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Sand Dollar Inn

2.0 star property
Seaside motel with outdoor pool

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Sand Dollar Inn puts you within a 10-minute drive of Monterey Bay and Monterey Bay Aquarium. An outdoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves. The helpful staff and nearby shopping get good marks from fellow travelers.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (9)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Outdoor pool
  • Self parking
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(60 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
1875 Fremont Blvd, Seaside, CA, 93955

What's nearby

  • Eolian Dunes Preserve - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Monterey State Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Fort Ord Dunes State Park - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • North Fremont Street - 3 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Pacchetti Dog Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 10 min drive
  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 29 min drive
  • Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 33 min drive
  • Monterey Station - 18 min drive
  • Salinas Station - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Sand Dollar Inn

Sand Dollar Inn puts you within a 10-minute drive of Monterey Bay and Monterey Bay Aquarium. An outdoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves. The helpful staff and nearby shopping get good marks from fellow travelers.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 43 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • Up to 10 children (1 year old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (2 total, up to 60 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Uncovered onsite self parking (USD 11.28 per night)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Facilities

  • An outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Low-height counter/sink

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 33.90 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 33.90 (subject to availability)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet, per night

Parking

  • Uncovered self parking costs USD 11.28 per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • The seasonal pool is open from January to December

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Also known as

Magic Carpet Inn
Magic Carpet Inn Seaside
Magic Carpet Seaside
Magic Carpet Lodge Seaside
Magic Carpet Lodge
Sand Dollar Inn Motel
Sand Dollar Inn Seaside
Sand Dollar Inn Motel Seaside

Frequently asked questions

Does Sand Dollar Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Sand Dollar Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Sand Dollar Inn?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Sand Dollar Inn?

Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 60 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 30 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Sand Dollar Inn?

Yes. Self parking costs USD 11.28 per night.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Sand Dollar Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge of USD 33.90 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 33.90 (subject to availability). Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Sand Dollar Inn and nearby?

Sand Dollar Inn has an outdoor pool.

What's the area around Sand Dollar Inn like?

Sand Dollar Inn is a short 11-minute walk from Monterey State Beach and 18 minutes' walk from Fort Ord Dunes State Park.

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Reviews

Sand Dollar Inn Reviews

7.4

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

6.4

Location

7.8

Staff & service

7.0

Eco-friendliness

6.8

Property conditions & facilities

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Reviews

8/10 Very good

The stay was good room was clean you get what you pay for
Jesus, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and spacious room, comfortable bed. A perfect hotel to spend a night. Very nice staff. There are good restaurants, such as Sarita's restaurant that you can walk to their
Odalys, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good stay

Clean room and very quiet even though next to a busy street. Close to everything.
Patrick, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Pretty run-down. Sanitation not so great. Small rooms. Friendly enough staff. Location is fantastic.
Tom, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

It was spacious for the price.
Su Su, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Love the hotel, everything was nice and clean. Staff very friendly. Would stay again
Bianca, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Hotel room smelled like smoke(didn’t verify if it was a smoking facility or not). The bed was EXTREMELY uncomfortable. You can tell there’s really no upkeep on the property. Highly recommend spending the extra $50-$100 for a better stay.
Jacob, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was great
Javier, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very good value. All appliances worked. Plenty of hot water. Good bed. Nice staff always on duty.
Kris, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Was fine for the night
Batel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

There's so many restaurants in the area
Abran, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

It’s an OK hotel.
Kristopher, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything went great
Martha, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

I stayed at this motel for a month which happen to be my second consecutive year.
28-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place

Nice clean room, friendly staff.
Michael, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

The bed and the pillows were very comfortable
Cecilia, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

This is my second year staying at the Sand Dollar for Monterey Car Week. It is clean, well-maintained, quiet (unlike some of the extravagantly expensive hotels in downtown Monterey with noisy cars showing off at all hours of the night) and has enough nearby solid and reasonably priced places to eat. I think anyone can stay here with confidence.
Rick, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Check in was fast and easy. Very nice workers. Room was clean. People above us stomped all night. Would stay again.
Christian, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and affordable
Jesus, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good
Gurpreet, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay clean and quiet
Amanda, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

For about $100/night this place was great. Fridge and microwave, plenty of close parking, felt safe enough. Pool was dirty so we didn't want to use it which was a bummer but the room was fine.
Jennifer, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

If you are looking for a place to just sleep and shower while in the area, this is it. It's an older property that could use some renovations to freshen it up. The area is relatively quiet, and there are some food places within walking distance.
Lawrence, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was super clean & a smooth check in
Damaris, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Was good but bed could be better
Elizabeth, 1-night trip