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Sand Castle Inn

Sand Castle Inn
Sand Castle Inn – Seaside, CA
Sand Castle Inn – Seaside, CA
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About Sand Castle Inn

This Seaside, California motel is minutes from California State-Monterey Bay and Fort Ord. Fisherman’s Wharf is also located near the motel. Guest rooms include free WiFi and a refrigerator. Guest rooms at the Sand Castle Inn include a microwave. The rooms also offer cable TV and free local telephone calls. The front desk is open 24 hours. Express check-out is available at the motel. The motel includes on-site laundry facilities. The Blackhawk Golf Course is a short drive from the Sand Castle Inn. Seaside Beach and downtown Monterey are also within driving distance of the motel. Please note that this property allows service animals only. Please note that this property can accommodate dogs but will not accommodate other types of pets. We offer both keyless entry and traditional keys for our guest rooms—guests can use a secure access code for convenience, or request a physical key if preferred. Any damage or loss to the property caused by guests will incur a charge that will be shared and agreed on during check-in. Damages will be charged to the credit card provided at check-out. Smoking in the unit will incur an additional charge of USD 500. An electric vehicle (EV) charging station is available on site.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning

Reviews

4.3 / 5
Excellent 1215 reviews
  • Engine customer Oct 2026

    When I returned, I discovered that my room had been given to another guest. I was not properly notified, nor was I offered a refund, compensation, or any reasonable resolution for the inconvenience and poor management of my reservation. A hotel should never check a guest out of their room and reassign it to someone else without confirming that the guest has actually checked out. This was extremely frustrating and unacceptable. Additionally, the towels in the room did not smell freshly cleaned, which added to the overall poor experience. Based on this experience, I would not recommend staying at this hotel. The way my reservation and room were handled was unprofessional and showed a serious lack of communication and customer service.

  • Engine customer Oct 2026

    Buen precio

  • Engine customer Oct 2026

    Great location near Monterey! The building is older, but it’s very well taken care of. Our room was clean and comfortable, we felt safe, and we slept great. The staff was friendly and welcoming. We would definitely stay here again!

  • Engine customer Oct 2026

    Very impressive for a budget minded location

  • Engine customer Oct 2026

    Na

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Great spot that feels well and recently updated. Beds were comfortable, bathrooms in good condition. My only problem was the shutters did not do a good job of blocking light from outside, so if you can sleep with a mask on, bring one.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Clean room.Parking available and enough space

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Clean room, the staff were nice, just 10 minutes walk from the beach so it was perfect

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Room was cleaned, no doubt, and the way we knew was when we walked in the door and knocked over by the string smell of Clorox! The shower trickled and I mean trickled; no water pressure to wash hair because it would take forever to rinse it! The beds were firm. There was parking and they have an ice machine and a coin operated washer and dryer. The grounds were very noisy during early mornings. We stayed 3 nights and EVERY morning there was something going on; drilling, leaf blow, or people dragging their luggage down the stairs! They don't have blackout curtains only plantation shutters, so it's bright in the morning. The man at the front desk is not very welcoming or helpful! We would not stay again.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Very clean very nice people,they keep the property nice and neat and keep the riff raff away

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    From the staff to the room, the place was great. Only it was a bit noisy. Overall a great place for a one night layover.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Super clean and friendly staff

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Good location, had self parking & staff was great!

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Was located very close to an excellent restaurant.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    EV charging

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    This is a small, basic hotel room. Good for one night as we drove the PCH. Property is near Hwy 1, but in a busy area not as cute and quaint as what you’ll find in Carmel or Monterey.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Room was very clean. Enjoyable stay. Highly recommend.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Very good

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Everything was within a walking distance & several plazas is in 1 mile radius !

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    This hotel has seen better days, but it was clean and the bed slept well. You can tell that it is being maintained, but it is a little rough around the edges.

Frequently asked questions about Sand Castle Inn

Does Sand Castle Inn have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Sand Castle Inn offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Sand Castle Inn offer parking?
Yes, Sand Castle Inn offers free parking on-site.
Does Sand Castle Inn have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Sand Castle Inn does not list dedicated meeting or conference facilities. For business event venues in Seaside, see business hotels in Seaside.
Does Sand Castle Inn have a fitness center?
Sand Castle Inn does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is Sand Castle Inn located, and how walkable is the area?
Sand Castle Inn is located at 1011 La Salle Ave, Seaside, CA 93955. With a Walk Score of 88, the area is rated Very Walkable. Most errands can be completed on foot, with public transit and rideshare easily accessible.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near Sand Castle Inn
  • Monterey International Pop Festival 1.9 mi
  • Monterey Regional Airport 2.1 mi
  • Naval Postgraduate School 2.2 mi
  • Monterey Conference Center 3.1 mi
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium 3.3 mi
  • Alta California 3.4 mi
  • Pacific Grand Prix 5.5 mi

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