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The Sands of La Jolla

2.5 star property
Hotel near Mission Beach in La Jolla

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, desk
3STE 3rd Floor Suite 1 King 2 Queen Bedrooms Balcony
Hallway
Outdoor pool, sun 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.)
    26 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

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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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2VK 2nd Floor King with Balcony

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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

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QQP 1ST Floor 2 Queen Beds

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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3VK 3rd Floor 1 King Bed

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Front of property

The Shoal La Jolla Beach

Pool
Hot tub
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, (1001)
The price is CA $250
per night
CA $277 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan
The Shoal La Jolla Beach

About the area

La Jolla

Bird Rock stay.Your stay at this Bird Rock hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Mission Beach and Mission Bay. Mission and Pacific Beaches and Bird Rock are also within half a mile (1 km).

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 near Mission Beach in La Jolla
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.

  • 39 guestrooms or units
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

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

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 parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LED TV
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Down comforter
  • Heating
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

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

  • 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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 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.

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The Sands of La Jolla Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 357 out of 552 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 129 out of 552 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 552 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 552 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 552 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

ALEXANDER, PORTLAND

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a great place and good value.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

JEFFREY

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Edward

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Silvia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay, newly renovated, was worried about being in the first floor but super quiet and overall such a wonderful stay!! Definitely will stay again ☺️
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Warana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a Decent stay. I wouldn't say this is a hotel. This is definitely a motel. But if you must have parking this is good spot. Close to the city and airport.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024