Sand Castle Inn

Deluxe Queen Studio Island Suite Garden | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge, coffee/tea maker

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Two Queen Beds with Partial Ocean View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

4.1

Excellent(435 Reviews)

Motel in Imperial Beach, CA

1 king bed

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsInternet / Wifi, TV, Laundry and more

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About this motel

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 onsite.
Housekeeping is available on request.
Sand Castle Inn offers 18 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Amenities

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Map of Imperial Beach, CA

Nearby attractions

Old Town San Diego State Historic Park

20.2 mi

Available Rooms

Standard King Room

1 King • 250 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Two Queen Beds with Partial Ocean View

2 Queen • 250 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Standard Queen Room

1 Queen • 248 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Apartment Suite with Garden View

1 Queen • 1 Sofa • 300 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Two-Bedroom Suite with Ocean View

1 King • 1 Double

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

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4.1

Excellent(435 Reviews)

Motel in Imperial Beach, CA

1 king bed

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsInternet / Wifi, TV, Laundry and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this motel

Amenities

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Map of Imperial Beach, CA

Nearby attractions

Old Town San Diego State Historic Park

20.2 mi

Available Rooms

Standard King Room

1 King • 250 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Two Queen Beds with Partial Ocean View

2 Queen • 250 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Standard Queen Room

1 Queen • 248 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Apartment Suite with Garden View

1 Queen • 1 Sofa • 300 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Two-Bedroom Suite with Ocean View

1 King • 1 Double

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

4.1

Excellent(435 Reviews)

0.5

Oct 2024

We usually stay at this property 2-3 times per year and have for the last 5 years. We learned earlier in the year this property had been sold and is under new management. We were not allowed to check in early even though the maint tech employee onsite told us our room was ready. We arrived to NO HOT WATER, messaged in the morning took them all day and we arrived back to tools all over the bathroom and the bathtub faucet taken apart. We were left with no towels after the tech used them all and were brought no additional towels as promised. The tech arrived smelling heavily of marijuana and we had to sit in our room for 2 hours with our 2 daughters while this tech is high out of his mind trying to fix the water issue. When he was finished chunks of dirt kept running out of the faucet. We couldn't really shower during our 3 night stay. The outside stairs are crumbling to the point where it appears they are going to give out any moment. There isn't staff onsite anymore so you are left with text messaging a person who could care less about the issues going on. DO NOT RECCOMEND STAYING HERE!!

0.5

Oct 2024

No one was there to check in, 3 other families from long distance and couldnt check in. The women checking us in was across seas. She wanted pics of my license, cc, and additional fees that werenot on hotels.com. and NO CODE TO GET KEY AND NO SECURITY GUARD TO CHECK US IN LIKE SHE SAID! SO WE LEFT!

2.0

Sep 2024

The stay wasn’t too bad. When I went into the room there was an open drink container on the counter. So maybe a bit more housekeeping and also cleaning of the fans would be good because there is a bunch of dirt on them, but the value for price is there not anything that can’t be dealt with

2.0

Sep 2024

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

4.0

Sep 2024

For the price was ok, only need some upgrade

2.0

Jul 2024

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

1.5

Jul 2024

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.

0.5

Jul 2024

Huge Safety concerns on this property, railing of balcony was loose, Aswell as the concrete was cracked.

5.0

Jun 2024

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.

2.0

Jun 2024

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???

1.5

Jun 2024

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.

1.0

May 2024

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

5.0

May 2024

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

2.0

Apr 2024

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.

5.0

Apr 2024

Perfect property right across from beach

2.5

Mar 2024

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

5.0

Mar 2024

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!

1.0

Mar 2024

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?

5.0

Feb 2024

Perfect location, directly across from the ocean. Great to walk to restaurants.

5.0

Feb 2024

I was pleased with the quaint little apartment; it had a full-size stove! Right across from our peaceful Pacific! No host check-in was convenient and quick. Definitely will return.

5.0

Feb 2024

Lovely place

5.0

Feb 2024

Enjoyable visit ... would stay again next time in Imperial Beach ...

4.0

Jan 2024

Really liked the location! No sign of wifi network. Water hot enough for shower but not for bath.

4.0

Dec 2023

What I liked about the property was the location. It was just steps away from the beach across from a small park with grassy areas for the dogs, a fitness course and small playground for children. The pier was close by as well as a few restaurants. The unit I rented was a one-bedroom apartment with full kitchen, sofa bed and rollaway. The staff were friendly and helpful. What I didn't like about the property was the entry door did not feel secure because it did not have a deadbolt and the door was mainly glass. The front window had a torn screen. The bathroom window had no screen. The kitchen was not equipped with eating utensils other than two teaspoons and one steak knife. Worst of all, the unit I stayed in was the lower floor of two stories. I could hear EVERYTHING from above: the rolling suitcase dragged through every room; shoes walking around; and conversation and activities in the bathroom. Made for sleepless nights!

5.0

Dec 2023

I loved the gazebo, the view, and being at the center of IB.

5.0

Dec 2023

We came to imperial beach to go to a show and visit my son. Had a wonderful time . The staff was pleasant and helpful.

0.5

Dec 2023

Warning! Run! These reviews left by others leave me scratching my head. This place is filthy and not safe. People that look homeless and on drugs are all around. One woman was eyeing us and appeared to be looking for an opportunity to steal belongings out of our car. They allow people to smoke pot anywhere on the premises. We awoke to a man screaming and yelling profanities. The beach was contaminated so we could not go in. No dogs are allowed on the beach. We left the next morning. The office staff did not want to refund me for the days we did not say even after repeated contacts from Hotels.com to do so. It took me several weeks and a lot of time trying to get my money back. The hotel was not cooperative at all.

5.0

Nov 2023

Great stay as usual. I absolutely love staying here.

5.0

Nov 2023

Cool

5.0

Nov 2023

Across from the beach!

5.0

Nov 2023

Best and tidy. Small and efficient

5.0

Oct 2023

Loved it will be back

2.5

Sep 2023

The hotel doesn’t have air conditioning however they do have signs posted in their lobby and their website therefore for the people complaining of no ac, it’s something you didn’t catch. However they do have a fan in the kitchen, another in the bedroom and a rotating fan you can connect to an outlet. Also if you open the windows it’s a nice breeze you get. They have a patio that’s lit up at night and an area with vending machines. The people in the office are super sweet, the place is a block away from the beach and a couple blocks from the pier with shops, local eateries, coffee shops within walking distance. Pet friendly! For the price you can’t complain! It’s such a cute place and super welcoming!

1.0

Sep 2023

Extremely difficult to log in to internet - Tried to log in to cable TV many times and never did get the TV to work - Hooker woke us up at 3:00 AM. They wanted to charge me for parking when I didn't have a car. Very small and hot room with no air conditioning or ventilation. Coffee machine in room only had one serving and was terrible.

4.0

Sep 2023

Easy to get into the room and surrounding places

5.0

Sep 2023

Never imagined a hotel room without AC or so uncomfortable. Hot, muggy and so not comfortable!! Floors are brick, checking out ASAP, going to hotel across the street. This is worse than a Baja motel room. It even had the mosquitos biting you at night.

1.5

Sep 2023

We asked for handicap accommodations- didn’t get it. Except for parking. Door was broken was taped together with shipping tape.

2.5

Aug 2023

Everything was great and went even better when we arrived in the room. Everything was better than expected. I loved the view, the service was quick and easy, short walk to the beach and the room was aesthetically pleasing.

2.5

Aug 2023

Great rooms very comfortable could use air conditioners in the rooms, takes too long to cool down at night after it has been warm any at all

2.5

Aug 2023

Cute little room right across the street from the beach. Room was very clean. There is no AC but the breeze from the beach keeps the room comfortable.

FAQs

How much does this motel cost compared to others in Imperial Beach?

The average price for a rental in Imperial Beach is £164 per night. This rental is £9 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this motel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Sand Castle Inn. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this motel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this motel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Sand Castle Inn pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this motel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Sand Castle Inn?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes internet / wifi, laundry, and tv.

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Sand Castle Inn

Motel in Imperial Beach, CA

Reasons to book

About this motel

Amenities

Map of Imperial Beach, CA

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Standard King Room

Two Queen Beds with Partial Ocean View

Standard Queen Room

Apartment Suite with Garden View

Two-Bedroom Suite with Ocean View

Sand Castle Inn

Motel in Imperial Beach, CA

Reasons to book

About this motel

Amenities

Map of Imperial Beach, CA

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Standard King Room

Two Queen Beds with Partial Ocean View

Standard Queen Room

Apartment Suite with Garden View

Two-Bedroom Suite with Ocean View

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this motel cost compared to others in Imperial Beach?

Is parking included with this motel?

Is there a pool at this motel?

Is Sand Castle Inn pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Sand Castle Inn?

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