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Sand Dollar Inn
2 stars

Sand Dollar Inn

1875 Fremont Boulevard, Seaside, CA 93955, United States
Seaside, CA
See location+1 831 899 4221
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rate per night

7.1
Good
based on 854 reviews
854 reviews
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Located a 30-minute drive from WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, The Magic Carpet Lodge provides comfortable rooms with free wireless access. It also offers laundry facilities, on-site parking and an outdoor pool.

This 3-star motel provides a vending machine, a designated smoking area and a lift.

There are 40 rooms at The Magic Carpet Lodge, each offering all the necessities to ensure a comfortable stay. They are also equipped with a microwave, a hair dryer and a refrigerator.

The motel is located under a 10-minute car trip from Monterey Regional Airport. Monterey Bay Aquarium and Pebble Beach Golf Links are an easy car trip away.

Rating
7.1
Good
Based on 854 verified guest reviews

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Amenities at Sand Dollar Inn

  • Outdoor pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Private bathroom
  • Air-conditioned
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Internet
  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • Laundry facilities
  • Hairdryer

Accessibility and suitability

  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • Disabled access
  • Roll-in shower
  • Lift
  • Shower chair
  • Accessible by lift
  • Adapted bath
  • No smoking
  • Lowered sink
  • Non-feather pillow
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Upper floors accessible by lift
  • Designated smoking area

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fan
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Body soap
  • Air-conditioned
  • Dustbins
  • Conditioner

Bathroom

  • Raised toilet
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom
  • Walk-in shower

Services and conveniences

  • Wake-up service
  • Key card access
  • Express check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Media and entertainment

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

Dining

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Vending machine (drinks)

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Iron and ironing board

Bedroom

  • Socket near the bed
  • Wardrobe or closet

General

  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Telephone

Parking and transportation

  • Free parking

Workspace

  • Desk

Things to do

  • Golf

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping

Pool

  • Outdoor pool

Reviews of Sand Dollar Inn

7.1
Good
854 verified ratings
Wonderful
213
Very good
120
Good
154
Okay
78
Fair
90
Mediocre
59
Poor
140

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6.5
Okay
Anonymous, Aug 2018
Cons (-) The cofres and the Laundry
6.8
Okay
Anonymous, Jun 2016
Pros (+) The location was great. The room was clean.
Cons (-) The room phone kept ringing even though nobody was calling. The breakfast was not that good and did not start until 7:30am which felt late.
3.1
Poor
Anonymous, May 2016
Pros (+) The only decent thing about this terrible hotel was the breakfast. The rest, simply terrible!
Cons (-) When we got to the hotel room, there was a towel on the floor of the bathroom, we didn't know if it was clean or not so we just moved it to the corner and left it there. Obviously that wasn't suppose to be there. Then, when I tried to wash my hands, the sink wasn't working. We told the receptionist ans she said she would change us to a different room. Then she said there were no more rooms availab...
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4.2
Mediocre
Anonymous, Mar 2016
Pros (+) The office staff was extremely nice.
Cons (-) The rooms where gross. The carpet has dirty and strained, I made the mistake of touching it 1x and it felt damp. The beds were horrible to sleep on. The bathroom was also gross. The shower curtain was stained. The toilet water never stopped running. The shower looked like it had mold. The rooms had thino walls and you can hear EVERYTHING going on outside. I used one of their towels at night to cle...
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5.7
Fair
Anonymous, Oct 2015
Pros (+) I liked how it was a short drive from Cannery Row. There was a good amount of parking available for guests.
Cons (-) The breakfast options that they served were limited. The mini bagels looked like they were stale and old.
9.4
Wonderful
shadowdale, Jul 2015
Pros (+) only needed a place to sleep, nothing fancy or with any special frills. Magic Carpet has small rooms but they are clean. The staff was friendly, it was relatively quiet. Will stay again!
Cons (-) Nothing, exactly as we expected!
6.0
Okay
elllee32, Jul 2015
Pros (+) Friendly staff.
Cons (-) Coffee machine was broken, air conditioner broken.
6.0
Okay
Anonymous, May 2015
Pros (+) Balcony, top floor unit, convenient location, free breakfast
Cons (-) Thin walls

Location

1875 Fremont Boulevard, Seaside, CA 93955

What's nearby

  • Bayonet and Black Horse Golf Course1.6 mi
  • Monterey Fairgrounds1.9 mi
  • Mazda Raceway2.4 mi
  • Cooper Molera Adobe3.2 mi
  • CA State Univ. Monterey Bay3.5 mi
  • Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca5.4 mi
  • WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca5.4 mi

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 15:00, check out anytime before 11:00

Cancellation/pre-payment

Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about Sand Dollar Inn

Low season

July

High season

June

Average price (weeknight)

£67

Average price (weekend night)

£119
Cheapest month to stay with an average 25% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 32% rise in price.
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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Sand Dollar Inn

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Sand Dollar Inn, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in July and April.
  • The cheapest price a room at Sand Dollar Inn was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was £87, while the most expensive was £87.
  • How long should you stay at Sand Dollar Inn? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 1 day.

FAQs when booking at Sand Dollar Inn

  • Where is Sand Dollar Inn located?

    Sand Dollar Inn is located at 1875 Fremont Boulevard, 1.2 miles from the centre of Seaside. Bayonet and Black Horse Golf Course is the closest landmark to Sand Dollar Inn.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Sand Dollar Inn?

    Check-in time is 15:00 and check-out time is 11:00 at Sand Dollar Inn.

  • Does Sand Dollar Inn offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Sand Dollar Inn offers free Wi-Fi.

  • Does Sand Dollar Inn offer free parking?

    Yes, Sand Dollar Inn offers free parking.

  • How far is Sand Dollar Inn from the airport?

    Sand Dollar Inn is 2 miles from Monterey Regional. Sand Dollar Inn is 51.6 miles from San Jose.

  • Does Sand Dollar Inn have a pool?

    Yes, Sand Dollar Inn has a pool on-site.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Sand Dollar Inn hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Sand Dollar Inn in Seaside and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Sand Dollar Inn and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Sand Dollar Inn.

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Good to know

Value for money

7.6

Distance to city centre

1.2 mi

Nearest airport

Monterey Regional

Distance to airport

2.0 mi