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Sands by The Sea

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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
$82 nightly
The current price is $92 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5

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

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a ceiling fan.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(119 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a ceiling fan.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(101 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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 spa motel is 9.7 mi (15.6 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 - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • San Simeon State Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 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) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Main Street Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cambria Coffee Roasting Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Moonstone Beach Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mojo’s Village Bean - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Big Sur Restaurant - ‬7 min walk

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. Open daily.

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

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite premium 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

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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. 500 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 245 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 145 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 1006 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

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8/10 Good

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Great location and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

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Enjoyed my time and room very clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic location — better than most other options — despite being relatively inexpensive.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It was a convenient place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property location was fantastic and wonderful for enjoying the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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My overall stay was pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Direct beach access, quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It was really clean, just perfect for a weekend trip
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent stay !!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

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Near ocean, Next time go to there, I will go to there with dogs.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice view of the sea
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful view. Nice helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My favorite economy hotel in San Simeon! Dog friendly is very nice. Beautiful property have been staying there over 15 years now! Thank you Sands for a wonderful get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place to stay with kids. Outdoor games and right on the ocean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Such a cute place. They had lots of things to do.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The place is right on the beach which was nice. The rooms were ok. The location made up for it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Loved my stay there. Beautiful location and view. Awesome staff specially the front desk Lady-evening shift. Super sweet and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Loved the walkable views!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing cozy place, especially for this price! The staff is super nice and friendly, absolutely loved the ocean in the back with fire pits! Loved that it’s dog friendly too!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the activities for the family, like chess, fire pits, cornhole, and checkers. The room was clean. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room great ocean view room service for breakfast was great
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, the restaurant was good, the view was great
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Views were great and staff friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026