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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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G
Gloria
Verified booking
partner
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 17, 2025

"Good"

6.0

The property is run down. They also run the motel next door. It is a bit confusing because you check in at the other motel lobby. The restaurant next door has good food. The staff is very nice and helpful.

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J
JoseusUS
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 17, 2025

"Good"

6.0
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T
Tom
Verified booking
partner
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 16, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0

We loved our stay at Sands by The Sea and the Cavalier amenities so much we stayed an extra night. The perfect combo of price, location and amenities for us. Definitely recommend. We also enjoyed and recommend the Cavalier Coastal Kitchen restaurant. The food was great and the staff was friendly. Danny our server set us up at a window and mentioned we might even see some whales. We did and watched a very active pod for over 45mins out at the horizon as we enjoyed our meal. Dinner and a show, awesome!

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M
Martin
Verified booking
family
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 15, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0

You were on a road trip so we only stayed for one day. And we had the opportunity we would extended another day or two. The restaurant was excellent. There was a fun bar across the street. The grounds were very fun to walk on. Just beautiful scene.

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K
Keena
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 15, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0

The staff was AMAZING! They meet all our needs and then some. I’m a single mother with two little girls and they were very accommodating. I will definitely be staying there again soon.

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L
LopezusUS
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 14, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0
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LiliausUS
Verified booking
extended_group
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 14, 2025

"very good"

8.0

Its the location, quite and beautiful a walking distance to enjoy the beach

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GabrielausUS
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 14, 2025

"We stayed one night i caught the most beautiful sunset i will definitely be back again."

10.0

The view was beautiful and how close it was to the beach. They also had outdoor games and firepits.

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V
Verified traveler
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 13, 2025

"Lots of room for improvement "

2.0

The front desk staff was not knowledgeable about the rooms, and not very urgent with our requests. This is part of cavalier property and they don’t seem to care much about this property. There is no AC in the rooms. And the thermostat was hanging off the wall. Also, our room wasn’t ready when we got there an hour after check-in time and wasn’t ready until 5 PM. We were told it was because the cleaning staff was running behind. But then the cleaning staff was at our door the next morning before we even got to check out, like we were being rushed out of the room.

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F
FrankusUS
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 11, 2025

"I would stay again"

10.0

Nice staff very clean

Grounds very dry and uneven

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