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Sanctuary Beach Resort

3.5 of 5
3295 Dunes Rd, Marina, CA 93933 (Formerly Marina Dunes Resort)
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Sanctuary Beach Resort
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Ranked #1 of 8 hotels in Marina
4.5 of 5 stars 392 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • “Golf cart” (19)
  • “Ocean views” (15)
  • “Hot tub” (8)
  • “Nice touch” (7)
  • “Deluxe room” (6)
  • “Would highly recommend” (4)
  • “Sand dunes” (4)
  • “Very good” (4)
  • “Flat screen TV” (3)
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Hayward, California
Reviewer
5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
“Relaxation at its best”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2012 NEW

Wonderful weekend getaway......nice accommodation in a relaxing setting. Close to Carmel and Monterey. Restaurant was good for one evening. Friendly staff.

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Derrick Pearson, Guest Relations Manager at Sanctuary Beach Resort, responded to this review
2 June 2012

Thanks for leaving us a review on your stay. I'm happy that you had a good time. Please join us again soon. More

Sacrament, CA
Contributor
18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“30th Anniversary Trip”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Awesome! This place is so sweet! From the time you check in to the the time you check out nothing is or was an issue. You check in and then are met at your car and taken up to your room in a golf cart. You are taken to your room and are given your key to your golf cart.... More

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General Manager, Guest Relations Manager at Sanctuary Beach Resort, responded to this review
31 May 2012

Reading your review, I could almost feel the excitement that you felt towards our little boutique resort! I know the process well, but even I got a thrill from reading your recollection of the check-in process! I think I might have to agree with you that the golf carts are one of the most fun parts of an experience here.... More

London, United Kingdom
Top Contributor
93 reviews 93 reviews
Reviews in 41 cities Reviews in 41 cities
59 helpful votes 59 helpful votes
“Stay at this sanctuary! Fantastic.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012
4
people found this review helpful

What a great stay, have to agree with others, this is a little gem of a place. We had an ocean view suite for a week as we travelled all over the west coast and this was the best place we stayed. We would absolutely stay here again, from fires on the beach at night (organised by the hotel) to... More

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General Manager, Guest Relations Manager at Sanctuary Beach Resort, responded to this review
17 May 2012

Reading your review was both refreshing and enjoyable. You pointed out some of my very favorite aspects of this resort, namely the bonfire we light every night. The idea of standing atop the sand dune and letting the smell of salty sea air mix with the aroma of crackling bonfire wood, is something that cannot be taken for granted. Though... More

Valley Springs
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“The Best Kept Secret in Monterey Area (Sue & Ron M.)”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

No other place compares to the Sanctuary Beach Resort! My husband and I have stayed here numerous times and have never been disappointed. We just love the beautifully appointed rooms with cozy fireplaces, meticulously clean rooms and beautiful bathrooms. Love the location, directly on the ocean. The golf carts provided to the guests are so unique! I love the huge,... More

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General Manager, Guest Relations Manager at Sanctuary Beach Resort, responded to this review
17 May 2012

Well Sue, I cannot tell you enough how much I appreciate your continued business with us. It fills me with great pride to know that for you, we have repeatedly hit our mark when it comes to customer service and a great product. Our guest who are happy to return over and over again are a testament to our ability... More

Sacramento, California
Reviewer
5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
“Friendly staff, nice resort”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

My wife and I stayed here with our 1 year old for a wedding and had a great time. The staff was very friendly and accommodated every one above and beyond the call of duty. The head manager went out of his way several times for us, which was all you can ask for regarding service. The golf carts were... More

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General Manager, Guest Relations Manager at Sanctuary Beach Resort, responded to this review
17 May 2012

I appreciate you leaving a review. Weddings here are always a blissful occasion and our staff takes pride in ensuring everybody has a great time. I'm happy that you were pleased with the provided accommodations and you are invited to come and stay with us again whenever you can! Contact us directly when you are ready to come back and... More

San Francisco
1 review
“Nice weekend getaway hotel”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

Spent a nice leisurely weekend here. Big room with fireplace and all the bathroom amenities you need..extra points for large shower! Nice room with a patio that faced the beach. NIce big pool. Fun novelty of being assigned a golf cart to your room! Close to downtown. Would definitely come here again!

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General Manager, Guest Relations Manager at Sanctuary Beach Resort, responded to this review
17 May 2012

Thanks for your review. I'm glad that you had a great stay and enjoyed the hotel amenities. Come back any time! More

Halifax
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“The good and the bad.”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012
2
people found this review helpful

We were here a week ago. Overall a good place to stay, not far from any of the attractions of the area as long as you have a car. However a few odd things, I was under the impression that the rooms came with a split of wine ours did not. Also, there is a keurig coffee maker in the... More

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General Manager, Guest Relations Manager at Sanctuary Beach Resort, responded to this review
17 May 2012

Your comments are very appreciated. I appreciate that you left us some helpful information as we have already rectified some of the issues you raised. Concerning our coffee supply, we have purchased an abundance of regular non-flavored coffee for inputting into our guest rooms. We realize that limiting the guest to one particular flavor is not the best practice. Our... More

Pacifica, California
Contributor
16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
“Truly A Sanctuary”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We arrived late to our resort and were checked-in seamlessly. The front desk is efficient and helpful. You are assigned a golf cart and can park relatively close to your unit. My husband wasn't crazy about the whole golf cart thing because it was a two step process to reload the car but if you travel light, this shouldn't be... More

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General Manager, Guest Relations Manager at Sanctuary Beach Resort, responded to this review
17 April 2012

Truly a great review! Many thanks for leaving it for us. We are all so happy to read that you had a blast at the resort. You pointed out some things I wanted to address for your next stay. The hotel offers a continental breakfast to help in getting your day started but if that doesn't sound like enough, you... More

Davis, California
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
“Beach vacation with family”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Wanted a vacation on the beach for 20th anniversary. I chose this hotel due to location on the beach and the view. I booked the partial ocean view suite and was not disappointed. It was a very large room with a livingroom area, nice desk area, and king size bed that was very comfortable. The bathroom had two sinks and... More

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General Manager, Guest Relations Manager at Sanctuary Beach Resort, responded to this review
15 April 2012

Thanks for leaving us your input, I really appreciate it. I'm glad we were able to fit the bill in providing your accommodations for such a special occasion. Happy Anniversary to the both of you and we look forward to possibly having you for the next one as well! More

galt,ca
Reviewer
5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Great Anniversary At The Beach”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We stayed in 612 Suite.We had a fantastic room and time.We had stayed in last year in February and had many concerns.Our golf carts didn't run and rain water leaked all over us on our way to a very nice dinner in Monterey. Fast forward to March 2012.We had a fantastic time.Same room,no rain,cart had a brand new cover,and worked... More

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General Manager, Guest Relations Manager at Sanctuary Beach Resort, responded to this review
13 April 2012

Thanks for hopping on Trip Advisor and writing about your experience with us. There are many instances where only the less-than-satisfactory stays get reported to management and I am glad that in this case, you and Reggie were able to reach an agreement that resulted in a fabulous stay for you. The 612 building boasts some of the best views... More

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Address: 3295 Dunes Rd, Marina, CA 93933 (Formerly Marina Dunes Resort)
Price range (per night):* INR11,352 - 20,634

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