If I could give less than 1 star I would. It was nicely decorated and clean but that was the only good thing about this. I had searched don booking.com for a beach view and balcony and this unit came up. It had neither. WiFi literally never worked the entire tile we were there - must have tried 20x a day over the 3 days we were onsite. Check in process was confusing as it was virtual but those instructions weren't on booking.com and were emailed and went to my spam. Yes didn't know to look for them since I was never told that. Then when o got there I called the number in the window 3x over 2 hours and never heard back. I finally caught one of the maintenance people and he was super helpful and got me in the Unit. I travel a lot (over 100,000 miles a year and stay in hotels 75+ nights per year) I know what to expect. This was not as marketed. read more

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I am a convert to this little inn. The rates are incredible and the rooms are spotless, white-glove-under-the-bed-on-the windowsill, spotless. Our second floor room boasted a sliver of a view of the ocean waves if we stood outside and the small kitchen had everything we needed for a weekend, nice fridge, oven, dishes, towels and dish soap. I can't imagine staying in a "normal" room without a kitchen again, the ability to make meals elevates this older building to a much higher rating. The third floor is an entire penthouse and would seem to be the most private with the least noise. There are only stairs so if you have handicap travelers book on the first floor. The office manager was really helpful and friendly and suggested a nearby museum as a must-see, which ended up being a highlight of the weekend. Can't wait to visit again, only this time we're moving on up, to the penthouse in the sky. read more

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Sand Dollar Condos.  We are a family of four and stayed very comfortably in the two bedroom. We barbecued with our family and friends. We were able to walk to the beach and enjoy our time together in this quiet getaway! It was quiet and quaint --very affordable! Definitely going back for our next ocean adventure!! read more

We had reservations and HAD to prepay, which should have been a red flag to begin with! On the day we were to arrive, daughter got diagnosed with COVID, rather than cause HUGE cleaning expenses to the condo, we decided to stay home. When asked for a partial refund or even cleaning fees refunded, Laurie REFUSED "We are not offering refunds at this time" this is lousy customer service and will spread the word to all "DO NOT STAY HERE" read more

We stayed at the "Clipper Inn" which is part of the Sand Dollar, just around the corner and above the pub. We were there in early April so the town was deserted and nothing was really open. We arrived a bit later than we expected and management accommodated our later check-in and then even came to the room to check to make sure everything was ok. We stayed in the "Captain's Quarter's" room and it was very nice! Clean and fresh. We drove to Seabrook for dinner, but during high season this would be a great location as it's a super quick walk to the beach and there would be more open nearby. Would definitely return! read more

These rooms are mediocre at best. They say they "upgraded!!!" But nothing changed except a new paint job and name. We had stained sheets, WiFi that doesn't work at all, bugs and flies in the rooms, and no contact with management even when we called the number given. We also had a terrible family above us that had children jumping up and down until 11 at night. It's nice that this place is close to the beach but really not worth it. I recommend saving the money and staying at Seabrook a few miles away instead! read more

I really enjoyed my weekend getaway at the Sand Dollar Inn. You can not beat the price or location (a short walk to the beach, food and drink and a shop or two) the staff was very friendly and they welcomed my dog. Our room was an end unit with two bedrooms, a kitchen and a very tiny bathroom. The beds were comfortable, the TV was a flat screen and it was acceptably clean for a 1940's beach motel. When I called ahead to ask if they had Wi-Fi they said yes. Unfortunately you can only connect if you were sitting in the motel lobby, and T-Mobile cell phone coverage is not available in this area. No matter. Being off the grid was somewhat liberating and added to the overall charming beach weekend experience. If I have the opportunity to return, I would book the penthouse. read more

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Stayed in the Beach House this last weekend, and the place was just perfect. The cottage was immaculately clean, and there were thoughtful touches throughout the cottage that impressed me, from a kite in the mudroom to a special dog drying towel by the door. It was very well appointed and the decor really contributed to the beach vibe. The cottage is very spacious, yet it feels cozy. The mattresses are very comfortable as well. Our interactions with the staff were great; they were friendly and helpful. We will definitely be back, and the beach access cannot be beat! read more

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I spent 3 glorious days in the Penthouse and have made reservations for one weekend each month to return. This is the most wonderful place. The view is beautiful, the kitchen fully equiped. There are binoculars for watching the shore. The king size bed is so comfortable. There's a peacefulness about this place that makes it the perfect get-away. read more

I was recommended to this place by a colleague of mine. While its proximity to the beach is incredible, the amenities leave me in wanting. As a city mouse, I expect when one says there is wifi available, I expect it to be available and fast - not barely intermittent and slow. There was no landline and no cell phone coverage as a T-Mobile customer, therefore in the event of an emergency, I was concerned to say the least. I wasn't prepared for a camping-like adventure within a motel. Make sure you bring plenty of food and lots of friends for entertainment. read more

My wife and I spent our 27 wedding anniversary here and loved it. The penthouse had a nice little kitchen and the view of the ocean was wonderful. The room was very cozy, clean and very comfortable. Plus it's a short walk to the beach. We can't wait to return next year, or hopefully sooner! read more

If you are looking for a clean, comfortable, affordable, friendly place to stay with all amenities and non of the fuss, this is the place for you! recently stayed 2 nights while in town for a razor clam weekend! my sister had stayed here before and she did not disappoint in her recollection of her past stay. we had a two bedroom one bath with the kitchen in between, what I believe is called room 3. it was perfect for our needs. the whole place was very clean, the beds were very comfortable and the kitchen had everything we needed. the clam cleaning station was a good space as well. very close to the cute coffee shop and the convenience store, as well as little shops with all kinds of gifts/treasures. along with very close to the beach!! also the management accommodated our very very late arrival as I didn't fly in till late and then we made the drive from seattle, made things very easy for us. only a few things make it 4 stars instead of 5 - the blinds in the room I was in didn't really work and do not even come close to blocking out the very cute lights that are strung along the outside of the inn that are left on all night, the bed is close to the window and it never gets dark:/ the wifi only worked if you were at the front of the rooms or outside, not a big deal if you are really getting away:) a note that the shower is very small and I really mean small, so if you are beyond average or very tall, its going to be a really tight fit (also the shower curtain was very big and dwarfed the shower space, might want to cut it down to size). id come back here in a heart beat and look forward to my next visit! read more

When I first made my reservation this was a hotel. In July, this property changed and now is managed by "By The Sea." We had an awful experience with "By The Sea." The claim is that there is tv and wifi. There are neither. Let me explain the tv situation. Apparently the room we were in was robbed about a week before we got there. (The robbery brings up a security issue as well. There is no dead bolt on the door and no chain. Also, no screens on the window, so the room is very vulnerable. You are not told this.) I asked about the tv. i was given two different cable boxes to try. Neither worked. Then I was given a different HDMI cable to try. Notice that I had to do this not management. Nothing worked. I called the next morning and was told by two different people that if I did not like the room to just leave. Obviously, this is company policy when a complaint is registered. Then, Jackie, the local property management person tried to fix the tv. She left me a note that said, and I quote, "Will get cable taken care of. Its the whole area having problems." it was never taken care of. Then I sent a text to Jackie, and she replied, "coast communications is working on the problem. There (sic) having problems with there (sic) system. I have called them twice today and got the same answer. I very (sic )sorry. I'll call again first thing in the morning before I go to the doctor. My tv isn't working either and I live in Ocean Shores." So I called the cable company and they said they were not having problems, and in fact I could see that tv sets were working in the Inn and in the neighborhood. When I stated this to Jackie, I received a reply that said, "Mr. Stam, We have confirmed again with Coast Communications that they are having system problems which has caused some television set-top boxes to fail in communications with their central servers. We apologize for that problem which is beyond our ability to resolve and we hope that they resolve those issues soon. Istay Reservations PO Box 22987 Seattle, WA 98122 Phone: (866)579-1355 Extension 1 Fax: (888)628-0839 Email: Info@Istay.net Web: Istay.net " I do not know who this is from. But you will note that now the story has changed from an area wide outage to some boxes. I called the cable company and they asked me for the serial number on the cable box. The cable company confirmed that the box was working. What was not working was the tv that was brought in to replace the stolen tv. I will let the facts speak for themselves regarding the truthfulness of the hand written and signed note that I received and the texts from Jackie. You will be required to pay before you even check in. Once you have paid you will be sent a 7 page pdf of does and don'ts. The pdf stipulates that you have two parking spaces, you do not. The pdf states that there is a keurig unit, there is not. And of course they advertise that you have tv and wifi. You do not. Two burners on the stove top do not work, even after I asked for them to be fixed. Also, there appears to be a mold problem and the rooms smell very musty, especially the bathroom. I can deal with people who use facts, but not with people who alter the facts to suit their situation. I would never deal with "By the Sea' again. I hope you will read this and decide if you wish to do business with them. There are better choices in Pacific Beach. read more

Fabulous rates. Great customer service. Very clean rooms. Comfortable beds and very close to the beach. What more could you ask for. This will be the only place we stay when we come to the beach. read more

What a Awesome place! There is a small two story traditional hotel with cute, clean rooms. All rooms have free WiFi. Penthouse room is Huge and has unparalleled views with expansive windows. Most rooms are dog friendly. There is a area provided to clean your clams or dogs. All the cottages are super cool, comfy,and dog friendly. You won't find a better place stay. read more

Nice beach rentals here. I am not sure what the other units look like but the place we stayed worked out great. The woman working the front desk was friendly and helpful. The proximity to the beach was great. The amenities were sufficient and I had no need to ask for more. I hope I can plan another trip to Pacific Beach and if I do I know where to stay. read more

Very affordable place to stay. Friendly owners let us borrow flashlights so we could walk to the beach after dark.

I have stayed in both the hotel and the cotteges they manage. Cottages are very up to date and perfect for groups. The hotel is just what you want when you get away to the coast. It still have the flavor of the 40s, but it has been updated and is just cool. Wonderful staff and you can't beat the prices. read more

Super cute place! Bonnie was friendly and helpful and the price and location are great. I was pleasantly surprised that our two queen hotel room had a full kitchen and an additional full/queen futon. Nothing fancy but "beachy," as it should be. Definitely better than the schmancy houses up the road renting for three times as much. Would definitely go back! read more

Just returned home from a weekend stay at Sand Dollar Condos, and I must say I fell in love with it . From the second we opened the door It was an amazing experience and weekend Our room had a separate kitchen and dining area , complete with table and chairs, wonderful oven and stove in kitchen as well a full size refridgerator with freezer a microwave, coffee maker and everything necessary to cook a full meal if that's your desire Also 2 separate bedrooms, both with Queen size beds ( quite comfy too thankfully as I have spinal issues) and one room had the a Queen bed and a futon so plenty of sleeping space. The decor is fantastic and from the second you walk into the room you are already feeling like your at the beach , the photos online do not do justice to just how charming these rooms truly are. It was a cold weekend there in Pacific Beach but our bedrooms and kitchen area stayed wonderfully warm from the efficient wall heaters. I hated leaving and wish I could have stayed longer What is also an added bonus is these condos are close enough to hear the ocean from your room just by opening the windows and walk to the beach if you want to. I have spinal inuries that cause leg weakness and pain yet had no problem walking to and from the condo down to the beach. I am already looking forward to my return to this quaint little beach town as well as returning to Sand Dollar Condos often! Linda Winchell read more

Stayed here for three nights. Great place really really really close to the beach. We stayed in a room with two queen beds, moderate bathroom and a nice kitchen area. It was just what we needed. Great area and super friendly and overly helpful staff. We stayed in a room on the upper level of the Inn. They rent a few large rooms and also have cottages. The 2nd night we were here we sat on the upper deck, had a couple of beers and listened to the ocean and watched the surf come in. All in all, it was really great! read more

I have been twice to the Sand Dollar Inn in Pacific Beach, WA. I appreciated how fresh and clean it is. With a large well-stocked kitchen, little bookshelf with paperbacks and movies, and a couple of blocks to the State Park and beach. And very friendly helpful service from the staff. read more

This is a wonderful little Inn!!! I needed a little get-away, but with a large breed dog (an English Mastiff, 160+lbs) it is hard to find a hotel that does not have a weight limit. And the price will not break the bank!!! The room was cleaner then any hotel I have ever stayed in!!! Loved having a full kitchen, which had everything you could need!! The beach is less then a block away, Thud and I took many long walks along the almost empty beech!! Just what the doc ordered!! (I also enjoyed the fact that I did not have phone service during my stay!! Made for a peaceful couple of days!!) The staff were wonderful, helpful and friendly! I just can't say enough good things and can't wait to show my husband this little gem!!! read more

This isn't your upscale place, but it's definitely a great value for what you pay (hence the 5 stars from us). We stayed here for two nights in room seven, and we loved it. The room was a bit cold (it's a brick building so I'm guessing there isn't much insulation), but the heaters work great and that was quickly remedied. The area is nice and quiet, which is ideal for a nice relaxing getaway. It's a very short walk to the beach, which we loved. While you can't see the beach from most of the rooms, the surrounding area is still beautiful. The staff is friendly. Overall, it's a quaint little inn and we are looking forward to many trips here (next time we'll bring our pups too, since it's a dog-friendly area). Also, you HAVE to go get coffee and breakfast at the Surf House Coffee place around the corner....some of the best biscuits and gravy we've ever had (and we lived in the south for a while!), and amazing coffee (I run a cafe --which makes me a total coffee snob-- and I loved their coffee! I'll be switching my mocha syrup to whatever they use because it's better than mine!). read more

I've stayed in the Razor Clam cottage on two different occasions and I love it. This is the place to go for complete quiet and serenity. My cell phone doesn't work and there isn't a phone in the cottage so it's the perfect getaway from work. You can literally walk across the little road and you're at the beach. The cottage itself is extremely clean and well cared for. There is a bbq on the deck and a fire pit in the backyard. My favorite item is the gas fireplace inside where I can snuggle up on a drizzly day with a book. There really isn't much around so it's best to buy groceries in Aberdeen as opposed to driving into Ocean Shores. There is a divine little espresso shop about a block from the cottage with free wi-fi. The owner, Marty, is very friendly and will really take care of you. My only fear in writing this review is that I will never again be able to book the cottage on a whim as I imagine this could become a pretty popular place. read more

Stayed in the Clipper Inn, one of the properties run by the Sand Dollar Inn but up the street. Very clean, cozy room, looked newly refurbished, especially the bathroom. There was a little pub noise from directly below my room in the evening, but they closed promptly at 10, after which it was quiet even though the room faces the main street through town. A quick walk to the beach, coffee shops, and convenience stores for groceries. Easy check-in and check-out process. No daily housekeeping, which some might prefer, but this suited me fine. Planning to return! read more

Great place to stay. Clean - smoke free and beds very comfortable. Kitchen area wonderful to have but the restaurants in area where good. Wonderful service - friendly people. The price was reasonable and 1 block from the beach. Highly recommend staying here. I will be back. read more

Didn't love it. It's an older place to stay close to the beach. There's a bed and a bathroom and a kitchen. It's not great, but works on a budget. If you have high expectations or want something "nice", seriously rent a cute house or cottage in town. IF you just need a cheap place to sleep for the night close to the beach, this works... read more

We loved our stay here!! The room (#5) was so cute and very clean with an ocean view. I didn't want to leave. Staff was so friendly and more than accommodating for my 8 year old. He was looking for a specific movie and she lead us around to the other rooms to see if she had it. Above and beyond! Loved it! The beach was beautiful!! We will be coming back this fall! read more

I recently spent a couple of nights at the Sand Dollar Inn and was not impressed. Perhaps I came with unrealistic expectations - but my stay there was extremely disappointing. On our first night there, the toilet flush broke. Since there's no cell connection or land line access we were unable to contact management until the following morning. The next day as we were leaving to explore the area, we informed the manager of the needed repair and fully expected that it would be attended to and resolved. (With a small repair kit that's sold at any local Hardware Store, it's a rather simple fix that would take (perhaps) 5-7 minutes to repair). However, when we returned to our room approximately three plus hours later, we discovered that the manager had carelessly attached string & rubber-bands together in an effort to repair the device. Needless to say, it almost immediately became detached and broke again. In addition, I was surprised that they still provide the very small (1.5" x 2") soap bars (that quickly dissolve when wet) as opposed to the small sample bottles of liquid body wash that most hotels/motels offer. Nevertheless, when the beds were made the morning after our first night there, no additional bars of soap were provided. If I can offer a small piece of advice...DON'T GO! read more