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Sands by The Sea

2.0 star property
Beach motel with 2 outdoor pools in San Simeon

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BBQ/picnic area
Front of property
Standard Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Lobby sitting area
Bathroom shower
Reviews
8.0

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • PoolPoolPool
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

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9355 Hearst Dr, San Simeon, CA, 93452
  • Popular LocationMoonstone Beach Park5 min drive
  • Popular LocationMoonstone Beach5 min drive
  • Popular LocationHearst Castle29 min drive
  • AirportSan Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)58 min drive

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, No View | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, No View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, No View | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, No View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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).
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What's nearby

  • San Simeon State Park - 7 min walk
  • Moonstone Beach Park - 5 min drive
  • Moonstone Beach - 5 min drive
  • Hearst Ranch Winery - 6 min drive
  • Hearst Castle - 29 min drive

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • Linn's Restaurant - 8 min drive
  • Main Street Grill - 6 min drive
  • Hearst Ranch Winery - 5 min drive
  • Cambria Coffee Roasting Company - 6 min drive
  • Moonstone Beach Bar & Grill - 5 min drive

About this property

Sands by The Sea

Beach motel with 2 outdoor pools in San Simeon
Sands by The Sea offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. There's an onsite business center.

Public spaces have free WiFi. 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
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front-desk safe
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
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.

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.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: USD 5 to 30 for adults and USD 5 to 30 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • 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 available
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; to check in, 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 are welcome and stay free
  • Maximum 1 pets

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

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 5–30 for adults, and USD 5–30 for children
  • 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.

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
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. 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 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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Frequently asked questions

How close is Sands by The Sea to the airport?

Sands by The Sea is 42 mi (58-min drive) away from the San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of May 18, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sands by The Sea on May 22, 2024 start from $79.49, 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 Sands by The Sea have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sands by The Sea.

How close is Sands by The Sea to the beach?

This motel is 3.2 mi (5-min drive) from Moonstone Beach and 3.3 mi (4-min drive) from William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sands by The Sea offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Sands by The Sea, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 5 and 30 for adults, USD 5 and 30 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Sands by The Sea?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Sands by The Sea?

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

Is there free parking at Sands by The Sea?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Sands by The Sea have a pool?

Sands by The Sea features 2 outdoor pools. One of the pools will be unavailable from March 3 2023 to November 30 2024 (dates subject to change).

Does Sands by The Sea have a restaurant?

Sands by The Sea is home to Cavalier Coastal Kitchen, which features a beachfront location.

Does Sands by The Sea have a spa?

This motel has a spa, which features deep-tissue massages.

How close is Sands by The Sea to downtown San Simeon?

Sands by The Sea is 0.1 mi away from San Simeon.

Sands by The Sea Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 399 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 339 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 153 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 1002 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

ALEKSANDR, WALLED LAKE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good stuff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

AGNIESZKA, LOS ANGELES

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights and a good value for the money. The walls are thin and was moved once due to occupants noise. Desk chairs are in really rough shape and should be replaced with anything else.

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Debra

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee Ann

Liked: Amenities
It's one of my special.places for years it comes with the bloodline.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

JiaJia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the room was nice and clean, workers was nice and sweet.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ok stay
Hard to find at night sign was dark, no light. Arrived but check in closed at normal hours, sign directed me to go to hotel next door. Ok but u could have sent me an email. Breakfast was a bunch of prepackaged donuts or you could go to restaurant and get $5 off Stay was good except for these inconveniences!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024