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The Sands Motel

2.0 star property
Motel in Boulder City with free parking

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Travelers find The Sands Motel perfectly positioned near Lake Mead National Recreation Area. The property offers free in-room WiFi and plenty of parking for guests. The helpful staff maintains a 24-hour front desk in this entirely smoke-free environment.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Front of property

Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Front of property

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Front of property

Basic Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
809 Nevada Way, Boulder City, NV, 89005

What's nearby

  • Boulder City Hoover Dam Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Grace Community Church - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Boulder Bowl - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Nevada State Railroad Museum - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Bootleg Canyon Mountain Bike Park - 5 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Boulder City, NV (BLD-Boulder City Municipal) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Fox Smokehouse BBQ - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dam Roast House & Browder Bookstore - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬15 min walk

About this property

The Sands Motel

Motel in the business district
The Sands Motel provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Sands Motel boast perks such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • 40-inch LED TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and daily housekeeping

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  • Parking included
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 12:30 AM and 3:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 35 per pet (varies based on length of stay), plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 50 and a deposit of USD 100 per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 100 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 35 per pet (varies based on length of stay) plus USD 50 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 12:30 AM and 3:00 AM

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

SANDS MOTEL
The Sands Motel Motel
The Sands Motel Boulder City
The Sands Motel Motel Boulder City

Frequently asked questions

Is The Sands Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 22 lbs per pet. There's a deposit of USD 100 per day and a fee of USD 35 per pet, per day. A cleaning fee of USD 50 also applies. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Sands Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available from 12:30 AM–3:00 AM for a fee.

What time is check-out at The Sands Motel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Sands Motel located?

Located in the heart of Boulder City, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Northshore Peak and Boulder City Hoover Dam Museum. Grace Community Church and Boulder Bowl are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

The Sands Motel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 257 out of 366 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 79 out of 366 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 366 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 366 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 366 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to stay. Clean, quiet and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were super friendly and helpful. Whole place was immaculate with a chilled out vibe akin to the 1960s - will definitely return
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good value and very nice service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elijah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only place worth staying if you're passing through the Vegas area
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice people run this place. Cold A/C and big bed and tv. Thank you for the nice stay will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, easy access to restaurants and local city park.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We liked the room and bathroom. The only complaint is the rod for hanging up clothes is way too high and the racks for towels in bathroom too high!! Not everyone is tall.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No hot water!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The area is a bit run down but convenient and great dining…
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly and very nicely equipped motel room. Cool style. Only minus for very loud AC.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful owners
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for the nice stay at your motel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guadalupe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and easy check in. Clean rooms and AC ready when you get to the room, convenient during the heat when you have kids after a long drive. Had a great time and chat with the receptionist. Friendly and accommodating. Will book again if I have to. Will 100% recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
For a motel it is very nice place.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Great place to stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fun area, great motel and great welcome and service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Gale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very cute. Everthing was clean except the floor. Needed to be swept. Could not walk barefoot without feeling the grit
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

RACHAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super cute, location was great
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

Great Drive In Motel

This retro motel was perfect for our one night stay near Hoover Dam. It was very clean and the room was good sized.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place is newly renovated and has a great vintage inspired vibe!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
easy to park pull throughs...stay to and from as we snowbird in Idaho, if rooms available. not a fancy place, just a place comfy and cute.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Faron

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The receptionist was so helpful I had some issues with my credit card and she was willing to give me a discount for cash. We couldn’t have had better help
Very nice very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025