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Sand Dollar Inn

2.0 star property
Motel with outdoor pool, near Monterey Bay

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Sand Dollar Inn puts you just a 5-minute drive from Monterey Bay and California State University Monterey Bay. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool, and freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks. Also, Fisherman's Wharf and Cannery Row are within a short drive. Fellow travelers say good things about the helpful staff and nearby shopping.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (7)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Outdoor pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
The current price is $103
$117 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a microwave, a dresser, a balcony with a view, and a painting of a turtle.

Room, 1 King Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(21 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, and a view of parked cars through a glass door.

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, microwave, air conditioner, and a window with curtains.

Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(67 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a phone and a drawer, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(33 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

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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 - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • North Fremont Street - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Pacchetti Dog Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 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 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mi Pueblo Food Center - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Sand Dollar Inn

  • Sand Dollar Inn puts you just a 5-minute drive from Monterey Bay and California State University Monterey Bay. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool, and freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks. Also, Fisherman's Wharf and Cannery Row are within a short drive. Fellow travelers say good things about the helpful staff and nearby shopping.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 43 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • One child (12 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total, up to 60 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
WIFI

Internet

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

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Facilities

  • An outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • 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 counter/sink

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation
  • A damage deposit of USD 100 will be collected before check-in

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 33.90 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 40 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

Guests can rest easy knowing 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
Cashless transactions are available.

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 to 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, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 60 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 40 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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: anytime. There's a charge of USD 33.90 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless check-in 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 13-minute walk from Monterey Bay and 11 minutes' walk from Monterey State Beach.

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Reviews

Sand Dollar Inn Reviews

7.6

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

6.8

Amenities

7.8

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities

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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Grounds are worn but maintained. Pool area was clean and central.
michael, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, secure parking, would stay again
Imran, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room / friendly staff
Bianca, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

For the price great stay quiet room !
Glen, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The place was decent. The microwave and coffeemaker were a nice plus. Easy to check in and check out and location is convenient. I would stay again.
Julio, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Staff was friendly. Room was clean. Property was a little more rundown than I remember, could be kept up a little better. Was given a room with no view or balcony. Other than that no complaints. Would stay here again as long as I get a balcony/view.
Justin, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Pros - Central location, good price, easy check in and out. Cons - beds were hard, many outlets did not work, none of the EV chargers worked, only two tiny trash cans.
Rachel, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Room was clean, bed very good an staff very friendly.
Gilbert, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Clean room, grounds so-so, pet friendly with charge, location not grest in appearance but convenient, many stores near
Todd, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Clean room was good
Hector, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Room was simple but quality. Clean rooms, friendly staff and great rates. What more could I ask?
David, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Room was clean. The options on TV chanels was a good variety. Plenty of parking. Decent options such as target, lucks and fast food all a couole of minutes away The only draw back was the shower. The wall had a hole in it the size of a quarter and the water presure was non existent. I began refering to it as a misting closet. Overall a good no frills place to stay if you need a place to crash.
Jon, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Everything was good, the location was very convenient and the staff was very helpful and friendly. The room was a little cold and slightly noisy but still very fine.
Tom-Lukas, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

They hv small decks off the rooms. Ours overlooked the pool. We could leave our patio door open-that was nice. Great bed, good sheets n towels. Walk in shower which we loved. Had all of the hair/body amenities! Coffee in the room. After we had told older man in the am we did not want housekeeping that day-he failed to let them know. They came into our room which we did not want. They then gave us a DND sign to hang on the door! Places to eat n things to do for easy to get up. Montetey is a beautiful city! We would stay again.
Nancy, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Room was clean... Beds were comfortable... Loved that it had good size fridge/freezer and a microwave and coffee maker
Alejandro, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean and spacious room, comfortable bed. A perfect hotel to spend a night. Very nice staff. There are good restaurants, such as Sarita's restaurant that you can walk to their
Odalys, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Love the hotel, everything was nice and clean. Staff very friendly. Would stay again
Bianca, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Always great and friendly service. Clean, spacious rooms.
Shauna, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Last minute booking and was surprise. The cleanliness and comfortable bed was a good stop on a road trip.
Jenny, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I frequently stay at the Sand Dollar. It's budget friendly and the staff is always helpful. The pool is well maintained and they have an elevator which is a godsend when you're on the 3rd floor.
Shauna, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice place

Nice clean room, friendly staff.
Michael, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The bed and the pillows were very comfortable
Cecilia, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was super clean & a smooth check in
Damaris, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean and affordable
Jesus, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay clean and quiet
Amanda, 3-night trip