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The Sands of La Jolla

2.5 star property

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, desk
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Exterior
3STE 3rd Floor Suite 1 King 2 Queen Bedrooms Balcony
Lobby

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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5417 La Jolla Blvd, La Jolla, CA, 92037
  • Place, Calumet Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission and Pacific Beaches
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Tourmaline Surfing Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

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KP 1st Floor King by Pool

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(46 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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2VQQ 2nd Floor 2 Queen with Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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2VK 2nd Floor King with Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(33 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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QQP 1ST Floor 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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3VK 3rd Floor 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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3VQQ 3rd Floor 2 Queen with Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 8.6 mi (13.9 km) from Hotel Circle.

What's nearby

  • Calumet Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mission and Pacific Beaches - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Tourmaline Surfing Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Pacific Beach - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Pacific Beach Park - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

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

  • ‪Bird Rock Coffee Roasters - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Froggy's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪London's West End - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Java Earth Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Sands of La Jolla

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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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. 554 out of 818 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 175 out of 818 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 818 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 818 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 818 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vlad

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome location, close to restaurants and the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location within walking distance to the ocean and restaurants. The room was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

al

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Corinna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

John, London

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was excellent. Beds were comfortable. It was everything we expect
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Christophe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room spotless.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joydip

Nothing fancy … but we had all the service we wanted and a great location in the Bird Rock nei
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Hilda

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Felicia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Pedro

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Karen Anne, Scottsdale

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean, safe, awesome pool, polite staff and very convenient to local restaurants. Parking was easy too
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, newly updated room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and nice area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Love area. Rooms are clean and well decorated.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026