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The Sands of La Jolla

Property class: 2.5

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A balcony with a metal table and chair, a wooden panel wall, and a view of a parking area with a sign reading "Sands of Jolla".
A modern bathroom with a white vanity, a built-in shower, and a small plant on the countertop.
An elevator with a metallic interior and marble walls.
A modern bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a desk area.
A sign for "Sands of La Jolla" with the number 5417.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $145
$129 nightly
$145 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6

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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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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a large mirror, and a white sink.

KP 1st Floor King by Pool

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(52 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a view of the outside.

2VQQ 2nd Floor 2 Queen with Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 320 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a large mirror, and a white sink.

2VK 2nd Floor King with Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(39 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a TV mounted on the wall.

QQP 1ST Floor 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 320 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a tray holding two wine glasses and flowers, a built-in wardrobe, and a small kitchenette.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for 3VK 3rd Floor 1 King Bed

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a large mirror, and a white sink.

3VK 3rd Floor 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for 3VQQ 3rd Floor 2 Queen with Balcony

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a view of the outside.

3VQQ 3rd Floor 2 Queen with Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 320 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for 3STE 3rd Floor Suite 1 King 2 Queen Bedrooms Balcony

A modern bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a desk area.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 450 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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A double room with two beds, a dark headboard, a small bedside table with a vase of flowers, and an air conditioning unit on the wall.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

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 7.1 mi (11.5 km) from Marine Corps Recruit Depot.

What's nearby

  • Calumet Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Mission and Pacific Beaches - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Tourmaline Surfing Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Pacific Beach - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Mission Beach Boardwalk - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles

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

  • ‪Java Earth Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Taco Surf - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Bird Rock Coffee Roasters - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Leilani's Cafe - ‬17 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 transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 639 out of 935 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 195 out of 935 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 935 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 935 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 935 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome area and clean room, staff was great.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property for the price. A wonderful location as well.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, modern rooms
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great election happy to stay there, recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel at walking distance to lot of things
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was SO sweet and everything was very clean safe and comfortable, would recommend
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean, friendly staff, reasonably priced.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great property, excellent location in Birdrock. Great value also and walkable to lovely coffee shops, restaurants and to beautiful views of the ocean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Great place and stay. Excellent staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Quick easy, nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Easy parking & check-in. Friendly staff. Clean room. A few blocks from the cliffs that oversee the beach. I would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room in good area
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the place, the neighborhood was lovely. Walking distance from everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was perfect! Friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Free self serve parking. Clean room very nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome location, close to restaurants and the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The free close parking makes it so easy to stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean hotel in Bird Rock.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel with a very conscientious staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel!! Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Clean room and property. I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026

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