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Sand Dollar Inn

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a balcony with a view of the parking lot and buildings.
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Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
The current price is $79
$69 nightly
$79 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10

Explore the area

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

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a microwave, a dresser, a balcony with a view, and a painting of a turtle.

Room, 1 King Bed

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, and a view of parked cars through a glass door.

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, microwave, air conditioner, and a window with curtains.

Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a phone and a drawer, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.2 out of 10
Good
(35 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Seaside

With a stay at Sand Dollar Inn in Seaside, you'll be a 2-minute drive from Monterey Bay and 10 minutes from Monterey Bay Aquarium. .This motel is 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Fisherman's Wharf and 5.6 mi (9 km) from 17-Mile Drive.
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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
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Sand Dollar Inn

Sand Dollar Inn offers 43 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 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 and phones; free local calls are provided (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 coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
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

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 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
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

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: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 is available for a fee (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
Cashless transactions are available
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

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 431 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 202 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 163 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 103 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 102 out of 1001 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and the family really liked the stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place !!! It was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and helpful staff 👌 recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff the room was very clean and free parking and the Wi-Fi is free. Very nice and quiet and close to everything else.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, secure parking, would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service
For the price great stay quiet room !
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room / friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it got good rest and felt comfy
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
For the price you pay it’s an okay stay. Room did smell a bit like bleach and by the way the walls might be a bit thin because you can hear everyone’s movement at night and in the early quiet morning.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had to take care of some business and I can truly say I had a great stay. I was pleasantly surprised I will use this hotel in the future
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The room was nice it was very close to Fishermans wharf and cannery row it a little dated but the stay was pleasant
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Huge room with a balcony very clean and wonderful staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
basic needs provided. comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Room was adequate and staff was ok. Not sure if I would stay there again. Affordable compared to other options in the area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Grounds are worn but maintained. Pool area was clean and central.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overpriced, bad attitude at the desk; would rather see the room empty.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking easy
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking very good. Also have electric charge stations.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean, bed very good an staff very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is in incredibly great about this little hotel. I love it. Incredibly nice staff. Very very clean. And not at all expensive. It’s wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was decent. The microwave and coffeemaker were a nice plus. Easy to check in and check out and location is convenient. I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026