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The Sands of La Jolla

2.5 star property

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds
Hallway
Front of property
Lobby
Balcony

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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5417 La Jolla Blvd, La Jolla, CA, 92037
  • Crystal Pier
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Mission Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Mission Bay
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪15 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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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

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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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

2VK 2nd Floor King with Balcony

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

KP 1st Floor King by Pool

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

2VQQ 2nd Floor 2 Queen with Balcony

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

3VQQ 3rd Floor 2 Queen with Balcony

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

QQP 1ST Floor 2 Queen Beds

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for 2STE 2nd Floor Suite 1 King 2 Queen Bedrooms Balcony

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

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

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

View all photos for 3VK 3rd Floor 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

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 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from University of San Diego.

What's nearby

  • Pacific Beach Park - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Crystal Pier - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Mission Beach - 3 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Mission Bay - 7 min drive - 7.5 km
  • SeaWorld - 10 min drive - 9.3 km

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

  • ‪Thrusters Lounge - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪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

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 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

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have 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 (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop 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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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

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. 425 out of 637 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 141 out of 637 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 637 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 637 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 637 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

MICHAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lane

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

Great hotel in a great location.

The hotel was great! Had a wonderful time and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zhou, East Greenwich

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Sands of La Jolla is in a very nice neighborhood and just one block from the Pacific Ocean. The staff are very professional and are willing to help. The room is clean and comfortable. We enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Juliet

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Housekeeping did a great job and always serviced my room even when I got out late. Check in agents were all very nice. Only issue is that you can hear guest above you. The pool is heated which is nice but I didn’t get a chance to get in. I would come again.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sou

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our room was so convenient and comfortable! We loved the location of hotel. The complementary coffee and hot chocolate were a fun bonus.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connor

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

Just Try It, No Regrets

Can’t honestly say enough good about this place. Guy at the desk was welcoming, they give you a paper with all of the local hot spots, even a $5 coupon for the best restaurant in town like, 5 minutes walk down the street! Apparently they have a neighborhood watch always going around so I felt very safe to walk at night. Showers were great, room super clean, pool area is well mood lit at night, it was very quiet, parking was free and they let me stay parked even after check out while I went for a coffee. All in all, the best hotel I’ve been to in a long time.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

maria f

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value for the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly upon arrival. Property is in a nice location, rooms are very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jasmin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff was outstanding. Stephanie and I think Denise not completely sure on her name both were exceptionally nice and helpful. Location is good parking can be a little tight. Pool area is small and there is no vending but there is a cvs at the end of the block.fairly quiet area.
Stayed 17 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great for romantic weekend.

Easy check in, wonderful experience. Room was great, the location ideal, and the amenities were perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a great time. The room was super clean. My wife brings wipes on every trip so she can clean the place before settling in. There was no dirt/dust on the wet wipe because the room was spotless.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice clean property
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

jeret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms have been nicely updated. Staff was top notch. Incredible area, on the weekend, people line up at Wayfarer to grab amazing baked goods and then either walk to the water to relax and eat or go a few doors down to Bird Rock Coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

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

Excellent value for La Jolla

Excellent value for La Jolla. Easy walk to dining/snacks.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice Property, my only complaint is sometimes the people above you can be noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, clean, easy parking, priced right!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025