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785 Seacoast Drive, Imperial Beach, CA 91932
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The Sand Castle Inn
4.0 of 5 stars 26 Reviews
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bloomfield hills, mi
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
70 helpful votes 70 helpful votes
“Perfect location Beach right across the street”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 October 2011
3
people found this review helpful

After an allergic reaction to the pets at my friend's home needed to find a place to stay, in the middle of the night. This place was perfect. Pet Free! Tile floors. Everything was very clean. And the beach was right across the street. The staff was very accommodating. There is a charm about the location that is difficult to describe. Will always stay here when in Imperial Beach.

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled solo
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Tucson, Arizona
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“GREAT Place”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 September 2011
2
people found this review helpful

We were In town for the Superfrog Triathlon. We left the Mariott on Saturday to be closer to our race start. The room was so clean, stocked, and a perfect location to the beach. The staff was kind enough to give us a late check out so we could shower after the race. I think the rates were reasonable for the beach. A must stay!! We will be back next year!!

  • Stayed September 2011, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Sydney, Australia
1 review
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Hidden Gem at the Coast of California”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 August 2011
4
people found this review helpful

We are still here at The Sandcastle Inn. We are from Australia. Walked-in only. Our room is clean. Staff are polite and courteous. We love to come back here, A+ plus recommendation. Rooms are reasonable. We love it here. Surfing and sunbathing is our deal here. Walking distance from our room. My husband wanted to extend for 2 more days. Check it out. We had a great discounted deal, the lady who checked us in gave us a good price. We were traveling along the coast of California and this inn has the best rate. I see bad comments here at Tripadvisor but I beg to disagree with the other comments. The inn is a hidden gem! The room we have at this time is clean and roomy. Check us out! We are still here at
The Sandcastle Inn. So far we are having fun and I have no complaints, likewise my family! We are extending for more days! The location and its people are friendly. Walking distance to restaurants, gift shops, the beach is not too crowded. This is a resort!!!

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Arcadia, California
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Never again”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 August 2011
1
person found this review helpful

My wife and I stayed 2 nts August 19 and 20th. The room was dirty and paint peeling off the walls. The bedding seemed clean thank goodness. For nearly $200 per night we wanted a clean room. The location is good right accross from the beach. They were installing a new security gate rightr next to our room on the second story so the first 2 hours from 1600 to 1800 we had to listen to drills and power sanding which was very disturbing on a Friday afternoon. I complained to the owner but she did not try to do anything about it and just said too bad.

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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Yucca Valley, California
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Thank you for making our vacation awesome”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 July 2011
3
people found this review helpful

The sandcastle inn you so beautiful, we stayed in #6 and 16. the ownwers were kind and there hospitality was excellent and i give the a rating of 110%. Thank you again for your kindness and being concerned and letting us stay another night and being concerned about our safety home on the 4th of july. from all of us the brady family and woodward family from yucca valley say thank you so much and god bless your being so kind and understanding. We will make sure we all come back again for our vacation.

  • Stayed July 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Address: 785 Seacoast Drive, Imperial Beach, CA 91932
Price range (per night):* INR5,545 - 17,923

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