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Sand Castle Inn

2.5 star property
Beach motel near San Diego Bay

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Balcony view
King Suite with Ocean View | Terrace/patio
Porch
Deluxe One Bedroom Queen Suite Oceanview | Living area
Deluxe Queen Studio Island Suite Garden | Private kitchen

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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785 Seacoast Dr, Imperial Beach, CA, 91932
  • Place, Imperial Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Bay
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, San Ysidro Border Crossing
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Queen with Sofa bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Two Queen Beds with Partial Ocean View

Two Queen Beds with Partial Ocean View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Queen Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Apartment Suite with Garden View

Apartment Suite with Garden View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Two-Bedroom Suite with Ocean View

Two-Bedroom Suite with Ocean View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Apartment Suite with Ocean View

Apartment Suite with Ocean View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Futon

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe One Bedroom Queen Suite Oceanview

  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Deluxe One Bedroom King Suite Oceanview

Deluxe One Bedroom King Suite Oceanview

  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Queen Studio Island Suite Garden

Deluxe Queen Studio Island Suite Garden

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Queen Studio Suite Garden

Deluxe Queen Studio Suite Garden

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Studio

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Imperial Beach

Walk to the beach.Stay at this Imperial Beach motel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Imperial Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of San Diego Bay. Silver Strand State Beach and Coronado Municipal Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Imperial Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • San Diego Bay - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Las Americas Premium Outlets - 10 min drive - 11.9 km
  • San Ysidro Border Crossing - 10 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Naval Base San Diego - 12 min drive - 16.0 km

Getting around

  • Iris Avenue Trolley Station - 8 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 20 min drive
  • Tijuana Intl. Airport (TIJ) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Don Panchos Taco Shop - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Port Brewing Company - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Sand Castle Inn

Beach motel near San Diego Bay
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 free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Imperial Beach motel is smoke free.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in public areas

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • 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 available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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 will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with 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 any questions, 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 50 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

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.

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per night
  • 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

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 21 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-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

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

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 232 out of 486 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 141 out of 486 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 486 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 486 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 486 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chien Ping

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Clean. New rooms. Good stuff. Recommended 100%. The best in this place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My family had a great time everywhere we went was pet friendly, we’ll definitely be coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shivani

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recently stayed at the Sandcastle Inn on Imperial beach and I can honestly say this is such an underrated hotel! My boyfriend and I came to San Diego for my birthday and we decided we wanted to stay in a quiet, peaceful beach town. This hotel was right across from the beach as well as in walking distance to many restaurants. I never thought I’d like the non traditional check in, but I loved it! The hostess's make you feel reassured and immediately answering any questions. The rooms itself have so much to offer. The aesthetic of the room is cozy, making you feel like you’re on a tropical vacation. It even comes with a kitchenette! It was such a clean and wonderful place. I would 10/10 recommend anyone to stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ernesto

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great stay beautiful view
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johanna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I will definitely stay again. Loved the contactless service, the Tulum vibe room with kitchenette was awesome. Across the street from the beach and next to restaurants. All walking distance. The amenities were great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super cute decor next to the beach very chill
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Looking for a 5 star resort? Keep scrolling. Looking for a small, quiet, clean, bug free room with a comfortable bed that’s less than a minute walk to the sand and 5 minute walk to the pier? If so this place is great. We stayed here 7days and it was great! Check in kind of irritated me at first but wasn’t a big deal.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rocio, Lindon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice very well put
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Great place

It was a great place to stay with my son. We enjoyed it great location thank you owners were very compatible and easy to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Amenities
First time here , the “ contactless “ check in process seemed almost harassing Nothing on the Expedia website said you had to pay for parking yet I seem to recall the motel saying I had to pay extra for parking , which I did not . The room is nice but the 5 messages seemed excessive
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liza

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Gianni

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property does have a great location and the staff was responsive and would answer all question at a moments notice.what i disliked about the room was the bed sheets were dirty , stained and also had blood stains on the mattress. Aswell as the towels were stained and the shower was not properly cleaned
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Irma

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room itself was great, very clean. We had some trouble with our code to get in and the room doesn’t lock from the inside so I had to put the coffee table in front of the door so my toddler wouldn’t try to open it.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

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

Overall wonderful!

Right off the beach being between wonderful restaurants and only a couple mins from the pier, a lovely location, the coffee is included! There is blemishes on the walls and corners of the room but nothing that alarms me, just the wear and tear. Overall when I’m in the mood to come back to IB I’ll try to book for here! :)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jeanette

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erick

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Business traveller

Not worth it.

Good location, but not worth it. I don’t want to just hate on this place, but I left two nights into my three night stay because it was really bad. No garbage, no soap, about 1/4 roll of toilet paper. No air controls. No maid service in my room while I was there. Bed caved in. Humidity was so high that my towels never dried.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Miles

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Horrible Stay

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!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024