Sand Castle Inn in Seaside

1011 La Salle Ave, Seaside, CA 93955, United States

★★★★☆
(451 reviews)
Specialties: Motel Hotel Lodge

About

Relaxed rooms, some with whirlpool tubs, in a laid-back motor inn featuring free Wi-Fi.

Website
sandcastleinnseaside.com
Address
1011 La Salle Ave, Seaside, CA 93955, United States
Plus Code
J584+VV Seaside, California, USA
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles

Services

Reviews

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★★★★★
March 7, 2025

Great rooms for the price. I'll be staying there again next week and I have no complaints. I stay in hotels a lot and that place for the prices the best quality you're going to get.

★★
February 21, 2025

Front Desk was super nice from the moment I was checking in. I had to call them at a weird hour to ask questions. I thought most likely no one would answer it. No, Front Desk did and answered all my questions patiently, Additionally, due to hectic travels, I quickly developed some sniffles, sour throat, and minor coughs. Given what I am going to do in the area, I asked for if there is a mask I can have. Front Desk went above and beyond and located one for me. I wanted to thank them for their super friendliness, empathy, and go above and beyond to take care of their guests. Although it is a basic place, it is clean and equipped by all travel necessities. I highly recommend the place if you are looking for basic descent accommodations!

January 29, 2025

Worst than a motel 6. Check in was grimy. Man at counter just automatically asked for my credit card and I asked him what for, it was the first words to come out his mouth. VERY DIRTY stay I have ever stayed at. There was food left in the room from previous visitors. Both gray and black hair left in the bathroom. I tried to cancel my second day reservation. Staff said it was not possible. Did not even apologize for the dirty room.

★★
January 19, 2025

I am a teacher at a high school 2 hours away. My school needed a place to stay with many rooms filled with high school students. The owner of this hotel was incredibly kind and amenable. He went out of his way to accommodate our stay. He gave our school an incredible deal which was much needed as many of my students are low income. The hotel was clean, beds were comfortable, and all of our needs were met. I can not stress enough how kind and caring the owner was to my students. I know that high schoolers are often annoying and routey and therefore not always met by kindness from staff. But this owner helped my students repeatedly over two days and offered extra help that I haven't received even at some of the nicest hotels/resorts. I highly recommend staying here if you need a low cost, safe, and friendly stay.

★★★★
January 4, 2025

Friendly, gracious people, well-lit, safe parking and a comfortable, sparkling clean room! This property is also conveniently located, walking distance to Costco, Auto dealerships on Del Monte, restaurants and shops. ||We were fortunate that Sand Castle Inn had vacancy on New Year's Day. Our son had car trouble traveling home. Sand Castle Inn was a comfy and welcoming place to stay a couple of nights whilst he and we awaited the auto dealership in Seaside to service his car. ||We'd happily stay at Sand Castle Inn again and if you're traveling through the Seaside/Monterey area, we recommend it.

★★★★
December 27, 2024

Positive: The location is good, but the front staff are rude. Everything is done through a window. The old guy yells at customers to present ID and credit card instead of asking. We pay for the service and should be treated this bad. Negative: Try to stay somewhere else. Owners are cheap and rude. Diversity in the country is good, but when these people work with customers, they need to be respectful, provide customer service, and have courtesy. Rudeness should not be allowed.

December 27, 2024

Like going to a liquor store in a rough neighborhood. The location is great. My experience: We stayed one night as family trip. The floor was dirty and sticky stuff on it like soda or something some sort of sugar and water all over it. They only give you one key for your room. They have Keurig coffee machines and as you know, they are all plastic and keep old water in the tank. We stay away from these machines. The beds are comfortable, but the pillows are hard like a rock. My wife and I woke up with neck pain the next day. The worst: there is no customer service in the front desk. In fact, they are rude. When you come to them and you say good morning, they don't answer you back. The old lady seems bitter and has an attitude. She doesn't ask for things, she demands things from you. She says "ID!" The old guy does the same thing. There is an office, but it's locked. They only use a small wall window. If you have a family, don't send your kids to the office. They are rude and will yell at your kid if they come ask a question. I believe in diversity in this country, but if you work in customer service, you should learn to be respectful, have manners, and try to be friendly. This is what happened to Quizno's and Subway. No one wants to go there anymore.

November 29, 2024

Location is good and close to freeway and stores. Beds are comfortable, but the pillows are thick and hard like rock. I woke up with pain on my neck. There is zero customer service with the lady in the front.. I am all for diversity, but the lady in the front is rude, just to check in. The floor in our room was dirty and sticky. It had glossy and sticky stains throughout the floor. Given our experience with the rude lady at check in, we didn't even bother to ask them to clean. Owners seems very cheap and dirty. We only got one key. We don't plan to come back. If you can, find something better. Not worth staying here.

★★★
Verified Reviewer
February 24, 2025

Walking distance to Target Store. Rooms: Clean & spacious but need a desk & chair + need box of tissue. Nearby activities: Nearby Monterey Aquarium, Carmel & Point Lobos State Park. Safety: Quiet & feel safe. Walkability: Costco & Target is 5 min walk. Noteworthy details: Its a decent Inn just to sleep & shower when youre on the go, but if youre staying more than 2 days, get a more luxurious hotel.

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
February 24, 2025

We continue to stay here as we pass through. Still a nice clean place and a good price!

★★★★★
January 24, 2025

Excellent I just stayed here omg for the price I received and service I will definitely be back thank you and only 3 min from the beach

★★★★★
January 24, 2025

Very comfy beds, spacious room with microwave and coffee maker, and friendly staff. highly recommend staying here if youre looking for a budget friendly option

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
December 24, 2024

There are a lot of sole proprietor hotels in this area. I ve stayed at a few. This is one of the better ones. Straightforward and clean. Not much else to say beyond that. If you have a choice given the pricing is close. Choose this one.

★★★★★
October 24, 2024

For the price, this is an excellent choice. Very clean and quiet. Helpful front desk. Very reasonably priced in a high price area. 10 minutes from Cannery Row.

★★★★★
October 24, 2024

Stayed here for one night on our road trip. Very affordable and exceeded expectations. Very clean, beds were comfortable, and had a cute beachy vibe to it. It s not brand new but it was still great :)

July 24, 2024

I NEVER write reviews but my experience here forced my hand. Stayed here for one night and had a horrible experience. When checking in, the desk clerk told me at least 3 times that there was no smoking. When I entered the room I was immediately hit with the worst smell of cigarette smoke - it was baked into the room. The desk chair felt like it was going to snap in half when sitting in it, and when I went to put leftovers in the fridge there was a slice of moldy pizza from the previous guest in there. Additionally, there were a couple of stains of something on the bed sheets. I called the front desk multiple times without answer before giving up and trying to go to bed - where there were people setting off fireworks into the late hours of the night (granted, that wasnt the motels fault). I would not recommend staying here - find another cheap motel to spend your money on. I would give 0/5 stars if it would let me.

★★★★
Verified Reviewer
July 24, 2024

The room itself is not so bad but the bathroom is outdated for sure. I wish I had picked a hotel instead of the inn. That s my wrong choice. The check in was smooth and Costco is 2 mins away that is nice. I will not stay here again though. I will stay at Monterey or Carmel next time.

★★★★
Verified Reviewer
July 24, 2024

Check-in and out was a breeze. We had a guaranteed 1st floor room, because I was recovering from surgery and couldn t climb stairs. We liked that parking was right in front of our room. Our room was right next to the laundry, which wouldn t have been a problem except that a pipe burst late at night and people were freaking out, trying to stem the flow of water, banging on the door and other things in that room. It sounded like they were IN our room with us! We peeked out a few times to ask them to please keep the noise down, and they did for a few minutes, but then it was back to the noise. Other than that the room and bed were comfortable and clean. The TV channels were great! We also really liked the mini-fridge that had an actual freezer compartment!!! Sad thing is I left my hand magnifying mirror when we left. So sad about that. I m not sure if we d stay here again in the future? Maybe if we were guaranteed a room away from the laundry. It was actually really convenient to Monterrey, Carmel and Big Sur. Saved a lot of money staying here versus there. So maybe.

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
July 24, 2024

Rather poor on the outside, but highly recommended, super clean rooms, room cleaning daily, very clean and well maintained, we felt at home

June 24, 2024

I had my wallet stolen out of the room while the maids were cleaning it, it was in one of my bags. I don t know why they were going through my things but my wallet is gone and it was the last day of our vacation. I did call the cops and file a report. Front desk said there was nothing they could do, they couldn t ask their staff or check the cameras. 0 stars from me.

★★★★★
June 24, 2024

Clean rooms, good price, great front desk experience.

★★★★★
June 24, 2024

Free parking & great service! Well be back!

★★★★★
June 24, 2024

Really nice property with very clean rooms and one of the most comfortable hotels beds I ve ever slept in. Excellent value for the price, would definitely stay here again.

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
June 24, 2024

Our stay at the Sand Castle was wonderful!. Clean rooms, comfortable beds. Perfect location close to everything. The management was great. Rooms: Room was updated and very comfortable. Nearby activities: Close to all site seeing attractions. Walkability: Easy walk to shopping and the beach.

★★★
Verified Reviewer
May 24, 2024

Clean room, good bed newly freshened up. No breakfast no wifi, ok for a one nighter

★★★★★
May 24, 2024

Great place to stay! Clean and quite, slept well.

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
April 24, 2024

Clean and quaint. Friendly staff. Close to restaurants, walking distance to Costco, Target, Panera, Marshalls, Ross, World Market. Very quiet even though it is sitauted between two main thoroughfares. Just minutes from the beach.

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
April 24, 2024

Nearby activities: Walking around the beach Rooms

★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2024

The Sand Castle Inn is a solid choice for either friends or family traveling on a budget. Our room was larger than average and had the feel of a business suite with 2 writing desks. Everything was clean and in well order, but the bathroom exhaust fan did not work and the refrigerator made an occasional whine during the night. Not a very scenic location, but close to all the basics.

★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2024

Rooms were okay but nothing special, service wasnt that good, its very close to the ocean.

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2024

A motel that was clean and functional for its price. It was quiet at night and the bed was comfortable.

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2024

Considering the price this one of the best places I ever stayed at in the US. Super clean and has all the necessary equipments a 5stars hotel has.

★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2024

The room smelled good when I first arrived. We dropped off our things and went straight to dinner. When we arrived back to our room the good, clean smell was gone. We found an old dessert in the refrigerator (gross) and the toilet was seat up like a guy had used it, not like it had been cleaned and sanitized. The chair in the room is stained so badly we had to put a towel over it to make it manageable. It was late, so we went to bed and let it go. Overnight we found change in our bed; change money in between our sheets. We paid a lot for this room because we had a dog. I do not recommend. Not worth the price, and possibly not even clean when you get there.

★★★★★
March 24, 2024

Great service!

★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2024

Decent rooms

★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2024

Enjoyed are stay here. Good value for the money. Good location near all the attractions. Room was well furnished, beds were comfortable. My only complaint was the pillows were much too large and firm, hard to sleep. Nice fridge with separate ice compartment. I particularly appreciated the water dispenser in the laundry and ice machine room to fill up our water bottles.

★★
March 24, 2024

The room was ehh, its a motel so I didnt expect too much, but we did pay 140 for one night and the place was much more run down than the pictures lead you to think. Honestly, just pay a bit extra to not be in this area because it was super sketchy where we were. Didnt feel safe or comfortable there, and youre right next to this large alley that is heavily trafficked by the homless community. Constant screaming, firework pops, and the like. Safety: Felt incredibly unsafe. It is right next to this back alley thats frequented by screaming homless people.

★★★★
March 24, 2024

We started our HW1 descent from SF to LA and spent one night here on the way. The double room is large, comfortable, and as described. The dune is right next door, as are the basic shops and restaurants, making it easy to stock up on supplies along the way. Good service and a quiet room were very much appreciated! We arrived quite late and left early, so we didnt get to explore the hotel much further. Rooms: Clean and supplied Nearby activities: Shops and Dune on foot! Food and drinks: Restaurants on foot

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2024

Great place to sleep. All amenities available, spacious rooms with everything you need for a comfortable and enjoyable stay.

★★★★★
March 24, 2024

I stayed here a couple of weeks ago and absolutely loved it! The workers were very welcoming and nice. The hotel rooms are pretty nice and very clean. The nights very very quiet and peaceful. Plus, this was the cheapest hotel I could find. Great location close to Monterey, Carmel, etc. I will definitely be staying here again!

★★★
March 24, 2024

Rooms: Simple and clean Rooms

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2024

Room was nice but overwhelming smell of bleach. In a good location close to coast line. Employee was extremely helpful.

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2024

I think its run by the same company as the nearby Sand Dollar Inn. This one is a little more expensive, but it has a coffee maker and the service is good too.

★★★
March 24, 2024

Clean and comfortable hotel for a one-night stay. Laundry service is available for $6 per wash and dry. The staff is very friendly. Rooms: Clean. Neat. Not luxury, but very nice and comfortable. They have a very comfortable refrigerator

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2024

Decent budget hotel in Monterey area. Room is clean and bed is comfortable. It is located next to a major shopping center. Therefore it is very convenient but a bit noisy during the day.

★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2024

Clean and remodeled rooms. Comfortable. Easy access and parking.

★★
March 24, 2024

Stayed here for one night. If you like things clean don t stay here. Location is great. Pet fee higher then Holiday Inn. Rooms

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2024

Clean and quiet budget hotel.

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2024

I originally booked this hotel with a friend who was coming on vacation with me. Unfortunately, last minute she couldnt come and I worried if I would feel comfortable and safe staying somewhere alone. I was very pleased with The Sand Castle inn. I had parking right in front of my room, I was near the office and the room was great. Everything was very clean, quiet and comfortable. There was a fridge, microwave and coffee maker in the room. Plus the location is great! Theres a shopping center a block away and many good choices for food. I stayed for 3 nights and will definitely stay here again when I vacation. Thank you!!

★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2024

When we arrived our rooms were not ready. Twice this happened. The room smells with strong chlorine. The chair in the room is stained and looks dirty...Yucky!!! Air-conditioned makes a very loud noise.

★★
March 24, 2024

Decent enough place, pet friendly, but watch out for the additional $40 per night per dog.

★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2024

The location is good near shopping and restaurants and a short drive to most attractions. The room is ok, no sound proof, you can hear everything going outside or in the next room. The chair in the room was dirty. You will have to pay for late check out. The coffee machine in the room did not work properly

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2024

Cute and clean motel near the beach, restaurants, Monterey, and other sights. The room had all amenities that we needed, the staff was friendly, and there were small touches we enjoyed such as a picnic bench. The place felt safe too. We would stay here again when in the area!

★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2024

Room was nice. Bathroom very small

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2024

Very friendly staff and clean rooms.

Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2024

Up all night with noisy people next door. Owner said hed fix it but did nothing. Talked to him the next day and all I got was, Im sorry. Next time Ill stay somewhere else.

★★
March 24, 2024

I m pretty sure whoever manages/ owns this hotel also has their family living here was woken up at 5:30am to a bunch of pounding (which sounded like furniture being rearranged) as well as hearing kids laughing and running around sure enough I look outside my window to a little girl playing with the window blinds and 2 little ponies . Like cmon there s people trying to sleep here that don t want to be placed next to a literal daycare overall if you re looking for a nice quiet place to sleep go ahead and skip this noisy child care facility!!

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2024

I am very impressed with this hotel. We are in town to visit family, and booked this place based on points on the site I was booking so we got an AMAZING deal. We walked in and you could smell how clean it is. They have bottles of soaps on the walls which is something I prefer to the small sample bottles, and it s super nice/good quality. I do recommend this place! Beds are comfy, rooms are cozy, but we still have enough space with our kiddos.

★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2024

Rooms were decent enough. Beds didnt look all that clean. I got bit 5 times on my hands by some sort of insect. Dunno what. Service wasnt the greatest. Its fine if you get it for cheap, but avoid otherwise.

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2023

Great staff, Updated and clean rooms. Close to many good restaurants and shopping area.

★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2023

I really enjoyed my stay here. The rooms were clean; what more can you ask for. My major issue is I was told there would be no cleaning service yet they did. In the process they threw out the lid to my tervis tumbler. Its less than $10 but its just the hassle and the fact that they came in and did that when they said they werent going to. As much as that irritated me, the folks that run this seem to be good people just trying to do the best they can so I would stay there again

★★★★
March 24, 2023

Quant little inn with all the bare necessities for your Monterey or Seaside trip. Check in was flawless, had room key no more than 2 minutes after we arrived. Our room was clean, bed neatly made, towels and toiletries were present all without stain or blemishes. Only complaints I had was the TV being boarded up on the sides (made difficult to hook up game console, maybe have an extra HDMI hanging slightly out for guests), and the giant shipping container in the parking lot (it s tucked away but still an eyesore as to get to our room we had to walk past it, maybe hire an artist to paint it, would add some flare to the parking lot) But all things considered you get what you pay for and in terms of the Sand Castle, that s a very good thing- it s clean, modern, decently quiet, and close to the beach, all you need!

★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2023

Very nice room. Newly remodeled. Clean. Comfortable.

★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2023

Worth the price. Room is just fine.

★★★
March 24, 2023

Fine for one night if you re on a budget, but next time, I ll probably spend $50 more for a better hotel. Location is good. Felt like a safe part of town. Nearby several big box stores and chain restaurants (Target, Lucky grocery store, McDonalds, Wing Stop, etc.). About 10 minutes away from Cannery Row and Downtown Monterey. Check in was quick, but I had to check in at a window because the lobby was locked. I arrived midday. Don t know if this is a covid precaution, but it made me feel unwelcome. The room was clean and updated. I still think it could have used a deep clean, like shampooing the carpets and wiping down walls, headboards, etc. All of the metalware in the bathroom (toilet paper holder, soap dispensers) was completely rusted, which made me uncomfortable touching it. The room was spacious. Had a mini fridge, microwave, and coffee maker which I appreciated. It had a little balcony which was cute, though the view was the highway and Costco. Comfy bed. Other guests were respectful, not loud at all. Overall, it was fine, but I probably won t be back.

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2023

Stayed 3 nights. The room was nicely updated, the beds were comfortable, and the staff was very helpful. The location was amazingly close to Aquarium.

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2023

I stayed here for 2 nights (Sat & Sun). Nice room with modern interior, comfortable bed, and all the basic amenities. Its in a really convenient location off Del Monte yet very quiet at night. I had to get up very early for the Big Sur International Marathon, so I was thankful to have a good sleep beforehand. Check-in and check-out was easy. Staff are not on-site during the morning hours, so you just leave your key cards in the drop-box at checkout. Good experience overall, and happy with my stay.

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2023

Great prices and room and location!!!!!

★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2023

I enioyed my stay(5 days). The room was clean and everything worked including the ac. Its close to many restaurants and stores. Negatives: No pool and no breakfast. Hole in the headboard ? and broken dresser drawer handle.

★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2023

Sketchy location, possibly in the heart of the ghetto.

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2023

The room was normal and clean, except for the bathroom door which was full of hair. Parking and WiFi available. Everything was good.

★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2023

Unless your tone deaf or enjoy trying to sleep next to the loudest road then I suggest not staying here. We use ear plugs and even with them we had a terrible sleep. The rooms are spacious and clean and the staff are lovely.

★★★★★
March 24, 2023

Very clean and comfortable only complaint being the she shower was a bit tricky ;)

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2023

Great place, very close to everything, the room was very clean and fresh! The bathroom was clean and clean towels, worth for the price , great location as well!

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2023

Very Nice room with modern interior, comfortable bed, and all the required amenities Nice central location , definitely we come back!! Rooms

★★★★★
March 24, 2023

I didn t expect this place to be so good. The room and the sheets were clean. I highly recommend staying here. Great budget find!

★★★
March 24, 2023

Room was OK. Horrible parking. Never enough for occupants. Had to use other businesses parking lots. No elevator for elderly, not disabled but a difficult climb on stairs. Office staff knew little about the Peninsula. Could not answer simplist of questions. We should have done more research before committing.

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2023

The room was super clean, we were surprised, the room smell clean and nothing else.

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2023

We have stayed many times and love it.

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2023

Inexpensive cute little room right off hwy 1 for a quick rest.

★★
March 24, 2023

You always wake up with fog, noisy pre-war air conditioning used as heating. Clean bathroom but aesthetically unsightly. Mattress too soft. Horrible carpet but only in the upper rooms. Strategic location for no more than 2 days, convenient petrol pumps, Thai restaurant opposite worthy of a dinner.. Bring tea and sugar provided by the motel, only coffee with small sugar sachets.. Very clean. free wf but very slow.

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2023

I stayed here?

★★★★★
March 24, 2023

Very nice clean rooms

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2023

Newly renovated room was a great value for the price!

★★★★★
March 24, 2023

My room was very clean and comfortable! Lots of towels, very nice bathroom! Easy check-in process too

★★★★★
March 24, 2023

One of the cleanest hotel rooms I ve ever stayed in. The women at the front desk allowed us to check in an hour early and was extremely nice and helpful with getting everything set up since I forgot to bring my wallet that had my cards in it. We got food and forgot to get plates and silverware so a young man at the front desk was helpful enough to give me plates and forks to eat with. Checkout was extremely quick and easy and I appreciate the fact that they want to make sure each guest has a good stay and feels accommodated even if you have pets. I assume this is a family run business because the boy and little girl looked just like that lady that helped me check in. And it s great to see a family dynamic that works hard to provide a good service to its customers. We will definitely be staying here every time we come to Seaside!

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2023

Nearby activities: Beach is only 10 minute walk from the motel, very cool. Rooms

★★★★★
March 24, 2023

Pleasantly surprised with the room quality and cleanliness. Beds and pillows are comfortable, kind service, very clean comfortable near shopping. Would definitely recommend and stay again

★★★★
March 24, 2023

Nice clean place and close to everything we did.

Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2023

Wifi is God awful , have to relog in every 10 min. Rooms too close to street can hear all traffic

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2022

This is a great spot to stay in if your goal is to see what this beautiful coast has to offer. Its a clean, safe place and very affordable. Its an easy 15 mins drive to Carmel. Plus, there is a nice, safe beach right around the corner that has shells and sea glass. My only complaint is that there was no coffee, but that was because of covid. I would definitely stay here again, but would bring my Keurig. [Coffee is life]

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2022

Beds are Confortable Really Clean and spacious Room. Outside little Patio table and Chairs Staff is super friendly Definitely will be staying here again. Rooms : 5/5

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2022

Really clean rooms Staff was accommodating to my needs. Rooms

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2022

Very clean rooms and its a nice quiet area.

★★★★★
March 24, 2022

The rooms are really nice! Beautiful modern style. Well cleaned and maintained. I would stay here again! The reception lady is nice and friendly. The only issue I have was theres no coffee maker in the room. I didnt try asking the staff though. Maybe they have it on order.

★★★★★
March 24, 2022

Great location to stay bed was clean and comfortable.

★★★★★
March 24, 2022

Great clean always pleasent

★★★★★
March 24, 2022

Great spot! Comfortable and clean. I slept well and loved their shower.

★★★★
March 24, 2022

Friendly place with great pricing

★★★★★
March 24, 2022

Well for starters I have stayed all over seaside and the lovely people at sand castle inn to there cleaning staff to there front desk to the management all amazing and just fantastic. The rooms are very clean and the beds are very comfortable I give them a 5 out of 5 and will be returning here again love this place!!!!! Always has a clean room ready for check in!!

★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2022

Hotel is clean and ok..staff and owner dont seem to take instructions very well ... Do Not Disturb means guess what ?? Do Not Disturb !

★★★★★
March 24, 2022

For a 2 stars hotel is very affordable! The room is clean, organized nicely with a good smell. There is a refrigerator, microwave more than 2 mirrors and a lot of space!

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2022

So clean!

★★★★
March 24, 2022

I was actually a little skeptical at first but I will say in the end I didn t have any issues at all. Everything was pleasant and I was a loner travel by myself so I always worry. The only reason I m giving a 4 is because there was a chair in my room with a lot of stains on it. Please replace it, other than that this is a MUST BOOK!!! Everything is pretty close by!!

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2022

Really clean, good location, great staff. Only thing to recommend is a coffee maker in the rooms.

★★★★★
March 24, 2022

Wonderful experience. We arrived a bit earlier than their check in time (3pm), but they let us check in early because they had a spot. However, there was some sort of issue with my payment card. Instead of making us wait, the owner (manager?) gave us the room key and said hed try it again later and give us a call if something went wrong. It all worked out, but I was very happy with how it was handled. Especially for the price, I was happy with the amenities. Internet was fast enough for streaming, though it wasnt a secure network. A/C was powerful, the TV had cable, and the fridge was surprisingly big. The entire room was spotless, with the only smell being the faint smell of cleaning products. If youre looking to stay close to Monterey for cheap, Id highly recommend Sand Castle Inn. Its close to a shopping center, but far enough away where its quiet. The singular complaint I have is that the internet network isnt properly secured, anybody can log on without a password. Luckily I have a VPN, but its worth mentioning. 10/10

Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2022

Extremely dissatisfied with this hotel and especially the rudeness of the management. We stayed in an ADA room for one night. The hotel is very old and noise factor is annoying. My biggest complaint, however, is the visible black mold on the underside of the shower bench (which is a vinyl covered padded bench- not at all sanitary). Upon bringing it to management s attention this morning, their first response was, we cannot refund you for the night because you stayed here - why didn t you mention it before? I informed them that I noticed it this morning when using the shower, but they didn t care. I finally got them to refund a whopping $25 for the night, and was able to find another hotel for the rest of our stay. I do NOT recommend this hotel to anyone!

★★★★
March 24, 2022

Nice.

★★★
March 24, 2022

Great place, next to everything, very clean I Would give it 5 stars but the older gentleman that works there was very rude and unpleasant upon check in.

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2022

I was very happy with this hotel! Rooms are clean, location is great. Walking distance from beach. Price is reasonable.

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2022

Excellent place. Clean and very close to Monterey and Carmel attractions.

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2022

Clean, comfortable, and the staff was friendly. Will be visiting again

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2022

Check in was quick and efficient. The room was neat and clean. The bed wss comfortable. Close to restaurants and shopping. Rates were very reasonable compared to other sites nesrby.

★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2022

not clean

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2022

It was a very good value for the money. The room was clean, smelling good and the property looks well maintained.

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2022

Amazing motel!

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2022

Specious. clean and very nice front desk clerk and maids, pet friendly with 40$ per pet extra per night,,,,great location near stores and restaurants, very pleasurable stay

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2022

Room was clean and recently remodeled. Also featured a sizable balcony. A short drive to more than one public beach, its a great deal for the area

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2022

Super clean room. Hotel was super quite. It is super close to everything!

★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2022

Clean and staff is friendly

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2022

Balling on a budget this gem is hidden right behind my go-to Seaside hotel where I am obsessed with keeping my Diamond rewards going strong, so I havent been so brave in Monterey when it comes to trying new spots. This place is clean quiet and doesnt smell like my former psychotic homeless life in 1997. Youd be surprised how many still do. The manager is on point with his state of the art smoke alarms that alert the neighborhood if you even think about burning some popcorn to cover up the smoke odor in your pipe. Dont lose that cash deposit buddy. In summary this place is the best $99 Ive spent this year and I was in a room on the bottom by the office A+

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2022

Great room great price

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2022

Very clean and well maintained. The staff were friendly and helpful. Close to everything. I would recommend staying here.

★★★★★
March 24, 2022

Driving from San Fran to LA on HWY 1, I stopped in Monterey for dinner and needed a place to sleep for a night. I didnt want to spend a fortune. I started looking around on Google for motels, and was lucky enough to find the Sand Castle in Sand City! This place is a GREAT value! Its been recently updated: the inside, outside and parking lot are all clean, fresh and new! I felt very safe, check in was easy, the hosts are friendly, and you cant beat the price! I will def be staying here again!! THANK YOU!!

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2022

Excellent customer service at the front desk by the owner. Gorgeous rooms inside. Very clean and updated decor. Comfy bed. Shutters for window coverings. Granite countertop and freestanding sink.

★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2022

You get what you pay for

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2021

Clean, great bargain for the location. Interior of room looks much more modern than the exterior would suggest, but the hotel in general is in good condition.

★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2021

I always stay here in my business trips, is a nice quiet place. They used to have LAN connection now they only have Wi-Fi.

★★★★★
March 24, 2021

We ve been on a two week road trip and stayed at hotels ranging from $100-200/night. This was the cheapest hotel we stayed at on our entire road trip and it was the top two cleanest and nicest ones as well. I would definitely come back to this hotel if I were staying in the area again.

Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2021

The Homeless surrounding the Sand Castle property can be heard yelling obscenities and rummaging through trash throughout the night. The Sand Castle website suggests its close to Cannery Row in Monterey, however its miles away in the worst part of the neighboring community of Seaside. Theres no coffee maker in the room or breakfast offered like the nearby Econo Lodge.

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2021

It is located perfectly in Seaside and is located only minutes away from some major eateries and shopping locations. The rooms are very cozy and the bed are so comfy.

★★★★
March 24, 2021

things are good. good repair, new furniture, luxury beds. But the floor is dirty. Maybe not supposed to walk barefoot.

★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2021

The room was clean and modern. The shower felt great, and the bed was comfy. If you dont like a very soft mattress, though, you might not like it. Only issue I had was that I could easily hear guests walking around and talking outside my door late at night. But I guess thats how motels are.

★★★★
March 24, 2021

I really enjoyed my 2 night stay at this Inn. Seems like all the rooms were recently remodeled and they all have working appliances. Its a great locationince Its walking distance to the beach and a shopoing center. Everyone was very kind. The only reason for 4 stars is that I heard some scratching in the walls from some mice most likely. All in all, I will be staying here again.

★★★★★
March 24, 2021

Great place, quite,clean, great spot 5mins from everything u need or wanna be.

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2021

Beds and pillows were super comfy, room was clean and bathrooms had plenty of towels. House keeping was excellent and so was the front desk staff, really enjoyed my stay here!

★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2021

Polite staff and nice cozy affordable rooms

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2021

clean and spacious, and the price is decent for the area too.

★★★★
March 24, 2021

Great place for its perfect location

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2021

Great price clean room

★★★★★
March 24, 2021

Well priced, clean room, microwave and tv, nice staff.

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2021

Nice little motel in seaside, quite, clean bed was comfortable, and not to expensive .

★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2021

Really clean and very spacious and super quiet.

★★★★
March 24, 2021

It was a nice room! Comfy bed, fridge and microwave in the room, large walk in shower (handicap accessible), linoleum flooring.

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2021

Decent little motel in seaside California. cheaper than staying in Monterey proper definitely cheaper than staying in Pacific Grove

★★★★
March 24, 2021

This hotel was very clean and quiet. Wonderful experience visiting Sea Side. Very accommodating and comfortable.

March 24, 2020

Heartless, cruel and rude to people even in difficult situations. Worst hotel experience in all of my travels... which has been vast and all across the country. Dont support mean people, stay somewhere else!

Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2020

Loud obnoxious people still and its past 2. I know the office can hear them.

★★★★★
March 24, 2020

The Sand Castle Inn was pretty awesome. There was ample parking. It was easy to get to. The staff was helpful and I believe their front desk runs 24/7; when their doors are closed, their window (with bell) is open. The rooms are in very good shape; the decor is nice and up to date; the room itself was very clean; it was stocked with usual appliances, but they were of good quality; the linen/furniture was nice and soft; the water was hot and pressurized. The room was comfortable, inviting, and smelled good. My partner and I paid $99 for a room for one night on Saturday night into Sunday morning with no reservations, and its located near the ocean. Not that Im hard to please, but I was highly impressed with the room for its offer of quality for its price. I would definitely stay here again, it was very comfortable and enjoyable;^{)>

★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2020

Clean refurbished rooms.

★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2020

Indian-run hotel, hygienic

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2020

Clean, quiet, and close to the fairgrounds

★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2020

It was good for an overnight stay. Beds were ok, towels looked very dated. We checked in late in the evening but the reception staff made us feel so unwelcome that I almost felt bad for being a guest at this hotel.

Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2020

The pillows are so uncomfortable. The room just ok. There was a uncomfortable smell when I enter the room.

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2020

Everything was very good! :)

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2020

Very very clean...such a nice staff and beautiful place

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2020

The manager was most accommodating in every aspect

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2020

Beautifully manicured gardens .The rooms are nicely remodeled and clean clean clean! Well worth it.The only thing that would make it better would be a pool /game room

★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2020

Its not terrible.

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2020

One of the nicer motels Ive ever stayed in, and at a rate thats unbelievable. I highly reccomend if youre looking for a sport and dont necessarily mind being a mile from the beach

Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2020

They have bed bugs. Seriously a lot of bed bugs. I sitted on the bed for 20 minutes, and got 25 red bumps all over my body, shoulders, legs, arms and butt... I had a terrific night and had to throw away my suitcase just in case I wont bring any bed bugs eggs to my house. When I checked their sheet, I see a lot of tiny black dots. These are but bugs themselves, but the blood of other custumers, including mine.

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2020

Clean and close to a lot

★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2020

Clean room

★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2020

Bed was NOT comfortable. The rooms were nice but the bathtub faucet leaked heavily and kept me awake

★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2020

Nice motel to spend one or two days....

★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2020

Sheets had stains, the bathroom shower felt far too narrow, and though large the bed bowed in the middle in a way that would be considered comical if it were not so uncomfortable. The room felt otherwise clean, no roaches to speak of. The sign claimed there was still vacancy but if so their parking lot certainly didnt seemed equipped to handle it. Would not recommend.

★★★
March 24, 2020

The room is okay. They dont have complementary breakfast. Just coffee and tea in the office. They are very rude the owners of the hotel. Im sso glade we are leaving monday. I will not stay here again. Rooms

★★★★★
March 24, 2020

I love the hotel!

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2020

What a lovely spot! Love the microwave and little refrigerator in our room. Would definitely return

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2020

This place is an amazing value. The rooms are super clean and spacious and either recently renovated or built. Very nice customer service as well. The location isn t great as it s on an auto mall but if you don t care about that then you re good.

★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2020

Is it more or less?

★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2020

Nice clean rooms updated.

★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2020

Correct quality-price hotel, clean rooms with everything you need to rest.

★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2020

Looks weird and motelly from outside. It is located near a lot of car dealerships. Not much to do around. But the accommodation itself is lovely. Once comfortable beds. Clean and well maintained. The staff/owners were lovely too. We had no issues at all

★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2020

Accommodation located near Carmel and Monterrey, less than 10 minutes by car from the 17 mile drive or the start of Big Sur. Numerous beaches and other marine attractions. It has parking. We stayed in a room on the second floor, with recently renovated furniture. The room was clean. The bed was comfortable and silence reigned throughout the night. Bath and shower operated at adequate temperature and pressure The staff was friendly and helpful both on arrival and departure. The wifi worked well. The quality/price ratio was acceptable. The area is quite expensive and this was one of the motels that offered the most for its price.

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2020

So far so good great people at the front desk great room immaculate housekeeping close to every The Price is Right

★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2020

Problems with service dogs and laws. It seems a common thing for these types of places to be confused about the actual laws when it comes to service dogs. It is against the law to ask for proof or paper work for service dog because these registeries literally do not exist. Service dog paper work can literally be purchased on amazon making it really trusting and confusing to us who have real trained medical alert dogs. Please update your business practice. Google is free. It is against the Americans with disabilities act to deny service to someone or charge extra or even ask for proof due to a service dog. My medical history and disability is no ones business just mine and my doctor who gave me my diagnosis.

★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2020

Clean rooms, closet space was small but okay since I was the only one there. Small sink outside of bathroom/shower which was fine with me. Toilet flushes from the room upstairs seemed loud? Fast food restaurants nearby & small shopping mall also close by.

★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2020

This is an inexpensive hotel. It was fine for the night I stayed there. Monterrey is a great place.

★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2020

Good facilities just a little out of the way

★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2020

The room above me would not be quiet the entire night. I even went upstairs and talk to them. that didnt work so I can call the hotel management and that didnt work and they wouldnt help me.

★★★★★
March 24, 2020

Very clean & fresh... This place was much better than i expected...i was very surprised how nice & new everything was... It came with good quality hygiene products...my stay here was as good as some higher piced hotels ive been to... Definitely the best rooms & value you can find in the area! Would happily stay here again in the future

March 24, 2020

The Indian guy in front desk is rude. Not recommending this

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2020

Great service the room was clean and dog friendly

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2020

Nice, clean and friendly service. I booked a room for a friend who visited us here from out of state and she really liked it.

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 24, 2020

Very clean and in good shape and excellent price