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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
Beach nearby
Beach nearby
2 outdoor pools
Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
The price is HK$693
HK$781 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025

Room options

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, No View

Highlights

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

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, No View

Highlights

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

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About the area

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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, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional) - 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 by the ocean
Consider a stay at Sands by The Sea and take advantage of a gym, a business centre and a full-service spa. Treat yourself to a Swedish 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), smoke-free property and a front desk safe
  • Free newspapers, coffee/tea in reception and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guest rooms at Sands by The Sea offer amenities, such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–11:30 AM: USD 5-30 for adults and USD 5-30 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • Cavalier Coastal Kitchen

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Fitness centre
  • Full-service spa

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • Business centre

Spa

  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - prenatal
  • Massage - sports
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Braille signage
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV/satellite channels
  • LCD TV
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • 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
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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from March 3 2023 to November 30 2024 (dates subject to change):
  • One of the swimming pools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay for 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.

Payment types at the property

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 any lifts
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. One of the swimming pools will be unavailable from March 3 2023 until November 30 2024 (dates subject to change).

How much does it cost to stay at Sands by The Sea?

As of 22 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sands by The Sea on 5 Jan 2025 start from HK$692.81, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout 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. William Randolph Hearst State Park and Leffingwell Landing are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Sands by The Sea Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 431 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 304 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 154 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 52 out of 1004 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dalia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
3 stays so far over the past few years. Perfectly walkable beach access. Great view of the sunset when it isn't cloudy. Close to trails ive been taking the past few years. I'm a simple gal- the rooms include the bare necessities. I'd stay again. :)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness
It was right on the beach and its a nice quiet place. What'd be cool is if they'd complete my transaction with payment. Its been pending for over a week unlike any stays ive had at other motels that process them faster
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

esteban

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yuanzhi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a quiet, safe and clean place. Lots of inns here. The heater is old I think, but it’s fine to me. Nice staff, nice service and nice price.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Travelled with partner
Best stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Morag

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Christen

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The location was great...so close to the beach and grassy areas; however, the hotel room was not very clean when we checked in, there was a washcloth on the fan blade and trash under the beds. The staff was nice and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lupe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelby

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

8/10 Good

kimber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was a nice, clean room. Ceiling fan was extremely loud, so could not use. Doors shut very loudly so heard the neighbors often.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Penny

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ingela

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Looked pretty run down inside the room.The business chair was very worn. Room was clean beds great and the staff at the reception and restaurant efficient and nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I’ve stayed here before and will again. In all areas, a 5-star rating
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

mark, Madera

Travelled with group
The rooms carpets were awful spots everywhere. The bed skirts were torn. We were moved to another of the companies hotels.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

William

Travelled with partner
Ok, needs some upgrades
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Staff & service
Nice stay with pets
Great location and would like to stay again. Need a fan or a/c on warm days. No upcharge with a pet.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

LISA, CHINO

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was terrible. The room was bad so we asked to have it changed. They said they would call me. Never called. Stayed at another hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always a great time
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Melinda

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Very dated, very old. The carpet was disgusting, we did not go barefoot , ever. The fan made noise all night so they brought us a desk fan. Maintenance guy said he couldn’t fix it. Weeds as high as the window… The only thing to see out the window. Looked like a dirt lot. Body soap in the shower was empty. The beds were clean and soft and the bathroom was clean. I give it a 1 star for that and maybe 1/2 star for location to Hearst Castle. Won’t ever stay there again, unless they renovate.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved how quier and dark it was at night, and that we could use The Cavalier's hot tub.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

craig

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

6/10 Okay

DAO

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Deborah

Travelled with pets, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
We stay here all the time. Rooms are OK...can get loud if you are downstairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anet

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The location is excellent with easy access to beach. Hotel grounds are great with many activities. Our room was not that great, the fibtore needs to be chged and carpet has many stains. Will stay again because of the locations
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOSEPH, Costa Mesa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024