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Sanctuary Beach Resort

Sanctuary Beach Resort
Sanctuary Beach Resort – Marina, CA
Sanctuary Beach Resort – Marina, CA
Check in 4:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About Sanctuary Beach Resort

This oceanfront hotel is located in Marina, California. The hotel offers views of the Pacific Ocean, a full-service spa, an on-site restaurant and in-room dining. Sanctuary Beach Resort features a flat-screen TV and free WiFi in every guest room. Rooms also offer fireplaces and MP3 docking stations. Views of the ocean or the surrounding dunes are also available. Located on-site at Sanctuary Beach Resort, Salt Wood restaurant delivers dishes that utilize the best seasonal local ingredients, highlighting remarkable produce and seafood, found throughout the Central California Coast and beyond. Guests can use the outdoor swimming pool or the hot tub at the Sanctuary Beach. The Monterey Bay Aquarium is 15 minutes' drive from the Sanctuary Beach Resort in Marina. The historic Cannery Row entertainment area is 11 mi from the hotel.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • Fitness center
  • On-site dining
  • Bar / lounge
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Breakfast available
  • Business center
  • Concierge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Full kitchen / kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Pool
  • Spa / sauna
  • Pet friendly
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Elevator
  • In-room safe
  • EV charging

Reviews

4.5 / 5
Excellent 1001 reviews
  • Engine customer Oct 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Oct 2026

    Lovely property. Just like the photos The dinning was exceptional Very clean.

  • Engine customer Oct 2026

    Spa is tiny. Book ahead. Do not get the scalp massage - my hair was oily for days.

  • Engine customer Oct 2026

    Great location on a fabulous, Long Beach. Nightly bonfires were relaxing and a great way to meet other guests. The room was spacious and very comfortable.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Love the binoculars. The dolphins swim just off the beach and hang out. Exciting to see and watch them. Well kept and managed facility.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    The view from the panaromic suite was UNBELIEVABLE. If you are looking for a private destination, this isn't exactly it. Everyone on the beach could see in our patio door, but waking up to the dolphins and seals every day more than made up for it. Hotel amenities are leas than I was expecting for the price. Partner got a massage and said the spa was nice. The restaurant on site, Salt Wood, was mid. Pricey for some very standard food/drinks. Nighlty "Bondfire" complete with smores and a glass of wine is a total rip off IMO. Overall I would say The Sanctuary has all the outward trappings of a luxury beach resort, but save yourself some money and book the cheapest available room. They are all the same besides the view, and some of the cheaper ones were FAR more private

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    It’s very dog friendly and I love that because I’m a single paw-rent.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Location

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Place was very nice and welcoming. Had fun events for all and wonderful property.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Our room was a partial ocean view. Room was beautiful when you walk in and the grounds are impeccable. In the evening We turned on the fireplace and it didn’t work. It was fixed the next day but when we went to use it, it only stayed on a few minutes and turned off. not even meeting the temperature it was set too. Our room had only cold water all of a Sudden and tub didn’t work Also had ants in the bathroom. This was our second time at resort. If it was our first visit we wouldn’t have gone back with all these problems since it’s expensive to stay here.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    This was a great escape to the sanctuary, the room, amenities, beach were all perfect! Recommendations for travelers plan for food or using room service. The only other dining available begins at 3:30 @ SaltWood.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    This is my favorite resort, the kids love it, we love it. The staff is very helpful . Highly recommended. I recommend room 604 for the best view

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    The place was decent, overall you’re paying for amazing views of the ocean and the dog friendly nature. I didn’t like that there was no way to control the temp in the room besides opening the doors and windows and a fire. I like to sleep cold and some nights it was warm which wasn’t ideal. But overall it was a good place to getaway with the dogs

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Beautiful place to stay. The views are magical.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    While the resort is great, it is deeply run down after many years. It is simply not worth the money, there are disturbances at night from the patrons on the 2nd floor. This nuisance is structural and cannot be fixed. I would prefer if they make it apparent and reflect this in their overall cost of stay.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    We were very impressed with our stay. The staff was wonderful. The amenities in the room were very well thought out. The beach was beautiful and pristine. We enjoyed watching the sea life and the welcoming of pets is amazing. We will be back. ❤️

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Awesome

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    For $1000 a night it should be spectacular. I’d say it was very nice but a couple things

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Our room was right on the beach, couldn’t be any closer. Room was very clean and spacious and my sons loved sleeping on the sofa bed. Breakfast was delicious every morning and the view of the ocean is unbeatable. We were able to star gaze at night by the firepits. All in all, a wonderful stay!

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Better than average motel amenities. Somewhat small room. Partial view of ocean contrary to the advertised 'Ocean Front' view. I base my

Frequently asked questions about Sanctuary Beach Resort

Does Sanctuary Beach Resort have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Sanctuary Beach Resort offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Sanctuary Beach Resort offer parking?
Yes, Sanctuary Beach Resort offers free parking on-site.
Does Sanctuary Beach Resort have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. Sanctuary Beach Resort offers dedicated conference rooms for business and group use. Banquet and reception facilities are also available.
Does Sanctuary Beach Resort have a fitness center?
Yes, Sanctuary Beach Resort features an on-site fitness center for guests. Additional wellness amenities include spa, sauna, pool.
Where is Sanctuary Beach Resort located, and how walkable is the area?
Sanctuary Beach Resort is located at 3295 Dunes Rd, Marina, CA 93933. With a Walk Score of 23, the area is rated Almost All Car-Dependent. A car or rideshare is recommended for most trips in this area.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near Sanctuary Beach Resort
  • California State Route 1 4.4 mi
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium 7.8 mi
  • Monterey International Pop Festival 7.9 mi
  • Naval Postgraduate School 8.0 mi
  • Monterey Regional Airport 8.1 mi
  • Monterey Conference Center 8.4 mi
  • Pacific Grand Prix 8.5 mi

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