Sand Dollar Inn
Motel in Sand City, CA
2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
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Includes essentialsPool, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
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About this motel
Motel in Seaside with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free motel has coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk and a vending machine are onsite.
Sand Dollar Inn offers 43 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Cable television is provided. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.
Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free motel has coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk and a vending machine are onsite.
Sand Dollar Inn offers 43 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Cable television is provided. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.
This Seaside motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
TV
Map of Sand City, CA
Available Rooms
Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed
Beds not specified • 300 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds
Beds not specified • 300 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed
Beds not specified • 301 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking
Beds not specified • 301 ft²
Sleeps 2
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££££
Ratings and reviews
2.5 / 5.0
I found this place to be very affordable, and overall, it was a great experience. The only concern I had was a noticeable smell of cigarettes, which could be improved by implementing a no-smoking policy. Aside from that, it felt safe and welcoming. Considering the price, it was definitely a worthwhile stay!
2.5 / 5.0
Was great and for sure I’ll be stay again
0.5 / 5.0
This is absolutely NOT. Nonsmoking property. Several cigarette butt receptacles throughout the property. See photos. Rented 2 rooms for a family trip. First 2 rooms smelled like ashtrays. One was so bad we couldn’t last 5 mins in the room. Front desk said they couldn’t move us but after I told them my daughter has asthma, suddenly they could. They showed me a room on the second floor to verify that there was no smoke smell. Then gave me keys to 2 rooms. The second room smelled like BO but at least not like smoke. Carpet was very soiled and the room had not been cleaned well. Literally pubic hair on the wall. Thick black hair on the towels. When we turned on the heater the stench was terrible. They were suddenly sold out so we had to keep the room. Will never stay here again.
0.5 / 5.0
This is absolutely NOT. Nonsmoking property. Several cigarette butt receptacles throughout the property. See photos. Rented 2 rooms for a family trip. First 2 rooms smelled like ashtrays. One was so bad we couldn’t last 5 mins in the room. Front desk said they couldn’t move us but after I told them my daughter has asthma, suddenly they could. They showed me a room on the second floor to verify that there was no smoke smell. Then gave me keys to 2 rooms. The second room smelled like BO but at least not like smoke. Carpet was very soiled and the room had not been cleaned well. Literally pubic hair on the wall. Thick black hair on the towels. When we turned on the heater the stench was terrible. They were suddenly sold out so we had to keep the room. Will never stay here again.
2.5 / 5.0
Was great excelent service with the front desk I was confortable
2.5 / 5.0
Was great excelent service with the front desk I was confortable
2.0 / 5.0
Was greeted by Aaron and requested a bottom floor due to my wife’s knee issues.
The next morning I had an issue with the Manager “Felipe”. Before checking out I informed him that the washer was not working and it took my $3.00. He told me he can’t do anything about it, Told me to get the tel # from the machine and to call the company because they can’t do anything about it. I went to get the number but there wasn’t any. I informed him and he came and checked it out and also found nothing. He than said that he’ll call and later came back and return my money. I also told him about urine odor that my wife was smelling and that housekeeping should check it out. He told me that why didn’t I report it in when I checked in so they can transfer us to another room. We came from Clovis, Ca (approx. 3 hr drive) for my wife’s 57 th Birthday and took her for lunch. Later we signed in and was helped by Aaron and was very helpful (Thank you Aaron). The manager asked me again, why didn’t I report it in. I explain to him that we got our room, brought our stuff in the room than left to go to places that we plan on going before we head back home the next day. I was just informing him about the smell was all. I told him that I was just informing him about it. I told him that he had an attitude. I asked him if he was the owner or manager and told me he was the manager. I told him that I will make my comment about our stay and he said to go ahead. It is a clean place compared to the other one. ….
2.0 / 5.0
Was greeted by Aaron and requested a bottom floor due to my wife’s knee issues.
The next morning I had an issue with the Manager “Felipe”. Before checking out I informed him that the washer was not working and it took my $3.00. He told me he can’t do anything about it, Told me to get the tel # from the machine and to call the company because they can’t do anything about it. I went to get the number but there wasn’t any. I informed him and he came and checked it out and also found nothing. He than said that he’ll call and later came back and return my money. I also told him about urine odor that my wife was smelling and that housekeeping should check it out. He told me that why didn’t I report it in when I checked in so they can transfer us to another room. We came from Clovis, Ca (approx. 3 hr drive) for my wife’s 57 th Birthday and took her for lunch. Later we signed in and was helped by Aaron and was very helpful (Thank you Aaron). The manager asked me again, why didn’t I report it in. I explain to him that we got our room, brought our stuff in the room than left to go to places that we plan on going before we head back home the next day. I was just informing him about the smell was all. I told him that I was just informing him about it. I told him that he had an attitude. I asked him if he was the owner or manager and told me he was the manager. I told him that I will make my comment about our stay and he said to go ahead. It is a clean place compared to the other one. ….
1.0 / 5.0
If you can avoid this place, do not stay here. The floor was carpet and felt wet. There were people yelling in the halls. The paint was chipping all over the door. There were bugs crawling on the walls. I stayed here for 10 minutes before I decided to leave ands was not given a refund. The overall feel of this place felt dirty and unsafe.
4.0 / 5.0
Good
1.0 / 5.0
I paid 255$ for one night for a queen room,but the experience is Very bad. the towel is dirty with hair.the hair dryer is dirty and it seems no one live in the room for a long time. The pillow is not tidy. It was the last one that I recommend if you have another choice
1.0 / 5.0
I paid 255$ for one night for a queen room,but the experience is Very bad. the towel is dirty with hair.the hair dryer is dirty and it seems no one live in the room for a long time. The pillow is not tidy. It was the last one that I recommend if you have another choice
2.0 / 5.0
not what was advertised
2.0 / 5.0
not what was advertised
5.0 / 5.0
While the building was older, it was clean and well kept. Budget friendly. I would stay here again.
5.0 / 5.0
While the building was older, it was clean and well kept. Budget friendly. I would stay here again.
2.0 / 5.0
Requested room service twice for trash and new towels, didn’t come both times.
2.0 / 5.0
So terrible
2.0 / 5.0
So terrible
2.0 / 5.0
Requested room service twice for trash and new towels, didn’t come both times.
3.0 / 5.0
Average place to stay if you don’t plan on spending a lot of time in your room. There are 3 floors and no elevator, so you have to carry all your luggage up three flights of stairs. Only one ice machine and it’s in parking area at bottom of stairs. I give this place 3 stars, average
3.0 / 5.0
Average place to stay if you don’t plan on spending a lot of time in your room. There are 3 floors and no elevator, so you have to carry all your luggage up three flights of stairs. Only one ice machine and it’s in parking area at bottom of stairs. I give this place 3 stars, average
2.0 / 5.0
The room in general was very dark. There was no proper lighting near the sleeping space. The bathroom lights did not work. The floor was also carpet so it felt very unsanitary. Especially because when we walked around with socks on we noticed the whole carpet felt wet. We noticed the water from the shower was the cause. The shower also had horrible water pressure. Took forever to take a basic shower. The area where the towels stored in the bathroom had stains and was clearly covers in dirt. The bathroom door also didn’t close or open properly.The curtains in the room were also broken. The fridge had a funky smell and was refrigerating correctly. The area is also very noisy not just because of the traffic or cars at night. You can hear everything in the hotel. Especially the morning cleaning being done. You can hear all the rolling carts and vacuuming. The most scary part was the room not having a deadbolt. The door didn’t close properly and you could clearly see the outside through the side of the door. My guess why you could hear all the noise. It felt very unsafe that a basic lock was keeping the door closed.
1.0 / 5.0
Garbage all around staircase. Very old facilty
2.0 / 5.0
The room in general was very dark. There was no proper lighting near the sleeping space. The bathroom lights did not work. The floor was also carpet so it felt very unsanitary. Especially because when we walked around with socks on we noticed the whole carpet felt wet. We noticed the water from the shower was the cause. The shower also had horrible water pressure. Took forever to take a basic shower. The area where the towels stored in the bathroom had stains and was clearly covers in dirt. The bathroom door also didn’t close or open properly.The curtains in the room were also broken. The fridge had a funky smell and was refrigerating correctly. The area is also very noisy not just because of the traffic or cars at night. You can hear everything in the hotel. Especially the morning cleaning being done. You can hear all the rolling carts and vacuuming. The most scary part was the room not having a deadbolt. The door didn’t close properly and you could clearly see the outside through the side of the door. My guess why you could hear all the noise. It felt very unsafe that a basic lock was keeping the door closed.
1.0 / 5.0
Garbage all around staircase. Very old facilty
3.0 / 5.0
This is not worth $190. The area is questionable. The walls are thin. Parking is crap. The room itself is nothing fancy. A bed, mini fridge, microwave. The sheets made us itchy. The bathroom is clean but needs updating. Very disappointing.
3.0 / 5.0
This is not worth $190. The area is questionable. The walls are thin. Parking is crap. The room itself is nothing fancy. A bed, mini fridge, microwave. The sheets made us itchy. The bathroom is clean but needs updating. Very disappointing.
2.5 / 5.0
The hotel is clean and up to date. I will recommend any one to stay in a hotel
2.5 / 5.0
The hotel is clean and up to date. I will recommend any one to stay in a hotel
4.0 / 5.0
Pretty good for a low cost motel.
4.0 / 5.0
Pretty good for a low cost motel.
5.0 / 5.0
All was very clean
5.0 / 5.0
All was very clean
0.5 / 5.0
The room above the office was noisy, falling apart, and everyone on the second floor smoked outside the room so smoke came in. Don't accept that room!
0.5 / 5.0
The room above the office was noisy, falling apart, and everyone on the second floor smoked outside the room so smoke came in. Don't accept that room!
4.0 / 5.0
We recently stayed at the Sand Dollar Inn and had a wonderful experience. The motel is a nice place to stay, and we were pleased that they accommodated our two small dogs. We brought a kennel for our dogs and left them there while we visited the Monterey Bay Aquarium, which was only a short drive away. The pet charge is $30 per dog per night, which I found reasonable for the peace of mind it provided.
Any issues we encountered were quickly resolved by the helpful staff. We requested two rooms close together, and they were happy to oblige. On our second day, we needed clean towels, and although housekeeping forgot to bring them initially, a quick visit to the front desk solved the problem. The girl at the front desk promptly provided us with fresh towels.
The location is very convenient, being close to Monterey and about 45 minutes from Santa Cruz. We didn't encounter any issues during our stay, but we weren't expecting luxury accommodations either. With a large family, this motel was within our budget and met our needs perfectly.
We plan to return to the Sand Dollar Inn on our next trip to the area.
4.0 / 5.0
We recently stayed at the Sand Dollar Inn and had a wonderful experience. The motel is a nice place to stay, and we were pleased that they accommodated our two small dogs. We brought a kennel for our dogs and left them there while we visited the Monterey Bay Aquarium, which was only a short drive away. The pet charge is $30 per dog per night, which I found reasonable for the peace of mind it provided.
Any issues we encountered were quickly resolved by the helpful staff. We requested two rooms close together, and they were happy to oblige. On our second day, we needed clean towels, and although housekeeping forgot to bring them initially, a quick visit to the front desk solved the problem. The girl at the front desk promptly provided us with fresh towels.
The location is very convenient, being close to Monterey and about 45 minutes from Santa Cruz. We didn't encounter any issues during our stay, but we weren't expecting luxury accommodations either. With a large family, this motel was within our budget and met our needs perfectly.
We plan to return to the Sand Dollar Inn on our next trip to the area.
2.0 / 5.0
Room/ property didn’t look like the pictures I saw.
2.0 / 5.0
Room/ property didn’t look like the pictures I saw.
FAQs
How much does this motel cost compared to others in Sand City?
The average price for a rental in Sand City is £66 per night. This rental is £12 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this motel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Sand Dollar Inn. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this motel?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Sand Dollar Inn. Enjoy the water!
Is Sand Dollar Inn pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this motel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Sand Dollar Inn?
We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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