restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Marina? This resort has 460 square feet (43 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Salt Wood Kitchen - This seafood restaurant specializes in farm to table cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key Global, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 19.95 to 39.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Salt Wood Kitchen

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Children's pool
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 460 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • 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.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (122 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • IPod dock
  • LED TV with cable channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Wet bar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Fireplace
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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 50 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 16 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Beach access
  • Beach towels
  • Fitness/yoga classes
  • In-room coffee
  • Pool access

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 19.95 to 39.95 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50 per night

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; cash is not accepted
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Beach Sanctuary
Beach Sanctuary Resort
Sanctuary Beach
Sanctuary Beach Marina
Sanctuary Beach Resort
Sanctuary Beach Resort Marina
Sanctuary Resort
Sanctuary Beach Hotel Marina
Sanctuary Beach Resort Resort
Sanctuary Beach Resort Marina
Sanctuary Beach Resort Resort Marina

Sanctuary Beach Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 626 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 210 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1003 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Mark

Disliked: Staff & service

On check out day the staff will ignore you

Got food poisoning from the onsite restaurant. After informing the staff they were very hesitant to help with bringing water, tea or any easy request asked. We had to check out at 11a.m that day and while attempting to endure the sickness the staff shows up at 8:30a.m to see have us leave and again about an hour later. It’s kinda funny because I called the front desk around 8a.m to request any help and to have a late check out to make sure we could drive home safe. The first night was great but after that it went down hill, don’t expect any help from the front desk if you need anything from them. Very unhappy, with the situation as this was a place a really enjoyed staying in the past.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Romantic place to celebrate my birthday w/my husband of 45 yrs, & my loving furbaby. We enjoyed each other as well as the resort setting. Loved the view of beach & ocean directly outside r patio. Very cozy room & enjoyed fireplace & smores at beach fire pit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan, Oakland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and a place to create special memories
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Anurag

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

10/10 Excellent

Sabine

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice peaceful,BEAUTIFUL VIEWS. Not one complaint! Very close to the beach. Feel rejuvenated after that stay! Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabine

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very peacefully and relaxing!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy, Fresno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Incredibly beautiful and relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sigrun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous, quiet, staff and service were amazing. We will be back…possibly every year
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

JonPaul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had been here 6 years ago. The remodled rooms , the front desk manager were all refreshing and welcoming. I loved sitti g by the fire pits on the bluff relaxing and listening to the ocesn
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ranielle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We truly enjoyed our stay. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Li jun

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay! Need to stay longer. Trust me
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Rodney

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nylan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Sanctuary beach resort

The location is beautiful and it’s a dog friendly hotel which is why I chose it. The staff was friendly and generally helpful. The Salt Wood restaurant was delicious and they had a menu for my dog. The room was spacious, designed well and had drink and snack offerings included. I loved that it had a fireplace, large soaking tub and shower. Unfortunately, the shower didn’t drain well and the bed mattress had very little support. It was way too soft and I woke up with back pain. 1 of the 2 reading lights and an electric plug next to the bed didn’t work. I was in a bottom level suite and could hear quite a bit of noise from the people above me, as well as when the room next to me opened and closed their door. Lastly, the EV charging was misleading. The app said the rates were set by the hotel and offered free overstay charging from 12am-9am, with a 1 hr grace period. When I unplugged my car at 9:30am, after charging overnight, I was charged for a 30 min overstay. The front desk receptionist stated that the EV company set the rates and I would have to contact them to dispute the charge. I explained that the app said the hotel set the rates. She seemed confused and said she would relay the info to the manager. The lobby is very welcoming with a spacious seating area, fireplace, coffee, hot chocolate, tea and fruit available 24h. The issues I had were manageable, I would be happy to stay there again.
Breakfast on the beachfront suite patio
Dog Bowl Dinner Salmon, white rice, broccoli
Pet policy
Lobby
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My stay was very lovely. I did have to leave a day early due to a storm taking out the electricity indefinitely. The staff was amazing and very helpful. I will for sure be back
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jana

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This resort is truly one-of-a-kind, offering a perfect beachfront location packed with top-notch amenities. The upgraded rooms are exceptional, featuring a cozy fireplace. The property has many features to keep you entertained and relaxed, including an amazing onsite restaurant, room service, bocce ball courts, a private beach, a pool, a hot tub, and a luxurious spa. The staff are incredibly attentive, professional, and genuinely committed to making your stay unforgettable. Sanctuary combines stunning scenery, amenities, and impeccable service, this resort is an absolute must-visit!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

Zen Getaway

I just wanted to get away to a peaceful place & rest. This hotel was exactly what I dreamed of. Beautiful location. The staff members were friendly and helpful. They are very pet friendly even providing your pet with their own bowls and menus! I had an Ocean View Suite. Fireplace, comfy bed, room service, delicious food, yoga, jacuzzi and the room was cleaned daily which was nice. I will definitely come back for more!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024