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Sand Dollar Inn

2.0 star property
Motel in Seaside with seasonal outdoor pool and 24-hour front desk

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Sand Dollar Inn provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(59 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the area

Map
1875 Fremont Blvd, Seaside, CA, 93955

What's nearby

  • Eolian Dunes Preserve - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Monterey State Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Fort Ord Dunes State Park - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Fort Ord National Monument - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • North Fremont Street - 3 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 18 min drive
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Sand Dollar Inn

Motel near Monterey Bay
Sand Dollar Inn provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • An electric car charging station, a 24-hour front desk and smoke-free property
  • Coffee/tea in reception, a lift and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Sand Dollar Inn have comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 2:30 AM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 27 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
10 children, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, debit card or cash deposit 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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from January to December
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Property is also known as

Magic Carpet Inn
Magic Carpet Inn Seaside
Magic Carpet Seaside
Magic Carpet Lodge Seaside
Magic Carpet Lodge
Sand Dollar Inn Motel
Sand Dollar Inn Seaside
Sand Dollar Inn Motel Seaside

Frequently asked questions

Does Sand Dollar Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Is Sand Dollar Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 27 kg per pet. There's a fee of USD 30 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Sand Dollar Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sand Dollar Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 2:30 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Sand Dollar Inn?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Sand Dollar Inn located?

Situated in Seaside, this motel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Monterey State Beach and Fort Ord Dunes State Park. North Fremont Street and Del Monte Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

Sand Dollar Inn Reviews

7.4

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

6.8

Location

7.8

Staff & service

7.0

Eco-friendliness

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 378 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 230 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 157 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 119 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 117 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with good weekday rates and close to beach access areas.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Cruz

Parking was good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shauna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always great and friendly service. Clean, spacious rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Last minute booking and was surprise. The cleanliness and comfortable bed was a good stop on a road trip.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good rate for the area during the week for work.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good price during the week for business trip.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shauna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I frequently stay at the Sand Dollar. It's budget friendly and the staff is always helpful. The pool is well maintained and they have an elevator which is a godsend when you're on the 3rd floor.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Victor

Parking was fine, room was just fine, not worth the price for the night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Su Su

Disliked: Amenities
It was spacious for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Zero water in shower. Zero. None.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Javier

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good value. All appliances worked. Plenty of hot water. Good bed. Nice staff always on duty.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bianca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the hotel, everything was nice and clean. Staff very friendly. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Brianna

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Not bad, clean rooms and nice AC unit. Not too much to complain about, you get what you’re paying for definitely.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

José

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Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything went great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abran

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
There's so many restaurants in the area
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kristopher

It’s an OK hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is my second year staying at the Sand Dollar for Monterey Car Week. It is clean, well-maintained, quiet (unlike some of the extravagantly expensive hotels in downtown Monterey with noisy cars showing off at all hours of the night) and has enough nearby solid and reasonably priced places to eat. I think anyone can stay here with confidence.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place

Nice clean room, friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Cecilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The bed and the pillows were very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gurpreet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean and affordable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Taylor

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
There was blood on my bed sheets
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025