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Unbeatable prices
Spread the Cost
ATOL protected
Unbeatable prices
Near San Simeon State Park
With a 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 Cambria State Marine Park. This beach motel is 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from Hearst Castle and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from San Simeon State Park.
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 swimming pools and a fitness center. This motel also features complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
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.
English, Spanish
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Free self parking
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Most popular facilities
Gym
Breakfast available
Spa
Free wifi
Restaurants
Pool
Parking
Housekeeping
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Cleanliness
7.8/10
Location
0.0/10
Closest airports
The preferred airport for Sands by The Sea is San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)
67.5 km / 42 mi
Beaches nearby
Moonstone Beach
5.1 km / 3.2 mi
William Randolph Hearst Memorial Beach
5.3 km / 3.3 mi
Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay
5.3 km / 3.3 mi
Moonstone Beach Park
6.1 km / 3.8 mi
What's nearby
Cambria State Marine Park
0.2 km / 0.1 mi
San Simeon State Park
0.6 km / 0.4 mi
San Simeon Nature Preserve
3 km / 1.9 mi
William Randolph Hearst State Park
4.1 km / 2.5 mi
Leffingwell Landing
4.6 km / 2.8 mi
Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument
5.5 km / 3.4 mi
San Simeon Pier
5.5 km / 3.4 mi
Santa Rosa Creek Nature Preserve
6.2 km / 3.8 mi
Sebastian General Store
6.2 km / 3.9 mi
Hearst Ranch Winery
6.3 km / 3.9 mi
Nitt Witt Ridge
7.1 km / 4.4 mi
Most Popular Amenities
Gym
Breakfast available
Spa
Free wifi
Restaurants
Pool
Parking
Housekeeping
Top family-friendly amenities
Extra beds/cribs
Parking and transportation
Free self parking
Food and drink
Coffee/tea in common areas
A restaurants
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Activities nearby
Free self parking
Things to do
Fitness facilities
Number of outdoor pools - 2
Family friendly
No cribs (infant beds)
Conveniences
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping on request
Families love it for
No cribs (infant beds)
Business services
Business center
Outdoors
Number of outdoor pools - 2
Full-service spa
Free newspapers in lobby
Full-service spa
Languages spoken
English
Spanish
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Common areas
Internet access in public areas - high speed
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
High-speed internet access
Check-in
From 4:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type.Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
General 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.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cards accepted at this property
Optional extras
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
We should mention
92% of our clients have rated us with 5 stars
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