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Sanctuary Beach Resort

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront resort with spa

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Exterior
Dinner served, farm to table cuisine
Couples treatment rooms, steam room, hot stone massages
Bar (on property)
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot TubHot TubHot Tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Pool
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included

Explore the area

Map
3295 Dunes Rd, Marina, CA, 93933
  • Popular LocationMarina State Beach5 min walk
  • Popular LocationMarina Dunes Preserve13 min walk
  • AirportMonterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)10 min drive
  • Popular LocationMonterey Bay Aquarium14 min drive

Room options

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

9.4/10 Exceptional
  • 420 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

9.2/10 Wonderful
  • 377 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

9.1/10 Wonderful
  • 377 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Panoramic Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Oceanfront

8.6/10 Very Good
  • 420 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

8/10 Good
  • 420 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Panoramic Room, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

9.3/10 Wonderful
  • 377 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Coastal View

9.7/10 Exceptional
  • 377 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed, Coastal View

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed, Coastal View

9.1/10 Wonderful
  • 377 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

9.2/10 Wonderful
  • 377 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Marina

Beachfront retreat .At this Marina resort, you'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of California State University Monterey Bay and 12 miles (20 km) of Fisherman's Wharf. Maritime Museum and Monterey Bay Aquarium are within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Marina State Beach - 5 min walk
  • Marina Dunes Preserve - 13 min walk
  • California State University Monterey Bay - 4 min drive
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 14 min drive
  • WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca - 22 min drive

Getting around

  • Salinas Station - 18 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 3 min drive
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill - 4 min drive
  • Dametra Fresh Mediterranean - 4 min drive
  • Starbucks - 4 min drive
  • Jack In The Box - 2 min drive

About this property

Sanctuary Beach Resort

4-star beachfront resort with spa
Sanctuary Beach Resort offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a spa tub. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. Event space at this resort measures 797 square feet (74 square meters) and includes conference space. A children's pool, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Sanctuary Beach Resort. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of Sanctuary Beach Resort was completed in December 2024.

This 4-star Marina resort is smoke free.

  • 60 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 797 sq ft of conference space
  • 74 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1999
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Sanctuary Beach Resort offers 60 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature fireplaces and iPod docking stations. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. LED televisions come with cable channels and pay movies. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

This Marina resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include minibars and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in December 2024.

The onsite spa has 3 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. The spa is equipped with a steam room. The spa is open daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee: USD 19.95 to 39.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Children's pool
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa tub

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • iPod dock
  • LED TV with cable channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Wet bar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Fireplace
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per accommodation, per night
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 16 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 40 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 19.95–39.95 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-out is available.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 16 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Beach Sanctuary
Beach Sanctuary Resort
Sanctuary Beach
Sanctuary Beach Marina
Sanctuary Beach Resort
Sanctuary Beach Resort Marina
Sanctuary Resort
Sanctuary Beach Hotel Marina
Sanctuary Beach Resort Resort
Sanctuary Beach Resort Marina
Sanctuary Beach Resort Resort Marina

Frequently asked questions

How close is Sanctuary Beach Resort to the airport?

Sanctuary Beach Resort is 9.4 mi (11-min drive) away from the Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sanctuary Beach Resort?

As of May 27, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sanctuary Beach Resort on Jun 3, 2024 start from $312.49, 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.

Does Sanctuary Beach Resort have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sanctuary Beach Resort.

How close is Sanctuary Beach Resort to the beach?

This resort is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sanctuary Beach Resort offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Sanctuary Beach Resort, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 19.95 and 39.95 per person.

Is there a casino at Sanctuary Beach Resort?

No, there is no casino at this resort.

What time is check-in at Sanctuary Beach Resort?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Sanctuary Beach Resort?

This resort offers free self parking.

Does Sanctuary Beach Resort have a pool?

Sanctuary Beach Resort features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Sanctuary Beach Resort have a restaurant?

Sanctuary Beach Resort is home to Salt Wood, which features farm to table cuisine.

Does Sanctuary Beach Resort have a spa?

This resort has a spa, which features prenatal massages and facials.

How close is Sanctuary Beach Resort to downtown Marina?

Sanctuary Beach Resort is 1.1 mi away from Marina.

Sanctuary Beach Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 597 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 218 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 104 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1002 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lety

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

charlie a

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good spot, changed rooms on me without notification to me
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hospitality by everyone at the property was superb! I definitely look forward to another visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mona

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property! Loved the location and all the amenities! We will certainly come again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Vishwajeet

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful area and lovely staff! Def want to go back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023