Sand Castle Inn

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

Queen Studio | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Very good

Popular amenities

Parking available

Pet-friendly

Laundry

Free WiFi

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785 Seacoast Dr, Imperial Beach, CA, 91932

Imperial Beach
1 min walk
Doggos Gus
1 min walk
Palm Ave Trolley Station
6 min drive
San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
20 min drive

Room options

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe One Bedroom Queen Suite Oceanview

Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Standard King Room

23 sq m
Partial ocean view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Deluxe One Bedroom King Suite Oceanview

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Two-Bedroom Suite with Ocean View

Ocean view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Apartment Suite with Ocean View

Ocean view
Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Futon

Deluxe Queen Studio Suite Garden

Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Apartment Suite with Garden View

28 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Two Queen Beds with Partial Ocean View

23 sq m
Partial ocean view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Standard Queen Room

23 sq m
Partial ocean view
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette

Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Queen Studio

Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette

Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Deluxe Queen Studio Island Suite Garden

Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Pool

Pet-friendly

Parking included

Free WiFi

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

1 Jan - 2 Jan

About this property

Beach motel in Imperial Beach

This smoke-free motel features self parking, laundry facilities and express check-in. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, express check-out and a picnic area are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.

Sand Castle Inn offers 18 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Sand Castle Inn. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Imperial Beach. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus laundry facilities and self-parking (surcharge).

Free WiFi and wired Internet
Self-parking available for a fee
Services include a virtual front desk
11 minutes by car from San Ysidro Border Crossing and 10 minutes from Las Americas Premium Outlets
Cats and dogs welcome for a fee

Sand Castle Inn offers its guests a picnic area, laundry facilities, and express check-in. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Imperial Beach motel is smoke free.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

Parking on site (USD 10 per day; includes in/out privileges)
Limited on-site parking (max 1 space per unit)

Family friendly

Laundry facilities
Mini-fridge

Conveniences

Laundry facilities
Virtual front desk

Guest services

Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

Direct access to the beach
Picnic area

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Grab bar near toilet
No lift
Tile flooring in public areas

Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided

Entertainment

32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Mini-fridge

Ceiling fan
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age - 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance

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 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in for incidentals.

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets: USD 35 per pet, per day
Only dogs and cats are allowed
Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Self-parking fee: USD 10 per day (in/out privileges)
Pet fee: USD 35 per pet, per day
Service animals are exempt from fees
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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

Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old.

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 debit cards; cash is not accepted

This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

This property does not have a front desk. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 6:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in information and an access code. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

We should mention

Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
Alcohol isn't served at Sand Castle Inn.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Sand Castle Inn Imperial Beach

Sand Castle Imperial Beach

Sand Castle Inn Motel

Sand Castle Inn Imperial Beach

Sand Castle Inn Motel Imperial Beach

Sand Castle Inn Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

4/10 Poor

Anastasia

Travelled with family

7 Sept 2024

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

You have to pay for parking which I have never experienced. Also there were holes in the walls in my room. There were two tvs one in each room but only one remote had batteries and the tv in the second bedroom didn’t even work.. the room worked for the night and the price I got it for was decent but I wouldn’t stay here again

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Luis

Travelled with partner

5 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

For the price was ok, only need some upgrade

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Monica

24 Jul 2024

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Chris

21 Jul 2024

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Vitalina

Travelled with family

19 Jul 2024

Dirty hotel, no office to help. Broken fan, everything old

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Serena

Travelled with family

17 Jul 2024

2/10. Not the best experience for family.

There's bo lobby or check-in area. They texted a code that didn't work, and it took SEVERAL calls and texts (over 20mins) to get ahold of someone. Was missing a lot of essential. To name a few - no ice, no hair conditioner, no ac units, etc. There was no screen in one of the windows to the bathroom and an alley way that seemed fairly unsafe. The front door didnt latch fully. No cleaning up during the stay so the amount of sand was insane. Lastly, the water was hot and we couldnt get it to just be cold.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

1 Jul 2024

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Carri

Travelled with family

1 Jul 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Travelled with family

19 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I appreciate that it was a contactless check in process and the location to the beach was right across the street. There are also plenty of dining options available and convenience stores around for last minute items. The local bus service also stops in font of the location in case you want to see a little more of the city.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Maria del Carmen

18 Jun 2024

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Salvador

Travelled with family

14 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Better then sleeping at the Walmart parking lot…

Building needs regular maintenance on the second story balcony, walkway. I highly recommend that they tackle the railings on the staircase and fix the corrosion on them. Also, can they be more upfront about the additional credit card charges???

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

10 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quick beach trip

While the room was updated and clean there was two bath towels but no wash cloth or hand towel. There was a Kleenex holder on the table but no Kleenex in it. Took a while to sign in to Wi-Fi, then it didn’t work. I had to take the coffee maker in to bathroom to plug in because the cord was to short to reach the plug where it was. Or I could have put it on the floor to use. Location is great, the shower was new and clean, good choice of bed pillows. The room is very small, but it was just me so not a problem.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Jose

10 Jun 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Dave

Travelled with family

31 May 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

There was no housekeeping on site had to call or text for fresh towels and bedding and then wait until they decide to deliver them....got locked out of our room because the pin pad did not work we had to stand in the cold wind for half an hour before the door was unlocked because nobody is on site....there was construction going on the entire time we were there

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Rick

Business traveller

27 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krystal

Travelled with group

20 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Archie

Travelled with family

7 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice little hotel located across the street from the beach. Parking is a little cramped

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Heather

26 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice motel

It was just right for the price looking toward a park at the beach. Check in was difficult, as no one was there with no office. Bed comfortable, remodeled, nice view and nice little patio outside our door. Walking distance to everything on Imperial beach proper.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Chad

15 Apr 2024

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Jose

15 Apr 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with family and small children

8 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Perfect property right across from beach

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Marina

5 Apr 2024

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Travelled with family

25 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great beach hotel

Check in was easy, our room was nice and clean, location was fabulous. Would stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marketa

Travelled with partner

7 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great!!!! Perfect location across from the beach, easy parking, good food options around, safe area, quiet, easy to walk everywhere, older building but we like that style! We had an issue with our bathroom around midnight and staff was immediately available, ready to help and assist and fix the problem, great communications. We had a great time there and we would come again, happily!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Travelled with family

4 Mar 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Nobody works the front desk, the whole time we're here. Remote communication only, check-in code given over the phone. Didn't get WiFi password until the 2nd day. We only stayed 2 days. The worst thing is we woke up after the first night and realized we didn't have any towels in the room. No front desk person to ask for towels. When we finally got caught up with the cleaning lady, we asked for towels, we got no apology for not having any towels. She spoke perfect English just in case anybody's wondering. Shower had no pressure and barely gets warm. There were some OK things, but do you really want to hear them at this point?