parking in front.

Perfect room for 2 people. Nice setup with refrigerator. Wish the bathroom was bigger but shower was big. Patio was nice with just views of the street. Pool looked good but didn't try it. No view of the ocean but you are 1-2 blocks to the ocean. Nice restaurants in Bird Rock and La Jolla. I am so glad we chose this area. We were 30 minutes away from most attractions.

Stayed in May 2024

Within a short walk, there were beautiful views of the Pacific, coffee and breakfast businesses, a bakery ( never went in because there was always a line due to popularity) and a very good taco restaurant ( where I did enjoy). The rooms were quiet. There is a nice size pool.

Stayed in May 2024

Lack of free parking

Nice location

Stayed in May 2024

It was great

A great place to stay! Rooms were very clean and the staff soon arrival and departure were very friendly! Only thing I will say is night time staff were a little cranky.. room comes with a fridge and there is a microwave outside the lobby which is good

Stayed in April 2024

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The bird rock location is fantastic! Easy to walk to the ocean, many cute coffee shops and bistros for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Close to downtown La Jolla and Pacific Beach. My room had a stand up desk which was great for some conference calls. Staff were super friendly! Everything was very clean. Parking was included and easy. The room had a fridge too! Would stay again!

Stayed in April 2024

Our original room (205) smelled like cigarette smoke. However, they gave us another much nicer room without hesitation.

It’s quiet, clean, close to good food, shops and ocean views in walking distance.

Stayed in April 2024

Spotlessly clean, new and a great position.

Stayed in April 2024

Parking is tricky. Spaces just off the street and narrow if you have a big vehicle - this is just something to think about if you have more than a standard car or pickup. Access coming into motel is from a traffic circle right on the corner, and it's tricky to enter if you don't recognize the motel immediately.

No breakfast...just coffee and tea available. Staff was very nice. Parking was tricky because of the size of our vehicle - we had a 12 person van - but we got parked each time. We were in town for a wedding with a big group traveling with us, and we had just a few minutes ride to the wedding venue.

Stayed in April 2024

The bed was kind of low just a mattress on wood blocks but was comfortable. It would have been nice to have a couple of chairs in the room. There was only a desk chair and office desk. Chairs for the patio. The room was nicely updated. Kinda weird there is a hole in the countertop in the bathroom for garbage but right in the middle near the sink so leaves not that much counter room for doing your makeup etc. Keep losing stuff in the garbage. But overall a good place and nice staff. We brought are bikes and were able to lock them up near the pool.

Location was excellent for the area we were staying. Close to all the beaches and also pacific beach and la jolla

Stayed in April 2024

My only wish was for a small microwave to heat up tea or coffee beverages.

The location is the best thing about the Sands! It’s in the heart of Bird Rock, within walking distance to shops and restaurants and the Pacific Ocean.

Stayed in April 2024

The room was very spacious, it was clean, and it has a balcony with furniture! I only stayed one night but it was great. We got there and the woman in the front was super nice and helpful. We also got in the pool, which is actually deep (in my opinion)! The area itself was also nice, and in the morning the man at the front desk was just as kind and helpful as the woman. (People mentioned parking being a problem but that wasn’t my case there was still spaces available when we got back to our room around 10pm) Definitely plan to come back!

Stayed in March 2024

Location or perfect! Just 1 block from the ocean, several coffee shops, peaceful neighborhood.

Stayed in April 2024

NA

Convenient

Stayed in April 2024

Super cute and clean! Close to a lot of restaurants and beautiful scenery.

Stayed in March 2024

Bed was uncomfortable and the beach was a lot further away than we thought it would be. Only 1 ice maker on the ground floor. It’s advertised that the beach is only 950 feet away so I paid for a balcony room to have a very nice view of the street and the other hotels and the apartments that block the beach 😂 when we tried to walk to the beach, we were told we would have to go down at least 8 blocks before there was an access point.

Nice enough property. Amenities seem newer.

Stayed in March 2024

Great neighborhood, near Pacific Beach Hare Krishna temple. Across the street from the ocean. Great for walking. Easy access into Downtown La Jolla. Updated rooms.

Stayed in February 2024

Nothing

All thing is perfect

Stayed in April 2024

Great location-

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing

It was modern, clean and the beds were comfy.

Stayed in April 2024

Everything was good

View from balcony and the location

Stayed in April 2024

Would be great if they could have a coffee station / kettle in the room

Lovely place, staff very friendly, very clean and room spacious

Stayed in April 2024

Very clean but no room coffee facilities. Ample free parking. Good location.

Stayed in April 2024

Very comfortable bed, a lot of space for bags, very clean and location was perfect.

Stayed in March 2024

Only our room window looked straight across into reception so you needed to keep shade curtain closed a lot,but not a big deal

Very comfortable large room, nice bathroom. Tea and coffee until 2am at reception. Room service included, nice pool area. Great location in Birdrock. Cafes restaurants shops & close to beaches of la Jolla & PB. Really friendly efficient staff

Stayed in April 2024