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Sanctuary Beach Resort

4.5 star property

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Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee
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Exterior
Farm to table cuisine

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included

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

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Coastal View

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Coastal View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 35 sq m
  • 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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Panoramic Room, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 35 sq m
  • 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 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 - 0.5 km
  • Marina Dunes Preserve - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Fisherman's Wharf - 12 min drive - 19.9 km
  • Cannery Row - 14 min drive - 20.6 km
  • WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca - 22 min drive - 27.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪El Rancho Market - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬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 minibars. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. 50-inch 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; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. 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. Other recreational amenities include a private beach.

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 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. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages and facials. You can soak up the sun at the private beach or enjoy other recreational amenities including 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 7:00 AM to 11:00 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 7:00 AM and 11:00 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.

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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 35 for adults and USD 10 to 35 for children
  • 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 yoga
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • 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

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

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • On a private 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
  • 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

More

  • 2 floors
  • 20 buildings
  • Built in 1999
  • Electric bike charging
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - July 2024
  • Smoke-free property

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

  • 50-inch LED TV with cable channels
  • IPod dock
  • 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
  • Electrical adapters
  • Fireplace
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless 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 50 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
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 not available
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 55 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Beach access
  • 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 10 to 35 for adults, and USD 10 to 35 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, 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; 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, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
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. 650 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 186 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1000 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alfred

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alla

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet place right on the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lander

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel we’ve ever stayed at
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alin

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a very nice getaway here. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Great view of the ocean and nightly bonfire from our patio. We had a short walk to the shore. The dinners in room and at the restaurant we both super delicious. If you like spicy I recommend the crudo. They have golf cart rides from the car to your room. Once your bags are dropped off, walking around resort is no problem. My wife thinks we’re making this a yearly stay
From our patio
Nightly bonfire from our patio
The office patio
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our room was beautiful and the ocean view was wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad Imtiaz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views, tasteful rooms and service. Excellent overall experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

4/10 Poor

Yen-Ting

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay away! Not a good choice.

The room was on the surface fine but lots of problems. The shower handle on the tub didn’t work. The faucets on the tub required a lot of force. The standalone shower didn’t drain. The bathroom door frequently jammed. The curtains were inoperable. Not at all consistent with the price point of the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Celina

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great view. Amazing staff. Good food. Definitely will be making a return to the sanctuary!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and a
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Todd

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

Amazing stay except the dinner!

Our stay was amazing. The staff were friendly and very responsive. The rooms were beautiful and literally right on the sand. The tension to detail was pretty impressive. Personalized bowls for our dogs and assign that welcomed our dogs as we entered the lobby. The lobby by the way is very beautiful on the outside area next to the lobby is also equally as beautiful, lots of places to sit and relax next to fire pits and fireplaces. Cute boutique type shopping is also available in the lobby.The rugs in the room were a little bit worn, which was the only reason I didn’t give it a perfect score. Also, the restaurant that we had dinner out for my husband‘s birthday was an epic fail. it took over an hour just to get our appetizers which was steamed clams. One of the clams was completely rotten and bad once we finally got our entrées. They were just OK. I got a crab pasta, but I ate the crab out of them left the rest service was very slow, but friendly. It was very disappointing considering the prices were very high. We did have brunch there earlier and brunch was amazing so I’m not sure what happened with the dinner service. Definitely was not worth the money and kind of put a bad taste on the end of our stay. Everything else was great though.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Faye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Minus the actual pool is not functioning it’s not heated. I was hoping to enjoy swimming. The hot tube is nice. The staff are amazing! The Salt Wood restaurant is worth going out of your way to enjoy! Incredible service 5 star
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Julian

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly professional staff, very clean, comfortable bed and amazing location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed an oceanfront king suite with pull out sofa. What an absolutely amazing experience. The room was right on the beach, the sand literally up to the patio. Everything was perfect, from the room and amenities to our meal at Saltwood!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing, wish it was longer.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025