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Sands by The Sea

2.0 star property
Beach location and 2 outdoor pools

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Beach
Lobby sitting area
Front of property
Standard Room
BBQ/picnic Area
Travelers find oceanfront relaxation at Sands by The Sea, with views complementing spa treatments and massages. The Cavalier Coastal Kitchen serves cooked-to-order breakfasts, and free in-room WiFi keeps everyone connected. Two outdoor pools and attentive staff await.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
The current price is NZ$171
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct

Room options

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Sept 20 - Sept 21
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Tomorrow

Sept 21 - Sept 22
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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, No View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(82 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, No View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(93 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Located in San Simeon, Sands by The Sea is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Moonstone Beach Park and Cambria State Marine Park, while Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay and Cambria Center for the Arts are cultural highlights. Sebastian General Store and Stepladder Ranch and Creamery are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing, surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Map
9355 Hearst Dr, San Simeon, CA, 93452

What's nearby

  • San Simeon State Park - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Moonstone Beach - 5 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Moonstone Beach Park - 5 min drive - 6.9 km
  • San Simeon Pier - 5 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Hearst Castle - 26 min drive - 14.1 km

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cambria Coffee Roasting Company
  • ‪Linn's Bakery & Eatery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Moonstone Beach Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪JJ's Pizza - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Main Street Grill - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Sands by The Sea

Motel near Moonstone Beach Park
Consider a stay at Sands by The Sea and take advantage of a gym, a business centre and a full-service spa. Treat yourself to a sports massage or other spa services. The on-site restaurant, Cavalier Coastal Kitchen, features a beachfront location. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a vending machine and coffee/tea in reception
  • Free newspapers, smoke-free property and a front desk safe
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guest rooms at Sands by The Sea offer amenities, such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: USD 5 to 30 for adults and USD 5 to 30 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Cavalier Coastal Kitchen

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach

Full-service spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out fee: USD 150

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Friday - Sunday (1:00 PM - 9:00 PM)
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [9415 Hearst Drive, San Simeon, California 93452]
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 30 for adults and USD 5 to 30 for children
  • Late check-out fee: USD 150

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Sands by The Sea have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Sands by The Sea?

As of 20 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sands by The Sea on 12 Oct 2025 start from NZ$170.65, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Sands by The Sea pet-friendly?

Yes, this motel allows pets (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Sands by The Sea?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sands by The Sea?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Sands by The Sea?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for USD 150.

Where is Sands by The Sea located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this San Simeon motel is within a 10-minute walk of Cambria State Marine Park and San Simeon State Park. San Simeon Nature Preserve and William Randolph Hearst State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

Sands by The Sea Reviews

8.2

Very good

7.8

Cleanliness

4.0

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 457 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 290 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 152 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 52 out of 1009 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Alison

Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Gunhilde

The best part are the fire pits by the ocean
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hassaan

Gd for a stop over, hope you enjoy sitting around fire pit as they have them at night going on by the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

JUN RYAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best staff!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay! Check in at cavalier resort, then we stayed in a clean but admittedly outdated room on the sands by the sea side. The property had a restaurant which we dined out- nothing fancy but it was up to my standard and a fair priced. The property was awesome and we loved sitting by the fireplace after sunset. Convenient location for visiting Hearst castle and Cambria. I would definitely stay here again- good experience and good value!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked it it was nice the room was clean. I wished the windows would open more but it was fine
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Donald

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location and near the beach but carpet in room was very very stained and bad condition.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at the property with my daughter and grandson and it was great to be able to walk to the beach, use the heated pool and enjoy s’mores by the fire. We had an excellent time and felt safe/ the staff person who checked us in was nice and very informative.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at check in made me feel welcomed, they were attentive to my questions, professional, coupled with that home town hospitality. Made me feel like a regular although it was my first visit. Made an impression on me.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay no complaints
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Make sure when you book it is with the hotel by the beach cause the picture is deceiving
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

The room was nice. The view was great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

andres

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and amenities and great price.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Truly dog friendly. Great beach. Beautiful views. Very Very affordable. Kind and compassionate staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was AMAZING! They meet all our needs and then some. I’m a single mother with two little girls and they were very accommodating. I will definitely be staying there again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant hotel for an amazing price. The room is a little old but everything else was perfect. The beach is beautiful and the restaurant is lovely. I will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean, easy beach access
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spent one night at Sands by the Sea and had a great time. Right by the water, and at night they had fires going and games during the day. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rush

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent restaurant nearby
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Helen

Pleasant stay. Nothing fancy but reasonable price for stay near the ocean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The ocean is 100 feet from the beach It was very relaxing
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lot better than my expectations. I would definitely stay here again. On the beach and good for family.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lacy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the location next to the beach. The amenities from the cavalier hotel are nice. The hotel is dated but it was a good bed and great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Virginia

I liked the location and views! Did not care for the rooms!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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