Sands Motel

2.0 star property
Travelers find a welcoming retreat at this La Sierra hotel where the outdoor pool offers a perfect spot to unwind after exploring the area.

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The Sands Motel in La Sierra provides a peaceful getaway centered around its refreshing outdoor pool. Guests appreciate the convenience of the 24-hour front desk, ensuring assistance is available whenever needed during their stay.

Reviews

5.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Single Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Single Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

La Sierra, a neighborhood in Riverside, is home to Sands Motel. Silverlakes Sports Complex and Glen Ivy Hot Springs Spa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Ontario Mills Shopping Mall. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at CBU Events Center or Riverside Tennis Center. Visit our Riverside travel guide
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10625 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA, 92505

What's nearby

  • Disneyland® Resort
    Disneyland® Resort
    45 min drive - 62.6 km
  • Knott's Berry Farm
    Knott's Berry Farm
    46 min drive - 64.4 km
  • Galleria at Tyler
    8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Castle Park Amusement Park
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Bowlero Riverside
    2 min drive - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Riverside-La Sierra Station
    8 min drive
  • Ontario Intl. Airport (ONT)
    45 min drive

Restaurants

  • Panera Bread
    16 min walk
  • McDonald's
    9 min walk
  • Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
    12 min walk
  • Olive Garden
    12 min walk
  • Mamma Mia
    9 min walk

About this property

Sands Motel

  • Hotel located in La Sierra
  • Sands Motel provides a gym and more.
  • Additional perks include:
    • An outdoor pool
    • Tour/ticket assistance and a 24-hour front desk
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Sands Motel include amenities such as room service.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Refrigerators, microwaves, and irons/ironing boards
    • Cable channels, daily housekeeping, and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: High-speed internet

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

More

  • 2 floors

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Sands Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

What time is check-in at Sands Motel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sands Motel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sands Motel located?

Located in La Sierra, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Kaiser Permanente Hospital Riverside and Galleria at Tyler. Castle Park Amusement Park and Bowlero Riverside are also within 2 mi (3 km). Riverside-La Sierra Station is 27 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Sands Motel Reviews

5.2

5.2

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

5.2

Staff & service

5.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 18 reviews

Reviews

Verified

2/10 Terrible

Al

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

The Worst Hotel In California with hidden fees!!

Upon my arrival I had to pay $16.00 extra. I asked the receptionist what were those charges for all he said taxes and fees. He was so rude and with his terrible accent he kept saying the same. I asked for a receipt because I would like to see what those fees were and he refused, and advised me to call Expedia and ask for that. He was such a jerk! I booked a non-smoking room and the room I got had a terrible smell. My wife found food that went bad under the bed, She called the receptionist and the jerk said that she could pick it up. Then, we wanted to get Ice and we had to pay 25 cents for it. Do not stay in this hotel, they will charge you extra $$$ and is not worth it. The next day we moved to Days Inn next block. The check out time is not like Expedia publishes it. They called us at 11:01 am saying that the check out time in the internet is wrong. There are 3 nice hotels across the street that are cleaner, with educated staff, for the same price and even those hotels offer you breakfast!! I found out that other visitors rated this hotel at TRIPADVISOR as the worst hotel in California too.
Verified

4/10 Poor

sympathetic

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Smell a lot of smog

I was almost sick of my lung, the room was so smog sting,
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

It sucked

The room smelled, and the toilet was loose. When I told the person at the front desk all they said was sorry. they also didn't honor the price and was over charged.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Ran

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

Avoid this place

There was a paper label on the toilet stating that it had been sanitized. It wasn't sanitized at all. I had asked the front desk to call a taxi for me and the taxi didn't arrive for 45 minutes. I juuust barely caught my bus. Internet was very sporadic, and when I asked the management to do something about it, I think they just ignored me.
Verified

4/10 Poor

veronica

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

needs cleaner carpet, bath tub, blankets

not good, wont stay again
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chrissy

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

Nice hotel. Close to mall

Room was very clean and quiet. Safe comfortable place to stay.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Never again

The front desk clerk was rude and unfriendly. Rate from booking price to check out increased $15, when asked why all he would say is "fees" but wouldn't explain what they were. Had to call to ask for wi-fi pass code but first had to plug phone in! Was then informed I needed to come to office to get username and password which never ended up working, connection weak.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

JEFF

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

Terrible stay away

Terrible stay away. Don't go here. The place is a pit. Very rude staff.
Verified

4/10 Poor

neveragain

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

Not a good experience

Found room online for a reasonable price...when check in they charge an additional $20 for taxes...they tried to give a room where door didn't open correctly and were upset because i didn't want my kids stuck in room...in and out traffic all night long..tv not working properly. weird people hanging around at odd hours of the evening...just overall not a comfortable place to bring your children and stay. people loud all hours of the night..i had my children and they were not comfortable...u have to pay for ice n they give you no liner for ice bucket...room not worth as much as they are asking..
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

better of anywhere else

Sheets smell I had one price I get to the hotel they give me another I call expedia they tell me its taxes and fees but on the invoice it said taxes and fees included
Verified

4/10 Poor

ken

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness

One night only

We took off the bed spread and found a match stick on the pillow. Cracked tile in the bathroom around the toilet. Dirty hand prints on the walls and in the shower.
Verified

6/10 Okay

IHRTCAL

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Good value for a night or two, but very basic.

I wanted to review this hotel so that people considering staying here have a realistic idea of the property. In my opinion the current operators are making the most of a mediocre old motel property. The room was basic, but clean and functional. I stayed one night with my husband and daughter in a two queen bed room. I liked the bed, my daughter was pleased with the cable station choice and everything worked. Toiletries were little tear open packets, there was no bible or pens or paper and there wasn't a clock in the room. On the other hand I saw no pests and even the carpet felt clean while barefoot. It was neither the best hotel/motel I have ever stayed in, but it also was certainly not the worst. I thought the Sands was a good value for a night or so if you are not turned off by and old building with open outdoor staircases, but personally wouldn't base a longer vacation there.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

good value

Great value, seemed a bit cramped? But overall was nice to stay there
Verified

8/10 Good

Charlie

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

Convenient, easy access

Experience was pleasant, Near by restuarant served good food.
Verified

8/10 Good

Goofy Momma

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

nice hotel

It was nice and it did had flat screen tv. Just one negative about it is the shower, it need to be fix.......
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dale

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

Nice place to stay in Riverside - Great Value

A great place and location. Very good value.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

L

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

nice for the price

The room was clean and decorated nicely but the carpet was worn. The bed and pillows were comfortable. There is a microwave and fridge. Bring some quarters because the ice machine costs $0.25 and I would have liked a plastic liner for the ice bucket.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Terrible service