Cons (-) Hotel has seen better days but location is close to beach.
2 stars
Sands by The Sea
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Overview
Boasting an indoor pool and a private beach, Sands by the Sea Motel is located in San Simeon and offers comfortable accommodation. It also provides a business centre, a 24-hour reception and a safe.
Those staying at the motel have access to its wide variety of outdoor activities, such as fishing and hiking. A vending machine is also available.
Rooms feature a telephone and a refrigerator. They are also equipped with a hair dryer, cable/satellite channels and a microwave.
Sands by the Sea Motel has its own on-site restaurant, ideal for guests preferring to eat in. In pleasant weather, guests are welcome to enjoy their meals alfresco on the outdoor terrace.
Paso Robles Municipal Airport is a 50-minute drive from the motel. Piedras Blancas Light, Cambria Air Force Station and Hearst Castle are also a short car ride away.
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Amenities at Sands by The Sea
- Private beach
- Outdoor pool
- Indoor pool
- Fitness center
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Free Wi-Fi
- Coffee machine
- Free parking
- Business center
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 center
- Wake-up service
- Room service
- 24hr 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.
- Increased accessibility
- 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 center
Reviews of Sands by The Sea
7.4
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Wonderful
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Very good
368
Good
363
Okay
181
Fair
169
Mediocre
76
Poor
128
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7.4 out of 10
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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 Park2.4 mi
- San Simeon Pier3.1 mi
- William Randolph Hearst Memorial State Beach3.2 mi
- Hearst Ranch Winery3.3 mi
- Hearst Castle Theatre3.4 mi
- Hearst Castle5.2 mi
- Elephant Seal Rookery7.1 mi
- Piedras Blancas Lighthouse8.6 mi
Policies
Check-in/Check-out | Check in anytime after 4:00 PM, check out anytime before 11:00 AM |
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Cancellation/prepayment | Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider. |
Essential information about Sands by The Sea
Low season | October |
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High season | July |
Average price (weeknight) | $100 |
Average price (weekend night) | $206 |
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