Sands Motel

Bedbugs Room 11 I had previously written a nice review about this place. Sadly I had to delete it and replace it with this updated review. Upon my return trip room nine where I previously stayed was not available. Had to pay more for room 11 because it had 2 beds even though I was a solo traveler and repeat Customer. I woke up with bedbug bites on my neck, hands and legs. This caused great discomfort for weeks. The owner and his wife, were less than concerned and refused my request for refund. Telling me, their son was a lawyer. OK? I was so wrong about this place. Sad. I encourage anyone else who has had this problem to post .

I know what you’re thinking… You're probably seeking a good deal, a place solely for a night's rest. The price is enticingly low, almost the cost of two rooms at another motel. The online images seemed satisfactory, and the businesslike man on the phone secured your reservation. With a contented sigh, you relish the savings and anticipate the charm of the retro neon SANDS sign. As you head to bed, thoughts of the quaint motel and your thrifty decision lull you to sleep with a faint smile. However, upon arrival, the alluring glow of the SANDS sign fades. The front office, more of a storage closet, hints that your economical choice from last month might have been a misstep. Remembering the other appealing motels you passed, you question the extent of this mistake. It turns out to be worse than anticipated. The air smells of antiquity, and the distant tunes from a scratchy radio echo through the corridors, whisking you back to a bygone era. This place seems like a business where profits aren’t reinvested. The image that comes to mind is someone squeezing an orange for its juice, then relentlessly crushing it to extract every last drop, leaving the rind a messy pulp. That’s precisely what this motel feels like. To add to the dismay, the continental breakfast turns out to be waffles and juice next door at the Coronado. The torn and stained beds, absence of microwaves except in the front office, paper-thin blankets necessitating a perpetually low, noisy AC, and the overall dirt and dilapidation all remind you that this is indeed the town’s cheapest stay.

It's a good place It has what you need. You get a fridge, a TV, and a shower. It's a little noisy at night and during the day but not too bad. It does also look like an older building. The bed is comfy, owner is nice and helpful, and it's generally in a nice area of town. If you just need the basics this has what you need. But don't expect luxury or a 5 star treatment. It is what it is.

Review from Tyson Ellis 117 Kind manager and good pool good rooms close to places to Eat and good area clean rooms and grounds management services is really good and friendly understanding and caring about each situation each customer is in

Never go here unless you're a prostitute. Junk piled in corners of front office. Pulled back sheets to find hair everywhere, cigarette burns, stained blankets. Shopping carts in front of rooms. Left immediately, and owner never responded to refund request. Run away!