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Customer service and check in was impressive. Room was beautiful. Amazing views. Breakfast was delicious.

Great location but the staff were very unwelcoming and rude. I had wanted to leave the window open to hear the surf but the staff repeatedly insisted on keeping bright lights on the bocce court outside our villa even though no one was playing bocce at night. The light was blinding. Every night I had to call and plead to have the lights turned off. I was told that they had to stay on until 10 p.m. even though the posted rules were until 8pm. The pool was very shallow and not square so it was hard to swim in. Very disappointing.

Excellent customer service...very attentive and kind staff

Love this resort great views and friendly staff. Restaurant on site is also very good.

Beautiful views from beach front suites,and good staff service!

Great service, property very well maintained.Ocean views, nightly wine pours, and beach bonfires were excellent. On premise restaurant excellent

Everything was great, the only thing i would change is the check in time. It would be nice to check in earlier.

Right on the beach, great view, Friendly staff. Restaurant was great. Loved the fire pits on the beach.

Wonderful to be able to be at beach in 1 minute from hotel room. Goofy things with room, such as bathroom door that hits the toilet bowl, making it difficult to get in and out of the bathroom.

Annoying that you must hoof it to your room or wait for staff with golf cart

This is the 13th+ year I've been visiting The Sanctuary which has undergone ownership and name changes during this time. I'm completely in love with its location and views of the beach, ocean and dunes from all the rooms. The staff at the Sanctuary is top notch...super friendly, helpful and pleasant. The rooms are well kept and clean with only minor problems. This last stay, we found stray ants converging on our wet bar. If you've been visiting The Sanctuary in the last couple years, you'll no doubt remember the golf carts that you got to drive around the property. Those are now gone. A bell hop will drive you to and from your vehicle down in the main parking lot. They are quick to arrive and pick you up and always friendly and cheerful. Even late at night and early morning. The fire pit area has been upgraded since my last visit with more chairs and furnishings. They are remodeling the lobby and spa and they have a new restaurant, Salt Wood, which, unfortunately, I did not get to try this time around. The hot tub and heated pool are always a must even on a cold night. Will definitely be back!

My family and I stayed in the ocean front jr suite. The staff was very friendly and the view was spectacular. We were situated near the bonfire area. I didn’t experience any noise issues since they were far enough from our room. The only issue we experienced was getting locked out of our room for 45 minutes; the door mechanism leading to our room malfunctioned and needed to be reprogrammed. The staff responded to this on a timely manner, but was an inconvenience considering it was getting dark and was fairly cold. I would still recommend this location to anybody that is trying to find a nice get away.

Great experience! Totally worth to spend money! There is a small parking lot past the restaurant. If you do not want to take the hotel car to your room, park there and you need to walk 1-3 minutes to your room.

Pleasantly surprised with this hotel. Right in the beach, we had such a nice time. Very clean pool and jacuzzi. Staff was great.

We stayed 2 nights over the weekend. Two adults and two older children (9 and 11). The staff was pleasant and informative. The room, 2nd floor on the sand, was in good shape and functional. The bed was very comfortable and the couch pull out bed was big and nice. The bathroom had 2 showers which was great. The nights were quiet. The area seems safe. There is a new restaurant on the grounds, we tried it once for dinner (not sure if they serve other meals). Food was good. We stayed right on the sand and the view was amazing. The pool and hot tub are really nice and well kept. For some odd reason, the very small refrigerator was stocked with a bunch of drinks we didn't want, which we think were not free? Unclear. Also, we were surprised to find out that you can't drive your car to your room. You have to load your luggage on a golf cart (with help from bell boy), and then be transported to your room. Strange and slightly inconvenient, but it was fine. Overall, we liked it.

The view from out room was amazing. I did feel that the Resort needed a little more updating for the price of the night. It was a bummer that breakfast was not included. Also the restaurant was under renovation during our stay and there was a charge for room service if food was being ordered :( The view and location is BEAUTIFUL!!! and it's also a beautiful place if you bring children along. But for the price, the resort should provide their guest with free breakfast.

Dunes Rd Marina CA

Hotel highlights

  • Free WiFi in rooms and public areas
  • Free parking
  • Onsite dining
  • Spa

Located within a 5-minute drive of California State University Monterey Bay, Sanctuary Beach Resort is within a 15-minute drive of other popular sights like Fisherman's Wharf. This 60-room, 4-star resort has a private beach, a full-service spa, and a restaurant.


Dining

Sit down for a leisurely bite to eat at the onsite seafood restaurant, or enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Satisfy your hunger from the comfort of your room with room service. Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee each morning from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.


Rooms

Guests can expect free WiFi and LED TVs with cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries, and pillowtop beds with Egyptian cotton sheets and down comforters ensure a restful night. Other standard amenities include fireplaces, balconies, and iPod docks.


Property features

Guests of Sanctuary Beach Resort have access to a private beach, a full-service spa, and an outdoor pool. If you drive, take advantage of free parking. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with concierge services, securing valuables, and luggage storage. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Other amenities at this beach resort include a children's pool, free WiFi in public areas, and a spa tub.

Room options

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

1 King Bed | Sleeps 4

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

1 King Bed | Sleeps 2

Panoramic Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Oceanfront

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed | Sleeps 4

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

1 King Bed | Sleeps 2

Guest reviews for Sanctuary Beach Resort

Everyone (16) Couples (4) Family (3)
5
Partner Couples

Customer service and check in was impressive. Room was beautiful. Amazing views. Breakfast was delicious.

By on Mar 18, 2024

Review comment responded on Mar 18, 2024

Thank you for staying with us and the wonderful review! We look forward to welcoming you back to the Sanctuary Beach Resort again.

2
Partner Couples

Great location but the staff were very unwelcoming and rude. I had wanted to leave the window open to hear the surf but the staff repeatedly insisted on keeping bright lights on the bocce court outside our villa even though no one was playing bocce at night. The light was blinding. Every night I had to call and plead to have the lights turned off. I was told that they had to stay on until 10 p.m. even though the posted rules were until 8pm. The pool was very shallow and not square so it was hard to swim in. Very disappointing.

By , from Princeton on Mar 19, 2023

Review comment responded on Mar 20, 2023

Thank you for bringing this issue to our attention. Please accept our sincere apology for the issues you encountered during your stay. We pride ourselves in giving the best possible guest experience, and we hope that you will give us a chance to serve you better in the future.

5
Everyone

By on Jan 30, 2021

5
Partner Couples

Excellent customer service...very attentive and kind staff

By , from Oakland on Dec 14, 2020

Review comment responded on Dec 14, 2020

Thank you for your kind comments. We look forward to welcoming you " home" to our Sanctuary beach Resort soon. With every good wish, Be Inspired! Jeroen Gerrese Resort General Manager

5
Partner Couples

Love this resort great views and friendly staff. Restaurant on site is also very good.

By , from Le grand on Dec 6, 2020

Review comment responded on Dec 7, 2020

Thank you for your kind comments. We look forward to welcoming you " home" to our Sanctuary beach Resort soon. With every good wish, Be Inspired! Jeroen Gerrese Resort General Manager

5
Family Family

Beautiful views from beach front suites,and good staff service!

By , from Redwood City ca. on Feb 23, 2020

Review comment responded on Feb 24, 2020

Thank you for your kind comments. We look forward welcoming you " home" to our Sanctuary beach Resort soon. With every good wish, Be Inspired! Jeroen Gerrese Resort General Manager

5
Family

Great service, property very well maintained.Ocean views, nightly wine pours, and beach bonfires were excellent. On premise restaurant excellent

By on Jan 25, 2020

Review comment responded on Jan 25, 2020

Thank you for your kind comments. We look forward welcoming you " home" to our Sanctuary beach Resort soon. With every good wish, Be Inspired! Jeroen Gerrese Resort General Manager

4
Everyone

By on Aug 6, 2019

Review comment responded on Aug 7, 2019

Thank you for your kind comments. We look forward welcoming you " home" to our Sanctuary beach Resort soon. With every good wish, Be Inspired! Jeroen Gerrese Resort General Manager

5
Everyone

Everything was great, the only thing i would change is the check in time. It would be nice to check in earlier.

By on Jun 6, 2019

Review comment responded on Jun 6, 2019

Dear valued guests, Thank you so much for your constructive feedback and we always try to accommodate our guests with whatever request they may have. We are continuously trying to offer an early check in but there are some days we have heavy turn over that make almost impossible. We are soon adding 24 more rooms to our inventory and hopefully that will help to offer early check in to guests. Thank You for staying with us.

5
Everyone

By on Dec 3, 2018

Review comment responded on Dec 3, 2018

Thank you for your kind comments. We look forward welcoming you " home" to our Sanctuary beach Resort soon. With every good wish, Be Inspired! Jeroen Gerrese Resort General Manager

Sanctuary Beach Resort

3295 Dunes Rd, Marina, CA 93933
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