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The Sands of La Jolla

2.5 star property

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, desk
3STE 3rd Floor Suite 1 King 2 Queen Bedrooms Balcony
Front of property
Hallway
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
5417 La Jolla Blvd, La Jolla, CA, 92037
  • Mission and Pacific Beaches
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Bird Rock
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Tourmaline Surfing Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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3STE 3rd Floor Suite 1 King 2 Queen Bedrooms Balcony

3STE 3rd Floor Suite 1 King 2 Queen Bedrooms Balcony

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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1STE 1st Floor Suite 1 King 2 Queen Bedrooms Balcony

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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2VK 2nd Floor King with Balcony

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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KP 1st Floor King by Pool

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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2VQQ 2nd Floor 2 Queen with Balcony

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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3VQQ 3rd Floor 2 Queen with Balcony

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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QQP 1ST Floor 2 Queen Beds

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, desk

2STE 2nd Floor Suite 1 King 2 Queen Bedrooms Balcony

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, desk

3VK 3rd Floor 1 King Bed

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

La Jolla

With a stay at The Sands of La Jolla in La Jolla (Bird Rock), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Mission Bay and Mission Beach Boardwalk. .This hotel is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Mission Beach and 8.3 mi (13.4 km) from Marine Corps Recruit Depot.

What's nearby

  • Pacific Beach Park - 2 min drive
  • Crystal Pier - 2 min drive
  • Mission Bay - 4 min drive
  • SeaWorld - 10 min drive
  • Mission Beach - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Balboa Avenue Transit Center Station - 6 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 14 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oscar's Mexican Seafood - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Bird Rock Coffee Roasters - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Taco Surf Taco Shop - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wayfarer Bread & Pastry - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Oscar's Mexican Seafood - ‬9 min walk

About this property

The Sands of La Jolla

Hotel with free parking, near Mission Beach Boardwalk
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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 39 air-conditioned rooms featuring LED televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Featured amenities include express check-out and an elevator. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Lift

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Pool sunloungers

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Down duvet
  • Heating
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LED TV
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Mini fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 3 PM - midnight and 3:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 10.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 2 AM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: USD 10.00 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

Sands Hotel Jolla
Sands Jolla
Sands Hotel La Jolla
Sands La Jolla
Sands Of La Jolla Hotel La Jolla
Sands Jolla Hotel
The Sands of La Jolla Hotel
The Sands of La Jolla La Jolla
The Sands of La Jolla Hotel La Jolla

The Sands of La Jolla Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 386 out of 586 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 133 out of 586 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 586 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 586 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 586 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hanh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean new rooms. Very good lighting. Big long balcony. Only issue we had was a strong smell from maybe the new materials. Not sure what it was. Still had a good stay though
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stanley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and convenient for our trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, clean, affordable and in a great location:)))
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ish
Great location, marginal front desk service, good price point.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the area and the sands exceed my expectations
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Stay
Our stay was off-season and the hotel was not full, but our room was clean, well laid-out and perfect for our quick get-away. The town was a bit sleepy and closed up early but that was just fine for us. I'd recommend this hotel - it was a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

michael

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved this hotel, modern very clean. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome modern hotel
Excellent stay with prompt service. Very clean and would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
EXCELLENT Stay
We definitely plan to return to this location. The room was clean and very comfortable. The service was great. Coffee, though not in each individual room, is available in the hotel lobby with an assortment of creamers. There is a microwave available, outside the room, in a shared common area. This location has easy walking access to the shore, shops, coffee, bakery, all within 2 to 3 blocks. The view to the West was great. We look forward to staying here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

ALEXANDER, PORTLAND

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a great place and good value.

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay! The property is very clean and safe. I would like to return in the future and enjoy the area more!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Elaine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
clean and comfortable
I was happy with the room, it was clean, the beds were soft and comfortable. The room did not have a coffee machine, I went to the office to get some coffee, but they did not open until 8 am. If early morning coffee is a must have you will need to drive or walk to a coffee shop. i would stay here again despite the coffee issue.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

andrea

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Candace

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was wonderful and the location is very convenient to explore the Pacific Beach area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I thought they did a nice job updating the property. The staff was very polite and accommodating. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice. If breakfast was included, that would be great!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I couldn’t have asked for a better location to stay at in La Jolla. I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone. Be sure to check out Don Barvo’s for their amazing street tacos, as they are a 5 minute walk away.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Patricia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room itself was adequate, but there was a noticeable disinfectant type smell that permeated every time I entered the room. There was a smart mirror in the entry with a blue light which never went off (would advise a sleep mask). Found a cockroach on the floor my upon awakening the first morning. The real kicker was the motel charged my credit card for $8 after my departure. When I called the front desk clerk didn't know what it was for, and then said it was for a "damaged" towel. I had not damaged a towel. I informed her that I expected the charge to be removed or I would have my credit card remove the charge. She stated the manager would call me. I never received a call. My credit card corrected the charge. Seemed like a money grab technique and poor customer service.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024