Cons (-) Hotel has seen better days but location is close to beach.
2 stars
Sands by The Sea
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Overview
Sands by the Sea Motel is situated in San Simeon and provides an indoor pool. It has exclusive access to a secluded beach.
The motel provides an all-hours reception, plus a safe and a business centre. Guests can also enjoy hiking and fishing.
Sands by the Sea Motel provides 33 rooms, each fitted with a refrigerator and a telephone. They are also equipped with a hair dryer, cable/satellite channels and a microwave.
Guests staying at the motel can sit down to a unique dining experience at the on-site restaurant, ideally based for those who want to stay close by at mealtime.
Paso Robles Municipal Airport is a 50-minute drive from Sands by the Sea Motel. Piedras Blancas Light, Cambria Air Force Station and Hearst Castle are easily reached by car.
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Amenities at Sands by The Sea
- Private beach
- Outdoor pool
- Indoor pool
- Fitness centre
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Free Wi-Fi
- Coffee machine
- Free parking
- Business centre
Basics
- Free Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi available in all areas
- Internet
- Linens
- Towels
- Fan
- Free toiletries
- Shampoo
- Smoke alarms
- Heating
- Body soap
- Air-conditioned
- Conditioner
Dining
- Microwave
- Restaurant
- Refrigerator
- Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
- Coffee machine
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Vending machine (snacks)
Bathroom
- Shower
- Bathtub
- Hairdryer
- Toilet
- Toilet paper
- Private bathroom
Things to do
- Hiking
- Beach access
- Fishing
- Cycling
General
- Family rooms
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Telephone
- Carpeted
Services and conveniences
- Business centre
- Wake-up service
- Room service
- 24-hour front desk
Pool
- Heated pool
- Indoor pool
- Outdoor pool
- Pool with a view
Media and entertainment
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable or satellite TV
- TV
Accessibility and suitability
- Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
- Disabled access
- No smoking
Parking and transportation
- Free parking
Outdoor
- Private beach
Laundry
- Iron and ironing board
Bedroom
- Alarm clock
Workspace
- Desk
Health and safety
- Safe
Family friendly
- Complimentary breakfast
Fitness
- Fitness centre
Reviews of Sands by The Sea
7.4
Good
1879 verified ratings
Wonderful
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Very good
367
Good
362
Okay
182
Fair
169
Mediocre
76
Poor
127
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Pros (+) Firepit at night was awesome. Sunrise and sunsets were amazing.
Cons (-) Bathroom needs to be redone
Pros (+) Staff were friendly but did not communicate well.
Cons (-) 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.
Pros (+) 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.
Cons (-) 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 qualit...
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Location
9355 Hearst Drive, San Simeon, CA 93452
What's nearby
- William Randolph Hearst State Park3.9 km
- San Simeon Pier5 km
- William Randolph Hearst Memorial State Beach5.1 km
- Hearst Ranch Winery5.3 km
- Hearst Castle Theatre5.5 km
- Hearst Castle8.4 km
- Elephant Seal Rookery11.5 km
- Piedras Blancas Lighthouse13.8 km
Policies
Check-in/Check-out | Check in anytime after 16:00, check out anytime before 11:00 |
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Cancellation/pre-payment | Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider. |
Essential information about Sands by The Sea
Low season | August |
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High season | August |
Average price (weekend night) | $319 |
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Value for money | 7.6 |
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Distance to city centre | 5.3 km |