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Sands by The Sea

8.2/10 from 1026 reviews
Amenities

  • Fitness facilities

  • Free WiFi

  • Free self parking

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Where you'll be
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Check in

Jul 15th 2026

Check out

Jul 16th 2026

Travelers

2 guests
  • Standard Room, 1 King Bed

    • Fitness facilities

    • Free WiFi

    • Free self parking

    • Sleeps 2

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  • Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

    • Fitness facilities

    • Free WiFi

    • Free self parking

    • Sleeps 4

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About this property
Sands by The Sea
When you stay at Sands by The Sea in San Simeon, you'll be by the ocean, within a 10-minute drive of Moonstone Beach Park and Moonstone Beach. This beach motel is 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from Hearst Castle and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Cambria State Marine Park.
Languages

English, Spanish

Policies
Check-in

Check-in between 4:00 PM - anytime

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open during the following times:<ul><li>Friday - Sunday: 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM</li></ul> The check-in location differs from the property location. Check-in location: [9415 Hearst Drive, San Simeon, California 93452]. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Other instructions
  • 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
Property payment types

American Express, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB International, Mastercard, Visa, Cash not accepted, Debit cards not accepted

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
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the motel 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.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-out is available.
Other information
General
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No elevators
  • By ocean
  • Essential workers only - NO
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Professional property host/manager
Pets
  • Pets allowed
  • Maximum number of pets per room 1
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Pets allowed (no fees)