Boulder City Hoover Dam Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Nevada State Railroad Museum - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Bootleg Canyon Mountain Bike Park - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
Cascata Golf Course - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
Hoover Dam - 15 min drive - 13.7 km
Getting around
Boulder City, NV (BLD-Boulder City Municipal) - 6 min drive
Henderson, NV (HSH-Henderson Executive) - 27 min drive
Harry Reid Intl. Airport (LAS) - 28 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 11 min walk
Iron Rail Cafe - 7 min drive
Jack in the Box - 9 min walk
Fox Smokehouse BBQ - 3 min walk
Coffee Cup - 7 min walk
About this property
The Sands Motel
When you stay at The Sands Motel, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Hoover Dam and Lake Mead National Recreation Area. Free perks include WiFi and self parking. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
25 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total, up to 22 lbs per pet)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
Pets must be supervised
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Services
24-hour front desk
Accessibility
No elevator (single level property)
Room amenities
Be entertained
40-inch LED TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Access via exterior corridors
Local maps
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Late check-in between 12:30 AM and 3:00 AM can be arranged for an extra charge
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pet deposit: USD 100 per day
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 35 per pet (may vary based on length of stay), plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 50
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Also known as
SANDS MOTEL
The Sands Motel Motel
The Sands Motel Boulder City
The Sands Motel Motel Boulder City
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at The Sands Motel?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 22 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 35 per pet, per day, and there's also a deposit of USD 100 per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at The Sands Motel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Sands Motel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at The Sands Motel?
No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Railroad Pass Casino (7-min drive) and Club Fortune Casino (11-min drive) are both nearby.
What's the area around The Sands Motel like?
The Sands Motel is in the heart of Boulder City, a short 8-minute walk from Boulder City Hoover Dam Museum and 18 minutes' walk from Nevada State Railroad Museum.
The Sands Motel Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 1, 2024
Really nicely refurbished motel outside of Las Vegas.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 27, 2024
Leonard
Leonard, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 17, 2024
C EDWARD
C EDWARD, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 8, 2024
The room was so cute! The little extra room to be used as kitchen and desk and vanity was adorable. Loved the decor!
Very friendly lady checked us in
Dawn
Dawn, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 4, 2024
Queot, clean and well stocked
Just charming
MAX
MAX, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 15, 2024
Gage
Gage, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 17, 2024
Monte
Monte, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 15, 2024
Me and my pups were so happy with the location and area.
Darlene j
Darlene j, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 2, 2024
jim
jim, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 2, 2024
Easy check in and out. Nice established business, no frills, just a clean place to sleep.
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 31, 2024
Wonderful staff and nice rooms. Microwave AND fridge!
jim
jim, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 27, 2024
Alejandro
Alejandro, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
May 21, 2024
karl
karl, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 18, 2024
Teresa runs the place- super friendly and accommodating! Prices are super and everything a oy the Sands say “yes”
jim
jim, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 18, 2024
love the quietness and older but updated clean room
john
john, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 17, 2024
Very cute, unique motel! Wed definite stay here again!
Brenda
Brenda, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 13, 2024
Boulder City is a unique, beautiful town and the Sands Motel was a perfect choice to enjoy it. Very accommodating.
Janeen
Janeen, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 9, 2024
If you have a classic car, this is a perfect place. Old school "motor hotel" with parking right outside the door
Daniel
Daniel, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 8, 2024
Nice basic accommodations with a retro vibe. Walking distance to several dining options. The ladies at the check-in desk were super nice.
Peter
Peter, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 27, 2024
Family owned with wonderful guest service. Pet-friendly. Family-friendly. Well stocked with ice in the machines. Lovely room decor with a positive vibe and charming amenities you wouldn’t expect at a motel. Love the retro fridge! We will definitely stay at the Sands Motel again.
Jason
Jason, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Apr 23, 2024
Floors
Floor dirty needs to be cleaned(mopped and sterilized).
Verified traveler
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Apr 19, 2024
Enjoyed the retro feel. Clean
Gregory
Gregory, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Apr 17, 2024
Nice peoples but this Motel is old and the bathroom needs too be remodeled. Mattress was like sleeping on the floor.
Joseph
Joseph, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 14, 2024
Kimberly
Kimberly, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Apr 14, 2024
Decent hotel for one night
Cute little motel in the nice part of the city. Nothing close to fancy but good for the money. Lady at the reception was nice.