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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
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Front of property
Lift
Hallway

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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5417 La Jolla Blvd, La Jolla, CA, 92037
  • Place, Crystal Pier
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Mission Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Mission Bay
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

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2VK 2nd Floor King with Balcony

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
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QQP 1ST Floor 2 Queen Beds

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  • Sleeps 4
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3VQQ 3rd Floor 2 Queen with Balcony

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
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  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Exceptional
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  • 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

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10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
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  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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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 - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Mission Bay - 7 min drive - 7.5 km
  • SeaWorld - 11 min drive - 9.7 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

  • ‪Paradisaea - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bird Rock Coffee Roasters - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪London's West End - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Bahia Don Bravo - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Froggy's - ‬14 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.

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

Reviews

The Sands of La Jolla Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 463 out of 693 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 153 out of 693 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 693 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 693 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 693 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Terry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and bathroom were nice and clean. The bed comfortable with good linens. There's no coffee pot or microwave in the room but they have coffee in the lobby and a micro by the pool if needed. I would use this hotel again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

Loved it!

Very clean and comfortable. Easy walk to shops and restaurants. We lovd relaxing in the pool!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Good little spot in La Jolla

Very cute place that is close to a lot of fun including a 10 minute walk to the north part of Pacific Beach. Lovely service, quiet, comfy bed with a great A/C system. I would definitely stay here again and would recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Leticia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

carson

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bayla

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the beach and spots to eat! Nicely updated and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvette

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

dylan

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

Great Hotel

We stayed for 4th of july weekend. The room was everything we needed and we loved it! check in/out was super smooth and the staff was very nice. The location was perfect, super quiet and nice. A bunch of restaurants in a 5 minute walk radius. Cvs being right next door was also super convenient. Didn’t have any problems with noise, even being right by the pool. One thing i wished they did was give a parking pass, just to be able to secure a parking spot everyday. But when they ran out of parking, the staff was helpful and accommodating on other places to park
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ann

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

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

kasondra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Upgraded rooms. Outside of property was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, Playa Del Rey

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, Playa Del Rey

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Always happy here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

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

Enjoyed

The location is great. Room was comfortable and clean. Wish it offered more sitting furniture in room. The trash can spot on counter was a little awkward. Other than that we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a very nice, older but updated classic type of motel. Great location and a good value. Very clean rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and great location for walking and enjoying the coast. Friendly staff, clean and neat rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Billie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jarita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, easy to walk to a few restaurants and beach. Rooms are very basic. Nice and clean. Could maybe use some wall pictures and definitely at least one full length mirror. Would be nice to have a coffee maker, but not a necessity. Would stay again and would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Sands of La Jolla is a great, very clean, very friendly hotel. My complaint was with others who stayed there were so inconsiderate. I was on the 2nd floor end and the 3rd floor people above were so noisy, kids jumping around, dropping heavy things on the floor, just being disrespectful to all neighbors until late at night. Only room complaint was the shower head hose was leaking pretty bad. The hotel itself and staff were great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing! Rooms were very clean. The area is quiet. Nice to take a stroll to grab coffee, a bite to eat or enjoy the beautiful beach. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025