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Sands by The Sea

2.0 star property
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
January 2025
February 2025

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BBQ/picnic area
Beach nearby
Beach nearby
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
2 outdoor pools

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool

Explore the area

Map
9355 Hearst Dr, San Simeon, CA, 93452
  • San Simeon State Park
    7 min walk
  • San Simeon Nature Preserve
    3 min drive
  • Leffingwell Landing
    4 min drive
  • Paso Robles, CA (PRB-Paso Robles Municipal)
    52 min drive

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, No View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, No View

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, No View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

San Simeon

With a stay at Sands by The Sea in San Simeon, you'll be by the ocean, just a 3-minute walk from Cambria State Marine Park and 7 minutes by foot from San Simeon State Park. .This beach motel is 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from Hearst Castle and 1.9 mi (3 km) from San Simeon Nature Preserve.
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What's nearby

  • San Simeon Pier - 5 min drive
  • Moonstone Beach Park - 5 min drive
  • Moonstone Beach - 5 min drive
  • Hearst Ranch Winery - 6 min drive
  • Hearst Castle - 29 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Main Street Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Moonstone Beach Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Linn's Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Spot - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cambria Coffee Roasting Company - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Sands by The Sea

Beach location and 2 outdoor pools
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 swimming 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.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–11:30 AM: USD 5-30 for adults and USD 5-30 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • Cavalier Coastal Kitchen

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Fitness centre
  • Full-service spa

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • Business centre

Spa

  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - prenatal
  • Massage - sports
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Braille signage
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV/satellite channels
  • LCD TV
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • 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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from March 3 2023 to November 30 2024 (dates subject to change):
  • One of the swimming pools

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

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

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Sands by The Sea Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 432 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 302 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 153 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 52 out of 1002 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was excellent. My wife loved the bathtub, said it was the best tub of our vacation. You have to check in at the hotel next door, but both the afternoon desk clerk and the morning clerk were friendly, helpful, and professional. That is not the normal service at these hotels. The restaurant next door was very nice, great food and service. I would not hesitate to stay there again. 5 out of 5 stars. This is what every budget hotel should strive to be.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

William

Travelled with partner
Ok, needs some upgrades
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Staff & service
Nice stay with pets
Great location and would like to stay again. Need a fan or a/c on warm days. No upcharge with a pet.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

LISA, CHINO

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was terrible. The room was bad so we asked to have it changed. They said they would call me. Never called. Stayed at another hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always a great time
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Melinda

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Very dated, very old. The carpet was disgusting, we did not go barefoot , ever. The fan made noise all night so they brought us a desk fan. Maintenance guy said he couldn’t fix it. Weeds as high as the window… The only thing to see out the window. Looked like a dirt lot. Body soap in the shower was empty. The beds were clean and soft and the bathroom was clean. I give it a 1 star for that and maybe 1/2 star for location to Hearst Castle. Won’t ever stay there again, unless they renovate.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved how quier and dark it was at night, and that we could use The Cavalier's hot tub.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

craig

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

DAO

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Deborah

Travelled with pets, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
We stay here all the time. Rooms are OK...can get loud if you are downstairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anet

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The location is excellent with easy access to beach. Hotel grounds are great with many activities. Our room was not that great, the fibtore needs to be chged and carpet has many stains. Will stay again because of the locations
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOSEPH, Costa Mesa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Suzanne

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful setting, beautiful sea view. Really enjoyed the fire pits, heated outdoor pool & hot tub and telescopes. Had a very nice meal in the restaurant, with great service. The decor of our room was very dated but the fantastic grounds made up for this.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawanna, Philadelphia

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very dog friendly property. Easy walk to the cliffs overlooking the beach, and easy walk down to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Victoria

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Tracy

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Sands by the Sea was good for one night. The beds were clean. The corners were dirty and floors had stains.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roxanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stay here all the time. It’s clean and convenient. It has a wonderful beach and non fires at night. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. It’s a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jesus

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Poor option
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Liping, Oxnard

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
The property needs a complete make-over. The rooms are outdated and the bathrooms are dirty. Not a lot of amenities available for guest. The cable TV has very limited selections and the signals are bad. The heater was noisy at night and kept me up at night. Won't stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely setting by the ocean
We stayed here on an overnight trip down the Pacific Coast Highway. The amenities were great here: very good gym for a motel, hot tub, easy access to the ocean. Because of its location (and maybe because Hwy 1 is still closed) it was very quiet, even with a road view to the room. I would absolutely stay there again.
Sunset from the fire pit
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lourdes, North Hills

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is so close to the ocean where you can relax while walking along the beach
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024