Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Outdoor furniture
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Comfortable beds
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Poor service reliability

Categories

Cleanliness
6.6
Some cleanliness issues mentioned, including unclean windows and hazards in the room.
Service
8.6
Service was generally responsive, although there were issues reported during check-in.
Location
9.1
Great location close to the beach and restaurants, frequently praised in reviews.
Room Quality
6.1
Issues with outdated furnishings and room maintenance were noted.
Amenities
7.6
Basic amenities were available, but some were lacking like towels and kitchen equipment.
Value for Money
7.1
Some reviewers felt the pictures were misleading, affecting perceived value.
Food and Beverage
8.1
No specific mentions, defaulting to standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
7.6
Mixed experiences with some outstanding aspects and significant concerns.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-11 03:41

Property Description

Cozy Accommodation
Sand Castle offers comfortable accommodation with a seating area for relaxation and cable TV for entertainment.

Convenient Location
Located just 15 km from San Diego, guests at Sand Castle can easily explore nearby attractions like Rosarito Beach and Tijuana, Mexico.

Free WiFi and Close to Airport
With free WiFi throughout the property and being only 18 km from San Diego International Airport, Sand Castle provides convenience for all travelers.

To book your stay at Sand Castle and enjoy these amenities, visit our website or call us today!

Important information:

This property offers self-check-in only.

In order to complete the self-check-in process, guests are required to provide a government-issued photo ID before arrival.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SAN

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for US$15 per person per stay when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for US$10 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.6
Based on 476 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.6
Service: 8.6
Location: 9.1
Room Quality: 6.1
Amenities: 7.6
Value for Money: 7.1
Food and Beverage: 8.1
Overall Experience: 7.6
F
Francisco • family_with_children • fr
8
Bon séjour mais peut mieux faire
Pros:

Très bel emplacement, à quelques pas de la plage. Résidence silencieuse, agréable.

Cons:

Les équipements sont assez low-cost. Les prises sortent toutes de leur logement, la cafetière n'était pas utilisable, le lit grinçait.

2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Tomáš • solo_traveller • cz
10
2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
K
Karen • couple • us
8
Lovely little, well situated hotel at Imperial Beach, CA.
Pros:

Location and it was quiet and clean.

Cons:

No staff on site.

2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
D
DENA • solo_traveller • us
5
2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-05-01 • via Nuitee
M
Musur-Towściak • family_with_children • pl
10
Piękne miejsce parking i świetny kontakt
Pros:

Lokalizacja nad samym oceanem

Cons:

Powinni dać informację na temat zamkniętych plaż albo chociaż wspomnieć że jest taka możliwość i że można sprawdzać na oficjalnej stronie San Diego

2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
I
Irina • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Peaceful, clean & close to the beach

2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
V
Veronica • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • solo_traveller • us
6
Pros:

Location, one stay was upstairs and was a larger room than the 2nd stay downstairs

Cons:

Going up stairs, small road down stairs

2026-04-21 • via Nuitee
J
John • solo_traveller • us
2
2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
R
Rosalind • couple • us
10
Wonderfully relaxing
Pros:

Love the location...the inn is right on Sea Coast Dr. Dining, pubs, shopping & the I.B. pier are seconds away. Best of all, the beach is directly across the street. The location of Los Bungalows has a wonderful Old School beach vibe, whether I was out for an early morning walk, or returning from a late dinner I always felt safe.

Cons:

The lack of bike racks, or somewhere on the property where you can securely lock up a bicycle. Imperial Beach, like most of San Diego is very bike friendly. There are a lot of wonderful trails in the area

2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
C
CJ • solo_traveller • us
1
Terrible
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Everything

2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
R
rosalba • couple • us
10
I love this place. It’s so relaxing and comforting.
Pros:

How close the beach was . Walking distance to store restaurants and bar .

2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
K
Kim • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
A
Azucena • couple • us
8
2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
C
Cindy • couple • us
9
Pros:

Location

Cons:

I don’t like the contactless

2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
F
Faye • solo_traveller • us
9
Great location, price was just right. Would stay here again
Pros:

Cute, clean, easy check in, friendly staff, great location

Cons:

No ice machine

2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
R
Roilan • family_with_children • us
10
2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
S
Stevens • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Comfortable, great location

Cons:

Complicated check in, no office people

2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
R
Robert • couple • us
9
It was convenient and comfortable on the whole.
Pros:

The housekeeper was very helpful.

Cons:

We asked twice to have a light bulb replaced in the table lamp in the living room. Despite assurances, the tech never came.

2026-03-12 • via Nuitee