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Sands by The Sea

2.0 star property

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BBQ/picnic Area
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
Beach nearby
Beach nearby
2 outdoor pools

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
9355 Hearst Dr, San Simeon, CA, 93452
  • San Simeon State Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • William Randolph Hearst State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Leffingwell Landing
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Paso Robles, CA (PRB-Paso Robles Municipal)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, No View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, No View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Sands by The Sea

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 deep-tissue 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 clean accommodations and the helpful staff
  • 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)

More

  • 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

More

  • 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 at the property

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 at the property.

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

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 432 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 305 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 150 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 1003 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was nice we celebrated my husband birthday and our anniversary
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place
Nice place to stay. Kund of weird to have to check into hotel next door. Room was decent. No a/c. A little problem getting the fan to work. Water backed up in the bathtub after each shower. Took 10-20 minutes for it to go down. Nice beds. Very nice amenities near the ocean. Nice restaurant nearby. We would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

kimber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was a nice, clean room. Ceiling fan was extremely loud, so could not use. Doors shut very loudly so heard the neighbors often.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location, great price. Love the amenities and restaurant on site
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Penny

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ingela

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Looked pretty run down inside the room.The business chair was very worn. Room was clean beds great and the staff at the reception and restaurant efficient and nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I’ve stayed here before and will again. In all areas, a 5-star rating
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

mark, Madera

Travelled with group
The rooms carpets were awful spots everywhere. The bed skirts were torn. We were moved to another of the companies hotels.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Travelled with group
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
Ok, needs some upgrades
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

William

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
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
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
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
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
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

DAO

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Deborah

Travelled with pets, Travelled with group
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
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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Suzanne

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
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
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

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024