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Sands by The Sea

2.0 star property
Beach motel with 2 outdoor swimming pools

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Sands by The Sea

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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

Overview of Sands by The Sea

Reviews
8.0

Very good

Popular amenities

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

Your area essentials

Map
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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, No View

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, No View

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 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

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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$116 total
includes taxes & fees
May 2 - May 3
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About the neighborhood

San Simeon

Located in San Simeon, Sands by The Sea is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Moonstone Beach Park and Cambria State Marine Park, while Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay and Cambria Center for the Arts are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. Guests appreciate the motel's location for the sightseeing.
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What's nearby

  • San Simeon State Park - 7 min walk
  • Leffingwell Landing - 4 min drive
  • Moonstone Beach Park - 5 min drive
  • Moonstone Beach - 5 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

Motel by the ocean
Consider a stay at Sands by The Sea and take advantage of a gym, a business center, and a full-service spa. Treat yourself to a hot stone massage or other spa services. The onsite restaurant, Cavalier Coastal Kitchen, features a beachfront location. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • 2 outdoor pools with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and smoke-free premises
  • A vending machine, free newspapers, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Sands by The Sea have amenities such as free WiFi. Guests reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

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–11:30 AM for a fee: USD 5–30 for adults and USD 5–30 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Cavalier Coastal Kitchen

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • Pool loungers

Full-service spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

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

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium cable/satellite channels

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 stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 5–30 for adults, and USD 5–30 for children
  • Late check-out fee: USD 150

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 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Sands by The Sea have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools. One of the pools will be unavailable from March 3 2023 to November 30 2024 (dates subject to change).

Is Sands by The Sea pet-friendly?

Yes, this motel allows pets (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Sands by The Sea?

Self parking is free at this property.

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

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

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

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 150.

Where is Sands by The Sea located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this San Simeon motel is within a 10-minute walk of Cambria State Marine Park and San Simeon State Park. William Randolph Hearst State Park and Leffingwell Landing are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Sands by The Sea Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 395 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 336 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 156 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 1000 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Farzaneh

Broken chair, carpet was smelly, no heating, not enough blanket ( one very light blanket which was just like a sheet) overall for the price they charged with no breakfast it was very poor
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Roberta

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It needed upgrades. The chair had torn upholstery. I had to check-in at a nearby hotel. I had to carry my bag upstairs. The scenery and ocean out back was nice with sitting areas.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Royal

Disliked: Amenities
Old hotel. Nothing great accept the location. All pools and spas are still accessible. Great scenery and wildlife.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay beautiful ocean view with fire pits that the staff will bring wood down to. Cant wait to go nack
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Michael, Santa Barbara

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property is great all the convenience of the main hotel Cavalier with 1/3 of the price
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Marysol

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Someone needs to buy this property and renovate it completely. There is no staff there. They are at the next hotel over. Book at the hotel to the north of this one. Like right next to it they are the guests that get attention. Avoid!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay to visit Morro Bay and Hearst Castle. Clean, quiet, and comfortable. The beds were especially comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Patricia

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Ashley

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

10/10 Excellent

Tamzin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thr beach ajacent recreation area was a highlight
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024