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Sand Castle Inn

2.0 of 5
1011 La Salle Ave, Seaside, CA 93955
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Dublin, California
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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

The Sand Castle Inn is a nice, no-frills place without the massive price tag of other locations. It is just a few minutes away from Monterey and a few minutes more from Carmel-by-the-Sea. We appreciated the recently redesigned bathrooms, flat screen TVs, free wifi, quick check-in/check-out and how close it was to the expressway entrances/exits. Things that we were neutral... More

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Reno, Nevada
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

Very nice staff that was helpful when I called to make sure it would be okay to print out some tickets I'd be purchasing while there over the internet. They made sure to get me a wired connection because the Wifi had a little trouble the first night. Lots of shopping and restaurants within a few blocks of the hotel... More

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Emma M, Guest Relations Manager at Sand Castle Inn, responded to this review
6 May 2013

Thank you for your kind words in response to your stay with us. We always love to hear about the satisfaction our customers receive so we know how to keep building on our strengths and resolve our weaknesses. We take pride in our customer service talents as well as our location to the many attractions the Monterey area has to... More

Orange County, CA
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2013

Good room, good rate, GREAT service. My husband and I had the pleasure of experiencing the great service of the nicest front desk women in the world here. In spite of just having the people before us in line being outrageously rude to her, Shirlee was so polite to them and so accommodating in getting them a room for their... More

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Emma M, Guest Relations Manager at Sand Castle Inn, responded to this review
6 May 2013

We appreciate your positive feedback and your enthusiasm to return to Sand Castle Inn. We are glad our employees lead with strength and kindness and could make your stay more enjoyable. We are always looking for ways to improve and to better satisfy our customers. Thank you for the time you spent with us, we hope to see you again.... More

West Grove, Pennsylvania
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172 reviews 172 reviews
123 hotel reviews
Reviews in 101 cities Reviews in 101 cities
212 helpful votes 212 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 October 2012

My wife and I spent two nights here. The room was clean and the location was convenient. The desk chair needed to be replaced, but the show walls were marble and the water pressure was great. We found housekeeping helpful and prompt. We did not try the continental breakfast--it appeared Spartan, but instead went to the Breakfast at the Breakfast... More

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Emma M, Guest Relations Manager at Sand Castle Inn, responded to this review
6 May 2013

Thank you for your feedback and constructive input. We are always trying to update our rooms when appropriate and we apologize for any of the damage that was done to your room prior to your visit. We are currently looking into improving our breakfast selection as well, but are glad you enjoyed a nice meal in Seaside with your family.... More

Sacramento
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 August 2012

Husband and daughter stayed here while visiting CSUMB. Very clean and comfortable. Picked up a sale price, so it made it even better. Not sure how good it would be for a long term vacation, but for an overnight stay, it was great.

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Chico, California
2 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 August 2012

Pulling in this place looks much nicer than normal value hotel, well kept flowers and fresh paint. The room was clean and had a very nice recently renovated bathroom. The bed was comfy and the room had a fridge & microwave, so you can save on your food bill.

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Zurich, Switzerland
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9 reviews 9 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 August 2012

Unfortunately we arrived on a friday and payed 500$ for two nights, for a shabby, small, stinky room. Never again would we stay there! The 'Free continental breakfast' was a joke! At least it was close to the freeway and we could get to the nearby places of interest.

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16 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 July 2012 via mobile

This place was great for the price and a quick over night. Maybe not if you plan to stay a few days and want a larger room. I was a little disappointed in the breakfast as it was all carbohydrates. I would stay again if passing through.

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Chino Hills, California
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

My boyfriend and I wanted an affordable hotel in a safe location that was close to Monterey for a weekend getaway. This hotel was a piece of cake to get to from Highway 1 and we were pleased to see a Target a block away. I forgot a few things at home in my late night packing so it was... More

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Bakersfield, California
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

Room was clean, as was the bathroom, with more than ample towels and washcloths. No stale ordors whatsoever; large wall-mounted TV, cable service, refrig, microwave also in the room. Have no difficulty at all accessing the internet. [The unfortunate problem was not with the motel, but the noisy people in the room above us. Due to a knee injury, required... More

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Additional Information about Sand Castle Inn

Also Known As:
Sand Castle Hotel Seaside
Sand Castle Hotel
Address: 1011 La Salle Ave, Seaside, CA 93955
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Region: United States > California > Seaside
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free Parking Wheelchair access
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Ranked #2 of 12 hotels in Seaside
Price Range: £
Hotel Class:2 star (2*)
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