Sands Motel

Property class: 2
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Livermore hotel

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk with a computer, and a small seating area.
A parking lot with a building labeled "NOW OPEN!" in the background.
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a window with a view of the street.
A small motel with a single-story structure, a covered parking area, and a sidewalk adjacent to the building.
A bathroom with a bathtub, toilet, and shower.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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3787 First St, Livermore, CA, 94551
  • Place, Livermore Casino
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Bankhead Theater
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Ohlone Trail
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

Basic Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Basic Double Room

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

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About the neighborhood

Livermore

In Livermore .Stay at this Livermore hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Livermore Casino and 2 miles (3 km) of Bankhead Theater. Ohlone Trail and Centennial Light are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Livermore Casino - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Bankhead Theater - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Ohlone Trail - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory - 7 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • San Francisco Premium Outlets - 9 min drive - 5.8 miles

Getting around

  • Vasco Station - 6 min drive
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Story Coffee Co. - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Livermore, California - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Sands Motel

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Livermore hotel
Sands Motel offers its guests a vending machine. The front desk is open around the clock. Free self parking is available.

This Livermore hotel is smoke free.

  • 26 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • No smoking on site
Sands Motel offers 26 accommodations. Televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

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

  • A damage deposit of USD 100.00 will be collected before check-in.

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Sands Motel Hotel
Sands Motel Livermore
Sands Motel Hotel Livermore

Frequently asked questions

How close is Sands Motel to the airport?

Sands Motel is 47.9 mi (59-min drive) away from the Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sands Motel?

As of Oct 17, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sands Motel on Nov 11, 2026 start from $93, including 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 Sands Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sands Motel.

Does Sands Motel offer free breakfast?

Sands Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Sands Motel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Livermore Casino (4-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Sands Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Sands Motel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Sands Motel have a pool?

Sands Motel does not have a pool.

Does Sands Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Sands Motel to downtown Livermore?

Sands Motel is 1 mi away from Livermore.

Sands Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 66 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay, not far from downtown
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
clean room, staff very kind and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sands was a great overnight stay in Livermore. Would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room was very modern and clean. Parking was easy and very quiet at night. Location is actually good if you are visiting Livermore.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Love the location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly staff, easy to check in and check out
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was easy.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly lady nice big and clean room Great stay near sfo
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is very nice and clean and also quiet. Front lady was really nice!!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the front desk was so friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reasonably priced with a very friendly staff. Room was fine for a short stay. Nice heater/air conditioner. TV worked well with a great channel selection. Clean room with a comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good Stay.

Quiet, Clean. Check-in staff was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A pretty old property but very clean, good bed, the staff was friendly and welcoming. No frills but good rate and the tv worked so the hubz could watch Monday night football.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, though there were visible handprints and hairs on the bed. Area around motel seems to be under construction. Staff was very friendly. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rest stop.

This place was a great place to spend the night. The staff was very kind and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a very clean room and everyone was extremely nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a fantastic day. Gina is awesome the property is great. The location to downtown is walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The exterior the property his not very aesthetic however the rooms are sebaceous and clean with refrigerator and microwave as well as television entertainment. The ice machine was broken so the host provided me with ice. This is a great location especially if you are going to the livermore rodeo
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is your typical motel room: no frills, just adequate which was what we wanted The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. There was surprisingly no road noise. Check in was easy and the hotel owner was very solicitous.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Convenient and clean

Super friendly. Older property nicely maintained. Great value! Clean and well maintained on the inside.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly check in. Room was spotlessly clean. Good bed. Quiet. Refrigerator, microwave and coffee maker in room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Support the American dream

Modest old American motel, but nicely refurbished with new floors and facilities. Pleasant hard working proprietors. Clean and comfortable. No corporate presence, two thumbs up.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great value.

Older property. Rooms in great condition. Super value. Very friendly. Water pressure and hot water good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025