The Sands of La Jolla

Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, desk

Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

About this hotel

Located in La Jolla, this charming hotel for $209 per night is a great option for your next vacation. Hotel with free parking, near Mission Beach Boardwalk Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has concierge services and express check-out. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Housekeeping is available on request. The Sands of La Jolla offers 39 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 55-inch LED televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided on request. Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Map of La Jolla, CA

Nearby attractions

San Diego Zoo Safari Park

25.26 miles

The Sands of La Jolla

4.4

Excellent(451 Reviews)

Hotel in La Jolla, CA

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsPool, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

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About this hotel

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Map of La Jolla, CA

Nearby attractions

San Diego Zoo Safari Park

25.26 miles

Reviews

4.4/5.0

Excellent(451 Reviews)

5.0

Apr 2024

Great location for visiting relatives in La Jolla. Everything was super clean. Rooms are on the small side but suited our needs perfectly.

5.0

Apr 2024

Very clean state of the art room and amenities.

5.0

Apr 2024

It was a great place to stay. No breakfast but close to restaurants and coffee places and a short drive to La Jolla caves. Parking is free and easy! Would definitely stay again!

5.0

Mar 2024

Second time staying - nice clean space, comfortable rooms, fantastic location and good parking if you want to explore La Jolla to Pacific Beach and beyond

5.0

Mar 2024

They have done an amazing job on the remodel of this motel. It’s inviting, modern, clean and the staff is so friendly and hard working. The only reason I wouldn’t give it a 10 out of 10 is that the bed is rock hard. I don’t need a plush bed but something with a little more give than bricks wrapped in linens. It’s a low to the ground platform style with no box springs so that doesn’t help either. The pillows are t flimsy too and there were no king size pillows on a king size bed. Otherwise the stay was wonderful, location was perfect, could walk to many La Jolla restaurants. Short drive to many great beaches.

2.0

Feb 2024

In the perfect location in the heart of Bird Rock the motel is a kind of throw back you don't see much of anymore. I appreciated receiving personalized texts prior to and confirming my arrival and the front desk receptionist was very friendly upon checking in.

10.0

Feb 2024

Very clean. Comfortable bed.

3.0

Jan 2024

Beautiful rooms, great pool, extemely comfortable. Great staff!!!

3.0

Jan 2024

The place was nice, but they did not accept my one key amount so basically I had to pay for it when it should’ve been free.

10.0

Dec 2023

An affordable hotel in La Jolla. Clean and comfortable. Easy parking and a nice swimming pool. Walking distance to the La Jolla Cliff and Pacific Beach.

10.0

Dec 2023

I loved the friendly service and all the room upgrades... thank you for a wonderful stay... we traveled from Victorville and loved how easy it was to check in and out

10.0

Dec 2023

Very clean place and walkable to dining and shopping! Wonderful staff who texted me to confirm my arrival and provide dining areas nearby.

8.0

Dec 2023

We stayed here for a work trip and check in was difficult. They require that you have a CC in hand and the person who owns the CC there with you or they won't let you check in. They say if you pay online that isn't an issue but that wasn't an option for us when booking. Just keep that in mind if you are booking for things business related.

10.0

Dec 2023

Highly recommended

5.0

Nov 2023

Great location, very comfortable bed, no carpet, which is a bonus! The instructions to T.V. channels are extremely helpful! Nice amenities! The staff is very polite and welcoming. Very easy and quick check-in.

3.0

Nov 2023

Stumbled upon this hotel and i was pleasantly surprised in so many ways. Hotel was very clean and quiet. Spacious rooms. Great location. Will definitely stay again and recommend to family and friends.

2.0

Nov 2023

We be stayed here several times. It’s a clean nice room. Only thing I wish there was a coffee maker in room.

3.0

Nov 2023

Went to get away for a day or two and what a great find. I will return. Great people and great place

5.0

Nov 2023

Very comfortable bed!

5.0

Nov 2023

Safe, clean and modern. Great staff!

3.0

Oct 2023

Quiet and clean hotel with heated pool. Great customer service My only beef is missing microwave oven in the room to reheat food

3.0

Oct 2023

Front desk and maintenance workers were all very pleasant and helpful. Made my stay enjoyable, I’ll definitely be back

4.0

Oct 2023

Though a fair number of parking spots… not enough. We had to park on the street. The room was a bit odd. Only one chair and only one very small night table for two queen beds. Some electrical outlets didn’t work. Bathroom fan worked… when it wanted to. A fair room rate.

5.0

Oct 2023

Great remodelling, super clean, convenient location. Interesting modern feature in room. Nice property.

3.0

Sep 2023

I booked a 3 star hotel, what I received was not that. It is a small hotel with limited parking. Maybe more like a motel. The floors and walls are paper thin and you can hear people in the parking lot and we'll and people walking upstairs. The worse part was , I had to ask for clean sheets when I first got there. The bedding was dirty and obviously not changed between the last stay. The clean sheets I was given had stains but did appear to be washed. I wouldn't stay again.

3.0

Sep 2023

Very up-to-date. Cozy. Lady at front desk very friendly.

3.0

Aug 2023

Great location

3.0

Jul 2023

I was really pleased with our stay at Sands. The rooms were clean and well equipped. Great area to walk around and ample parking both in the hotel lots and on street. Concierge was kind and helpful. And the pool was a really great bonus

5.0

Jul 2023

This hotel was wonderfully updated, immaculate and well maintained. The staff was professional and helpful and the location was perfect for our needs. We are looking forward to staying there again.

1.0

Jun 2023

Terrible management Still waiting on a phone call from the owner

3.0

May 2023

The motel was clean and local but there was no coffee or microwave in the room. No closet, no continental breakfast.

2.0

May 2023

Great location, very clean. Everything was great but I have a bad back and the low bed did me no favors. I walked in the morning near the water, great little park near by, Starbucks in walking distance. if not for my back issue, I would stay here again. Makeup towel - fantastic idea!

2.0

Apr 2023

When I saw a sliding glass door in pictures I thought there would be a private outside area but it opened into a common area. I was hoping for a private place to read and sip a drink. I had low expectations for a view and there wasn’t one. No breakfast service but there was coffee. There was not much special nearby. I did walk 30 minutes to find more touristy things. Not their fault but every place required $10 min parking if you did not walk. Issues with place was too much light in the rooms. Bathroom had motion detector and light turned on too easy but when I showered it turned off. The mirror had a glowing on button to turn on its light. At night it was like having a night light. I prefer complete darkness. There was also a clock near the tv facing the beds. It was too bright too. I had to turn it off. When we went out for the day we did not display the need maid service sign and so didn’t get any. Normally you get maid service unless you say do not disturb. So nothing was too horrible but it was disappointing.

3.0

Apr 2023

Very nice updated room, perfect location, helpful staff.

5.0

Apr 2023

Very clean. Excellent location.

10.0

Apr 2023

Great location! Upgraded room decor and clean, contemporary features.

1.0

Apr 2023

Bathroom sink stuffed with brown water to the point where it was good by to overflow.. They tried to take care of the problem then, but a few hours later it was about to overflow again.After speaking with staff a couple of times, I cut my trip early and went home. Management was deciding what to do.

4.0

Apr 2023

Quiet

2.0

Mar 2023

Owner tried to charge me at checkout for not returning BOTH hotel keys. Not physical keys, but both plastic programmable room keys…🙈… the ones that no other hotel cares about… yeah those ones…front desk man said it’s because they cost money and have their logo on them… When I checked in was told they would charge a $200 security deposit and checked out and was told it was $100. Didn’t have time to argue or anything on paper so bad on me. Lastly, housekeeping was clearly unhappy and decided to make our bed but not change the sheets and leave the pillows messed up as well as not completely clean the showy - so we would know that they did it intentionally. Either that or they were lazy and are used to doing things halfway. They were visibly angry walking around the property and the people that work here are really the only part that made the stay not pleasant. It was unfortunate that the people were the worst part of this process because the facility is nice, it’s reasonably priced, remodeled, and in a good walkable location with free, easy parking. But the people made us want to never come back to this place and warn others so that they won’t have to waste money when there are many other options in town. That and hopefully the amount of money that this place loses by behaving in this way and having a subpar review will far exceed the cost of their room keys..

2.0

Mar 2023

The location of this hotel is great! My only concern is with the cleanliness. The floors had sand on them when we arrived and the bed had a yellow stain on the sheets. Other than those two issues the hotel has recently been renovated and the bathroom was very clean.

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in La Jolla?

The average price for a rental in La Jolla is $568 per night. This rental is $359 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Sands of La Jolla. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at The Sands of La Jolla. Enjoy the water!

Is The Sands of La Jolla pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at The Sands of La Jolla?

We found 5 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, internet / wifi, parking, and tv.

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The Sands of La Jolla

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of La Jolla, CA

Nearby attractions

The Sands of La Jolla

Hotel in La Jolla, CA

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of La Jolla, CA

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in La Jolla?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is The Sands of La Jolla pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The Sands of La Jolla?

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