Sands by The Sea Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

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Beach location and 2 outdoor pools

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Dates

February 2025

March 2025

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

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Very good

Popular amenities

Spa
Breakfast available
Gym
Pool
Pet friendly
Free WiFi

₩158,453 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 9 - Mar 10

Room options

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 2 of 2 rooms

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, No View

Highlights

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Refrigerator

LCD TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Ceiling fan

Shower/tub combination

Hair dryer

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, No View

Highlights

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Refrigerator

LCD TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Ceiling fan

Shower/tub combination

Hair dryer

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Similar properties

Pool
Pet friendly
Parking included
Free WiFi

₩218,443 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 2 - Mar 3

About the neighborhood

9355 Hearst Dr, San Simeon, CA, 93452

What's nearby

San Simeon State Park - 7 min walk
San Simeon Pier - 5 min drive
Moonstone Beach Park - 5 min drive
Moonstone Beach - 5 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

Motel near Moonstone Beach Park

Consider a stay at Sands by The Sea and take advantage of a gym, a business center, and a full-service spa. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site restaurant, Cavalier Coastal Kitchen, features a beachfront location. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.

You'll also enjoy perks such as:

2 outdoor pools
Free self parking
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), coffee/tea in the lobby, and a vending machine
A front-desk safe, free newspapers, and smoke-free premises
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location

Room features

All guestrooms at Sands by The Sea have amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.

Extra conveniences in all rooms include:

Heating and ceiling fans
Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
LCD TVs with premium channels
Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, Spanish

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

2 floors
Smoke-free property

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

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

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

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Frequently asked questions

Does Sands by The Sea have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Sands by The Sea?

As of Feb 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sands by The Sea on Mar 9, 2025 start from ₩140,603, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Sands by The Sea pet-friendly?

Yes, this motel allows pets (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Sands by The Sea?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sands by The Sea?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Sands by The Sea?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 150.

Where is Sands by The Sea located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this San Simeon motel is within a 10-minute walk of Cambria State Marine Park and San Simeon State Park. Leffingwell Landing and San Simeon Nature Preserve are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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