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Sand Dollar Inn

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby lounge
Exterior
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
The current price is $79
$69 nightly
$79 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 3 - Jun 4

Explore the area

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1875 Fremont Blvd, Seaside, CA, 93955
  • Place, Eolian Dunes Preserve
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Monterey State Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Ord Dunes State Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(21 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(65 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(32 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Seaside

With a stay at Sand Dollar Inn in Seaside, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Fisherman's Wharf and Cannery Row. .This motel is 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from Monterey Bay and 5.1 mi (8.3 km) from Monterey Bay Aquarium.
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What's nearby

  • Eolian Dunes Preserve - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Monterey State Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Fort Ord Dunes State Park - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • North Fremont Street - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Pacchetti Dog Park - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Sand Dollar Inn

Sand Dollar Inn offers 43 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Cable television is provided. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations 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 daily.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 43 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and an elevator. Free self parking is available onsite.

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

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

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
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • 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: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 33.90
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 33.90

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 40 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 60 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, 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

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation
  • A damage deposit of USD 100 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 40 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 33.90 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 33.90 (subject to availability)

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

Sand Dollar Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 407 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 206 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 165 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 118 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 108 out of 1004 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gilbert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean, bed very good an staff very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was simple but quality. Clean rooms, friendly staff and great rates. What more could I ask?
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Rodolfo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another cheap good basic motel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Marlyn

room was okay ... had to ask the front desk to get them to clean the room.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Jamie

It was
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with good weekday rates and close to beach access areas.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for an over night stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Days but clean, great staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was very nice, room was clean except the fridge. But its a fridge I'm not sleeping in a fridge im sleeping on the bed, which was clean and comfortable. Walls are thin. But still a great stay overall. It was a last minute booking that i was lucky to snag on a holiday weekend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rodolfo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent rooms
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The stay was good room was clean you get what you pay for
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Tom-Lukas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good, the location was very convenient and the staff was very helpful and friendly. The room was a little cold and slightly noisy but still very fine.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean... Beds were comfortable... Loved that it had good size fridge/freezer and a microwave and coffee maker
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Odalys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and spacious room, comfortable bed. A perfect hotel to spend a night. Very nice staff. There are good restaurants, such as Sarita's restaurant that you can walk to their
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Tiffany

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Check in was mobile and easy, but upon arrival 15-20 people passing thru loitering in parking lot. Through the night persons staying in fully packed vehicle, began to unpack all belongs forward amongst 3 spaces, and run extension cord across parking lot from soda and ice machines back to the car. (directly below our second story room and balcony). Pool was very dirty, including trash inside pool
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Cruz

Parking was good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shauna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always great and friendly service. Clean, spacious rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good price during the week for business trip.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good rate for the area during the week for work.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Last minute booking and was surprise. The cleanliness and comfortable bed was a good stop on a road trip.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shauna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I frequently stay at the Sand Dollar. It's budget friendly and the staff is always helpful. The pool is well maintained and they have an elevator which is a godsend when you're on the 3rd floor.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Su Su

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

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025