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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 | 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Deluxe Queen Studio Island Suite Garden | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge, coffee/tea maker

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

Room options

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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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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Queen with Sofa bed

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

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Deluxe One Bedroom King Suite Oceanview | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe One Bedroom King Suite Oceanview

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

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Two-Bedroom Suite with Ocean View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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 | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

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

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Apartment Suite with Garden View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment Suite with Garden View

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

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

Two Queen Beds with Partial Ocean View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 248 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen 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

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen 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 with Sofa bed, Kitchenette

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

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Deluxe Queen Studio Island Suite Garden | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

About the neighborhood

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 - 0.1 miles
  • San Diego Bay - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Las Americas Premium Outlets - 10 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • San Ysidro Border Crossing - 10 min drive - 7.6 miles
  • Naval Base San Diego - 12 min drive - 10.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mike Hess Brewing - ‬2 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Sand Castle Inn to the airport?

Sand Castle Inn is 12.7 mi (18-min drive) away from the Tijuana Intl. Airport (TIJ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sand Castle Inn?

As of Sep 13, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sand Castle Inn on Sep 17, 2025 start from $155.22, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Sand Castle Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sand Castle Inn.

How close is Sand Castle Inn to the beach?

This motel is a short 1-minute walk from Imperial Beach and 8.6 mi (12-min drive) from Coronado Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sand Castle Inn offer free breakfast?

Sand Castle Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Sand Castle Inn?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Caliente Racetrack Casino (14-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Sand Castle Inn?

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

Is there free parking at Sand Castle Inn?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Sand Castle Inn have a pool?

Sand Castle Inn does not have a pool.

Does Sand Castle Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Sand Castle Inn to downtown Imperial Beach?

Sand Castle Inn is 1.1 mi away from Imperial Beach.