Sands By The Sea Motel

7.5
Very good (1382 reviews) |
San Simeon ·
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Jan 30, 2025 - Jan 31, 2025
2 adults, 1 room
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Overview

  • 2 swimming pools
  • free parking
  • free wifi
  • non-smoking rooms
  • facilities for disabled guests
  • restaurant
  • room service
  • family rooms
  • breakfast

Intro

The 2-star Sands By Sea Motel San Simeon is set within a 5-minute walk of Boucher trail and 8 minutes on foot from Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay. At this family-friendly motel, located not very far from Friends Of The Elephant Seal Gift Shop, you can spend the day in a heated indoor pool or keep active with hiking, cycling and fishing services.

Rooms

Some rooms provide a coffeemaker as well as free wireless internet and a cable TV with HBO to help you enjoy your stay. They come with a separate toilet and a shower along with such comforts as a hair dryer and toiletries.

Relax

Guests can enjoy an outdoor swimming pool and a picnic area for an extra charge. The Sands By Sea Motel also features spa therapy and recreational facilities. There is a gym at the property. Corporate travellers will benefit from a business centre available on site.

Location

The pet friendly property is placed about 75 km from San Luis Obispo County Regional airport and 15 minutes' drive from such cultural venues as Artifacts Gallery. 126 km from the traditional Sands By Sea Motel, guests can visit Pismo Beach.

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Impressions

Positives and negatives

  • Pet-friendly hotel with magnificent views.
  • Convenient setting in a large grassy area surrounded by a valley and a park.
  • Minutes away from Boucher trail and 200 metres from San Carpoforo Creek and Beach.
  • Fully-equipped rooms include a mini refrigerator, a big window and a coffee maker.
  • Some units with great decor.
  • Good restaurant serving Mexican dinner menu.
  • Rates are amazing.
  • A few guests were dissatisfied with a little hard beds.
  • A few staff members seemed not very friendly to some vacationers.

Rooms

Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
Room size: 25 m2
Max capacity: +
King Room
Room size: 25 m2
Max capacity: +
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Facitilies

Facilities

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Rooms

  • Heating
  • Garden furniture
  • Ironing facilities

Dining facilities

  • Restaurant
  • Picnic area/ Tables

Services

  • Room service

Relax

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beach access
  • Sun loungers
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Hiking
  • Cycling
  • Fishing

Reviews

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Categories

  • Cleanliness 7.7
  • Comfort 7.8
  • Facilities 7.6
  • Free WiFi 8
  • Location 9
  • Total 7.5
  • Value for money 7.9
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Location

9355 Hearst Drive
Landmarks nearby
  • 1. Cambria State Marine Conservation Area 3.07 km (1.91 mi.)
  • 2. San Simeon Pier 4.95 km (3.08 mi.)
  • 3. Friends Of The Elephant Seal Gift Shop 240 m (787 ft)
  • 4. Nitt Witt Ridge 6.64 km (4.13 mi.)
  • 5. Oak Knoll Creek Beach 510 m (1673 ft)
  • 6. San Simeon State Park 2.44 km (1.52 mi.)
  • 7. Boucher trail 420 m (1378 ft)
  • 8. Vista Point 5.22 km (3.24 mi.)

Sands By The Sea Motel FAQ

Which landmarks can we visit during our stay at the Sands By The Sea Motel?
During their stay at the Sands By The Sea Motel guests can visit Nitt Witt Ridge (7 km), Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay (0.6 km) as well as San Simeon State Beach (0.7 km) among others.
Is there a parking near the 2-star Sands By The Sea Motel?
Yes, the 2-star Sands By The Sea Motel provides parking spaces on site.
What dining options will we have while staying at Sands By The Sea Motel?
Unfortunately, Sands By The Sea Motel does not have on-site restaurants, but guests can dine just outside the property in restaurant El Chorlito Mexican Restaurant located 300 m away.