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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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Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 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

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

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2VK 2nd Floor King with Balcony

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
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  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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3VQQ 3rd Floor 2 Queen with Balcony

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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QQP 1ST Floor 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

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

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3VK 3rd Floor 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
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  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Sands of La Jolla

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 a hairdryer and free toiletries. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Pillowtop beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. 55-inch LED televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. 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.

The Sands of La Jolla's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Mission and Pacific Beaches. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and an outdoor pool are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include a concierge
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the clean guestrooms
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Mission Bay and a few minutes from Mission Beach Boardwalk
As a guest of The Sands of La Jolla, you'll find an outdoor pool, concierge services, and express check-out. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

This La Jolla hotel is smoke free.

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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-authorise 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 2 AM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after midnight must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Up to 2 children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Alcohol isn't served at The Sands of La Jolla.

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. 441 out of 658 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 145 out of 658 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 658 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 658 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 658 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

6/10 Okay

Alexandre

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frankie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick and fast would go again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amya

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
No complaints here :)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Greg

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great little motel in La Jolla. It was clean and comfortable with several very good restaurants and coffee shops within easy walking distance. My only complaint was that you could easily hear guests in other rooms, especially those above us.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

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

8/10 Good

Edgar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Gustavo

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Extra charge for $142.55 not sure if is the deposit or something similar
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the closeness to the beach but disappointed on the parking availability at the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and quiet. Nice neighborhood with coffee, dining and groceries within walking distance. Enjoyed our stay, but it is not beachfront. No view or sound of waves. Would definitely stay again for the price. Close to Pacific Beach, Mission Beach and La Jolla Caves.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bakery near by
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, nice and quiet!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this property, an absolute Gem!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

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

Hanna

Stayed 4 nights 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