Along with an outdoor pool, this motel has a 24-hour front desk and express check-out. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Housekeeping is available on request.
Sands Motel offers 47 accommodations with air conditioning. Each accommodation is individually furnished. This Riverside motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Housekeeping is offered on request and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.
Sands Motel features an outdoor pool and express check-out. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Complimentary covered self parking is available on site.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free covered self parking on site
Limited onsite self parking
Things to do
Outdoor pool
Family friendly
Outdoor pool
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (on request)
Accessibility
Hardwood flooring in room
No elevator
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch TV
More
Air conditioning
Heating
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board on request
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express 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
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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 smoke detector
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Property is also known as
Sands Motel Motel
Sands Motel Riverside
Sands Motel Motel Riverside
Sands Motel Reviews
Reviews
6.2
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 255 out of 773 reviews
10 - Excellent
255
Rating 8 - Good. 95 out of 773 reviews
8 - Good
95
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 773 reviews
6 - Okay
98
Rating 4 - Poor. 93 out of 773 reviews
4 - Poor
93
Rating 2 - Terrible. 232 out of 773 reviews
2 - Terrible
232
6.0/10
Cleanliness
6.0/10
Staff & service
6.0/10
Amenities
5.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
5.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Chris
Oct 5, 2025
Disliked: Staff & service
Chris
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
8/10 Good
Kevin
Oct 3, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The tv didn't work and air took forever to get cool in the room
If you're looking for a 'sands' experience, you're better off going to an actual beach. This place was a disaster from start to finish. Walking into the room felt like stepping back into a forgotten era—and not in a charming way. The walls were grimy, the chairs and table looked like they hadn't seen a cleaning rag in ages, and don't even get me started on the 'towels' I wouldn't use them to wash my car.
The amenities? A joke. The blow dryer was DOA, and the light fixture was a bug graveyard. I'm pretty sure I saw more insects than hotel staff during my stay. Honestly, I've stayed in cleaner hostels. Save your money and sanity; avoid this place like the plague.
Clean room great staff. The only issue I have is with understanding Expedia charged me twice plus the motel charged my card 50.00 for the night ending up costing 180.74. very confused on that aspect will be Checking this out tomorrow morning
Towels were very stained. We were greeted by a live coach roach. Drawers we dirty. Tub was stained. At 1:34 on Saturday morning they started working on the room directly above us.
Check in process was pretty unpleasant and awkward. I gave them my card that they charged a $100 as a deposit to and instructed me to come back to checkout in person so they can refund me the money. Upon checkout they argued with me about the deposit until they re-read the receipt they gave me when they charged my card and then gave me my money back and acted like it was my fault? Very strange to stay at a location where it seemed I was a massive inconvenience.
Room was smelly and the shower would not drain. We alerted the front desk who said they would send someone but no one ever came. So we weren't able to shower during our stay.
Please note that there are also no provided hangara and they do not have any hangers or iron to borrow during your stay.
Pretty easy location with access to the freeways and free parking though?
Nasty nasty!!! towels had stains very smelly with penetration of cigarette and the most uncomfortable bed I had ever slept on, needs lots of work and the area let’s not even go there, most definitely do NOT recommend at all !!