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Sanctuary Beach Resort

4.5 star property
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Aerial view
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Exterior
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds
View from room

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available

Explore the area

Map
3295 Dunes Rd, Marina, CA, 93933
  • Marina State Beach
    5 min walk
  • Marina Dunes Preserve
    13 min walk
  • Fort Ord Dunes State Park
    4 min drive
  • Marina, CA (OAR-Marina Municipal)
    7 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront | View from room

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

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

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

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

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

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

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View from room

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Coastal View

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

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed, Coastal View

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 the area

Marina

Located in Marina, Sanctuary Beach Resort is by the ocean, a 4-minute drive from California State University Monterey Bay and 12 minutes from Fisherman's Wharf. .This beach resort is 10.8 mi (17.5 km) from Maritime Museum and 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from Monterey Bay Aquarium.
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What's nearby

  • Marina State Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Marina Dunes Preserve - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • California State University Monterey Bay - 4 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 14 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Cannery Row - 14 min drive - 18.0 km

Getting around

  • Salinas Station - 18 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dametra Fresh Mediterranean - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Sanctuary Beach Resort

Beachfront, with full-service spa
Sanctuary Beach Resort offers 60 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature fireplaces and iPod docking stations. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. LED televisions come with cable channels and pay movies. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, 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 phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include minibars and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

An outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a spa tub are on site.

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

The onsite 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.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 60 guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and LED televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Rooms have private balconies. Cable programming and iPod docking stations are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an outdoor pool and a spa tub. Additional amenities at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Enjoy farm to table cuisine at Salt Wood Kitchen, a seafood restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Marina? This resort has 460 square feet (43 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Salt Wood Kitchen - This seafood restaurant specializes in farm to table cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

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

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–10:30 AM: USD 19.95-39.95 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • Salt Wood Kitchen

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Children's pool
  • Free bike hire
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private picnics
  • A hot tub

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Fridge
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Reception hall

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space (460 square feet)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beachfront location
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - prenatal
  • Massage - sports
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Braille signage
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 6 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 122
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • Fireplace in reception
  • Renovated entire property – July 2024
  • Romance packages available
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down duvet
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • iPod dock
  • LED TV
  • Films for purchase

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Fridge
  • Wet bar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Local maps
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing
  • Turndown service
  • 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 available

Special check-in instructions

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 16 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

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, 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 fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

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. 611 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 214 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 103 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1001 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

MARK D

Travelled with pets, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

KIMBERLY, FIDDLETOWN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesus Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mallorie

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Myra

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
The property itself is beautiful, with gorgeous views of the beach, the rooms have been recently updated and are modern and fresh. The outer portion of the hotel and surrounding buildings could use more of an update, the brown and green paint make it look old and dreary, pool was mediocre for a 4 star hotel, the pool furniture was old and dirty. The food was delicious, we ordered breakfast to the room and it was great. Presentation in the room was delightful, everything came securely in an adorable picnic basket. In all we enjoyed our stay but the weather ruined our trip as we wanted to enjoy the beach with our young children, weather was cold, cloudy and windy, I recommend checking the weather in advance before booking or you’ll be sadly disappointed like me. Staff stated that the cold, cloudy, weather was normal this time of year for the area, I wish I would have done more research as the beach is a HUGE reason I booked a stay at the resort on the beach, sigh.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Veronica L

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place, we were upgraded to ocean front so we had the best view, room was super clean and it looked newly renovated, would be nice to have a place to serve breakfast though they have amazing in room service, we really enjoyed our stay and will definitely go back soon
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Deepa, Ringoes

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

jillian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Updated rooms were beautifully done
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Gurvinder

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Enrique

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I didn't like that there was a mouse in my room and there was too many dogs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our new "go-to" place
It's our new "go to" place. Facilities are amazing. Pool, the restaurant, the elevated beach front area to watch the waves. The view is amazing. The room is perfect. It has the beach house feel. The bed is very comfortable, and the sheets and pillows are very soft. The bathroom is clean and the whole suite is very well designed. I love the balcony overlooking the ocean. The service is great- they are all very nice and service oriented. Wished we had more time to stay longer. We will be back for sure! A perfect place to relax!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Anastasia

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our cottage was freshly painted, and the paint smell is still pretty strong. Also, the shower wasn’t draining properly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Mustafa Emre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was absolutely amazing The service, the views, the food. It was all so relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jodie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Could be magical…./
This resort has been on my list for a long time after following their IG account. I booked my entire road trip around a 2 night stay at this hotel. Bonus points as they were pet friendly. We booked an ocean front king with a patio. First, the room was perfect! The fenced in patio with 2 Adirondack chairs facing the ocean was magical. Our pups names on the dog bowls and treats was a nice touch. We had a nice dinner at Salt Wood. However, for the price I was extremely disappointed that we weren’t given any notice of the o going construction occurring on property. I appreciate they are making improvement tan but walking through the “resort” Among all the workers felt like a construction site, not a beach getaway yellow caution tape, paint cans, vehicles, landscapers, noise, was rediculous. We paid a hefty price to bring our 2 dogs and the pet relief area was closed die to construction according to a staff member and the area we were shown to use was a dirt field full of stickers/burrs. The only grass on property belonged to the time share units that share the property but posted signage everywhere indicated not to enter with a pet. Another bummer was that our room was directly behind the hotel’s beach sitting area where guests can sot in chairs around Fire pits for sunset. However, guests sit on the beach all day smoking away. Be prepared to wake up and see guests in their bathrobes, chatting loudly on their phones while dragging on their smokes. So disappointing!
Cute Welcome
Salt Wood
Construction Site
Construction Site
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Idil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024