Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula) - 8 min drive
Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 29 min drive
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 29 min drive
Monterey Station - 18 min drive
Salinas Station - 30 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 7 min walk
Panera Bread - 13 min walk
Panda Express - 4 min walk
Taco Bell - 3 min walk
Red's Donuts - 9 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.
Languages
English, Spanish
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
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
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
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 WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking 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
Raised toilet seat
Low-height worktop and sink
Grab bar near toilet
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
Free WiFi
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
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 fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
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.
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.
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.
Sand Dollar Inn Reviews
Reviews
7.4
Good
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7.6/10
Cleanliness
7.8/10
Staff & service
6.8/10
Amenities
7.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
16 Dec 2024
Sadot
Sadot, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 Dec 2024
Affordable Stay with Room for Improvement
I found this place to be very affordable, and overall, it was a great experience. The only concern I had was a noticeable smell of cigarettes, which could be improved by implementing a no-smoking policy. Aside from that, it felt safe and welcoming. Considering the price, it was definitely a worthwhile stay!
LEONARDO
LEONARDO, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 Dec 2024
Erin
Erin, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 Nov 2024
Enrique
Enrique, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 Nov 2024
James
James, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 Nov 2024
Sadot
Sadot, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 Nov 2024
Was great and for sure I’ll be stay again
Sadot
Sadot, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 Nov 2024
Erin
Erin, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 Nov 2024
Yolanda
Yolanda, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
17 Nov 2024
Andrea
Andrea, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
16 Nov 2024
Gross
This is absolutely NOT. Nonsmoking property. Several cigarette butt receptacles throughout the property. See photos. Rented 2 rooms for a family trip. First 2 rooms smelled like ashtrays. One was so bad we couldn’t last 5 mins in the room. Front desk said they couldn’t move us but after I told them my daughter has asthma, suddenly they could. They showed me a room on the second floor to verify that there was no smoke smell. Then gave me keys to 2 rooms. The second room smelled like BO but at least not like smoke. Carpet was very soiled and the room had not been cleaned well. Literally pubic hair on the wall. Thick black hair on the towels. When we turned on the heater the stench was terrible. They were suddenly sold out so we had to keep the room. Will never stay here again.
Adam
Adam, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 Nov 2024
Was great excelent service with the front desk I was confortable
Sadot
Sadot, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
5 Nov 2024
Nice clean place to stay.
Was greeted by Aaron and requested a bottom floor due to my wife’s knee issues.
The next morning I had an issue with the Manager “Felipe”. Before checking out I informed him that the washer was not working and it took my $3.00. He told me he can’t do anything about it, Told me to get the tel # from the machine and to call the company because they can’t do anything about it. I went to get the number but there wasn’t any. I informed him and he came and checked it out and also found nothing. He than said that he’ll call and later came back and return my money. I also told him about urine odor that my wife was smelling and that housekeeping should check it out. He told me that why didn’t I report it in when I checked in so they can transfer us to another room. We came from Clovis, Ca (approx. 3 hr drive) for my wife’s 57 th Birthday and took her for lunch. Later we signed in and was helped by Aaron and was very helpful (Thank you Aaron). The manager asked me again, why didn’t I report it in. I explain to him that we got our room, brought our stuff in the room than left to go to places that we plan on going before we head back home the next day. I was just informing him about the smell was all. I told him that I was just informing him about it. I told him that he had an attitude. I asked him if he was the owner or manager and told me he was the manager. I told him that I will make my comment about our stay and he said to go ahead. It is a clean place compared to the other one. ….