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Sands by The Sea
9355 Hearst Drive, San Simeon, CA 93452, United States
+1 805 927 4668
Cheapest
rate per night
7.8
Good
based on 942 reviews
Compare vs. KAYAK
| Provider | Nightly total |
|---|---|
| Agoda.com | C$ 112 |
| Priceline | C$ 113 |
| Orbitz | C$ 113 |
Good to know
Value for money | 7.8 |
|---|---|
Distance to city centre | 5.3 km |
Location rating | 8.9 |
Nearest Airport | San Luis Obispo County |
Distance to airport | 61.9 km |
Rooms available at Sands by The Sea
Queen Rooms
C$ 112+
Bed type
Provider
Total stay + taxes & fees
Queen bed
C$ 112
Queen bed
C$ 184
Queen bed
C$ 212
Queen bed
C$ 312
Double Rooms
C$ 239+
Bed type
Provider
Total stay + taxes & fees
Unknown
C$ 239
King Rooms
C$ 113+
Bed type
Provider
Total stay + taxes & fees
Unknown
C$ 113
Unknown
C$ 141
Unknown
C$ 155
Unknown
C$ 170
Unknown
C$ 170
Unknown
C$ 188
Unknown
C$ 209
Unknown
C$ 237
Standard Rooms
C$ 113+
Bed type
Provider
Total stay + taxes & fees
King bed
C$ 113
Queen bed
C$ 130
King bed
C$ 168
Queen bed
C$ 168
Unknown
C$ 169
Queen bed
C$ 254
Unknown
C$ 278
Unknown
C$ 278
Reviews of Sands by The Sea
Pros
| "Excellent breakfast and friendly staff." | (in 59 reviews) |
|---|---|
| "Good value and great location" | (in 106 reviews) |
| "Room service is the best!" | (in 67 reviews) |
Cons
| "Dirty wall and very dirty door." | (in 30 reviews) |
|---|---|
| "Room smelled horrible." | (in 70 reviews) |
| "Their continental breakfast was the worst!" | (in 28 reviews) |
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| great location | in 283 reviews |
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| close to the beach | in 241 reviews |
| room clean | in 217 reviews |
| fire pits | in 215 reviews |
| breakfast was included | in 183 reviews |
| next door | in 134 reviews |
| restaurant has good | in 111 reviews |
| bed was comfortable | in 109 reviews |
| hotel next | in 99 reviews |
| ocean view | in 49 reviews |
| cup of coffee | in 43 reviews |
| hearst castle | in 42 reviews |
| open the window | in 39 reviews |
| indoor pool | in 19 reviews |
| thin walls | in 17 reviews |
| needs updating | in 16 reviews |
| muffin or toast | in 13 reviews |
| chess and checkers | in 4 reviews |
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OkayJun. 20206.0
Hotel has seen better days but location is close to beach.
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ExcellentNov. 20189.7
Beautiful location
Firepit at night was awesome. Sunrise and sunsets were amazing.
Bathroom needs to be redone
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OkayMar. 20175.4
Bugs and Broken Toilet Seat
Staff were friendly but did not communicate well.
Found pincher bugs in bed and bathroom floor. Bathroom had broken toilet seat and the fridge was frozen over. Very hot in rooms no air conditioning only a fan so you had to keep windows open for cool air and you could hear the freeway all night. Not worth the price of the room very poor.
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GoodApr. 20167.4
Simply comfortable
A simple motel with comfortable beds. Location was perfect for a visit to the Hearst castle. Very convenient. The gentleman at the front desk we arrived the evening prior was very friendly and helpful.
Parking situation was poor. There aren't enough spaces for the hotel guests. Also the complementary breakfast voucher is a waste of time. The restaurant that is associated with the hotel that excepts the breakfast voucher has the worst service I've seen in a long time. Don't even waste your time getting the complementary breakfast and less you'd like to sit around for a while and get a poor quality danish and cold coffee while you're waiting for your milk to arrive.
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GoodMar. 20157.4
It was alright.
Very close and convenient to the Hearst Castle and the beach. Everything in the town is super close though.
Wasn't special in any way. Just another motel by the water, could have stayed in any random motel with th same experience.
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About Sands by The Sea
Overview
When you stay at Sands by The Sea in San Simeon, you'll be by the ocean, within a 10-minute drive of Hearst Castle and Moonstone Beach Park. Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Hotels.com
Features
7.8 Good
based on 942 reviews
7.6
Cleanliness
7.9
Comfort
7.0
Facilities
8.9
Location
Check in |
4:00 PM |
Check out |
11:00 AM |
Cancellation/prepayment
Policies vary by room type and provider.
Amenities at Sands by The Sea
No smoking
Free Wi-Fi
Business centre
Bathtub
Restaurant
Wake-up service
Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Beauty salon
Wi-Fi available in all areas
Internet
Daily housekeeping
Disabled Access
Hairdryer
Family rooms
Fan
Cable or satellite TV
Telephone
Carpeted
Flat-screen TV
Newspapers
Air-conditioned
Hiking
Toilet
Toilet paper
Children's television networks
Safe
Heating
Complimentary breakfast
Breakfast included
Coffee machine
TV
Free parking
Fishing
Vending machine (drinks)
Vending machine (snacks)
Private beach
Cycling
Indoor pool
Private bathroom
24hr front desk
Alarm clock
DVD player
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Reviews about Sands by The Sea
“Kids loved the indoor pool.”
“Excellent breakfast and friendly staff.”
“Great walk to beach area.”
“The free breakfast was a cup of coffee and a muffin.”
“Room service is the best!”
“Able to open the windows.”
“Loved the games and fire pits!”
“The breakfast provided at The Cavalier next door was great!”
“Beautiful views by our room”
“The bed was amazingly comfortable!”
“Continental breakfast was just toast and juice.”
“The restaurant nearby was very nice”
“Very clean close to Hearst Castle!”
“Good value and great location”
Location
Most Popular Landmarks
- William Randolph Hearst State Park3.9 km
- San Simeon Pier5 km
- William Randolph Hearst Memorial State Beach5.1 km
- William Randolph Hearst Memorial State Beach5.1 km
- Hearst Ranch Winery5.3 km
- Hearst Castle Theatre5.5 km
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