Located 4.5 km away from Hearst Castle, Sands by the Sea Motel offers a heated indoor pool. All guest rooms are equipped with free WiFi. Free guest parking is also offered. All rooms include a flat screen TV with satellite and cable channels, a microwave, a refrigerator and a coffee machine. Ironing facilities are also available. Select rooms include fans. Guests of Motel Sands by the Sea are offered continental breakfast items at an adjacent restaurant. A 24 front desk is available to guests of the Sands by the Sea. A business centre is also provided. San Simeon State Park is 3 km away from this motel. W R Hearst Memorial State Beach is 7 minutes’ drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.4
Facilities
7.5
Cleanliness
7.7
Comfort
7.8
Value for money
7.8
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
8.0
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Milan
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    Location close to Hearst castle and next to sea. Good restaurant in sister resort.
  • Douglas
    Australia Australia
    Location - close to Hearst Castle and seal rookery viewing area
  • Mk
    South Africa South Africa
    The room was spacious and the beds were very comfortable. The hotel is very close to Hearst Castle and along the beautiful California coastline. We were very happy with the price and our stay.

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Cavalier Oceanfront Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly

Facilities of Sands by the Sea Motel

Most popular facilities
  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Beach
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Vending machine (snacks)
    • Vending machine (drinks)
    • Business centre
    • 24-hour front desk
    • Room service
    General
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Interconnected room(s) available
    • Carpeted
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    2 swimming pools
    Pool 1 - indoorFree!
    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Pool with view
    • Heated pool
    • Shallow end
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    • Sun umbrellas
    • Fence around pool
    Pool 2 - outdoorFree!
    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Pool with view
    • Heated pool
    • Shallow end
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    • Sun umbrellas
    • Fence around pool
    Wellness
    • Full body massage
    • Hand massage
    • Head massage
    • Couples massage
    • Foot massage
    • Neck massage
    • Back massage
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Spanish

    Property practice

    This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

    House rules

    Sands by the Sea Motel takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 16:00 to 22:00

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

    Check-out

    Until 11:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

    Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Carte Blanche Discover JCB Diners Club American Express Cash is not accepted Sands by the Sea Motel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    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 identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    FAQs about Sands by the Sea Motel

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Sands by the Sea Motel has 1 restaurant:

      • Cavalier Oceanfront Restaurant

    • The prices at Sands by the Sea Motel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Yes, Sands by the Sea Motel is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • The nearest beach is just 50 yards from Sands by the Sea Motel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Sands by the Sea Motel is 3.1 miles from the centre of San Simeon. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at Sands by the Sea Motel include:

      • Quadruple
      • Double

    • Check-in at Sands by the Sea Motel is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Guests staying at Sands by the Sea Motel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 5.7).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • American
      • À la carte
      • Breakfast to go

    • Sands by the Sea Motel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Massage
      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Fishing
      • Foot massage
      • Beach
      • Full body massage
      • Back massage
      • Head massage
      • Swimming Pool
      • Couples massage
      • Neck massage
      • Hand massage