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7.6 / 10 Guest Rating

Sands by the Sea Motel

9355 Hearst Drive, San Simeon, us

Sands by the Sea Motel - main view

About the Property

Convenient Location
Situated just 4.5 km from the famous Hearst Castle, Sands by the Sea Motel offers easy access to popular attractions while providing a peaceful retreat.

Comfortable Accommodations
Each guest room is thoughtfully furnished with modern amenities such as free WiFi, flat screen TV, microwave, refrigerator, and coffee machine. Select rooms even feature fans for added comfort.

Relaxing Facilities
Unwind in the heated indoor pool, enjoy complimentary continental breakfast at a nearby restaurant, and take advantage of the 24-hour front desk and business center services provided for your convenience.

Experience comfort and convenience at Sands by the Sea Motel - book your stay now!

Facilities & Amenities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Business center

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out11:00 AM

Property Notes

All guests staying at the Sands by the Sea Motel will receive a confirmation message from the Best Western Cavalier Inn San Simeon about their stay.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. A deposit may be required at the property.

Check Room Availability

1 night · 2 adults

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Guest Reviews

7.6
Very Good1562 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the good location and frequently praise the helpful staff.

Categories

Cleanliness6.2
Service8.2
Location8.7
Room Quality6.7
Amenities8.2
Value for Money7.2
Food and Beverage7.8
Overall Experience7.8

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MarthausUS
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Sep 6, 2025

"Excellent"

8.0
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YasminafrFR
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Sep 6, 2025

"Very Good"

7.0

L'emplacement

Décoration un peu passée. Mériterait une bonne rénovation

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Christopher
Verified booking
partner
Standard Room
Stayed in Sep 6, 2025

"Good"

6.0

I'll first start by saying the area is lovely for going on walks along the beach, walking to nearby restaurants, and hanging out by the fire pits at night. The heated pools add a nice touch as well. The rooms were in need of a remodel. The carpets had that sticky feeling and the shower head was to low. There was no handsoap in our room and when we called they did not answer their phone so we walked to the front desk and asked for soap so they gave us face soap and said they would bring the handsoap later. An hour later they still did not bring any handsoap so we tried calling again and after 2 minutes of ringing they finally answered and said they would call the room service lady again. They came and handed us 2 face soaps. I guess there is no handsoap and they just give face soap. Then the shower walls were dirty and the chair in our room had the leather all worn off. Other than those things it was a nice stay. The area and everything soo close by made the trip fun. They just need to make some minor fixes and changes and this hotel can easily be a better stay.

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GrzegorzplPL
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Sep 4, 2025

"Exceptional"

9.0
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TeeusUS
Verified booking
extended_group
Standard Room
Stayed in Sep 4, 2025

"Good"

6.0
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Jolita KarpavicieneluLU
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Sep 3, 2025

"Exceptional"

9.0

You can use the facilities of Cavalier hotel with the pools, nice area by the sea etc.. views are amazing, just in front of the beach !

Rooms are a bit outdated and dark, but clean. No sea side rooms available in the hotel.

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JUN RYAN
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Sep 2, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0

The best staff!

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BarbarausUS
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Sep 2, 2025

"We'll be back!!!"

10.0

My grandsons, daughters and I love this place. It's a wonderful resort with lots to do. Perfect location. Walk to the beach was so close. Games laid out every day. 2 pools and a hot tub. Best part was when they lit the fire spots at night and my boys got to do s'more's. Truly a family location!!!

Only thing I can think of and it did not affect our time at all, was that the furniture was just a tad worn.

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Carmen
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Sep 2, 2025

"Excellent"

8.0

The front desk staff was so friendly and welcoming. They were helpful when my husband lost a $1 in the vending machine. We heard them talking to the couple next to us who just got married and were doing anything they could to make their experience a memorable one. We love to see this. The room was too hot and very uncomfortable. The restuarant was the worst - the service was not great at all and the food was not worth the $$ we paid. Maybe it was what we ordered but it was not great. If the service was better, the food may not have mattered as much.

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sandra
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Sep 1, 2025

"Great weekend getaway "

8.0

This was a planned weekend getaway. The room was nice and quiet. Falling asllep to the sound of the ocean was soothing. We had to check in at the hotel next door which wasn't a big deal but it would have been nice to have coffee and at least pastries if your not a big breakfast eater and are leaving early. Coffee was available in the rooms, but if you wanted more you had to walk over to the cavalier next door. Again, Pastries would have been nice.

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