Sands Inn

2.0 star property
Motel in South Gate with free parking

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Standard Double Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Exterior
Standard Double Room | Bathroom | Shower, towels
Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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8935 Long Beach Boulevard, South Gate, CA, 90280
  • Place, Plaza Mexico
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Community Hospital of Huntington Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, St. Francis Medical Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking

  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

South Gate

Sands Inn places you within a 15-minute drive of popular attractions such as University of Southern California and Los Angeles Convention Center. This 18-room motel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, free self parking, and a 24-hour front desk.

What's nearby

  • Plaza Mexico - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Community Hospital of Huntington Park - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Granada Post Acute - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • St. Francis Medical Center - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Parkwest Bicycle Casino - 7 min drive - 4.6 miles

Getting around

  • Firestone Station - 2 min drive
  • Commerce Station - 11 min drive
  • Hawthorne, CA (HHR-Hawthorne Municipal) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Elizabeth Bakery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tacos El Unico - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Guajillo Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Birrieria Esquivel - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Sands Inn

Motel in South Gate with free parking
Sands Inn features free WiFi in public areas and an ATM. You can take advantage of free parking if you drive. Front-desk staff are standing by 24/7 to assist with any requests.
Guests can enjoy free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Desks are also available.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: USD 20 per accommodation, per stay

These are all of the 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
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Sand's Motel South Gate
Sand's South Gate
Sands Inn South Gate
Sands South Gate
Sands Inn Motel
Sands Inn South Gate
Sands Inn Motel South Gate

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Sands Inn?

Sands Inn provides free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do around Sands Inn?

This motel is located in South Gate, close to Citadel Outlets, BMO Stadium, and Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Parkwest Bicycle Casino is also within a driving distance of 4.7 mi.

Will I be able to park at Sands Inn?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the motel.

Does Sands Inn feature a casino on the premises?

No, Sands Inn doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Sands Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

Does Sands Inn have a hot tub?

No, this motel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Sands Inn feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, Sands Inn doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Sands Inn allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Sands Inn.

Does Sands Inn have connecting rooms?

No, this motel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to Sands Inn?

The closest major airport to Sands Inn is Hawthorne, CA (HHR-Hawthorne Municipal), which is 9.6 mi away (20 minutes by car). Another top airport is Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB), which is located 16.5 mi away (32-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Sands Inn?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Sands Inn.

Sands Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 139 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 139 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 139 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 139 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 139 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Our room didn’t have a normal size door, so you feel pressured to enter the room, the room just let you feel cheap and not welcome feeling. You can hear almost everything from neighbors, and we unfortunately had very bad neighbors for first few days, there were yelling and arguing all the night. Got headaches due to bad sleep. We won’t stay there again
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Miguel

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Roberto

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You get what you pay for I guess. Check out is at 10:30 which is kind of weird. Roaches in room. Woul
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ernie

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

Peaceful and Quiet

The owners are Awesome and very nice. They even allowed me to check in early. I def will be coming back
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose Antonio

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Karla

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

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

Made trip to LA the best!

The service is great, the price is even better and then I walk into my room and it's really nice and clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Konrad

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jamal

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fabiola

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ernie

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

Definitely Recommend Friendly Staff and Peaceful ✌

The Owners or Staff in the Office were really nice and Accommadating, they let me check in early with an additional $20 dollar fee but i get it. Its Business and ivwas ok with that because you get your deposit back. Thank you. I will def come back for another Fun NighT lol :)
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Andria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Parking sucks
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amaris

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

ASHLEY

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Check out is at 10:30 am...and a 20 dollar deposit.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Francisco

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Joycelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Giselle

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Evething was good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Luis

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was ok but now for the price , wouldn’t stay here again. Smelled a lot like cigarettes after I requested a non-smoking room , parking was horrible… owners knocked on my door constantly in the morning up until 11pm at night when already sleeping to move my car for property family convenience. Restroom carried a smell of urine, in the shelf that has a cabinet, had something in little bags. (looked like drugs) just overall a 1/10. Would not recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Place is cute. Very limited parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Angie

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Iswarya

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
room was comfortable and neat. dont rate based on exterior. Indoor was really awesome
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024