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Sanctuary Beach Resort

4.5 star property

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Farm to table cuisine
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

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3295 Dunes Rd, Marina, CA, 93933
  • Place, Marina State Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Marina Dunes Preserve
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Monterey Bay Aquarium
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Coastal View

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Coastal View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Panoramic Room, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Beach 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 39 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 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. 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 hot 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.
Our customers tell us 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 like 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
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Treat yourself to facials or Swedish massages at the spa
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance, and a porter
  • Onsite recreation includes complimentary bicycles and volleyball
  • Just a 4-minute drive from California State University Monterey Bay and 12 minutes from Fisherman's Wharf
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Sanctuary Beach Resort offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a 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 meters) 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.

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.

Awards and affiliations

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

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

  • 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
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per accommodation, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • 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 not available.
  • Cribs (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 55 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Beach access
  • 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.

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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 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.

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

Reviews

Sanctuary Beach Resort Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 630 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 201 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Cortney

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We Arrived at about
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was the perfect place to relax and unwind.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizaveta

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Augie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
What’s great about this property is that it is right on the beach which gives it a semi private area for the guests to enjoy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views and property! Everyone’s very friendly. Had an excellent time!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Shama

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Arunita, Glendale

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and landscape and good food. A few challenges were (1) the weather being too chilly and windy to enjoy the beach and bonfires, but obviously not under our control and that’s what’s expected in norcal, (2) no air conditioning in the room we were in so we had to switch multiple times between opening the windows and balcony doors, getting very chilly, and turning on the fireplace, getting really hot and stuffy., (3) the spa service was nice but it was loud for a spa. You could hear the next door neighbors and the massage tables for some reason shook during the session. But overall, it was a very relaxing experience. And I would go back again just to enjoy the peace and quiet and the views.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madeline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love the Sanctuary and we come ever year for our anniversary. We celebrated my birthday here this year and they gifted us champagne and macarons, as well as several other perks! They really spoiled us and have excellent service all around. Dinner at Salt Wood always exceeds our expectations! Can’t recommend this place enough
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

So dog friendly ! Mickey loved it!

If you have a dog with you, they can go everywhere! Including the beach, restaurants too, walks…
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Monique, San Jose

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front staff’s communication lacks coordination. I had asked the receptionist to address some issues, but I didn’t receive a response until I reached out again. Overall, we had a pleasant experience, but I wish the staff were more attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Paul

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Experience wasn’t as expected and during construction unfortunately.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Debbie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thought I’d try somewhere different, as I’m in the area quite frequently. What a mistake. This place is an absolute joke. Checked in & they couldn’t offer keys- said to call them when coming & going, waiting for someone to meet me at the room to allow entry. Wow, super inconvenient, but thought ok, things happen. They’ve now brought me FIVE different sets of keys & I’ve been locked out of my room TWICE today. With medication I need, inside. The girl at the front desk doesn’t appear to understand English, offers zero help & has to have someone call back with every complaint. Manager called back with little to no help. Have literally had to talk with a manager MULTIPLE times, in less than 24 hours. I’m now on the 6th set of keys in less than 24 hours. No thermostat! Whom has a room you cannot control the temperature? Extremely loud, although they claim sound proofed rooms, which it seems everyone complains about. Went through a recent renovation according to their site, but things are quite run down. Dead RAT right outside my room & this must be usual, as I now notice rat traps everywhere. The smoke detector is BRIGHTLY flashing, flooding the room with flashing light all night. It’s obviously a problem, as they’ve attempted placing stickers of some sort over the units. And ceiling soiled in the area around it. Online they didn’t make it clear you must park super far from your room, which I’m sure would be an issue for many. I’m not super bothered, but it’s inconvenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karlyn

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keaton

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracie, Modesto

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place, wonderful staff, EJ, the bartender was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best spots i’ve stayed at in a while!! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Must stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extra details. very lovely stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025