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The Sands of La Jolla

2.5 star property

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, desk
Front of property
Lobby
Balcony
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
  • Crystal Pier
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Mission Bay
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Mission Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

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

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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2VK 2nd Floor King with Balcony

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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KP 1st Floor King by Pool

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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2VQQ 2nd Floor 2 Queen with Balcony

  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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3VQQ 3rd Floor 2 Queen with Balcony

  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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QQP 1ST Floor 2 Queen Beds

  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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3VK 3rd Floor 1 King Bed

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Sands of La Jolla

Hotel in Bird Rock
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.

The Sands of La Jolla features an outdoor pool, concierge services, and express check-out. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

The Sands of La Jolla is a smoke-free property.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • 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

Property 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

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. 408 out of 612 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 136 out of 612 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 612 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 612 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 612 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

sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, quick walk to several breakfast places.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

A gem in Bird Rock!

The Sands is a gem in the Bird Rock area of La Jolla. The location is great with it being block from the ocean and down the street from anything you may need for food, drinks, etc. The employees are awesome and I look forward to my next stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This little gem is awesome! Across the street from the pacific. Room is clean, quiet, and has a killer fridge if you stay for a few days. Right down the street is killer food and entertainment. This would be worth it at twice the price!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zixing, Watertown

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this hotel was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
1st floor room was noisy. No coffee in room, lobby doesn’t open until 8am. Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frankie

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dien

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

A pleasant stay in a very well maintain property

Well appointed lodging. Near the bird rock beach and surrounded by very nice neighborhood. Exterior and interior are very detailed and sophisticated and spotless. Plenty of high quality cabinets/storage spaces. Black out curtains worked well. Plenty of USB outlets. Very nice furniture. Comfortable bed. Beautiful and well maintained balcony for seating. Gates with pass codes.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Gisela

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Met beyond my expectations!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vernon

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ming, San Jose

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
friendly staff, free parking, convenient location. 2nd/3rd floors are gated and safer. There is elevator. There is no coffee maker in room, but free coffee are available in office,
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Katja

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reagan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and fast and easy checkin
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed at this property several times and it is a nice place to stay. It has been remodeled a few years ago and is very nice inside. The bed is very comfortable. There is a nice pool. My only complaint is that it closes at 10 PM. Is my personal belief that the pool should be open until the morning time. The place is a little bit more expensive than other local hotels and I did have noise issues with the person that was above me because they don’t have carpet which I think is something all hotel should have other than those little complaints. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Allison

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

8/10 Good

John, Wichita

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Recently completely renovated property. Very nice rooms with large walk-in shower, comfortable beds, nice terrace and big TV. Staff was very friendly and efficient. Located in a quiet residential area with restaurants nearby. Only 2 blocks from the ocean. One plus: Real coffee (no pods or k cups) served in the lobby with a choice of creamers and sweeteners. Tea and hot cocoa available too.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Joe, Salt Lake City

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very quiet hotel, only a few yards to the the Pacific Ocean and beautiful sunsets All new furniture, Very modern bathroom. Comfortable bed, heated pool. Coffee and hot chocolate in the office Dawn to midnight. Very friendly staff and a friendly smile at check in
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel has recently been completely renovated. Everything is new and technically updated, and done very nicely. The bed was comfortable. The hotel's neighborhood has many shops and restaurants and is located a 10 minute drive to downtown La Jolla. There are several coffee shops nearby, but it would be nice to have a coffee maker in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

kari

Very friendly and nice

Friendly and nice. Room was clean and nice. Very comfortable. Will definetely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were so friendly and helpful. I will stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024