9.0 Superb Based on 299 reviews
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"Sunset bonfires burn on the beach daily. Rooms offer direct views of the dunes and Pacific, with breakfast delivered in picnic baskets. Best for beach-loving couples, less so for anyone sensitive to noise."

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Check-in
4 Sept 2026
Check-out
5 Sept 2026
Guests
2 guests

Adults:

2

Children:

0
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Why guests choose Sanctuary Beach Resort

  • Private Beach
    Exclusive guest-only access
  • Salt Wood
    Seasonal ingredient-driven cuisine
  • Renewal Studio
    Holistic spa & yoga classes
  • Pet-Friendly
    Complimentary bowls & basket
  • Bike Rentals
    Explore Marina Dunes Preserve
  • Heated Pool
    Year-round outdoor hot tub

Overview

Offering a sundeck, spa therapy, and a patio, the 4-star oceanfront Sanctuary Beach Resort Marina lies in a popular area of Marina, 1.4 miles from the protected Marina State Beach and a 16-minute walk from Holy Assembly Missionary Baptist Church. This Marina resort is 1.1 miles from Locke Paddon Park and provides guests with a Jacuzzi bathtub and a hot tub.

Marina Dunes is located about 5 minutes by foot from the contemporary hotel, and such natural sites as Salinas River National Wildlife Refuge is about 25 minutes' walk away. The Sanctuary Beach Resort places you 0.3 miles from Marina State Beach. This property is located near a mountain. Such entertainment attractions as Century Theaters-Marina are also approximately 10 minutes away by car. There is Reservation / Marina Landing bus stop in the vicinity of the hotel.

Sanctuary Beach Resort has 60 rooms with an adjoining terrace and a sitting area. WiFi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels along with a mini-fridge-bar, coffee and tea making equipment are provided. Some rooms are fitted with a private bathroom. The bathrooms come with a separate toilet and a shower, along with bathrobes and towels. Guests can enjoy views of the beach from this accommodation. Looking onto the garden, the villa features a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave oven, a refrigerator, and kitchenware.

The Sanctuary Beach Resort Marina features a daily cooked-to-order breakfast. A variety of local dishes are available at the American restaurant, which has sea views. Guests can unwind at the on-site lounge bar with a favorite drink. It features a contemporary design. Serving both food and drinks, Salt Wood Kitchen and Oysterette is situated 750 feet from the Sanctuary Beach Resort.

  • Check-in
    from 16:00 until 23:59
  • Check-out
    until 11:00
  • Hotel class
    4 stars
Sanctuary Beach Resort
Our tips

Should you book Sanctuary Beach Resort?

Perfect if you
  • Prefer a room with a fireplace - the hotel offers rooms with fireplaces.
  • Want a private balcony - rooms with a private balcony are available.
Maybe skip if you
  • Expect to drive to Monterey Bay Aquarium - it is a 15-minute drive from the hotel.
Best for
  • Private beach access with sun loungers and beach umbrellas

Facilities of Sanctuary Beach

General
  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Free parking
  • Off-site car park
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Private beach
  • Allergy-free rooms
  • Fireplace
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access
Dining
  • Electric kettle
  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus
Leisure & Sports
  • Heated swimming pool
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beach access
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Jacuzzi
  • Massage
  • Fitness club
  • Wind surfing
  • Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Canoeing
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Cycling
  • Golf course
  • Yoga class
  • Fishing
  • Shallow end
Sanctuary Beach Guest Services
  • Pet amenities available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Shops/Commercial services
  • Welcome drink
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Happy hour
Room Amenities
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities
  • Bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Sink
  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock
  • Children's pool
  • Carpeted floor

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Sanctuary Beach Resort applies these conditions to all bookings.
Check-in / Check-out
Check-in
from 16:00 until 23:59
Check-out
until 11:00
Important info
  • Children and extra beds
  • Maximum capacity of cribs in a room is 1.

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