Sand Dollar Inn

Seaside motel with outdoor pool

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Fri 28 Nov
November 2025
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December 2025
Sand Dollar Inn puts you within a 10-minute drive of Monterey Bay and Monterey Bay Aquarium. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool, and freebies such as WiFi and self-parking are added perks. Also, Fisherman's Wharf and Cannery Row are within a short drive. Fellow travellers say good things about the helpful staff and shopping.
Good

Popular amenities

  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pet-friendly
  • Non-smoking
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (8)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Outdoor pool
  • 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
£41
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov

Room options

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

Room, 1 King Bed

Good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Bathroom shower
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Bathroom sink
Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Bathroom sink
Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

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
  • Fort Ord National Monument - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • North Fremont Street - 3 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula) - 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. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool, and freebies such as WiFi and self-parking are added perks. Also, Fisherman's Wharf and Cannery Row are within a short drive. Fellow travellers say good things about the helpful staff and shopping.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 43 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 2:30 AM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

    • An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

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

Pets

    • Pets allowed (2 total, up to 27 kg per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

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

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Facilities

  • An outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • 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 worktop and 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/bath combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Pets

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Guests can rest easy knowing that 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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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 that you 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 27 kg 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, there's free self parking. Electric car charging is available.

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

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 2:30 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless social distancing 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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Sand Dollar Inn Reviews

7.4

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

6.8

Location

7.8

Staff & service

7.0

Eco-friendliness

7.0

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

RoomService staffBedBathroomShowerLocationBeachCompaniesMicrowaveRestaurant

10/10 Exceptional

Good stay

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

6/10 Good

Was fine for the night
Batel, 1-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

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

10/10 Exceptional

This place was ok but could have been better.
Vinay Vijay, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Clean
Jesus, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

I recommend it for your trip
ANDREY, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Don’t bother.

Blood on the floor. Blocked toilet. Set in a car park.
Gemma, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The rooms were basic but clean, but the hotel did not feel safe. The motel corridors are exposed, and it was a terrible fight in the middle of the night
vyacheslav, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fast and easy check in, room is big and clean.
Diana, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

My only issue

Was that there was no microwave! 😮‍💨
Ana, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Less than expected.

Bed is thin and as hard as a rock. We tossed and turned all night long. Shower was horrible. All hot water, no cold water to mix in, until the hot water ran out. Then it was a cold shower. Trash in the hallways. Coffee maker leaked all over. For the price, (over $200), we expected more. At least a comfortable bed and working shower.
Scott, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very safe
Felix, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Room was dirty had used q tips in it bed where clean and pest free over all it was quite had one incident with a black guys fallowing my wife around not sure what that was about but over all a decent stay
Jason, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Like how I could just walk to the stores from here
Lady, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Pricey for a cheap quality motel

Glad it's dog friendly but lots of un-picked up dog food around the property (on artificial grass around the parking lot). Found hair on "clean" towels," which are thin and had poor absorbency to begin with. Bed mattress is lumpy and springy. AC worked poorly. Shower had a missing faucet and a big gaping hole where that faucet was. Front office clerk and housekeeper were nice, though. And location had lots of food options nearby, so that's good.
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

What i like it was near food places.
Roger, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Your average motel for a Seaside.
Karl, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good for the price in a busy time
farshad, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I was very comfortable and my room beds were so cozy, and I slept so good. I recommend!
Jonathan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The room is clean. Staff is very helpful. Good value
jun, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Inexpensive go-to for Monterey

Great location, close to the beach and downtown Monterey (both a short drive). Felt safe, well lit parking and premises. Staff was friendly.
Philip, 3-night trip

2/10 Poor

We were unable to stay as it felt very unsafe for us as well as our vehicle. It was also disgustingly dirty and run down.
Daria, 1-night trip