Sand Dollar Inn

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Good

Popular amenities

Pool

Laundry

Pet-friendly

24/7 front desk

Housekeeping

Free WiFi

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1875 Fremont Blvd, Seaside, CA, 93955

North Fremont Street
2 min drive
Monterey County Fairgrounds
3 min drive
Del Monte Beach
7 min drive
Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
8 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

28 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

28 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

28 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

28 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

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Pet-friendly

Parking included

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

8 Dec - 9 Dec

About this property

Motel in Seaside with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool

Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free motel has coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk and a vending machine are onsite.

Sand Dollar Inn offers 43 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Cable television is provided. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Seaside motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Sand Dollar Inn. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Eolian Dunes Preserve. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus an outdoor pool.

Free WiFi
Free self parking
Take a swim in the outdoor pool
Amenities include laundry facilities, an elevator, and a vending machine
Guests have great things to say about the clean accommodations and the helpful staff
7 minutes by car from Monterey Bay and 8 minutes from Monterey Bay Aquarium
Pets welcome for a fee

Sand Dollar Inn offers its guests an outdoor pool, a vending machine, and coffee/tea in a common area. Public spaces have free WiFi. Sand Dollar Inn also features laundry facilities and an elevator. Self parking is free.

This Seaside motel is smoke free.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

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

Food and drink

Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

Outdoor pool

Family friendly

Laundry facilities
Microwave
Outdoor pool
Fridge

Conveniences

Lift
Vending machine

Guest services

24-hour front desk
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Assistive listening devices available
Braille signage
Lift
Grab bar near toilet
In-room accessibility
Low-height worktop and sink
Raised toilet seat
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Heating

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Towels

Entertainment

TV channels
TV

Food and drink

Microwave
Fridge

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets: USD 30 per pet, per night
Maximum 2 (weight limit: 60 lbs per pet)
Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Kids stay free! Up to 10 children 1 year old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

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 fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

We should mention

Up to 10 children 1 year old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is 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

Sand Dollar Inn Reviews

7.4

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

6/10 Okay

Sandy

25 Aug 2024

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Yanely

23 Aug 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Michael

Travelled with family

22 Aug 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

not what was advertised

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with family

18 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

While the building was older, it was clean and well kept. Budget friendly. I would stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Klarisse

Travelled with partner

16 Aug 2024

Requested room service twice for trash and new towels, didn’t come both times.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Arsh

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children

16 Aug 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

So terrible

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

14 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Denise

12 Aug 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Emma

Travelled with partner

12 Aug 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The room in general was very dark. There was no proper lighting near the sleeping space. The bathroom lights did not work. The floor was also carpet so it felt very unsanitary. Especially because when we walked around with socks on we noticed the whole carpet felt wet. We noticed the water from the shower was the cause. The shower also had horrible water pressure. Took forever to take a basic shower. The area where the towels stored in the bathroom had stains and was clearly covers in dirt. The bathroom door also didn’t close or open properly.The curtains in the room were also broken. The fridge had a funky smell and was refrigerating correctly. The area is also very noisy not just because of the traffic or cars at night. You can hear everything in the hotel. Especially the morning cleaning being done. You can hear all the rolling carts and vacuuming. The most scary part was the room not having a deadbolt. The door didn’t close properly and you could clearly see the outside through the side of the door. My guess why you could hear all the noise. It felt very unsafe that a basic lock was keeping the door closed.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Cesar

12 Aug 2024

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

joe

12 Aug 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Garbage all around staircase. Very old facilty

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Jeana

Travelled with partner

12 Aug 2024

Average place to stay if you don’t plan on spending a lot of time in your room. There are 3 floors and no elevator, so you have to carry all your luggage up three flights of stairs. Only one ice machine and it’s in parking area at bottom of stairs. I give this place 3 stars, average

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Rosalinda

Travelled with family

11 Aug 2024

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

This is not worth $190. The area is questionable. The walls are thin. Parking is crap. The room itself is nothing fancy. A bed, mini fridge, microwave. The sheets made us itchy. The bathroom is clean but needs updating. Very disappointing.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Singh

10 Aug 2024

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

The hotel is clean and up to date. I will recommend any one to stay in a hotel

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ana M Segoviano

9 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Louis

Travelled with family and small children

8 Aug 2024

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

Pretty good for a low cost motel.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry

6 Aug 2024

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

All was very clean

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Uvaldo

Travelled with family

3 Aug 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Don't take the room above the office!!! 223 I thin

The room above the office was noisy, falling apart, and everyone on the second floor smoked outside the room so smoke came in. Don't accept that room!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

WILLIAM

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets

1 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We recently stayed at the Sand Dollar Inn and had a wonderful experience. The motel is a nice place to stay, and we were pleased that they accommodated our two small dogs. We brought a kennel for our dogs and left them there while we visited the Monterey Bay Aquarium, which was only a short drive away. The pet charge is $30 per dog per night, which I found reasonable for the peace of mind it provided. Any issues we encountered were quickly resolved by the helpful staff. We requested two rooms close together, and they were happy to oblige. On our second day, we needed clean towels, and although housekeeping forgot to bring them initially, a quick visit to the front desk solved the problem. The girl at the front desk promptly provided us with fresh towels. The location is very convenient, being close to Monterey and about 45 minutes from Santa Cruz. We didn't encounter any issues during our stay, but we weren't expecting luxury accommodations either. With a large family, this motel was within our budget and met our needs perfectly. We plan to return to the Sand Dollar Inn on our next trip to the area.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024