Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Laundry
Luggage storage
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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Issues with outdated furnishings and room maintenance were noted.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

7.6
Based on 490 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
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Manuel • family_with_children • at
6
Pros:

Die Lage nahe am Strand.

Cons:

Aircondition kaputt, Griff der Türe kaputt, ziemlich abgewohnt, miefiger Geruch speziell der Polstermöbel, Geschirr nicht vollständig und mit kaputten Griffen - zusammengefasst durchwegs schlampig.

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Mark • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Excellent location

Cons:

Check-in was a little awkward

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Starrlyn • solo_traveller • us
10
Los Bungalows
Pros:

The location was perfect! There are several restaurants within walking distance, places to get coffee and tea. In addition, the beach is across the street, and I had an ocean view.

Cons:

I was satisfied with my stay.

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Wendi • family_with_children • us
10
2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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László • couple • hu
9
2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Reneedra • couple • us
10
Cozy and clean room perfect for a beach getaway.
Pros:

Great location! Just steps to the beach, located in an area with plenty options for food and entertainment. Staff was friendly and prompt.

Cons:

I have no complaints

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Alejandra • couple • us
1
2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Sanita • family_with_children • ie
7
2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Mark • solo_traveller • gb
10
LOVED IT
Pros:

Wonderful location and great facilities. V friendly and helpful staff.

Cons:

Poor communication prior to arrival regarding check-in. Email messages had gone to spam - better to use booking com messaging. Also, tel no provided on booking.com did not work.

2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Tomáš • solo_traveller • cz
10
2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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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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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
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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
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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
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John • solo_traveller • us
2
2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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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