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Sands by The Sea

2.0 star property

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Beach
Standard Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Room amenity
BBQ/picnic area
Front of property

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
The current price is $134
$119 nightly
$134 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 21 - Jun 22

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9355 Hearst Dr, San Simeon, CA, 93452
  • Place, Cambria State Marine Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, San Simeon State Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Hearst Castle
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(102 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(93 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

San Simeon

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.
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What's nearby

  • Cambria State Marine Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • San Simeon State Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Moonstone Beach - 5 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Moonstone Beach Park - 6 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Hearst Castle - 36 min drive - 12.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Main Street Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Luigi’s Pizza - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Big Sur Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cambria Coffee Roasting Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Linn's Bakery & Eatery - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Sands by The Sea

Sands by The Sea offers 33 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered on request and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the motel's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 33 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. LCD televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 outdoor pools and a fitness center. This motel also features complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Cavalier Coastal Kitchen serving guests of Sands by The Sea. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:30 AM.
Cavalier Coastal Kitchen - This restaurant is located on the beach. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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 center

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

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

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 available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay 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

Property payment types

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 elevators
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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Sands by The Sea Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 489 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 263 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 140 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 1003 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Christie Mae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great amenities (pool, heated jacuzzi, volleyball, fire pit, outdoor games)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Min

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love it here. Very affordable for decent rooms and an amazing location. The extras of having fires at night above the beach make it worth every penny!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms , customer fruendly staff and great ocean view .
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sunset on the beach was the best!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

tina

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet, clean and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alberto

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are amazing , room was clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laura Gonzalez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful experience from the moment I checked in to the moment I left. The ocean view was perfect. The room was clean and cozy. Pet-friendly, my grandkids enjoyed the pool. I already told my friends it's a nice place to stay, and I will definitely make future reservations.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything, I loved this placed
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Anna Maria

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and nice amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was great like always
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful ocean view
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Abraham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly staff including restaurant. Rooms from the older side can use some updating for sure. Nice amenities such as two pools and hot tub and many common areas to hang out. Felt safe all around.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, attentive staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Always a comfortable stay. The front desk employees are very friendly and accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Marlo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great, room was clean. Even though it was missing a curtain.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

BALDOMERO

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All went well, would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Keri

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfortable. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Proximity to the beach, Cambria and Hearst Castle were great. The swimming pools and fire pits were a great touch.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The value, clean room , great staff no frills but a great room
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A wonderful resort, we will be back. Thank You. Had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Roxanne was very friendly with our check in procedure. Property is a bit older but very comfortable and a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ernesto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is very important to have the option of rooms in front of sea, we did not get the offer in the web page...
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Axel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well priced and amazing location. Rooms are well kept and the staff was extremely nice.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ruben

Liked: Staff & service
It was a nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025