When you stay at Los Bungalows in Imperial Beach, you'll be by the ocean, a 3-minute drive from San Diego Bay and 10 minutes from Las Americas Premium Outlets. .This beach motel is 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from San Ysidro Border Crossing and 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Hotel del Coronado.
San Diego Convention Center - 22 min drive - 24.2 km
San Diego Zoo - 25 min drive - 27.2 km
Getting around
Palm Ave Trolley Station - 6 min drive
Old Town Transit Center - 20 min drive
Tijuana Intl. Airport (TIJ) - 38 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - 3 min drive
Jack in the Box - 3 min drive
Starbucks - 3 min drive
Wing Legends & Boba Blends - 4 min drive
About this property
Los Bungalows
Los Bungalows offers 18 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.
Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Stay in one of 18 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, express check-in, and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
Limited number of on-site self parking spaces per unit
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Mini-fridge
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Virtual front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping on request
Outdoors
Direct access to the beach
Picnic area
Accessibility
No lift
Tile flooring in public areas
More
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Mini-fridge
More
Ceiling fan
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Portable fan
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
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 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in for incidentals.
Access methods
Access code, private entrance
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
Late check-out is available for a fee (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 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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old
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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Property is also known as
Sand Castle Inn Imperial Beach
Sand Castle Imperial Beach
Sand Castle Inn Motel
Sand Castle Inn Imperial Beach
Sand Castle Inn Motel Imperial Beach
Los Bungalows Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Room was clean. A little small, but didn’t spend all that much time in the room other than to sleep. View was beautiful. Pier nearby. Great food just down the street. Not far from anything.
Joseph
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Raul
20 Dec 2025
All ok
Raul
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
8/10 Good
Bradley
17 Dec 2025
Bradley
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
John
Travelled with family, Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Great experience overall with no complaints! The room was very spacious and nice, and was spotless when we arrived. The parking was very conveniently located on property and the location to the beach was perfect, it's literally across the small road across from the property. The dishes, glasses and toiletries provided were sufficient and we definitely plan on staying again. I've noticed some complaints in some reviews about the contactless check in process being tedious and I assure you it's not. They are in communication with you the whole time and as long as you follow the very simple instructions there are absolutely zero issues, and if you need anything at all there is a text number you can reach out to and they are very very responsive. We definitely will return to this property again when visiting this location!
John
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
6/10 Okay
Wade
11 Dec 2025
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The first room had issues but they changed us to a different room which was nicer but had refrigerator noise that was annoying other than that a good stay as always
Great room and location for the price! We had a great time staying at Los Bungalows and will be our go to spot to stay in the future any time we visit San Diego. Plenty of things to do and see within walking distance. We drove and they have free parking right there which is nice. It is a contactless property and it was very easy to communicate with them. They respond very quickly and are incredibly nice. They checked in via text a few times to ensure we had everything we needed. Love this place!
I know some reviews says it doesn’t have heat or ac but it does. It also said it doesn’t have free parking but it does- 1 car per room. The host was great on communication throughout my stay and before. It was in a great neighborhood and right across from the beach! I would definitely recommend staying here and I will be coming back!
Not clean shoddy construction. Screws in window frame for towels no counter space or towel rack, no hot water furst night no hot water in kitchen at all, mildewed shower curtain. Loud barking dogs left in room all day. Thin walls.
Steps to beach access, full kitchen with fridge/freezer, stove, microwave, pots/pants, plates, glassware, utensils and coffee mugs. Clean, soft linens and great shower water pressure.
For the most part the room was clean. The area around the base of the bed and walls had markings on them as if from the mop. There were also handprints on the pocket doors. Nothing major, but noted.
Dionn
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Donald
Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner