Coral Sands Motel

I’ve been here for five nights so far and I’m very happy with my decision to book here! Yes, it’s a motel. Yes, it’s a little older. But it’s clean, safe, very reasonably priced. The pool and spa are beautiful. Brian at the front desk is great — funny and very informative and helpful. It’s only a few steps away from a Ralph’s supermarket, Starbucks, Jamba Juice, Marshalls, and a burger place, as well as a train station. The drawbacks are that the beds are hard and the pillows are flat, and the bathrooms are small (the shower pressure is amazing though!). Overall, you definitely won’t find a better motel in this price range in a location this good.

Fantastic motel. The people who work here and run it are what give it an extra star (or 2).
There’s enough parking for everyone, and it’s free, both of which aren’t true for every motel in Hollywood. Rooms are clean, not new and not beat up. It’s a motel from, probably, the ‘60s, and it’s well-​maintained — not totally refurbished into something contemporary.
I’m a motel fan, not a posh hotel lover (but I do like some swank sometimes), and I’ve stayed in a handful of hotels in LA, and this one is my favorite.

Great for the price and location. Free parking and a nice looking pool and jacuzzi. Room is small but if you’re traveling alone it’s fine. Try to stay on second floor as I was awoken by a noisy neighbor above. I would definitely stay again.

Great location and reasonably priced! Close to many of the «must see» sites in Hollywood. The staff was friendly and the rooms were quite clean. Though a heads up, if you are in a wheelchair, use a walker or any other assistive device this place would be difficult for bathroom transfers/​access. It was built in the 40s and the room design really reflects that. The bathroom is very narrow and would be hard to maneuver for an individual with mobility issues or assistive devices. Just something to consider.

Nice place, friendly staff. The rooms a well done and clean. The rooms surround a pool and hot tub. There is w/​d on premise and a shopping mall a 2 minute walk away. Supermarket, Starbucks etc. You are on the edge of a Thai neighborhood and there are plenty of restaurants.

PLEEEEEESE DO NOT VISIT THIS HOTEL!!! The place was crawling with ANTS!!! I will give the location one star cause it was perfect. That’s it that’s all!!!

Don;t judge it on its looks !
Arriving at the counter you get second thoughts; where did i end up ?
Despite it looks its a clean and a very save place to stay overnight.
As mentioned before; at a great location and at a great price !
WE’ll be back !

We stayed here for four nights and it was nice. It had the basics– bed, shower/​toilet, and fridge. Obviously, we don’t need any other fancy stuff since we would be out and about in Hollywood. The jacuzzi and pool (open till 10pm) were awesome, we loved being able to relax in the jacuzzi after a long day of walking. The staff was very accomodating– the one who checked us in was very cordial and knowledgeable of the area, as he gave us tips of places worth visiting and where/​who to avoid (Venice beach after 4pm/​street performers in the walk of fame, respectively). The room itself was clean enough, but don’t expect everything in the area to be clean. As a germaphobe, I brought my own bed sheets and blanket. but that’s just me and my preference. :P
Minus one star because the A/​C, which we used consistently, let out a funky smell every time we turned it on.

I stayed here for a week and was really happy with the service, cleanliness, and central location of this cute motel. I almost didn’t want to move out once I found a place to live. It was an unexpected pleasant surprise because on first pass you notice the retro signage that hasn’t been updated or modernized and questionable curb appeal, but it’s well maintained and a good value to meet your basic needs.

Although a little rough around the edges, this motel is a great value for the location. It’s an old hotel with a bit of peeling and/​or mismatched paint, funky lobby and patched up holes. BUT, the staff was friendly, the room was clean, the pool looked great, and Wi-​Fi is and off-​street parking were free. Security is tight due to its location on a major street in L.A. I would definitely stay here again when I’m not eager to drive back to Orange County after a fun night in L.A.

Well, here’s a fair and informative review:
The building is old. Very old. It was probably a heck of a motel 50 years ago. The previous review was correct with the «rough edges, funky lobby, patched up holes». However, it does seem that owners/​management keeps up the grounds, keeping the planters out front looking nice, the pool and spa area are clean and have nice greenery around the pool. I would have used the pool and spa if we stayed more than one night. Our room was small with one king bed, table with two chairs, and small stand under the smallish (by today’s standards) TV. The room was clean and odor free. It’s a very basic room. The bathroom was tiny but bright and clean. Fixtures and plumbing worked well and no complaints with the water flow, temperature or shower head. Sometimes these older places are horrid for these type of things so this is a plus for me. Parking is around the perimeter of the building, off the street but not guarded other than cameras. There seems to be ample parking.
The bed was not great, don’t expect a pillow top mattress or fancy linens. If I were a picky sleeper I probably would not have been comfortable but usually I’m tired enough to just plop down and sleep so this bed didn’t bother me. The pillows were flat and could have been better or at least an additional one. They didn’t have much to them.
The best part of staying here for me was because we were attending a concert at the Greek Theatre and it’s only 1.5 miles away. Über was only $ 5.64 each way and that’s a bargain. We ordered pizza late Saturday night and it was delivered within a reasonable amount of time.
I would describe this motel as a traveling stop rather than a vacation spot. We were told it was a popular place for Europeans. Another good thing about here is that it is close to Hollywood Walk of Fame, Pantages, Dolby and Grauman’s Chinese Theatres, so that’s an added bonus for tourists.
There’s a Ralph’s store and Starbucks very close by which could take care of most essentials. They are close enough to walk to in the evening but you don’t really want to be out much after dark in this area.
Overall would I stay here again: Yes, probably. But if my budget allows I would most likely upgrade for future visits to the area.

Stayed there for 5 nights, good location, clean, free Wifi, plenty parking spaces. Room is little bit small, but for that price, it is highly acceptable.

Decent and reasonably priced lodging if you’re not looking for fancy hotel rooms.
I stayed here for two night, and it’s what you’d expect. There was some weird smell in our room, but other than that, no complaints.

Rough on the outside not so bad in the inside. Front desk guy nice and helpful. If your looking for a place to sleep for cheap this is it. They got a fridge. Closet. And coffee maker in each room. They also have a pool in the courtyard. Not too shabby. Right next to a Ralph’s plaza. Pretty convenient.

Update: I’ve heard from a few fellow San Franciscans that they used to have a ‘reputation’ (and quite a reputation it was! I remember having that much fun, way back when…) I guess that would explain the security precautions! But heck, there are no rodents or whatever… They’re quite clean now. I’ll totally stay there again, at least until they realize what a great location they have and jack their prices way up.

After researching for weeks on where to stay in Hollywood and not spending too much on lodging. I am glad I gave this place a try even though some of the reviews weren’t so great. After booking on Expedia and reading reviews I am glad we stayed here. I had a great time as the place has a vintage feeling and it was fun just being in LA. The room was decent and clean. You do get what you pay for but I thought it was nice. The staff was very friendly and made checking in easy and painless. There are cameras around the motel so I wasn’t worried about our car being broken into. Oh and did I tell you theres a Starbucks near by??? Defin would come back and stay here again! BALLA ON A BUDGET!

Wonderful staff, clean rooms, pefect for families as well as singles. We were group of 11, the night shift manager squeezed us in despite his busy schedule. Room 230 is like a Emperor Suite, Room 115 is big enough to accommodate 4 and room 115 is a Cal King bed for a family of 4. Will stay only here again and again throughout 2015 since we got 2015 visit as many times pass to universal studios. Check out time is 11 am. Room service ladies start at 9 am. Ample parking in the back. This is the hidden jewel for travellers in Hollywood. 7 miles from Universal Studios, 8 minutes from Walk of fame, 5 minutes to Observatory and few milee to Hollywood. The best part? $ 78/​night. No one can beat that. Its a 3 star hotel. Seriously no more Motel 6, Studio 6, Best Western kinda craps.

I have to say that my first impression wasn’t terribly favorable. Although the external façade and lobby of the motel are attractive and well-​kept, the peeling paint on the door and window frames and the poor condition of the second-​floor walkway (not unsafe, but definitely unattractive) certainly gave me second thoughts as I walked from the lobby to my room.
Good thing I never rely too heavily on those first impressions, as I would have missed a very pleasant stay!
To begin with, the people who worked the front desk were some of the nicest and most helpful I’ve encountered in many years of staying in hotels and motels. I definitely felt like a welcome guest!
My room was small, but clean and attractive. Carpet, tile, furniture, paint, and fixtures all appeared new. The king-​sized bed was a little firm for my tastes, but comfy enough. Air conditioning was provided via a wall unit that cooled the room efficiently… some might have found it a bit noisy, but it didn’t bother me.
The free wi-​fi also worked well… I had no problem at all with it at all.
The bath was small, but squeaky-​clean, and appeared to have all new, or nearly new, fixtures (toilet, washstand, shower). I liked the shower, which was quite large and equipped with really nice slip-​free tiles.
The pool and spa area is lovely! They do allow smoking in the pool area though, so if that’s something you’re likely to be bothered by you might want to give it a miss.
There common room near the lobby offers guests two coin-​operated washers and dryers, free use of a desktop computer, and a microwave oven.
The location is excellent. Urban, but not frightening. I felt comfortable walking around by myself. There’s a small shopping center next door with a Ralph’s supermarket, a Ross, a Starbucks, and a couple of fast-​food places. There are lots of good restaurants within easy walking distance or a short drive. Griffith Park is just a five-​minute drive away, as is the L.A. Zoo. It’s also very convenient to I-​5 and US 101.
I’ll definitely stay here again should I need accommodation in this part of L.A.

Location location location, great place to stay the night after we went to the Greek for a concert. Hotel Coral Sands, my friend thought it was hot oral sex, lol, oh well good room to stay in for around $ 100 to avoid getting a DUI… The beds are hard but the bathroom is remodeled and clean. No bath tubs to cook up a fresh batch get’s negative 1 star. Always great to have sex in a cheap Hollywood motel with my lady though!

Our hotel trifecta is (in order) cheap, in a good location, and having character. And we normally have to compromise on at least one of those, but we got all of those at the Coral Sands.
We arrived at 1am on a Thurs night but received prompt and helpful service as if it were peak arrival time. And this may not be news to anyone else, but in all my years if traveling this was the first time someone ever informed me that the license plate number of my rental would be on the key tag — thanks! He walked us to our room to have us look over it and it was perfect for us — a very comfortable bed, a good shower, and a fridge.
The courtyard had a serene touch to it also, with a couple of palm trees, a big pool, a jacuzzi, and a mini chill-​out area. I enjoyed a couple of nights out in the jacuzzi as a cool wind blowed, watching the palms sway in front of the full moon.
You have a variety of places for meals, with coffee shops ranging from local places to Starbucks all within a few blocks. And if you like Thai, you’re right on the boundary of Thai Town — or Heaven, in other words.
In any case, you’re also across the street from the Hollywood/​Western stop on the Metro, so it’s very convenient to public transit. Or if you’re driving, you’re just a couple of minutes away from the action but the Coral Sands isn’t in Crazy Traffic Land so you can navigate into or out of the place with ease.
All this with free parking for $ 90/​night? The stuff that dreams are made of.

Für unsere 3-​wöchige USA-​Reise suchten wir ein Hotel/​Motel in L.A. Gebucht haben wir 3 Tage vorher online über
zu dem Zeitpunkt waren wir schon in Las Vegas.
Das Motel liegt ziemlich zentral in Hollywood. Die Mitarbeiter sind überdurchschnittlich freundlich und hilfsbereit (asiatisch geführtes Motel). Zum Innenbereich des Motel (Zimmer und Pool, etc.) kommt man nur durch eine einzige Tür neben der Rezeption, die von den Mitarbeiter 24 Stunden lang im Auge behalten wird zusätzlicher Sicherheitsaspekt.
Die Zimmer sind motel-​mäßig einfach gehalten und der typische leichte Motel-​Muff ist spürbar. Jedoch sind sie sehr sauber und man merkt, dass sich die Mitarbeiter Mühe geben (im Vergleich zu anderen Motels).
Internet ist im Computerraum kostenlos verfügbar, außerdem per WLAN auf dem Zimmer kostenlos. Auch kann man kostenlos Dokumente ausdrucken.
Das Motel hat einen großen eigenen Parkplatz direkt im Hinterhof. Nebenan ist ein Ralphs Supermarkt, der bis morgens 2 Uhr auf hat und sehr groß ist (riesen Auswahl) Sehr praktisch.
Zum Hollywood Boulevard mit den bekannten Sehenswürdigkeiten sind es ca. 15 Minuten zu Fuß. Griffith Park ist genauso in 15 Minuten erreichbar.
Alles in allem eine riesen Empfehlung!