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Sands by The Sea

2.0 star property
Beach location and 2 outdoor pools

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BBQ/picnic area
Fitness facility
Lobby sitting area
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Front of property

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Gym
The current price is SAR 446
SAR 503 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, No View

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, No View

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
9355 Hearst Dr, San Simeon, CA, 93452

What's nearby

  • San Simeon State Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • San Simeon Pier - 5 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Moonstone Beach Park - 5 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Moonstone Beach - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Hearst Castle - 29 min drive - 13.6 km

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Main Street Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Moonstone Beach Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Linn's Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Spot - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cambria Coffee Roasting Company - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Sands by The Sea

Motel near Moonstone Beach Park
Consider a stay at Sands by The Sea and take advantage of a gym, a business center, and a full-service spa. Treat yourself to a hot stone massage or other spa services. The on-site restaurant, Cavalier Coastal Kitchen, features a beachfront location. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Free newspapers, smoke-free premises, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Sands by The Sea have amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: USD 5 to 30 for adults and USD 5 to 30 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Cavalier Coastal Kitchen

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach

Full-service spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • 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 stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Sands by The Sea have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools.

Is Sands by The Sea pet-friendly?

Yes, this motel allows pets (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Sands by The Sea?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sands by The Sea?

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

What time is check-out at Sands by The Sea?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 150.

Where is Sands by The Sea located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this San Simeon motel is within a 10-minute walk of Cambria State Marine Park and San Simeon State Park. San Simeon Nature Preserve and William Randolph Hearst State Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Sands by The Sea Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 439 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 298 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 149 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 1001 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lupe

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a peaceful and family-friendly place.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the beach access and the way they have it set up beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lupe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a quiet place and the staff is very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great stay along the coast. The front desk staff was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the property and you can hangout at the fire pits and there is a restaurant next door
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We wanted a hotel close to Hearst Castle and this hotel was a great option. It was fairly priced compared to staying in Carmel which was more expensive. Not many dinner options around.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The area is well kept and beach access is great

10/10 Excellent

Lupita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the firepits.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The ocean is a few steps away …. Sunset was beautiful….
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Excellent value. Wonderful location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked the beach it was right behind Motel ..views were beautiful..
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved sitting by the fire pits and watching the sunset
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jazmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is just amazing. So close to the ocean you can easily walk there. We got married and stayed here so came back year later to celebrate.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Christian

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beach access was great... Huge hassle with my card tho. Got double charged causing an overdraft fee. Very stressful...
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Ronald

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The setting is lovely. The rooms are old, poorly cared for with peeling paint and the room cleaing was poor.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

James

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were dirty, furniture was old and missing parts of cover. Room smelled like water got in and mold. Tried to save money which backfired, ended up staying at The Cavalier which manages the Sands. Staff was awesome and accommodated us quick and easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a fantastic stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Best stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this tiny little beach town of San Simeon. This is definitely a beach motel, but it’s clean and very convenient. We parked right in front of our room, which was so nice. The water in the shower got pretty hot which was also nice. The outside area of this location is great, there’s the beach behind with fire pits and a sand volleyball net. There’s a few restaurants in town which are basically all within a mile. It was just a nice stay. Super quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

craig

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

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was beyond great. Beautiful location. And we had an actual wood burning fireplace with supplied pressed logs. It was a great evening.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Carmela

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

Ocean view

This stay was good and covered all my needs for one overnight stay. The views was excellent and the location was perfect next to the ocean and a local beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

Family Vacay

Great stay. Friendly staff. We were upgraded due to overbooking received a great room. The restaurant on the property was also wonderful. The property is right next to the beach so beautiful views.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

victor y Adriana haro

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Need to improve cleaning room
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025