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Sands by The Sea

2-star property
9355 Hearst Dr, San Simeon, CA 1-855-201-7819
4.2 out of 5
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"Front staff was very nice and helpful. We have been staying here every time we come to the coast and it is amazing as always " More

By a verified traveler on Mon 27 Feb 2023

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Hotel Description

Beach motel with 2 outdoor pools in San Simeon

Steps from the beach

Your stay at this San Simeon motel places you within a 10-minute walk of Cambria State Marine Park and San Simeon State Park. San Simeon Nature Preserve and William Randolph Hearst State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Full-service spa, dining

A full-service spa, 2 outdoor pools, and a gym are all featured at this smoke-free motel. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center and free WiFi in public areas. Enjoy a meal from the restaurant and perks like free continental breakfast and free self parking.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, No View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
$73* Per night/room Sep 24 - Sep 25

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, No View

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Sands by The Sea ratings based on 23 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.2 out of 5 4.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 3.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 3.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Sands by The Sea

Everyone (12) Couples (3) Family (6)
5 out of 5
I liked everything

Posted by on Aug 3, 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

Aug 6, 2023 by Guest Services

Hi Cheryl, Thank you for providing us with your feedback. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. We look forward to seeing you again in the future.

5 out of 5

Posted by on Jun 18, 2023

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5 out of 5
Front staff was very nice and helpful. We have been staying here every time we come to the coast and it is amazing as always

Posted by on Feb 27, 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

Mar 3, 2023 by Guest Services

Hi Kristina. Thank you for providing us with your feedback! We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us.

5 out of 5

Posted by , from Moorpark on Dec 21, 2022

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5 out of 5
Other then the phone in the room mot working I thought it was a great place to stay! Grounds and beach area were very unique! Would stay again!

Posted by on Oct 31, 2022

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Comment from Hotel Management

Nov 2, 2022 by Guest Services

Hi Audrey, Thank you for your feedback! We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us!We apologize that the phone in the room was not working properly, we will make sure that we have our maintenance take a look at that.

4 out of 5
Check in Staff could have been friendlier

Posted by on Oct 25, 2022

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Comment from Hotel Management

Oct 29, 2022 by Guest Services

Hi Pamela, We apologize that our staff did not meet your expectations. As we do strive to provide the best quality service to all of our guests.

4 out of 5
Shower, bed, pillows, fridge, hair dryer. Vouchers good idea!! We would recommend staying. Front desk staff could be a little more welcoming.

Posted by on Oct 25, 2022

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Oct 25, 2022 by Guest Services

Hi Pamela!Thank you for the amazing feedback! We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We are sorry to hear that our staff was not welcoming, please know that guest experiences are our top priority.

3 out of 5
Me gusto que las camas son cómodas. Lo que no me gusto fue que encontré cucarachas en el baño lo que me parece muy sucio y desagradable, también que el depósito de $50 que me pidieron no me lo regresaron tan pronto como cuando hice el checkout.

Posted by on Dec 22, 2021

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Comment from Hotel Management

Jan 16, 2022 by Sands By The Sea

Le pedimos disculpas por los problemas que encontró durante su estadía con nosotros. Usaremos sus comentarios para abordar los problemas de inmediato. ¡Gracias por elegir Sands by the Sea!

5 out of 5

Posted by on Nov 4, 2021

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5 out of 5

Posted by on Nov 3, 2021

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About the Sands by The Sea

Location 9355 Hearst Dr, San Simeon, CA 93452

Renovations + 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

Property Features

Sands by The Sea offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. There's an onsite business center. The business-friendly Sands by The Sea also features a vending machine, coffee/tea in a common area, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available. This San Simeon motel is smoke free.

  • 33 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front-desk safe
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 2
  • Free WiFi
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , High-speed internet access

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Internet access in public areas - high speed

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Sands by The Sea offers 33 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered on request and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

  • LCD television
  • Satellite channels
  • Premium channels
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Coffee maker
  • Shower and tub combination
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Local calls (free)
  • Hair dryer
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Iron and ironing board available
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Ceiling fan
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Connecting rooms available

Food & Drink

Guests are served free continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM.

Cavalier Coastal Kitchen - This restaurant is located on the beach. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Nearby Activities

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Spa Services

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the motel's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. The spa is open daily.

  • Hot stone massage
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Swedish massage
  • Prenatal massage
  • Sports massage
  • Massages

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Accessible bathroom (in select rooms)
  • Roll-in shower (in select rooms)
  • In-room accessibility (in select rooms)
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 4 PM
  • Check-in time ends at anytime
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open during the following times:

  • Friday - Sunday: 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location. To check in, go to 9415 Hearst Drive, San Simeon, California 93452 Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

This property's front desk is open during the following times:

  • Friday - Sunday: 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location. To check in, guests will need to go to 9415 Hearst Drive, San Simeon, California 93452
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Maximum 1 pets

Policies

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

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A credit 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, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place. Disinfectant is used to clean the property. Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; guests are provided with hand sanitizer; cashless payment methods are available for all transactions; masks are required in public areas. Contactless check-out is available.

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Masks are compulsory at the property
  • Pets allowed (no fees)
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Protective clothing is not available to guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No elevators
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually-wrapped food options are not available
  • No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Optional extras

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

  • Late check-out fee: USD 150

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

Hotel Names

  • Sands Sea Condo San Simeon
  • Sands Sea San Simeon
  • Sands By The Sea Hotel San Simeon
  • Sands Hotel San Simeon
  • Sands Motel San Simeon
  • Sands Sea Motel San Simeon
  • Sands Sea Motel
  • Sands Sea
  • Sands by The Sea Motel
  • Sands by The Sea San Simeon
  • Sands by The Sea Motel San Simeon

You should know

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the motel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
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*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.