The Sands of La Jolla

2-star hotel Excellent 5417 La Jolla Blvd, La Jolla, CA, 92037
The Sands of La Jolla

About The Sands of La Jolla

Attractively set in the La Jolla district of San Diego, Sands Of La Jolla is located a 6-minute walk from Calumet Park Beach, 3.1 miles from La Jolla Cove and 5.2 miles from SeaWorld San Diego. This 3-star hotel offers a concierge service. There's an outdoor pool and guests can use free WiFi and free private parking. At the hotel, rooms include a desk. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, the rooms at Sands Of La Jolla have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and certain rooms have a terrace. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Old Town San Diego State Historic Park is 7.1 miles from the accommodation, while University of San Diego is 8 miles from the property. San Diego International Airport is 7.5 miles away.

Amenities

  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Concierge
  • Pool
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Elevator

Reviews

4.4 / 5
Excellent 1938 reviews

Guests generally enjoy their stay at this hotel, praising the cleanliness, comfortable rooms, and friendly staff. The location is also a highlight, with many amenities and attractions within walking distance. However, some guests have issues with noise from other rooms and the hardness of the beds.

What guests liked
  • Cleanliness
  • Comfortable rooms and amenities
What could be better
  • Noise from other rooms
  • Hard beds
  • James Jun 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    This is a great hotel in a great location. It's no-frills, but the rooms are clean and comfortable, and the parking is included. We have stayed here several times, and not once have we had poor service or a disappointing stay. It's a great value.

  • Ed Jun 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    This was a great value. Clean and big room with fancy electronic standing desk to work from. Enjoyed the balcony. Quiet neighborhood but there's a couple things nearby in Bird Rock (Wayfarer bakery is incredible!) and only a mile walk to go out in Pacific Beach or quick drive to the heart of La Jolla. Would def stay again

  • Christopher Jun 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean room very nice staff

  • Donald Jun 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very conveniently located. Nice spacious room. But no breakfast, and no coffee until 8am.

  • Daniel Jun 2026 · via booking
    4.5/5

    Superb

  • Bruce Jun 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    We really enjoyed our stay at Sands of La Jolla! We stayed on the second floor with a king-sized bed, and the room was clean, with a balcony to lay out towels and swim suits.

  • Jerod Jun 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    Very clean, nice staff, spartan room, hangers too high for short people, put handle on bathroom door, coffee in the room would be a nice addition.

  • Sydneytaylor Jun 2026 · via booking
    4.5/5

    It was clean, quiet even though our balcony was over looking the pool. Beds were comfortable. Clean and comfortable everything you want in a stay.

  • Michelle Jun 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    The property was clean and well maintained inside and outside of the rooms. The location was great and parking was easy. My only suggestion would be some sort of mirror outside of the bathroom, but that’s coming from a family traveling with teenage daughters.

  • Eric Jun 2026 · via booking
    4/5

    Very good

  • Eric Jun 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Great hotel beautiful location!

  • Anderson Jun 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great election happy to stay there, recommended

  • Mathew Jun 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    everything was great. Would recommend to everyone

  • Victoria Jun 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    The rooms are very nice and bright. The staff is amazing

  • george Jun 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Staff is great

  • Ian Jun 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great location. Beautiful pool and super friendly staff working hard all day long keeping the place clean and beautiful. Please make coffee available before 8 am.

  • Andrew Jun 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Exceptional

  • Hannah Jun 2026 · via booking
    4/5

    Size of the room was great! Just like the picture. We had room for a twin inflatable bed too. Hangers to hang clothes. Great mini fridge to chill out case of water and Gatorades. Great size shower, plenty of water pressure and hot water. Wish there were more hooks or bars in the bathroom to hang towels. Not enough for 4 people to hang and dry towels. They could be hung out with the clothes but not ideal. Also, the hole in the bathroom counter for the trash sucks. I get the concept and appreciate a large trash can out of the way but I need bathroom counter space. We accidentally had items go into the trash that we had to dig out. Suggest some kind of solid lid maybe??

  • Bohdan Jun 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Exceptional

  • Julie Jun 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Great location. The person who checked us into hotel was very kind and helpful. I wish I had more time to spend at the hotel. We arrived in the evening and had to check out by 8 a.m. because of our schedule. It is in a great location near the beach and restaurants. The coffee shop nearby was reasonable and people were friendly.

  • Doris Jun 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    I love the place, the neighborhood was lovely. Walking distance from everything.

  • Veronika Jun 2026 · via booking
    4.5/5

    Superb

  • Peang May 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Exceptional

  • James May 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Wow, what a find! Great value and so close to where we wanted to go, good beaches, food, and a surf shop within walking distance. A little loud one of five nights due to rowdy guests, and coffee makers in the units would be nice too. I will stay again.

  • Christine May 2026 · via priceline
    5/5

    Our room was steps away from the pool area Need some kind of seating area in the room no chairs or couch

  • Christine May 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Our room was steps away from the pool area Need some kind of seating area in the room no chairs or couch

  • Rob May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great property for the price. A wonderful location as well.

  • Daniel May 2026 · via booking
    4.5/5

    Breakfast not available. Coffee and tea only in office. Coffee service , Keurig or other, in room would be preferable.

  • Danette May 2026 · via booking
    4.5/5

    Location and price and cleanliness a little noisy outside the ice machine

  • Daniel May 2026 · via priceline
    4.5/5

    Breakfast not available. Coffee and tea only in office. Coffee service , Keurig or other, in room would be preferable.

  • Victoria May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    I enjoyed everything about this place! Easy parking right outside our room and the staff was friendly. Very clean and updated rooms plus the beds were really comfortable. Loved how close it was to everything and an easy drive to most places. My only small issue was we were on the first floor and you can hear all the footsteps from above but it doesn’t really bother me.

  • Mara May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    The staff was SO sweet and everything was very clean safe and comfortable, would recommend

  • Daniela May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great property at great price. Parking in the front and in the back

  • Bryce May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great location

  • Melissa May 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Exceptional

  • Jamie May 2026 · via booking
    3.5/5

    Good

  • Danyelle May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great experience! Room was perfect for a long weekend. Staff was very kind and helpful. Nothing special but very clean, updated, safe, and had everything we needed for a long weekend. Great location (if you like to walk). About a 20 min walk to pacific beach and 10 mins to public beach access point between pacific beach and bird rock. Lots of cute coffee shops within a 5 min walk along wth a CVS next door which was very convenient.

  • Shital May 2026 · via priceline
    2/5

    The rooms themselves felt like a motel room not a hotel.

  • Jacoby May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Awesome area and clean room, staff was great.

  • Jeff May 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Clean room & modern update to bathroom.

  • Timothy May 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Great location. Room was very clean .. No problems.

  • Timothy May 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Good!

  • Tania May 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Great staff, modern rooms

  • Anju May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Beautiful hotel at walking distance to lot of things

  • Dolores May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    I was surprised to see the property was in such excellent condition very clean, it shows that the maintenance workers keep the paint fresh no garbage around the place they make it look very nice very clean , the staff very helpful plenty of parking this time that I stayed it was cool so I didn’t need to use the air-conditioning. I’m a happy camper.

  • Kelly May 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    I don’t know if it was the location of the room, we were on the ground floor. The room was excellent because we had 4 adults otherwise I would’ve asked to be moved. I did speak to the staff a couple of times and they did know about the noise issue.

  • Sergio May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    This place was phenomenal, let me start by saying how clean it was and how everything was up to date. The balcony has a pool view and the sun set was amazing. There are plenty of coffee shops around and food places as well. I’ll definitely be staying here in the future.

  • shaheen May 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Great property, excellent location in Birdrock. Great value also and walkable to lovely coffee shops, restaurants and to beautiful views of the ocean.

  • Laura May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very clean, friendly staff, reasonably priced.

  • Shannon May 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Great location! Clean room and property. I will definitely stay here again.

  • Linda May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    New amenities. Located near restaurants:shopping. Only issue, not enough parking but I think that’s just part of La Jolla and that area.

  • Tina May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Our suite was very nice. The beds were so comfortable, We were a party of 3 older women are are used to a coffee pot and microwave in our room. Coffee was available in the lobby. A communal microwave was locates on each floor. Our suite had 2 rooms, a total of 3 beds, and only one bathroom. Very different than our norm. The stay was very nice. The staff was excellent.

  • Jennifer May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    The cleaning staff actually found my passport after it had fell behind the trash can and placed it on the countertop for me. Highly highly recommended.

  • Annemarie May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Close to Mission and Pacific beach. 10 minutes from downtown LaJolla ( city roads with low speed limits and traffic lights ). Free!!!! Parking, coffee available all day in the office, heated pool, refrigerator in room. Microwave on every floor outside in various places depending where your room is. Elevator to access 2nd and 3rd levels. Gated access to second and third floor rooms for added security.😎✌️

  • Hector May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great room in good area

  • Victoria May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Location was perfect! Friendly staff

  • Jason May 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    It was really clean and the staff was very helpful. We had to move from the second floor to the third because the tenant above us was loud. We moved without incident. Staff was very helpful.

  • Juanita Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great hotel!! Highly recommend

  • Saskia Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Great location. Clean, big room.

  • Marelyn Apr 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Location is not for someone wanting to walk the La Jolla district.

  • Randy Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Decent location but not as many restaurants as further north on Prospect - clean accommodation and good value for LaJolla.

  • kimberly Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    The property was very modern and tidy. I loved being able to pull right off the street in a good, quiet area, and right into a parking spot that was right by a property entrance. It felt so easy at the end of a long tiring day. No long walks to get to the room or the pool or the elevator. It was perfectly clean and the staff was excellent. They helped efficiently and graciously when i had a little incident. They could have been total jerks about it but they were kind and cooperative. The location is a very short direct drive to many excellent beaches and the road is easy to navigate. No traffic issues in that area. The shower was modern and very clean and nice, as was the bed and all the parts of the room. It was so quiet in the room even when people were at the pool below our room.

  • Benjamin Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Room was good. Beds nice.

  • Denise Apr 2026 · via expedia
    2/5

    The staff was polite, our room was clean. The party that stayed in the room above us, stayed up all night, drinking playing music very loud and rolling their their chair back-and-forth across the floor and we did not get any sleep.

  • Inna Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Perfect location cloth to pharmacy, breakfast places and great restaurants. Safe and beautiful neighbourhood with 25 minutes proximity on foot to Pacific beach. Excellent value.

  • george Apr 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Great spot

  • Mary Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Wonderful hotel with a very conscientious staff.

  • Jeselle Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Everything was perfect. room was super clean, staff was friendly and parking was no hassle ! Will definitely be back

  • Stephanie Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    when booked this property claims is right on the beach this is not true. I booked specifically a ground floor room did not receive it. Have a $12.00 charge in addition that had to be payed presumably for parking which is advertised as free.

  • Kelly Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Clean. Great location. Perfect!

  • Kevin Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Easy parking, good ac

  • Ralph Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great place and stay. Excellent staff.

  • Mary Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The location is fantastic. The hotel itself has been remodeled well, the room was clean - excellent bathroom and sink area, great lighting. Loved the patio door opened at night.

  • Laura Apr 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    Microwave available outside near the pool- that really should be inside somewhere.

  • DAVID Apr 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    The room was clean and quiet. I don't care for the sink/vanity set up as it is too high and very wide, which makes it hard for anyone under 5'4 to get ready. Otherwise it was a nice room.

  • Erik Apr 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    Late check in, Loud party’s in other rooms until 2am , mold in bathroom and terrible rude staff at front desk.

  • Jodi Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Ok. My ONLY ISSUE. Please hang a full length mirror next to the bathroom entry door to the right? I am referring to room 106. How does a girl get ready without being able to see if our shoes look lame w our outfit? Also, my room lock didn’t work unless pushed to close. I left all day & my door was ajar. I know it makes a slight beeping sound but that was not every time. Otherwise, great crash pad in La Jolla. Close to PB. Safe. Thank you. LOVED the shower head too. Major +

  • Kim Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    The free close parking makes it so easy to stay here.

  • Jason Mar 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Looked better in the photos than it actually was. Staff was great and helpful, no issues there. The main complaint was usability of the room itself: Fridge had no freezer, lamp was broken, desk/lamp was very odd (a raisable desk), mirror in bathroom was strange as well. It's like they spent the money in the wrong areas, trying to be high-tech/gadgety for some reason. Remote for smart TV was not supplied, so we had to go to front desk to get it in order to watch Prime/Netflix. No microwave in room (surprising) - had to walk to common one in hallway. No coffee maker in room. Again, they could make a big leap forward by fixing some of these basic items.

  • Ella Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Quick easy, nice stay.

  • Scarlette Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    10/10

  • Richard Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Good spot. Never got room service because the door tag requesting service kept blowing off from wind

  • BILL Mar 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    Staff poorly trained Wake up caul didn’t happen Scary elevator

  • Brigid Mar 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Love the location of this hotel - walking distance to beach and shops in downtown Bird Rock. The property appears to have been recently updated based on the finishes and smell of new paint. Unfortunately, the update missed the mark in terms of amenities. Beds were low, lumpy, and uncomfortable. Not enough pillows. No coffee in room, no full-length mirror, no pool towels (had to use bath towels). The layout was strange - with a desk cramped in the corner. Temp was hard to regulate on a very warm weekend as A/C is provided by a mini-split system on the wall in center of room. Balcony is a nice touch, but when sitting on the balcony, the height of the railing wall doesn't allow one to see over it - so not much to look at! Be cautious when selecting a 1st or 2nd floor room as the rooms have been updated with vinyl plank flooring - which made it very noisy when the upstairs guest was walking around overhead with heels on. Nice looking hotel with convenient location, but for the same price I would likely choose other options available in La Jolla Village.

  • Jessica Mar 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Clean and convenient. Only issue we had was the door had to be slammed to latch. Other than that is was good for a quick overnight stay.

  • Tellus Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Friendly staff. Great location

  • Claire Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Room was clean, great service, great location !

  • ROBERT Feb 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Everything was as described. Location was

  • Patrick Feb 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Great updates. Clean. Professional staff. Quiet location with walking distance to great food and shopping.

  • Bart Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Room was clean and pleasant, staff was lovely and helpful. Enjoyed being able to walk around the area for restaurants and the cliffs.

  • Kaitlyn Feb 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Staff is always great

  • Vlad Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Awesome location, close to restaurants and the beach.

  • Donna Feb 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The Sands of LaJolla is a great place to stay. The rooms are clean, the beds are comfortable and the staff goes out of their way to make you feel welcomed. I love the area, walkable and safe. There are coffee shops, restaurants and beautiful ocean views right down the street. I would rate it an 11 if they had full length mirrors in the rooms.

  • Richard Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Perfect location within walking distance to the ocean and restaurants. The room was clean.

  • Barbara Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    The room was clean and the area is safe. However, they need to update the credit card machine was very difficult to charge. I have to try so many times until it went through.

  • Jason Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    The Room was very clean in my book. I was only there one night, so I didn't get to see the balcony. When I got there, the front desk upgraded me to a suite. That was nice. Just more room than I needed. Location-wise it was all good. Parking is tricky, but other than that, I couldn't ask for more.

  • Corinna Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean room!

  • John Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    The room was excellent. Beds were comfortable. It was everything we expect

  • Jean-Christophe Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Room spotless.

  • Joydip Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Nothing fancy … but we had all the service we wanted and a great location in the Bird Rock nei

  • Felicia Jan 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Great location, very clean

  • Alex Jan 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great!

  • Karen Jan 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Super clean, safe, awesome pool, polite staff and very convenient to local restaurants. Parking was easy too

  • Brenda Jan 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Great location, newly updated room.

  • Gary Jan 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great location and nice area.

  • Kelly Jan 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Love area. Rooms are clean and well decorated.

  • Marco Jan 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Good

  • lizette Jan 2026 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    They did not respect my Room I got there late because a traffic and work they sold my room and I have a nightmare looking for room at night they blamed to Hotels third party !!

  • Chelsea Jan 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Perfect location. Friendly staff.

  • Joshua Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean room great staff

  • Scott Dec 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    All very well kept and clean. Front desk felt kind of rushed, though. Also, loud, inconsiderate neighbors that we knew no one would do anything about in So Cal.

  • Thomas Dec 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The room was clean and updated. My wife and daughter both said it was cute so guess that is good. The parking is the best. Beds and pillows were comfortable. Area was quiet and safe. The shower was very nice. There was a refrigerator in the room but not a microwave. Would definitely stay again!

  • Nadine Dec 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    I’d definitely stay here again. Staff was friendly and helpful. Room was immaculately clean and obviously updated. Enjoyed our stay

  • Ned Dec 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The entire property was clean and tidy. The bed was comfortable and the room quiet.

  • Heriberto Dec 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Great pmace

  • carol Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Room was clean and comfy No free breakfast, but they did have free coffee.

  • Berenice Dec 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Great value in quiet near ocean setting with recently renovated rooms and common areas.

  • Daniel Dec 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    The room was clean and comfortable.

  • Trisha Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    I love the added little touches that were an "upgrade" for the room such as a standing desk and light that gives you the temperature of the room. Very clean, especially the pool which I find can be a hit or miss at a hotel. Staff was very friendly and able to answer any questions that I had about the stay. As someone who needed to be displaced from my home due to flooding and mold exposure, this was a very refreshing stay for me during this time. Thank you!

  • Thatcher Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean room and friendly staff

  • Kelly Nov 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    I lost my reservation number and called the hotel 8 times that day, no one answered the phone. No one emailed me until 2am in the morning saying they left the key. They then charged me $100 after paying Expedia, they gave me a credit of $ 15.00. I kept trying to get a person and only a text saying they are not responsible for not answering the phone.

  • Nicole Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Would absolutely stay here again, we really liked it. Only complaint is the lack of a nightstand on the right side of the bed.

  • Arlene Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Room was spotless and Emma at the front desk was very courteous at check in!

  • Angie Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great location, clean, updated rooms, nice staff.

  • cristina Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The staff was friendly and eager to help. The best feature of this hotel is its location, which is close to the ocean and offers access to great coffee shops and restaurants.

  • Guadalupe Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Staff is very friendly, easy check in/out.

  • cristina Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Location, staff, clean room

  • Paul Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very nice accommodations. Clean, all necessities were provided. Great Bed. Nice location. I'll definitely stay here again

  • Renee Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great hotel.

  • AnneMette Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Love the minimalist modern vibe Great shower pressure Nice to have a deck as well (3rd floor) Can’t beat the location Staff is friendly as well

  • Nancy Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great location for a reasonable price. Room was comfortable and clean. Staff was friendly, helpful and accommodating. It was a perfect visit to La Jolla.

  • Daisy Oct 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Room was extremely clean and very spacious. Bathroom was updated and shower had good pressure. The bed was comfortable but pillows could've been better. The only downfall was the lack of insulation between floors. We could hear every foot step, object being dropped, suitcase being rolled, etc. If you're sensitive to noise, DO NOT STAY ON 1st or 2nd floor! Luckily our neighbors upstairs went to bed at a decent hour. Otherwise our 4 day stay would've been horrible. It is a very nice hotel close to the beach and in a very nice La Jolla neighborhood! Free parking was a huge bonus and rare.

  • Kevin Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Emma was a big help getting us another room!

  • ron Oct 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    It was clean and nice enough just very plain and ikea like.

  • Armando Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    First time staying here. I felt really comfortable and enjoyed my stay. Plan on staying again when the weather gets bad and unable to drive through the mountains. Thank you was impressed!

  • gabriela Oct 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    The room was stuffy.

  • Mary Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The newly remodeled rooms are beautifully done with state of the art electronics and well-appointed decor. The balcony has a lovely table and chairs. The cleanliness of the entire property—rooms, pool area, halls, landscaping is commendable. A wonderful find!!!

  • Don Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great location, clean rooms and friendly staff

  • Justin Sep 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Fantastic customer service and great location in La Jolla. Very clean and spacious rooms, plus free parking!

  • Frank Sep 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    This Sands is a very clean hotel with simple and functional furnishings and a great swimming pool! I found the pool a great place to get some sun and a quick swim. It is on the border of La Jolla, but about halfway between Pacific Beach and downtown La Jolla. The front desk, staff person, and all of the housekeeping and service staff were very friendly and helpful.

  • DANIEL Aug 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Folks were very helpful!

  • Warsis Aug 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Cool place.

  • Brandi Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great location easy in and out super clean nice poolm

  • Terry Aug 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    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

  • Jennifer Aug 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Very clean and comfortable. Easy walk to shops and restaurants. We lovd relaxing in the pool!

  • David Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    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.

  • Leticia Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Helpful staff

  • Bayla Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Close to the beach and spots to eat! Nicely updated and clean.

  • dylan Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    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

  • Robin Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    nice property

  • kasondra Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Upgraded rooms. Outside of property was very clean.

  • Daniel Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Always happy here.

  • Patricia Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    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.

  • Gregory Jun 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    This is a very nice, older but updated classic type of motel. Great location and a good value. Very clean rooms.

  • Kathy Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Comfortable and great location for walking and enjoying the coast. Friendly staff, clean and neat rooms.

  • Jarita Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    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.

  • Erin Jun 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    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.

  • Brenda Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Will definitely stay here again.

  • Dezire Jun 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    We had a great stay here. The hotel is nicely renovated and very clean. The beds were extremely comfortable and the hotel is just a short walk to the ocean.

  • Nathan Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great access to the area while being located just far enough away to be in a quiet spot.

  • Renae Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Closely located to downtown La Jolla but far enough to avoid downtown traffic. Small, quiet, quaint hotel, spacious room, nice standing shower

  • Alejandro Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    La Jolla is beautiful. This hotel was too. Super clean, very friendly staff. The cleaning ladies are the sweetest and most helpful I've seen in a while. The hotel layout is a bit weird because you can't access the lobby without going outside, but nothing too bothering. After all, this is California and you should expect things like this. The room was excellent and we loved the balcony, so much we actually had coffee and diner outside. The pool may use a bit of TLC.

  • Annette Jun 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Location to town

  • Kristen Jun 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    The area was nice but the room grossed me out so bad. Just keep seeing pieces of other people’s hair everywhere (all kinds). In the bathroom, on the rug, in the bed. And the sheets felt musty & clammy. They need different sheets. It was hard for me to sleep comfortably in bed since it felt dirty so I could not sleep with the sheets on top of me. Not only that it just felt like a weird vibe in there and both me & my husband had a bad dream.

  • TAMMY Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very Cute place with a nice pool. Safe & convenient location. Clean rooms & free parking.

  • Robert May 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Only issue was the AC had a funky smell, probably needed the filters cleaned out.

  • Jorge May 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great hotel, rooms very clean, property very nice, clean and quiet. The staff is very attentive and helpful. Will definitely stay again.

  • Debra May 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    This property was completely remodeled over the last couple of years. We love BirdRock, so treated ourselves to a staycation (we live in SanDiego). They did a really nice job, room was spacious, elevator was a good size capacity. All around, very comfortable. We booked a 2nd floor king, and we ended up with a two bedroom as a bonus. Very reasonable pricing for the location. Would stay again and wouldn’t hesitate sending out of town guests there. The only thing I wish they would do is in-room coffee pods (think Keurig). They did have some coffee/tea in the lobby and there is Bird Rock Coffee Roasters and Starbucks just down the street. Thank you!

  • Raul May 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Close to the surf

  • Verified May 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Property was nice, clean and the service was great. Nice quiet location in a charming neighborhood. I appreciated the nice modern design and unconventional details. Only recommendation I would make is to add a full mirror to the room for dressing purposes. Could mount it to the back of the door or on one of the walls.

  • Kathy May 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Perfect relaxing environment in and around the hotel

  • Patrick May 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great stay at a small hotel right by the beach and with balconies no less! I’ll definitely be staying again!

  • Cheryl May 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Nice hotel

  • Edmond Apr 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    Then moved to room 306 but housekeeping didn’t make up the room and doesn’t speak English or understand English when I asked for it . Many defects staying here and is in a very busy street which is nosy at night Got moved to room 306

  • Frankie Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Quick and fast would go again!

  • Amya Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    No complaints here :)

  • Greg Apr 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    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.

  • Gustavo Apr 2025 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    Extra charge for $142.55 not sure if is the deposit or something similar

  • Michelle Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Loved the closeness to the beach but disappointed on the parking availability at the hotel.

  • Angela Apr 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Would definitely stay again for the price. Close to Pacific Beach, Mission Beach and La Jolla Caves.

  • Sonya Mar 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Bakery near by

  • Christian Mar 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean, nice and quiet!

  • Anthony Mar 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Loved this property, an absolute Gem!

  • Lane Mar 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The hotel was great! Had a wonderful time and would definitely stay here again.

  • Zhou Mar 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    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.

  • Juliet Mar 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    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.

  • Jennifer Feb 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Our room was so convenient and comfortable! We loved the location of hotel. The complementary coffee and hot chocolate were a fun bonus.

  • Connor Feb 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    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.

  • Kim Feb 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great value for the area.

  • Sara Feb 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Staff was very friendly upon arrival. Property is in a nice location, rooms are very nice!

  • Jasmin Feb 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Great experience nice staff

  • Gary Feb 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    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.

  • Verified Feb 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Easy check in, wonderful experience. Room was great, the location ideal, and the amenities were perfect.

  • Damon Feb 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    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.

  • Cynthia Jan 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very nice clean property

  • jeret Jan 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    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.

  • Carolyn Jan 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Excellent value for La Jolla. Easy walk to dining/snacks.

  • Brian Jan 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very nice Property, my only complaint is sometimes the people above you can be noisy.

  • Kevin Jan 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great place to stay, clean, easy parking, priced right!

  • sarah Jan 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great place to stay, quick walk to several breakfast places.

  • Peter Jan 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    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.

  • Peter Jan 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    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!

  • Zixing Jan 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    very good

  • Christine Jan 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Everything about this hotel was great!

  • Robert Jan 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    1st floor room was noisy. No coffee in room, lobby doesn’t open until 8am. Great location

  • Dien Jan 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    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.

  • Gisela Dec 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Met beyond my expectations!

  • Brian Dec 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    All was good

  • Ming Dec 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    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,

  • Reagan Dec 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great stay

  • Mike Dec 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very friendly staff and fast and easy checkin

  • Brian Dec 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    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.

  • John Dec 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    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.

  • Joe Dec 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    nice

  • Richard Dec 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    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

  • Paul Dec 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    There are several coffee shops nearby, but it would be nice to have a coffee maker in the room.

  • kari Dec 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Friendly and nice. Room was clean and nice. Very comfortable. Will definetely stay here again

  • Nancy Dec 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Staff were so friendly and helpful. I will stay here again.

  • Shawn Nov 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Nice and quiet location with friendly welcoming staff.

  • Hanh Nov 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean new rooms. Very good lighting. Big long balcony. Only issue we had was a strong smell from maybe the new materials. Not sure what it was. Still had a good stay though

  • Stanley Nov 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very clean and convenient for our trip.

  • Kyle Nov 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Comfortable, clean, affordable and in a great location:)))

  • Justin Nov 2024 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Great location, marginal front desk service, good price point.

  • Cory Nov 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    Love the area and the sands exceed my expectations

  • Dave Nov 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Our stay was off-season and the hotel was not full, but our room was clean, well laid-out and perfect for our quick get-away. The town was a bit sleepy and closed up early but that was just fine for us. I'd recommend this hotel - it was a great stay!

  • Bonnie Nov 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Loved this hotel, modern very clean. Great location.

  • Seth Oct 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Excellent stay with prompt service. Very clean and would stay again!

  • James Oct 2024 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    We definitely plan to return to this location. The room was clean and very comfortable. The service was great. Coffee, though not in each individual room, is available in the hotel lobby with an assortment of creamers. There is a microwave available, outside the room, in a shared common area. This location has easy walking access to the shore, shops, coffee, bakery, all within 2 to 3 blocks. The view to the West was great. We look forward to staying here again.

  • ALEXANDER Oct 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    It was a great place and good value.

  • Rachel Oct 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    I really enjoyed my stay! The property is very clean and safe. I would like to return in the future and enjoy the area more!

  • Elaine Oct 2024 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    I was happy with the room, it was clean, the beds were soft and comfortable. The room did not have a coffee machine, I went to the office to get some coffee, but they did not open until 8 am. If early morning coffee is a must have you will need to drive or walk to a coffee shop. i would stay here again despite the coffee issue.

  • Michelle Oct 2024 · via expedia
    4/5

    The staff was wonderful and the location is very convenient to explore the Pacific Beach area.

  • Christine Oct 2024 · via expedia
    5/5

    I thought they did a nice job updating the property. The staff was very polite and accommodating. I would stay here again.

Frequently asked questions about The Sands of La Jolla

Does The Sands of La Jolla have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, The Sands of La Jolla offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does The Sands of La Jolla offer parking?
Yes, The Sands of La Jolla offers free parking on-site.
Does The Sands of La Jolla have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
The Sands of La Jolla does not list dedicated meeting or conference facilities. For business event venues in La Jolla, see business hotels in La Jolla.
Does The Sands of La Jolla have a fitness center?
The Sands of La Jolla does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is The Sands of La Jolla located, and how walkable is the area?
The Sands of La Jolla is located at 5417 La Jolla Blvd, La Jolla, CA 92037. With a Walk Score of 80, the area is rated Very Walkable. Most errands can be completed on foot, with public transit and rideshare easily accessible.

What's nearby

  • San Diego Airport 7.0 mi
  • San Diego Convention Center 9.6 mi

House rules

Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM
Cancellation Not available
Children Not available

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