Sands By The Sea Motel, San Simeon ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

9355 Hearst Drive, San Simeon, California, United States, 93452

Sands By The Sea Motel is a 2-star hotel in San Simeon, featuring 33 well-appointed guest rooms and free WiFi. Guests can explore the breathtaking Pacific coastline and visit nearby attractions such as Hearst Castle and Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery.

Rooms & Amenities

Sands By The Sea Motel offers cozy accommodations with amenities such as a flat-screen TV, mini-fridge, and microwave. Each room can accommodate families with options for one king or two queen beds, and connecting rooms are available. Guests enjoy easy access to the beach and a casual ambiance, ideal for road trips and family vacations.

Dining Options

Dining options include the Cavalier Coastal Kitchen, offering hearty meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with views of the Pacific Ocean. Known for serving Hearst Ranch Beef and locally caught seafood, this family-friendly restaurant allows guests to enjoy good food at reasonable prices.

Pet-Friendly & Leisure

Sands By The Sea Motel is a pet-friendly establishment, allowing pets to accompany guests during their stay. The location provides ample outdoor space for pets, alongside nearby scenic trails for walking and exploration. Travelers can engage in whale watching along the coast, particularly viewing California Gray Whales during their migration periods.

Location & Transportation

Guests at Sands By The Sea benefit from its strategic location near major attractions. Hearst Castle is just three miles away, while the Elephant Seal Rookery offers a unique opportunity for wildlife observation. Public transportation is accessible via a nearby bus stop, facilitating connection to local sights.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Queen Room Two Queen Beds

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4 persons

25 m²

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2 King Size Beds

Shower

Coffee machine

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King Room

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2 persons

25 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

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Coffee machine

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre

San Simeon 5.4 km

Airports

San Luis Obispo County Regional (SBP) 70.8 km

Bus

Bus stop200 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Wi-Fi

Free parking

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
24-hour reception
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Vending machines
Fireplace

Sports & Fitness

Hiking
Cycling
Fishing

Services

Room service

Dining

Restaurant
Picnic area/ Tables

Business

Business centre

Spa & Leisure

Indoor swimming pool
Outdoor swimming pool
Beach access
Sun loungers
Pool with view
Shallow end

Room features

Heating
Garden furniture
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

9355 Hearst Drive, San Simeon, California, United States, 93452

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9355 Hearst Drive, San Simeon, California, United States, 93452

City landmarks

W.R. Hearst Memorial Beach

Coastal Discovery Center at San Simeon Bay

640 m

Plaza del Cavalier

Friends Of The Elephant Seal Gift Shop

640 m

Highway 1

Jade Cove

640 m

Highway 1 About 2.2 miles north of Old San Simeon

Oak Knoll Creek Beach

640 m

San Simeon Creek Road

San Simeon State Park

2.4 km

Park

Hearst San Simeon State Park

3.6 km

Cambria State Marine Conservation Area

3.1 km

Beach

Leffingwell Landing

4.2 km

Park

Leffingwell Landing State Park

3.9 km

San Simeon Bay

4.9 km

0.7 Mi S of San Simeon

Vista Point

5.2 km

San Simeon

San Simeon Pier

5.0 km

881 Hillcrest Dr

Nitt Witt Ridge

6.6 km

Gallery

Artifacts Gallery

6.6 km

836 Main St

Riccardo Spizzamiglio Artist Studio Gallery

6.7 km

1000 Main St

Cambria Jailhouse

7.0 km

Nearby

Half Mile North of the Piedras Blancas Light Station.

Boucher trail

150 m

18862-18610 CA-1

San Carpoforo Creek and Beach

150 m

Restaurants

Carriage Restaurant

700 m

9290 Castillo Dr

Manta Rey Restaurant

740 m

9240 Castillo Dr

San Simeon Liquor

370 m

431 Pico Ave

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