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Sand Dollar Inn

2.0 star property
Motel in Seaside with a seasonal outdoor pool and a 24-hour front desk

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Outdoor pool
Coffee service
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby
Lobby
Sand Dollar Inn provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Tomorrow

Sep 11 - Sep 12
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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(56 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Seaside, Sand Dollar Inn is in an area with good shopping. Fisherman's Wharf and Pebble Beach Golf Links are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Monterey Bay and Lovers Point. Check out an event or a game at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, and consider making time for Monterey Bay Aquarium, a top attraction not to be missed.
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1875 Fremont Blvd, Seaside, CA, 93955

What's nearby

  • Del Monte Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Monterey County Fairgrounds - 3 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Fisherman's Wharf - 6 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Cannery Row - 7 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 9 min drive - 5.6 miles

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 18 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Wingstop - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Butter House - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Sand Dollar Inn

Motel near Cannery Row
Sand Dollar Inn provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • An electric car charging station, an elevator, and smoke-free premises
  • A 24-hour front desk, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Sand Dollar Inn boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and microwaves

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:30 AM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 60 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
10 children, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from January to December
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Property is also known as

Magic Carpet Inn
Magic Carpet Inn Seaside
Magic Carpet Seaside
Magic Carpet Lodge Seaside
Magic Carpet Lodge
Sand Dollar Inn Motel
Sand Dollar Inn Seaside
Sand Dollar Inn Motel Seaside

Frequently asked questions

Does Sand Dollar Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–10:00 PM.

Is Sand Dollar Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 60 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 30 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Sand Dollar Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sand Dollar Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:30 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Sand Dollar Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Sand Dollar Inn located?

Situated in Seaside, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Eolian Dunes Preserve and Monterey State Beach. Fort Ord Dunes State Park and North Fremont Street are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Sand Dollar Inn Reviews

7.4

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

6.8

Location

7.8

Staff & service

7.0

Eco-friendliness

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 364 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 248 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 160 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 119 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 115 out of 1006 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Su Su

Disliked: Amenities
It was spacious for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Javier

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bianca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the hotel, everything was nice and clean. Staff very friendly. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abran

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
There's so many restaurants in the area
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is my second year staying at the Sand Dollar for Monterey Car Week. It is clean, well-maintained, quiet (unlike some of the extravagantly expensive hotels in downtown Monterey with noisy cars showing off at all hours of the night) and has enough nearby solid and reasonably priced places to eat. I think anyone can stay here with confidence.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kristopher

It’s an OK hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gurpreet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Cecilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The bed and the pillows were very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean and affordable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lawrence

Liked: Staff & service
If you are looking for a place to just sleep and shower while in the area, this is it. It's an older property that could use some renovations to freshen it up. The area is relatively quiet, and there are some food places within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
For about $100/night this place was great. Fridge and microwave, plenty of close parking, felt safe enough. Pool was dirty so we didn't want to use it which was a bummer but the room was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay clean and quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and room was in good condition. The sheets were so soft. 3rd floor was a good location but no lift.Stairwells were not very clean. Smelled of smoke and it wasn't tobacco! Satisfied overall.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vinay Vijay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was ok but could have been better.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
overpriced for area, at $228 on Sat night; and uniquely cheap "white colorant" packet provided for coffee in place of a creamer packet!! Old, plain, clean Bed was comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, lot's of space. They serviced the every day. Close to restaurants and great location. Good Wifi and friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jesus

Clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Hilary

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
An unpleasant aroma around the property on a very busy, noisy street
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Gary

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nothing
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damaris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was super clean & a smooth check in
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Nazelah

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The carpet smelt, the rooms that hold carpets definitely should get a carpet clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Hendrik

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bedding was full of holes; surrounding smell like laundry.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

vyacheslav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The rooms were basic but clean, but the hotel did not feel safe. The motel corridors are exposed, and it was a terrible fight in the middle of the night
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Ricardo

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Property need a lot of cleaning and very old looking rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Hannah

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed there 2 nights. TV didn’t work both nights and the second night the WiFi kept disconnecting.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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