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Sands by The Sea

2.0 star property
Beach location and 2 outdoor pools

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BBQ/picnic Area
Beach nearby
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Beach nearby
Lobby

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Gym
The current price is 3.081.386 ₫
3.472.644 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
1 May - 2 May

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, No View

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, No View

Highlights

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

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About the area

Map
9355 Hearst Dr, San Simeon, CA, 93452

What's nearby

  • San Simeon State Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • San Simeon Pier - 5 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Moonstone Beach Park - 5 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Moonstone Beach - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Hearst Castle - 29 min drive - 13.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Main Street Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Moonstone Beach Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Linn's Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Spot - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cambria Coffee Roasting Company - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Sands by The Sea

Motel near Moonstone Beach Park
Consider a stay at Sands by The Sea and take advantage of a gym, a business centre and a full-service spa. Treat yourself to a hot stone massage or other spa services. The on-site 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
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a front desk safe and coffee/tea in reception
  • Free newspapers, smoke-free property and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guest rooms at Sands by The Sea offer amenities, such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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

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 centre

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

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
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; go to: [9415 Hearst Drive, San Simeon, California 93452]
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay for 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.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 30 for adults and USD 5 to 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 any lifts
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.

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

As of 22 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sands by The Sea on 1 May 2025 start from 3.081.386 ₫, 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.

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?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout 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. San Simeon Nature Preserve and William Randolph Hearst State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Sands by The Sea Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 443 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 297 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 151 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 52 out of 1007 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nora

Loved the beach access and the way they have it set up beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lupe

It is a quiet place and the staff is very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

A great stay along the coast. The front desk staff was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

nick

Loved the property and you can hangout at the fire pits and there is a restaurant next door
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

We wanted a hotel close to Hearst Castle and this hotel was a great option. It was fairly priced compared to staying in Carmel which was more expensive. Not many dinner options around.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lupita

I liked the firepits.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nora

The area is well kept and beach access is great

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

The ocean is a few steps away …. Sunset was beautiful….
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Excellent value. Wonderful location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

We liked the beach it was right behind Motel ..views were beautiful..
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Loved sitting by the fire pits and watching the sunset
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jazmine

This place is just amazing. So close to the ocean you can easily walk there. We got married and stayed here so came back year later to celebrate.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

The property was beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The setting is lovely. The rooms are old, poorly cared for with peeling paint and the room cleaing was poor.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

James

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were dirty, furniture was old and missing parts of cover. Room smelled like water got in and mold. Tried to save money which backfired, ended up staying at The Cavalier which manages the Sands. Staff was awesome and accommodated us quick and easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelby

Always a fantastic stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Best stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

T

I love this tiny little beach town of San Simeon. This is definitely a beach motel, but it’s clean and very convenient. We parked right in front of our room, which was so nice. The water in the shower got pretty hot which was also nice. The outside area of this location is great, there’s the beach behind with fire pits and a sand volleyball net. There’s a few restaurants in town which are basically all within a mile. It was just a nice stay. Super quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD

The staff was beyond great. Beautiful location. And we had an actual wood burning fireplace with supplied pressed logs. It was a great evening.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

craig

Great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Carmela

Ocean view

This stay was good and covered all my needs for one overnight stay. The views was excellent and the location was perfect next to the ocean and a local beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Family Vacay

Great stay. Friendly staff. We were upgraded due to overbooking received a great room. The restaurant on the property was also wonderful. The property is right next to the beach so beautiful views.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

victor y Adriana haro

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Need to improve cleaning room
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Wonderful service and a beautiful property and location. The rooms were clean and comfortable and parking was easy. My only nitpick is that the exterior is a little shabby which isn’t indicative of the nice interior
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Perfect location, great price. Love the amenities and restaurant on site
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024