Sands by the Sea Motel

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 7.6
Rated good

Property highlights

About this property

Located 4.5 km away from Hearst Castle, Sands by the Sea Motel guests have access to the pool at Cavalier Oceanfront Resort. 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. 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 8.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Family rooms

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

  • Free parking available on-site

Availability

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

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Guests who stayed here loved

Rajesh
Australia Australia
“Excellent view. Fire on the beach while watching sunset was worth the stay. 5 stars”
Jolita
Luxembourg Luxembourg
“You can use the facilities of Cavalier hotel with the pools, nice area by the sea etc.. views are amazing, just in front of the beach !”
Anze
Slovenia Slovenia
“Perfect location, outdoor hot spa jacuzzi, bonfire places”
Ruth
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“very spacious room, disabled shower though floor very slippery once wet from shower. Fire pits made the stay we loved watching the sunset by the fire.”
Elaine
United States United States
“Everything was great except that our room had a noisy heater so that made for a rough night of sleep. The room was spacious, easy parking, good access to great ocean views at the sister hotel. Would recommend.”
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.”
Raul
United States United States
“Our room was cozy and very clean. You could hear the ocean if you get a room with the ocean view.”
Francesca
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The room was very big as well as the toilet. Very cleaned”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Cavalier Coastal Kitchen
  • Cuisine
    American
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly

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 option.
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.
Cards accepted at this property
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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.