Near Eolian Dunes Preserve
With a stay at Sand Castle Inn in Seaside, you'll be a 4-minute drive from California State University Monterey Bay and 7 minutes from Cannery Row. This motel is 4 mi (6.5 km) from Monterey Bay and 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Monterey Bay Aquarium.
Make yourself at home in one of the 34 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, and housekeeping is provided once per stay.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
English
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)
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
Laundry
24/7 front desk
Free wifi
Parking
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
Bar
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Cleanliness
8.6/10
Location
0.0/10
Closest airports
Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY)
4.2 km / 2.6 mi
Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal)
30.9 km / 19.2 mi
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)
39.9 km / 24.8 mi
Beaches nearby
Monterey State Beach
0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Del Monte Beach
3.2 km / 2 mi
What's nearby
Eolian Dunes Preserve
0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Fort Ord Dunes State Park
1.3 km / 0.8 mi
North Fremont Street
2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Bayonet and Black Horse Golf Course
3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Monterey County Fairgrounds
3.7 km / 2.3 mi
Naval Postgraduate School
4.1 km / 2.6 mi
Monterey Pines Golf Course
4.4 km / 2.8 mi
Lake El Estero
4.5 km / 2.8 mi
San Carlos Cemetery
5.3 km / 3.3 mi
Monterey Convention Center
5.3 km / 3.3 mi
Monterey Pines Golf Club
5.5 km / 3.4 mi
Monterey Museum of Art-La Mirada
5.5 km / 3.4 mi
San Carlos Cathedral
5.7 km / 3.5 mi
Most Popular Amenities
Laundry
24/7 front desk
Free wifi
Parking
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
Bar
Top family-friendly amenities
Parking and transportation
Wheelchair accessible parking
Free self parking
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Food and drink
Coffee/tea in common areas
Grab bar near toilet
Grab bar in shower
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Activities nearby
Free self parking
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Guest services
Laundry facilities
Housekeeping - once per stay
Limited housekeeping
Languages spoken
English
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Common areas
Wheelchair accessible path of travel
Wheelchair accessible parking
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wheelchair accessible
High-speed internet access
Access via exterior corridors
Internet access (complimentary)
Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
Check-in
From 3:00 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
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
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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