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The Sands of La Jolla

2.5 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, desk
3STE 3rd Floor Suite 1 King 2 Queen Bedrooms Balcony
Hallway
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Front of property

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
5417 La Jolla Blvd, La Jolla, CA, 92037
  • Mission and Pacific Beaches
    6 min walk
  • Bahia Don Bravo
    2 min walk
  • Balboa Avenue Transit Center Station
    6 min drive
  • 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

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

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

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

2VK 2nd Floor King with Balcony

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

View all photos for QQP 1ST Floor 2 Queen Beds

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

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

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

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

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 11.5 mi (18.5 km) from San Diego Convention Center.

What's nearby

  • Pacific Beach Park - 2 min drive
  • Crystal Pier - 2 min drive
  • Mission Bay - 4 min drive
  • Mission Beach - 9 min drive
  • SeaWorld - 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. 360 out of 556 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 129 out of 556 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 556 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 556 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 556 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Nice place with helpful staff. Plenty of dining options in walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place! Would love to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juliana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, convenient to shops and restaurants, either within walking distance or a short drive away. Our top (3rd) floor room was perfect, with a lovely balcony for breakfast or just to sit in the evenings. We were there 2 nights, 3 days (Mon-Wed); don't know what weekends might be like. Staff were friendly and responsive. Fridge in room, but coffee/tea available only in hotel office, which doesn't open until 8 a.m. A microwave on a cart sits outside, 1 on each floor. Only 1 nightstand in room with king bed. Desk had automatic height adjuster, but sink was on the high side and the hangers in the closet were hard to reach for person 5 ft 4 in. Really nice shower. Definitely will visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juli

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient and clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

10/10 Excellent

Humberto

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Luca

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice area, the hotel ok
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great!
Great!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brynne

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

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked this place. Newly renovated, clean as a whistle. Spacious. Great location although parking is tight. Floors are a bit thin so you hear the people above you if they wear concrete shoes like the kids above us. Big refrigerator in the room and a great shower. Comfortable bed. Recommended
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Light emits from smart devices
Only stayed one night. Checked in late and left early the next day. So I don't have much to say other than it was all good and I'd stay there again. Rooms are very clean, like other reviewers have said. There are a few smart devices in the room they emit light while sleeping, so if you prefer to sleep in a completely dark room, bring your eyeshades for sleeping.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Brigitt Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was renovated and it’s great.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Khristine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hidden gem
Relaxing and very clean room with great amenities. Great location and free parking is a perk.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lily

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, and very good property.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The area around the hotel is very convenient and has dining etc nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Best price for the area. Am
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grayson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Tamara

No coffee pot in room . Pool water very market, staff not very friendly and when you have someone in room above you , it’s very noisy . Room was nice , modern and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

GAYLE

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

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is close to the Birdrock commercial area where we tried the highly regarded Wayfarer Bread, the Bird Rock Coffee Roaster shop, and an Italian restaurant. It was a quick drive to Harry’s for breakfast in La Jolla and discovered they have a parking lot behind the restaurant. Parking at the hotel was plentiful and at no cost, such a plus in San Diego. The hotel was quiet, though quite full.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

ali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome find in la jolla
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caesar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful area
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024