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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, No View
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, No View
2 Queen Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Beach motel with 2 outdoor swimming pools

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free self parking
Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Smoke-free property

With a stay at Sands by The Sea in San Simeon, you'll be by the ocean, within a 10-minute drive of Moonstone Beach Park and Cambria State Marine Park. This beach motel is 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from Hearst Castle and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from San Simeon State Park.

Make yourself at home in one of the 33 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. LCD televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided on request.

Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 outdoor swimming pools and a fitness center. This motel also features complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.

Enjoy a satisfying meal at Cavalier Coastal Kitchen serving guests of Sands by The Sea. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Fitness facilities
  • Total number of rooms - 33
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Business centre
  • Full-service spa
  • Internet access in public areas - high speed
  • Smoke-free property
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Number of outdoor pools - 2
  • Free self parking
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Vending machine

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 2
  • Free WiFi
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , High-speed internet access

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Internet access in public areas - high speed

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Sands by The Sea offers 33 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered on request and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Alarm clock
  • Fridge
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free local calls
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • High-speed internet access
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Microwave
  • Premium TV channels
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Satellite TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • LCD TV
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Housekeeping on request

Where to Eat

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:30 AM.

Cavalier Coastal Kitchen - This restaurant is located on the beach. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Nearby Things to do

  • Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Spa Services

  • Massages
  • Hot stone massage
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Swedish massage
  • Prenatal massage
  • Sports massage

Accessibility

  • Braille or raised signage
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at anytime

Check-out

Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

  • Pets stay free
  • 1 total pets
  • Service animals welcome

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-out is available.

No rollaway/extra beds available

No lifts

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Pets allowed (no fees)

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available for guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are not available

No gap period between guests' stays

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are compulsory at the property

Fees

Optional extras

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

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

Hotel Names

  • Sands Sea Condo San Simeon
  • Sands Sea San Simeon
  • Sands By The Sea Hotel San Simeon
  • Sands Hotel San Simeon
  • Sands Motel San Simeon
  • Sands Sea Motel San Simeon
  • Sands Sea Motel
  • Sands Sea
  • Sands by The Sea Motel
  • Sands by The Sea San Simeon
  • Sands by The Sea Motel San Simeon

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the motel 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.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-out is available.

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