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Sand Castle Inn

2.0 star property
Escape to the coast with convenience at your fingertips. Enjoy easy access to shopping and the beach.

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At Sand Castle Inn, you're within reach of Monterey Bay's vibrant atmosphere. Guests appreciate the motel's helpful staff and proximity to shopping, while enjoying amenities like laundry facilities, in-room WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, self parking and express check-out.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 33.90
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 33.90
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 40 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 40 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 33.90 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 33.90 (subject to availability)

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
Cashless transactions are available
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

This property does not have elevators
Parking height restrictions apply

Frequently asked questions

Is Sand Castle Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this motel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 40 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Sand Castle Inn?

As of May 20, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sand Castle Inn on May 27, 2026 start from $84, including 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.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sand Castle Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 33.90 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Sand Castle Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 33.90 (subject to availability).

Where is Sand Castle Inn located?

Situated near the airport, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Eolian Dunes Preserve and Monterey State Beach. Fort Ord Dunes State Park and North Fremont Street are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 576 out of 1105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 298 out of 1105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 140 out of 1105 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 1105 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1105 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Julianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
room was clean and was a good size not too small! good location, close to the highway! quiet didnt hear anybody next to us! would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Very helpful staff, clean rooms and easy access just would be perfect if construction was completed but very, very good for the price and location
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

The room was very clean, the owners were very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfortable. The property was well lit and close to grocery stores. The management was friendly and helpful. I would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Kelli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and close to a lot
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Convenient check in, friendly staff, clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Sand Castle Inn is a small older motel, but it’s as nice and updated as you can ask for. Everything was clean and fresh feeling, nice large flat screen tv with apps available. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is being improved. Our mattress was good, the little refrigerator worked fine and the AC/heater worked fine. We rented two rooms for ourselves and my son with two of his daughters. Great location and excellent value compared to the cost of surrounding hotels.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Clean room.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tonya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice clean room, great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great clean quiet room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirk

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, good stay for price
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay and easy walk to beach
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice little quiet place to rest, walkable to different stores around
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Atiffa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, clean room, quiet. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

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

Enjoyed our stay!

The hotel was conveniently located, staff was great and the room was very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
GREAT SERVICE AND ROOMS ARE CLEAN, BEDS COMFORTABLE AND PARKING IS FREE AND EASY
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Have stayed here before. Clean. Good location. Close to restaurants Etc.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Very helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Arlette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfectly clean. The hotel was lovely, the only downside was that our fridge was not working.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place for a short day. Clean rooms felt safe. Front desk was very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bano

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are clean. Staff was very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Antonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check-in was very easy and convenient The room was very nice. The bed linen was clean. The bathroom was well supplied with towels. I definitely would go bad. I only wish the parking lot was a bit bigger and the mini fridge was colder.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Itai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
AC worked perfectly, everything was spotless, water clean, parking easy. 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026