Sanctuary Beach Resort, Marina

3295 Dunes Dr, Marina, CA 93933
 
 
 
 
 
Average User Rating (30)
$217 avg. price
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Hotel Description:
Nestled along the edge of Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, the Sanctuary Beach Resort is unique among Monterey ocean beach front hotels. Ideally situated just 10 minutes north of Monterey, you will find spacious... More »
Nestled along the edge of Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, the Sanctuary Beach Resort is unique among Monterey ocean beach front hotels. Ideally situated just 10 minutes north of Monterey, you will find spacious, luxurious accommodations with breath-taking ocean and dunes views. All accommodations have breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean or 19 acres of secluded, rolling dunes. The Sanctuary Beach Resort offers easy access to fine dining, the world-renowned Monterey Bay Aquarium, and beautiful golf courses along the Monterey Peninsula. Luxurious beachfront bungalows offer deluxe guestrooms and expansive junior suites with a host of comforts and amenities. All accommodations offer breathtaking ocean or dune views and are appointed with designer bedding, remote control TV, and fully-tiled bath with dual-pedestal sinks as well as a private balcony or patio. Each room has a fireplace, CD player, fireplace, wet bar, and iron. Guests can also enjoy the hotel's Jacuzzi, outdoor pool, or spa services. Outdoor parking is free. The hotel's AJ Spurs is a popular California steakhouse serving grilled favorites and seafood. The restaurant has a lounge area with full bar. Additionally, guests can enjoy a continental-style breakfast every morning. Limited room service is available. Other hotel services include dry cleaning, turndown, concierge, fax, and 24-hour front desk. Unwind with an exhilarating walk around 19 acres of open oceanfront dunes. Explore the beachfront property on scenic paths where you'll be surrounded by native plants and wildlife. The recreation trail that follows the coastline begins at the doorstep and provides some of the best views in the county.Follow up with a relaxing massage or aromatherapy treatment in one of the two treatment rooms, specializing in ocean-inspired spa services. Ask about special arrangements for private in-room massages and spa treatments.
Amenities: Newspaper (Free), Refrigerator, Iron, Telephone, Television (Cable/Satellite), Non-Smoking Rooms, Television, Daily Maid Service, Fireplace, Coffee Maker... More »
Amenities: Newspaper (Free), Refrigerator, Iron, Telephone, Television (Cable/Satellite), Non-Smoking Rooms, Television, Daily Maid Service, Fireplace, Coffee Maker, Telephone (Voicemail), Balcony/Terrace, Mini-Bar
Hotel Details:
  • 60 Rooms / 2 Floors
  • Built in 1999
  • NoOfFloors - 2
  • NoOfRooms - 60
  • Free Parking
  • Swimming Pool
  • Wheel Chair Access
  • Dining
  • Meeting Room
  • High Speed Internet
  • Dry Cleaning
  • Hot Tub
  • Beach
  • First Class
  • Resort
  • Health Spa/Massage
  • Beach
  • Pool (Outdoor)
  • Pool (Children)
  • Hot Tub
 
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Yahoo! User Reviews

 
 
 
 
 
23 reviews for Sanctuary Beach Resort, Marina
Looking forward to our next visit
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 12/22/08
My husband and I won a free 2 night stay at this resort. We got an ocean view suite which included our room and another room. We were blown away the moment we drove up to the resort. It was absolutely beautiful. Our room was spectacular. The view was to die for. We barely left the room. We just sat outside on the patio with an amazing 160 degree view of the ocean and took it all in. The service was exceptional and we are hoping to make it back in May to celebrate our anniversary. It's well worth every penny!
 
 
 
 
 
2 of 2 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
Nice for the Money
By Briana C, 03/27/08
Overall the experience was great. Beautiful veiws, nice ammenities. The only downside was taking a golf cart up to the room. It would have been much more convienent to park the car in front of the room. And they gave our golf cart away while we were off property for dinner. Apparently they do not have enough for everyone. They did get us a new one but it took about 30 mins. The room was clean and cozy and free turndown service was a nice touch. Room also had a patio with partial ocean and dune views.
 
 
 
 
 
2 of 2 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
Super Place to Stay!
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 11/17/07
We stayed at the Marina Dunes Resort while taking a drive up the Pacific Coast Highway just a few weeks ago. Since we took a week to take the drive, we stayed at 7 different hotels. This was one of our favorites. The rooms are small but beautiful and adequite, there was a fireplace in the room, lovely decoration and a HUGE bathroon. Ours was right on the ocean and the walk on the beach was great! They give you a golf cart to use to get around which is fun and kind of different. The pool is HUGE! And so is the hot tub! The pool looks olympic sized and the hot tub is larger than most hotel pools. The water in both was great. We had the pool mostly to ourselves and WE ARE OLDER people, so I don't think too many young families stay here. It might be that families don't stay because it IS very expensive. There are not many places to eat in the area and we did not try the on grounds restaurant. If you want the peaceful, serenity of nature, this is a wonderful place. The help is VERY kind, accomodating, and pleasant. My ONLY complaint was the pillows. They are feather and when you put your head on them, they are only about 1/16" thick. It is like not having a pillow. I would abosolutely stay here again, unless I was on a tight budget. I loved this place.
 
 
 
 
 
2 of 2 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
So expensive, but nice!!
By MaggieO, 08/14/07
This place was great. I mistook it for 300 for two nights ... haha, but thinking back, 300 a night is definitely understandable. It was right on the beach! I think it's mostly older people which was great since we had the HUGE pool to ourselves! My own golfcart and really, really soft robes. It was perfect. I loved it :)
 
 
 
 
 
2 of 2 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
Great Place for R&R
By AC, 07/05/07
The location can't be beat if you're looking for a really quiet and secluded place for R&R. For easy access to the beach and great views, be sure to select an ocean view deluxe room or suite. However, keep in mind that coastal fog is common and so you may not have much of a view from your room until later in the day. In addition, the beach can be a bit chilly even in July. Our ocean deluxe room was clean, but looked a little worn (chips, scratches, and cracks) and didn't have the amenities of other $200/night hotels. One big plus - the bathroom was surprisingly roomy. A.J. Spurs is the one restaurant on the property and it's only open in the late afternoon/evening. However, there are a handful of fast food restaurants, a Starbucks, and grocery store a few minutes away at the intersection of Reservation and Del Monte. For more dining options, the towns of Seaside and Monterey are only 5 to 10 minutes away. We didn't use any of the hotel services but the staff was always friendly and helpful.
 
 
 
 
 
3 of 3 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
Excellent room, but skip the restaurant
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 07/03/07
We had an excellent 2 night stay at the Marina Dunes. Our Jr. Suite was clean and had a nice view, and a comfortable bed. We appreciated being in a single story unit (2 rooms per unit). The gas fireplace was the only source of heat and worked well, although it did cycle on and off throughout the night. Our only disappointment was the on site restaurant--AJ Spurs. The food was mediocre at best; we would not recommend it other than for its convenience. On the other hand, we had an excellent dinner at Dishes Bistro, which was only a short drive away in town.
 
 
 
 
 
1 of 1 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
too expensive for what you get
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 11/20/06
We spent 1 nite there total of 325.00. I feel for the price you get nothing. The room does not have a microwave, nor do they give you tooth paste or mouthwash. The room is clean but has a lot of areas that go untouched. They do not have nite stands in the room. They charge 10.00 per person for contintial breakfast. If you drink a bottled water from the room there is 1.75 charge for it. You get nothing for your money. A bed and shower and a newpaper that is it. Too much money and no pr.
 
 
 
 
 
5 of 6 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
The Best Ever
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 08/12/06
Marina Dunes Resort is the best place to stay in the Monterey Bay area. The ocean view rooms are spectacular! You get your own private patio outside your room that overlooks a beautiful sunset or sunrise over the pacific ocean. The rooms come with granite counter tops and tile floors. The junior suite is the best room they offer. It is fit for a King! The pool area is the best that i have seen in Monterey. Large pool that is comfortably heated plus a large hot tub. The restaurant on the property is also a great place to eat. LOTS OF FOOD! every guest gets their own golf cart to drive to and from the room and cars because no cars are allowed on the property because they are built ontop of a live sancturary. I recommend styaing here for a relaxing and romantic get away. The staff treat you like V.I.P.
 
 
 
 
 
4 of 5 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
We didn't know what to expect and it was awesome!
By aimee k, 02/03/06
After a week of traveling and staying in hotels, we were not expecting such a plush and beautiful resort. Your staff was excellent and the restaraunt was really good too. We look forward to returning to the Marina Dunes in the neat future.
 
 
 
 
 
3 of 4 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
Awesome!
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 01/19/06
The rooms are elegantly decorated - makes you feel as though you are at a spa resort. The staff was very polite and helpful. The restraunt on the property is perfect for those who don't want to travel far to get something to eat. The carts to get to and from your room so much fun! I can't wait to go back!
 
 
 
 
 
6 of 6 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
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