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Sand Castle Inn

2.0 star property
Motel in Seaside with free parking

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At Sand Castle Inn, you're within reach of Monterey Bay's vibrant atmosphere. Guests appreciate the motel's helpful staff and proximity to shopping, while enjoying amenities like laundry facilities, in-room WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, self parking and express check-out.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(51 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(64 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(69 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
1011 La Salle Ave, Seaside, CA, 93955

What's nearby

  • Monterey County Fairgrounds - 3 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Del Monte Beach - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Fisherman's Wharf - 7 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Cannery Row - 9 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 11 min drive - 10.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Sand Castle Inn

Motel near Cannery Row
Sand Castle Inn provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • A vending machine, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and proximity to shopping
Room features
All guestrooms at Sand Castle Inn boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the comfortable rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

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

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
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

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
  • 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
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express 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 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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 40 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

This property does not have elevators

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Sand Castle Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this motel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 40 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Sand Castle Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sand Castle Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:30 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Sand Castle Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Sand Castle Inn located?

Situated in Seaside, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Eolian Dunes Preserve and Monterey State Beach. Fort Ord Dunes State Park and North Fremont Street are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Sand Castle Inn Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

6.0

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 508 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 272 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 131 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean hotel and the people at the front desk were very kind and welcoming! Would recommend this place for a great hotel stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim or sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room as always i stay here whenever I come to Monterey
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abhishek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff, clean and convenient hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great deal. Clean rooms, safe and quiet. Run by a very nice and accommodating family. We will be back when in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's close to a lot of stores & restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was really nice
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim or sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always stay here
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
this place was great, room was updated and clean. there was an ice and laundry at facility which was pretty cool. overall i wish all Inns or motels were up to this standard 🙌
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

lizbeth

Very clean, comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice people. Quaint facilities.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim or sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krishna Prasad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, quiet and clean & renovated rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Servando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Been here a few times nice hotel at an affordable price 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property is very clean and the staff both friendly and helpful. The location is within walking distance of a grocery store and many places to eat, making meals convenient. The location has good parking and is usually quiet at night. Only downsides were the bed mattress was hard and the shower needs more water pressure.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel for the money. Clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad Zobayed

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

4/10 Poor

Fengming

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and bed are not clean. Location is ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ajay

Everything is perfect
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim or sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking is ok, but not the best for a bigger truck
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Amenities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean. Several restaurants are within a 2-8 minutes walking distance. Its a good location close to hwy 1. We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is great, very comfortable beds and clean room
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Nice place to stay

3rd stay at Sand Castle Inn and the room and bathroom were clean. Only complaint was the beds in this particular room need to be replaced as they were squeaky and uncomfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025