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Sand Dollar Inn

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

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Outdoor pool
Lobby
Coffee service
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed
Lobby

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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1875 Fremont Blvd, Seaside, CA, 93955
  • Fisherman's Wharf
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Cannery Row
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(56 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath 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
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Seaside

At Sand Dollar Inn you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Eolian Dunes Preserve and Monterey State Beach. Highlights at this motel include an outdoor swimming pool and in-room free WiFi. .This pet-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a lift. Other amenities include a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Seaside motel include Monterey Bay and Monterey Bay Aquarium.
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What's nearby

  • Del Monte Beach - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Monterey County Fairgrounds - 3 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Fisherman's Wharf - 6 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Cannery Row - 7 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 9 min drive - 9.0 km

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 18 min drive
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula) - 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 in Seaside with seasonal outdoor pool and 24-hour front desk
Sand Dollar Inn offers its guests an outdoor pool, a vending machine, and coffee/tea in common area. Public spaces have free WiFi. Sand Dollar Inn also features laundry facilities and a lift. Self parking is free.

This Seaside motel is smoke free.

  • 43 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Sand Dollar Inn offers 43 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Cable televisions are provided. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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 transport

  • 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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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: USD 30 per pet, per night
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 60 lb per pet)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 10 children 1 year old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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.

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

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, 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit 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, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in January and close in December.
  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Up to 10 children aged 1 year old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Sand Dollar Inn?

Sand Dollar Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Sand Dollar Inn?

Yep, Sand Dollar Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Sand Dollar Inn?

Yep, Sand Dollar Inn is a short 11-minute walk from Monterey State Beach.

Does Sand Dollar Inn have a pool?

Sand Dollar Inn has a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool is open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from January to December).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sand Dollar Inn?

No, Sand Dollar Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sand Dollar Inn?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Sand Dollar Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

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

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Thilo

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Alison

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Shower never got hot, only lukewarm. Room was very exposed to ambient noise and made Fremont St sound like a racetrack. Room wasn’t “dirty,” but wasn’t clean either. Seems like a lot of surface wiping but no deep cleaning in a lot time. No bugs, no mold… which is more than I can say for competitors in a similar price range. Overall, expect to get what you pay for.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kandy

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lady

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's homie and comfy
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

HeidI

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Don’t judge a book by its cover

Facility needs some TLC but otherwise a surprisingly comfortable stay in clean & quiet room with very pleasant & helpful young man at front desk & daily housekeeping. We would happily stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Phillip

Disliked: Amenities
Price point
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

SARAH

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is definitely older. The bedding and towels could use an upgrade. Finding spots/stains and hair in your bedding, towels and shower (upon check-in) is definitely a turn off. Phone didn't work. Shower vent/fan was disgusting and there was mold on the ceiling. Had the 'Do Not Disturb' sign on the door the entire time and housekeeping still entered. Wouldn't stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Shawn

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Rakela

Travelled with family
Walls was dirty.. not a good weather for pool time. Was Wasted our time looking forward to swim but didn’t get too.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damaris

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

6/10 Okay

Ian

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edith

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Terri

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice clean place
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Rolando

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Christopher

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jeremy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Bed was clean, even checking in late at 12:40a there were parties in rooms, check in staff was very nice, bed was clean but room smelled of old cigarettes and old vomit. I was exhausted from an 8 hour drive with no other options so I went to sleep but woke up and the smells were even stronger. Would not recommend
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeff

Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Adam

Business traveller

Live and learn

Furniture old and needs updating, bed smelled like bleach, shower had no water pressure or ever got hot, WiFi didn’t work, tv reception was poor, if you just need cheap, quick overnight, but I stayed for week and I wasted my money, pay extra a get cancelation ability just in case, or pay for the good hotels, I think the bargain isn’t one
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nola

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

America

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Misty

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Nicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025