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Sands by The Sea
2 stars

Sands by The Sea

9355 Hearst Drive, San Simeon, CA 93452, United States
San Simeon, CA
See location+1 805 927 4668
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£55
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rate per night

7.6
Good
based on 1938 reviews
1,938 reviews
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Provider
Nightly total
Standard Room
£55
King room
£59
Queen room
£73
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Overview

Sands by the Sea Motel is situated in San Simeon and provides an indoor pool. It has exclusive access to a secluded beach.

The motel provides an all-hours reception, plus a safe and a business centre. Guests can also enjoy hiking and fishing.

Sands by the Sea Motel provides 33 rooms, each fitted with a refrigerator and a telephone. They are also equipped with a hair dryer, cable/satellite channels and a microwave.

Guests staying at the motel can sit down to a unique dining experience at the on-site restaurant, ideally based for those who want to stay close by at mealtime.

Paso Robles Municipal Airport is a 50-minute drive from Sands by the Sea Motel. Piedras Blancas Light, Cambria Air Force Station and Hearst Castle are easily reached by car.

7.6
Good rating
Based on 1,938 verified guest reviews

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Standard Room
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£55
nightly with fees
1 king bed
£59
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1 king bed
£67
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Double room
1 king bed
£74
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1 king bed
£177
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Queen room
2 queen beds
£73
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2 queen beds
£99
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2 queen beds
£142
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King room
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£59
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bed type unknown
£74
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£74
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Amenities at Sands by The Sea

  • Private beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Coffee machine
  • Free parking
  • Business centre

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fan
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Body soap
  • Air-conditioned
  • Conditioner

Dining

  • Microwave
  • Restaurant
  • Refrigerator
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Coffee machine
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Vending machine (snacks)

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom

Things to do

  • Hiking
  • Beach access
  • Fishing
  • Cycling

General

  • Family rooms
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Telephone
  • Carpeted

Services and conveniences

  • Business centre
  • Wake-up service
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk

Pool

  • Heated pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool with a view

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • TV

Accessibility and suitability

  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • Disabled access
  • No smoking

Parking and transportation

  • Free parking

Outdoor

  • Private beach

Laundry

  • Iron and ironing board

Bedroom

  • Alarm clock

Workspace

  • Desk

Health and safety

  • Safe

Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Reviews of Sands by The Sea

7.6
Good
1938 verified ratings
Wonderful
623
Very good
386
Good
362
Okay
184
Fair
172
Mediocre
77
Poor
134

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6.0
Okay
Joseph, Jun 2020
Cons (-) Hotel has seen better days but location is close to beach.
9.7
Wonderful
Anonymous, Nov 2018
Pros (+) Firepit at night was awesome. Sunrise and sunsets were amazing.
Cons (-) Bathroom needs to be redone
5.4
Fair
Anonymous, Mar 2017
Pros (+) Staff were friendly but did not communicate well.
Cons (-) Found pincher bugs in bed and bathroom floor. Bathroom had broken toilet seat and the fridge was frozen over. Very hot in rooms no air conditioning only a fan so you had to keep windows open for cool air and you could hear the freeway all night. Not worth the price of the room very poor.
7.4
Good
Anonymous, Apr 2016
Pros (+) A simple motel with comfortable beds. Location was perfect for a visit to the Hearst castle. Very convenient. The gentleman at the front desk we arrived the evening prior was very friendly and helpful.
Cons (-) Parking situation was poor. There aren't enough spaces for the hotel guests. Also the complementary breakfast voucher is a waste of time. The restaurant that is associated with the hotel that excepts the breakfast voucher has the worst service I've seen in a long time. Don't even waste your time getting the complementary breakfast and less you'd like to sit around for a while and get a poor qualit...
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Location

9355 Hearst Drive, San Simeon, CA 93452

What's nearby

  • William Randolph Hearst State Park2.4 mi
  • San Simeon Pier3.1 mi
  • William Randolph Hearst Memorial State Beach3.2 mi
  • Hearst Ranch Winery3.3 mi
  • Hearst Castle Theatre3.5 mi
  • Hearst Castle5.2 mi
  • Elephant Seal Rookery7.1 mi
  • Piedras Blancas Lighthouse8.6 mi

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 16:00, check out anytime before 11:00

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  • How long should you stay at Sands by The Sea? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 1 day.

FAQs when booking at Sands by The Sea

  • Where is Sands by The Sea located?

    Sands by The Sea is located at 9355 Hearst Drive, 3.3 miles from the centre of San Simeon. William Randolph Hearst State Park is the closest landmark to Sands by The Sea.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Sands by The Sea?

    Check-in time is 16:00 and check-out time is 11:00 at Sands by The Sea.

  • Does Sands by The Sea offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Sands by The Sea offers free Wi-Fi.

  • Does Sands by The Sea offer free parking?

    Yes, Sands by The Sea offers free parking.

  • How far is Sands by The Sea from the airport?

    Sands by The Sea is 38.2 miles from San Luis Obispo County. Sands by The Sea is 62.5 miles from Santa Maria Public.

  • Does Sands by The Sea have a pool?

    Yes, Sands by The Sea has a pool on-site.

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