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Surfer Beach Hotel

3.0 star property

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On the beach, surfing
1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly

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San Diego, CA
  • Mission Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Mission Bay
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • SeaWorld
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Ocean View Jr Suite

  • 200 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(46 reviews)
  • 208 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(24 reviews)
  • 208 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Partial Ocean View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 208 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 208 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(34 reviews)
  • 208 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Partial Ocean View

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About this property

Surfer Beach Hotel

3-star hotel in Pacific Beach
At Surfer Beach Hotel, relax by an outdoor pool or hit the beach where you can enjoy surfing/body boarding. Housekeeping is available on request.
Surfer Beach Hotel offers 53 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This San Diego hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Additionally, rooms include portable fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The hotel offers a coffee shop/cafe. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This beach hotel also offers an outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace. Concierge services and wedding services can be provided. Limited onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis (surcharge).

Surfer Beach Hotel is a smoke-free property.

World Famous - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.

Languages

Arabic, English, Spanish, Turkish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 37.50 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • World Famous

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Surfing/bodyboarding

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 66.42 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 25.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 37.50 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 66.42 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 25.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per day

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Beach Surfer
Hotel Surfer
Surfer Beach
Surfer Beach Hotel
Surfer Hotel
Surfer Beach San Diego
Surfer Beach Hotel San Diego
Hotel Surfer Beach

Surfer Beach Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 446 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 269 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 162 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 85 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 1006 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Chloe

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Location is the best part of this hotel! However it isn’t the most secure, around 2am someone came knocking on our patio door and stood there for quite some time before leaving which was rather unsettling, unsure if it was another occupant or if someone got in through the back gate as our patio led to the pool. As well as we could hear the occupants of the room next to us as clear as if they were in the room with us.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

David, Novato

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always a delightful stay. Very family friendly one of my favorite places to go with them. The heated pool makes everything better.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

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

Stay on the beach

It was a quaint little place but right on the ocean, just like we were looking for. It's connected to two great restaurants and plenty more within walking distance. You can hear their music from the pool and the boardwalk, which I appreciated! Our AC was really loud and they took are of it right away. I could see my family on the beach and at the pool from the balcony which was convenient as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

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

Love this place!

Great spot! beautiful view. Hospitable staff. clean, comfortable room.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location of this property is great. Checkin and checkout process was smooth and easy. Bathrooms(shower and toilet) area is a bit smaller but the views and room itself are great !!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Excellent location! Great view of the ocean!! Many places to shop and eat near and next to hotel. The boardwalk is excellent for daily walks. The staff are so friendly and kind! Hotel room clean!! Shower was nice and hot!! Heated pool so fun for our kids!! Great place!! Would love to come back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From check in to check out all was a pleasant experience .. the ocean view rooms are lovely and well maintained
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Colleen

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not worth the beach front

I want to preface this by saying I have no problem with staying in older hotels that may be a touch dated in style but this hotel is not that. The photos show online are not what the rooms actually look like. The mattresses are on a sheet of ply wood, no box spring. The main door did not seal shut when fully closed, the sliding glass door did not lock. The bedside lamp flickered like crazy if turned on and thats just a few problems we ran into during our two day stay. The surrounding area is okay, the bars are a little noisy. There is a parking lot but it costs $35 a day. You need to bring a sound machine for sleep, there are people that dumpster dive late at night - expect to hear bottles and cans rattling around all night. We had an extremely obstructed view of the ocean. The cleanliness I saw mentioned in other reviews was not up to par. There was a used tissue on the floor when we arrived for starters. The beds were made, no bed bugs that we saw and fresh towels were out but that’s as good as it got. There were noticeable dirt marks on the wall and door frames that wiped away with water.. safe to assign the cleaning done between stays is minimal The staff were hit or miss. Some were very polite and friendly, while others are barely approachable and inconvenienced by your existence. Overall nothing from this hotel/motel impressed us or even meet the already low standard we set. I would not recommend a stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Kimberly

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The beds are very comfortable and it’s right next to the ocean!! They do not clean the room every day, not even if you specifically request that they come, which kinda of bummed me out, but other then that it was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Sean

Traveled with pets
Liked: Staff & service
Great location on the beach and close to plenty of dining and shopping options.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They are on point with service
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Cindy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The staff was friendly. It was a fun location. They didn’t offer many TV programs and the quality of the picture was pretty blurry. Overall, we would recommend it and sure stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The location and ocean views are amazing. The bed was extremely comfortable and the room was clean. Pool is heated and clean. Property is very dated but a fun place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawnna

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Exactly what we were looking for! Located on the beach and easy to walk everywhere! We would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Kelly

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was very run down and the condition took us by surprise. That said, we suspect you are paying for a great location because there are a ton of activities and restaurant options. Additionally, the staff was super nice and accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Salem

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The property was close to the beach The room was outdated , , no tissue in the room , the shower was a hole in the wall , where the picture on my reservation showed a bathroom shower .
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

SHANTRELL

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

Run away to the ocean

Fabulous room overlooking the ocean. Loved it
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group, Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

We called ahead to request an early check in, staff suggested coming in to do paperwork & they would be able to assist with an early check in, but could not guarantee. Followed suggestion, went & grabbed lunch & got our room a couple hours early. Room was clean & had a beautiful view. LOVED the balcony & ocean view. Staff is super helpful. Property is in a great location. Parking is great, you do pay for it. Elevator is slow. Will certainly stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025