Sands by The Sea

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Very good

Popular amenities

Spa

Breakfast available

Gym

Pool

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

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9355 Hearst Dr, San Simeon, CA, 93452

San Simeon State Park
7 min walk
Cavalier Oceanfront Resort & Restaurant
1 min walk
Paso Robles Station
42 min drive
Paso Robles, CA (PRB-Paso Robles Municipal)
52 min drive

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, No View

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, No View

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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Pool

Breakfast included

Pet-friendly

Parking included

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

14 Jan - 15 Jan

About this property

Beach location and 2 outdoor pools

Spend the day catching some rays at the nearby beach, relaxing by one of Sands by The Sea's 2 outdoor swimming pools, or pampering yourself at the full-service spa. Housekeeping is available on request.

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.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the motel's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. The spa is open daily.

Sands by The Sea's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Cambria State Marine Park. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus 2 outdoor pools.

Free WiFi
Free self parking
Enjoy a beachfront location while dining at Cavalier Coastal Kitchen
Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
Take a swim in the 2 outdoor pools
Indulge with hot stone massages at the spa
Amenities include free lobby newspapers, a front-desk safe, and a business center
Onsite recreation includes a gym
Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
Just a 3-minute walk from Cambria State Marine Park and 7 minutes by foot from San Simeon State Park
Pets welcome for free

Sands by The Sea offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. There's an onsite business center.

Public spaces have free WiFi. The business-friendly Sands by The Sea also features a vending machine, coffee/tea in a common area, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available.

This San Simeon motel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM.

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

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

Food and drink

Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–11:30 AM: USD 5-30 for adults and USD 5-30 for children
1 restaurant
Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

Cavalier Coastal Kitchen

Things to do

2 outdoor pools
Fitness centre
Full-service spa

Family friendly

2 outdoor pools
Microwave
Fridge

Conveniences

Free newspapers in reception
Front-desk safe
Vending machine

Guest services

Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

Business centre

Spa

Massage - deep-tissue
Massage - hot stone
Massage - prenatal
Massage - sports
Massage - Swedish
Spa open daily

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have any lifts
Braille signage
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bed sheets
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Heating

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Towels

Entertainment

TV/satellite channels
LCD TV
Premium channels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Fridge

Connecting rooms available
Desk
Free local calls
Iron/ironing board (on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Late check-out fee: USD 150

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Friday - Sunday (1:00 PM - 9:00 PM)

The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [9415 Hearst Drive, San Simeon, California 93452]

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from March 3 2023 to November 30 2024 (dates subject to change):

One of the swimming pools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are welcome and stay free
Maximum 1 pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Rollaway/extra 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.

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

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 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

This property's front desk is open during the following times:

Friday - Sunday: 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM

The check-in location differs from the property location. To check in, guests will need to go to 9415 Hearst Drive, San Simeon, California 93452
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the motel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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Sands by The Sea Reviews

8.0

Very good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Travelled with group

28 Sept 2024

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

The hotel was excellent. My wife loved the bathtub, said it was the best tub of our vacation. You have to check in at the hotel next door, but both the afternoon desk clerk and the morning clerk were friendly, helpful, and professional. That is not the normal service at these hotels. The restaurant next door was very nice, great food and service. I would not hesitate to stay there again. 5 out of 5 stars. This is what every budget hotel should strive to be.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

William

Travelled with partner

23 Sept 2024

Ok, needs some upgrades

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

William

22 Sept 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Nice stay with pets

Great location and would like to stay again. Need a fan or a/c on warm days. No upcharge with a pet.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

LISA, CHINO

Travelled with partner

20 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

This hotel was terrible. The room was bad so we asked to have it changed. They said they would call me. Never called. Stayed at another hotel.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with family

19 Sept 2024

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

Always a great time

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Melinda

Travelled with family

18 Sept 2024

Disliked: Amenities

Very dated, very old. The carpet was disgusting, we did not go barefoot , ever. The fan made noise all night so they brought us a desk fan. Maintenance guy said he couldn’t fix it. Weeds as high as the window… The only thing to see out the window. Looked like a dirt lot. Body soap in the shower was empty. The beds were clean and soft and the bathroom was clean. I give it a 1 star for that and maybe 1/2 star for location to Hearst Castle. Won’t ever stay there again, unless they renovate.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Travelled with partner

18 Sept 2024

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

Loved how quier and dark it was at night, and that we could use The Cavalier's hot tub.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

craig

Travelled with partner

11 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great place to stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

DAO

4 Sept 2024

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Deborah

Travelled with pets, Travelled with group

3 Sept 2024

Liked: Staff & service

We stay here all the time. Rooms are OK...can get loud if you are downstairs.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anet

Travelled with family

1 Sept 2024

Liked: Staff & service, amenities

The location is excellent with easy access to beach. Hotel grounds are great with many activities. Our room was not that great, the fibtore needs to be chged and carpet has many stains. Will stay again because of the locations

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOSEPH, Costa Mesa

29 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Suzanne

26 Aug 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family

25 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Beautiful setting, beautiful sea view. Really enjoyed the fire pits, heated outdoor pool & hot tub and telescopes. Had a very nice meal in the restaurant, with great service. The decor of our room was very dated but the fantastic grounds made up for this.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawanna, Philadelphia

Travelled with pets

25 Aug 2024

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

Very dog friendly property. Easy walk to the cliffs overlooking the beach, and easy walk down to the beach.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Victoria

24 Aug 2024

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Tracy

Travelled with family

21 Aug 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Sands by the Sea was good for one night. The beds were clean. The corners were dirty and floors had stains.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Maria

19 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roxanna

19 Aug 2024

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

We stay here all the time. It’s clean and convenient. It has a wonderful beach and non fires at night. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. It’s a great stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jesus

Travelled with group

14 Aug 2024

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

Poor option

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Liping, Oxnard

Travelled with partner

14 Aug 2024

Disliked: Amenities

The property needs a complete make-over. The rooms are outdated and the bathrooms are dirty. Not a lot of amenities available for guest. The cable TV has very limited selections and the signals are bad. The heater was noisy at night and kept me up at night. Won't stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jerry

14 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family

11 Aug 2024

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

Lovely setting by the ocean

We stayed here on an overnight trip down the Pacific Coast Highway. The amenities were great here: very good gym for a motel, hot tub, easy access to the ocean. Because of its location (and maybe because Hwy 1 is still closed) it was very quiet, even with a road view to the room. I would absolutely stay there again.