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Reviews of Sands Of La Jolla This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

5417 la jolla blvd, La Jolla, San Diego, CA 92037, United States

#33 of 255 hotels in San Diego

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Review Score

Based on 1827 hotel reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.6

  • Free Wifi

    8.9

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  • Reviewed: September 2, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Not very quiet, lots of noise came into the room from outside and from the floor above.

    Clean, newly redone rooms. Easy parking around the building and near many food options.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: September 1, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No coffee before office opened at 8. No coffee machine in room.

    Location - cleanliness and pillows

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 29, 2025

    10
    The Sands is convenient to places to eat & safe to walk around.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    None

    The property is so well maintained & clean

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 28, 2025

    10
    Fantastic location, room was great, would absolutely stay here again
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights

    It would have been great to have a microwave and a coffee maker in the room. It also would have been nice to have some sort of breakfast option available onsite.

    The location was fantastic, easily walkable to convenience stores, restaurants, the beach. The room was great, newly remodeled and very clean, comfortable beds, a great balcony where you could see the beach

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 25, 2025

    10
    I’ve been going to Santa La Jolla for years and have been greeted with smiles since the first day Stephanie and the Fron
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There really isn’t anything that I would change.

    Always welcoming and very clean. Convenient to the beach, restaurants and shopping.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 21, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nice location in La Jolla.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: August 19, 2025

    10
    I could stay at a lot of other places in San Diego, but out of my way to stay here.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location. Clean and pretty much any thing you can ask for for the price point.

    My go to place when I visit San Diego. The Bird Rock area is a hidden gem in an already beautiful (but crowded) city. It is a typical boutique hotel with old motel bones.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 18, 2025

    8.0
    Strategic location for beaches.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location. I lived one block away before I got married 33-1/2 years ago 👍🏼😎

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 17, 2025

    10
    We stay at the Sands each summer. We really like the hotel very much. Would be even better with a small couch
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room could use a sitting area (couch or comfy chairs

    Location and size

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: August 17, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Staff is very nice and approachable.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: August 15, 2025

    8.0
    Good time
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No jacuzzi and rooms are small

    Close to ocean, clean

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 15, 2025

    8.0
    Quiet and well located property with very nice staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Quiet and well located property with very nice staff.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 15, 2025

    9.0
    Great for the price and location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I didn't like being on the first floor and hearing the people moving and walking around above me.

    The place was clean and check in was quick. Loved the location.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 14, 2025

    10
    Wonderful, definitely recommend this hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Queen Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Parking lot is at a slant, need to come in at an angle

    Clean, organized and just perfect. Could see beach from balcony

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: August 14, 2025

    10
    We will stay here again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Rooms have been updated in last two years. Shower and sink was very nice and the space around sink. Excellent parking by room.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 11, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Clean, convenient location

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 10, 2025

    10
    Exceptional Value
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    all was great

    Location, Cleanliness, value, everything about the stay was just right. I was in town on business, may be my new 'go to' place for business trips.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 10, 2025

    10
    Overall impressed with this motel and the area felt safe to walk at night
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The room needs one extra chair and maybe a bedside table. I brought my own Keurig, although they had coffee in the lobby or down the street. I'd rather have it in my room. There was a microwave outside by the office, not in the room. Parking is tight, but they will make a secret spot for you if you get in late.

    Cute little, somewhat bugee, clean. no frills motel. Close enough to the ocean, you could walk to the cliffs to see the sunset. Restaurants, a bakery, coffee, and a donut shop are all within walking distance. I Ubered to Pacific and Mission Beach for a reasonable rate and didn't have to fight for beach parking. The room was quiet and you couldn't hear the people in the pool. The pool was nice and clean. The staff was top-notch, especially when I locked myself out of the room. I enjoyed the large trash receptacle in the room, as I didn't have to dump the trash can every night. The shower was clean and powerful.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: August 2, 2025

    10
    Wonderful stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The place was very clean and nice for the price! The bed was super comfortable.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 2, 2025

    9.0
    Stay was short and sweet
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location and privacy

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 1, 2025

    9.0
    All in all, my family and I really enjoyed our stay at the Sands of La Jolla.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room wasn’t the cleanest. The sheets and some towels were dirty. And the beds didn’t have fitted sheets.

    The property was in a great location and the room was perfect for what we needed for our family trip. The staff was very friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: August 1, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location. Within walking distance to coast, but no beaches. Had to drive 20-30 minutes to beaches, hiking, and San Diego attractions. Lighting. One switch turned on super bright lights over vanity and also over bed. Unpleasant doing makeup with husband complaining about overhead brights while sleeping/watching T.V.

    Nice room, spotlessly clean, great staff, very friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: August 1, 2025

    10
    Stress less Sands La Jolla
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No threats, very accommodating

    Nothing, it was wonderful. I recently had an unfortunate experience at a hotel where I sought assistance in locating my room because of having Diplopia. Instead of receiving help, I encountered a dismissive attitude towards my question. There was no office available for inquiries, no maps provided, and I felt threatened by the response I received. Not at this hotel. No bullshit or threats.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 31, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    very clean and comfortable. plenty of parking spots

    Stayed in July 2025

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