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Sands by The Sea

2.0 star property
San Simeon beach motel with 2 outdoor pools, spa

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Beachfront bliss awaits at Sands by The Sea. Savor the ocean views and indulge in a rejuvenating spa treatment or deep-tissue massage, then refuel with cooked-to-order breakfast from Cavalier Coastal Kitchen. Connect with free in-room WiFi, unwind by one of two outdoor pools, and enjoy the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym

Main amenities (11)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Restaurant
  • Full-service spa
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness center
  • Business center
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Free newspapers in the lobby

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
The current price is ₹7,891
₹8,893 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec

Room options

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Showing 2 of 2 rooms

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(93 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(82 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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₹8,004 total
includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Map
9355 Hearst Dr, San Simeon, CA, 93452

What's nearby

  • Moonstone Beach - 4 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Moonstone Beach Park - 4 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Hearst Ranch Winery - 5 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Fiscalini Ranch Preserve - 6 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Hearst Castle - 25 min drive - 14.1 km

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cambria Coffee Roasting Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Main Street Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Linn's Bakery & Eatery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mojo’s Village Bean - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪JJ's Pizza - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Sands by The Sea

Situated by the ocean, Sands by The Sea is a great choice for a stay in San Simeon. Guests can be pampered with deep-tissue massages at the spa and grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. There are 2 outdoor pools, a fitness center, and in-room conveniences like refrigerators and microwaves. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travelers.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 33 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets stay for free (1 total)
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–11:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

What to do

  • Beach access
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby

Working away

  • Business center

Services

  • Free newspapers in lobby

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Fitness center
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Full-service spa

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Alarm clock
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the motel's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. The spa is open daily.

Dining

Cavalier Coastal Kitchen - This restaurant is located on the beach. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 5 to 30 for adults, and USD 5 to 30 for children
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 150

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

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.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Sands Sea Condo San Simeon
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Frequently asked questions

Does Sands by The Sea offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Sands by The Sea does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Sands by The Sea?

Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools.

Are pets allowed at Sands by The Sea?

Yes, pets stay free, with a limit of 1 total.

Is parking offered on site at Sands by The Sea?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Sands by The Sea?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 150. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Sands by The Sea and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like fishing, hiking, and body boarding. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools. Sands by The Sea also has a fitness center.

Are there restaurants at or near Sands by The Sea?

Yes, Cavalier Coastal Kitchen offers beachfront dining.

What's the area around Sands by The Sea like?

Sands by The Sea is a short 7-minute walk from San Simeon State Park and 3 minutes' walk from Cambria State Marine Park. The local area is walkable and popular for its beaches.

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Sands by The Sea Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Location
Service staff
Beach
Restaurant
Ocean
Breakfast
Bed
View
Coffee

What guests liked

  • The beach access was excellent and offered beautiful views and a relaxing atmosphere. (53 reviews)
  • Pet access was warmly welcomed and no extra fee policy was greatly appreciated. (14 reviews)
  • The on-site restaurant and nearby dining options were highly praised for their quality and convenience. (8 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

The fire pit was great and the champagne and rose petals were delivered and presented perfectly. Front desk folks were super pleasent.
Scott, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Quick and friendly
Andrew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel is right on the water, Beautiful sunset!!!
Cheryl, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, clean, easy beach access
Stephanie, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and amenities and great price.
andres, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful stay no complaints
lawrence, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay

We had a great day at the Sands by the sea hotel. The room was very spacious clean and the bed was very comfortable clean bathroom great stay will come again.
Joni D., 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Would go again

Amazing view had a great time
Tennison, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was very friendly and helpful! Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Rebecca, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I like the location next to the beach. The amenities from the cavalier hotel are nice. The hotel is dated but it was a good bed and great stay!
Lacy, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great place to see a sun set
Sylvia, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Economical, clean and close to the shore.
Pedro, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Worth every penny
Jozett, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the beach access and the way they have it set up beautiful
Nora, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good customer service friendly staff.
Jesus C, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very noce, good location. Old rooms
eleazar, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The area is well kept and beach access is great

6/10 Good

Family of 6 trip to Hearst Castle

The hotel provided
Marie, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

We had a great time while on our trip, room was a lil dingy, rusty and outdated but very clean. Will definitely stay here again but maybe upgrade with a room with a view
guadalupe, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the property and you can hangout at the fire pits and there is a restaurant next door
nick, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Location
Marc, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Worked on price for additional stay if I decide to. I will be back, stayed at Cavalier before. Wonderful staff, great energy here and referred a potential guest who asked me about the property when we stepped out to see the sunset
Eva-Marie, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Worst stay ever . The toilet was not in operation it is nearly impossible to contact the front desk to get somebody over .The shower had bugs crawling inside it was disgusting .The corner of the shower on the outside was dirty with brown stuff on it and their was a big hole . When I went to check out and told them about the toilet all they said was yes we been having reports that some toilets were not working Really!? I had to go through channels to get ahold of the front desk to get the WiFi passcode because the front desk neglected to share that info. It was not a good stay
nancy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I love this place… affordable for a last minute getaway. Fire pits to die for.
Amber, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The property itself is an amazing place when coupled with its sister property. The room itself was not very clean. I would stay here for max one night and only if there were no rooms available at its sister property next door.
Desmond, 1-night trip