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Sand Dollar Inn

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

About Sand Dollar Inn

This Seaside hotel is 10 minutes' drive away from the Monterey Bay Aquarium. The hotel offers free Wi-Fi, an outdoor swimming pool and free on-site parking. The Sand Dollar Inn features cable TV and free local calls in every guest room. Each room is also equipped with ironing facilities. A elevator and luggage carts are also available. Pebble Beach is 15 minutes' drive from The Magic Carpet Lodge in Seaside. Monterey State University Monterey Bay is less than 4 miles away. EV Charging is available on site. All of our guest rooms use a keyless entry system; you will receive a unique access code valid for the duration of your stay. ADA guests who prefer a traditional entry method are welcome to request a physical key from our team. Enjoy a smooth, secure, and modern start to your visit!

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Elevator

Reviews

3.8 / 5
Great 1001 reviews
  • Engine customer Jul 2026

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  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    We had to leave and couldn’t stay. The pictures looked better than the facility. When we walked in first thing we noticed was the door to the adjoining room was unlocked, sink was cracked, pool was behind the building was small and unclean. Bed had visible stains.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    convenient & close to where our function was held.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Room was clean, walking distance to shopping and restaurants. Elevator out of service and noise travels through walls and floors easily, could hear what was going on in rooms above and to the side.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Booked this room for one night. It was a little high for the status of the room. The ac was not working right so we had only the fan. Having the fan running only made the room sticky. There was something stuck on the walls, they needed to be cleaned. The tv kept turning off and then would not stay on after that, which really made trip difficult because we had our young son. There was no key it was a code to get into room which was a little noisy. Balcony was right by the pool, there was trash on balcony. The shower curtain wouldn’t stay close the bar was slanted so water kept coming out of shower. Overall it was a bed for the night.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Very tired outside but room was OK

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Just cleaning up the property

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Wasn’t in the best of area. Shower and sink was good water pressure. Bed just ok

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    We don't care for the amenities. Just a bed, hot shower and cold AC. THAT IS IT!

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Parking is good , the man that attended me was very kind . Room was clean but the bathroom ceiling does need some work. Looked like there was mold in the ceiling shower.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Had a bit of a hiccups with the rooms first assigned not being ready, but the front desk was very quick to switch the rooms. Housekeeping was absolutely amazing and helped us with every question we had. Located close to shopping and eateries.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The man at registration only spoke a little English but was extremely rude

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Side note...the avenue had a lot of food options and that is a big plus too.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    It was nice

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Bars on windows not photographed, ripped up office chair on one side not photographed. Feces spots on towels, wrinkled sheets, and the heater wouldn't work . We just stayed one night, and got thru it. And, one week later I haven't gotten my deposit back. They don't answer their phone.

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  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    This was a perfect hotel for a budget trip for me and my family for Fourth of July. The front desk was very respectful and nice. The only little thing I didn’t like was the floor was a little dirty so when I went to clean my feet off with one of their white towels and had housekeeping come in the next morning, they left a note saying please don’t stain towels and I also had to ask them to clean out one of the trash cans because when I went to change the trash myself, there was poop inside the trashcan underneath the liner

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The room smelled musty and the room needed updates. Shower had mold and the water in the shower came out very hot and not cold or warm. I would not stay here again or recommend this hotel.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The pictures look nicer than the place. The bed wasn’t very comfortable; it wasn’t the worst though. The tub shower curtain wouldn’t stay in place so the water would go outside the shower. The water pressure wasn’t that great. There was serratia marcescens (pink mold) in the shower. The price for the place was good and was close to places we wanted to visit.

Frequently asked questions about Sand Dollar Inn

Does Sand Dollar Inn have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Sand Dollar Inn offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Sand Dollar Inn offer parking?
Yes, Sand Dollar Inn offers free parking on-site.
Does Sand Dollar Inn have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Sand Dollar Inn does not list dedicated meeting or conference facilities. For business event venues in Seaside, see business hotels in Seaside.
Does Sand Dollar Inn have a fitness center?
Sand Dollar Inn does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is Sand Dollar Inn located, and how walkable is the area?
Sand Dollar Inn is located at 1875 Fremont Blvd, Seaside, CA 93955. With a Walk Score of 90, the area is rated Walker's Paradise. Most daily errands can be done on foot — ideal for travelers without a car.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near Sand Dollar Inn
  • Monterey International Pop Festival 1.9 mi
  • Monterey Regional Airport 2.0 mi
  • Naval Postgraduate School 2.1 mi
  • Monterey Conference Center 3.1 mi
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium 3.3 mi
  • Alta California 3.4 mi
  • Pacific Grand Prix 5.4 mi

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