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Sanctuary Beach Resort

4.5 star property
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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping

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3295 Dunes Rd, Marina, CA, 93933
  • Marina State Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Marina Dunes Preserve
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪11 min drive‬
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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

  • 39 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

  • 35 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 35 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Panoramic Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Oceanfront | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Panoramic Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Oceanfront

  • 39 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

  • 39 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Panoramic Room, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

  • 35 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Coastal View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Coastal View

  • 35 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed, Coastal View

  • 35 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

  • 35 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Sanctuary Beach Resort

Luxury resort on the beach, with outdoor pool
At Sanctuary Beach Resort, catch some rays at the beach, pamper yourself at the full-service spa or enjoy volleyball.
Sanctuary Beach Resort offers 60 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature fireplaces and iPod docking stations. Rooms open to balconies. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down duvets and premium bedding. LED televisions come with cable channels and pay-per-view films. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries.

This Marina resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include minibars and a hairdryer. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

An outdoor pool, a children's pool and Access to hot tub are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

The on-site spa has 3 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and Swedish massages. The spa is equipped with a steam room. The spa is open daily.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Sanctuary Beach Resort. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Marina State Beach. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a full-service spa are available. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at Salt Wood Kitchen, a seafood restaurant that serves farm to table cuisine
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Treat yourself to facials or deep-tissue massages at the spa
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and a porter
  • On-site recreation includes complimentary bicycles and volleyball
  • Just a 4-minute drive from California State University Monterey Bay and 12 minutes from Fisherman's Wharf
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Sanctuary Beach Resort offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and Access to hot tub. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this resort measures 460 square feet (43 square metres) and includes conference space. A children's pool, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the luxury Sanctuary Beach Resort. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of Sanctuary Beach Resort was completed in July 2024.

This 4.5-star Marina resort is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Salt Wood Kitchen – This seafood restaurant specialises in farm to table cuisine and only serves dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key Global – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 19.95 to 39.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Salt Wood Kitchen

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Children's pool
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 460 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • 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.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (122 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1999
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - July 2024
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • IPod dock
  • LED TV with cable channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Wet bar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Fireplace
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per accommodation, per night
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 16 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Beach access
  • Beach towels
  • Fitness/yoga classes
  • In-room coffee
  • Pool access

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 19.95 to 39.95 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children aged 16 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Beach Sanctuary
Beach Sanctuary Resort
Sanctuary Beach
Sanctuary Beach Marina
Sanctuary Beach Resort
Sanctuary Beach Resort Marina
Sanctuary Resort
Sanctuary Beach Hotel Marina
Sanctuary Beach Resort Resort
Sanctuary Beach Resort Marina
Sanctuary Beach Resort Resort Marina

Sanctuary Beach Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 628 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 209 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1002 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jana

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sanctuary is one of my favorite resorts, not just b/c of the beauty of the hotel and the uniqueness of lodging on the beach, but because Guest Services is 10/10! From check-in, room service, the Salt Wood restaurant, to special requests, the staff is outstanding and provides an amazing experience.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Senaida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manali

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As Platinum member of OneKey rewards, got a free upgrade to Ocean Front Deluxe room which is part of little villa that is right on the beach. You have your balcony and then sand - when they say Ocean Front, they mean it! Room was recently updated with high quality fixtures. They also have in-room breakfast service that they give you a card to fill out and hang on your door knob the night before. Very convenient. They also do bonfires right around sunset time on the beach, and it made for a dreamy evening. The residence buildings may be a few mins of walk away from parking, but the staff is very quick in helping you get rides to the main lobby or your parking area on their shuttle and they also helped with luggage. We had no trouble ordering on Doordash, food was delivered to front desk, which they called to confirm that they received, and then it was at our door brought by one of the staff in no time! Definitely made a wonderful experience. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great

10/10 Excellent

Esmeralda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my new favorite hotel! I loved all the small and big details. Everyone was friendly and all the offerings and design of the place make it feel like you are far away from home. It was a nice staycation for me and I look forward to returning soon!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Yevgeniya

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hailey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Meradith

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is a very nice collection of buildings. Our room was a suite (we were upgraded supposedly for free, but there was a $50 upcharge per day) and we had a partial ocean view. The separate shower and tub were lovely, and the bed and furniture were very comfortable. There were noticeable issues, however. The first was the cleanliness. The floor was sticky in a few places upon checking in, and the half and half container for coffee only had a small amount left. I would have expected this to be topped off before my arrival. Also, we had requested a change of bedding and room cleaning for our second day (not the fault of the hotel, but one of us got sick). The cleaning staff only replaced the sheet on top of the mattress, meaning our only blankets for our visit were the backup fleece blankets in the closet. And STILL the floors were not mopped, and coffee creamer not topped off. We had to supply our own! They did clean the container and left it out empty, but refilling it would have been preferred. Also, the old bedding was left on the outside patio instead of getting taken away by the staff. The second issue I had was a lack of temperature control. There’s no A/C or climate control in the room, there’s a fireplace for heat and open windows for cooling. It made it hard to sleep through the night, especially with the thin fleece blankets. The front desk staff were great, and made an effort to be understanding and accommodating. I’m unsure if I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

AXEL

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The views are obviously incredible, but the staff was all extremely welcoming and over the top attentive to any need that came up. Their accommodations for dogs is next level, I love properties that care as much as they do. 10/10 will stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a nice area and surrounding. But unfortunately the staff never brought us our stuff and a outlet was speaking in our room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nelson

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with huge rooms and lots of windows.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Robert and his team are professionals and have the way to make you feel welcome.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful beach location!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful property! Will re-boot for my next beach getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to rest.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second stay and even better than the first. Lovely staff and rooms. Great location on the dunes, right off Hwy 1. My only complaint is parking for hotel guests. There is public parking with beach access that takes away from guests, which also opens up to non-guests using the fire pits.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

sid

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the view of the ocean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful property
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Oceanfront resort, was a great place to stay after visiting Big Sur and other parks along highway 1.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025