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Surfer Beach Hotel

3.0 star property

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Enjoy ocean views from the balcony of this beachfront room.
Guests can enjoy stunning coastal views from balconies on each floor.
Enjoy meals in this dining area with a large table and ocean views through large windows.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, city views through large windows, and a modern design.
Experience the lively atmosphere of this vibrant street, lined with eclectic shops and restaurants, including Woody's, where you can enjoy outdoor dining.

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
(26 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

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(35 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. 457 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 269 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 165 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 80 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 1015 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

8/10 Good

Doug

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
,
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clifford, Kirkwood

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Property is a bit dated, but can’t beat the price and location. Beds were comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Danny

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small rooms but it was all so great it didnt matter.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Amal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the location. Didn’t love that parking is an extra fee. The rooms are comfortable but outdated. I’ve stayed twice now and would return again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Great location, old but clean. I wish the room had a table and another place to sit besides the bed. The Shower needs a shelf, soap, shampoo and conditioner inside the shower not in the other room with the sink. Over all this a good place and I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cherl

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devan

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
, very helpful staff. Direct beach entry from the hotel was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Jim

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When checking in we found out there was a $37 charge for parking per day which we weren’t aware of and when we tried to connect to LAZ parking it took a long time and was very inconvenient. The rooms are older, but comfortable and a beautiful view. Unfortunately, we had the people up above us being very loud late at night and early in the morning. Not impressed checking out was easiest thing we did.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

jose

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is nice but the hotel is run down. The air conditioner was draining water onto the carpet and blowing out hot air.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jermaine

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fantastic time. Thank you so much.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel. Great services !
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view from the fourth floor.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will always come back to the Surfer! Awesome staff excellent location.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kirsten ann, Riverton

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Natalie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Good for the price. $40 parking is extra per night unless you can find free parking elsewhere. DOES NOT TAKE TAP TO PAY. Must have physical card in your name. Great beach access and friendly staff. A little outdated and rusty, but worth it to be right on the beach. Food around the area is extremely overpriced, but there are other options close enough. Nothing fancy.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

jared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
really friendly staff. great food.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Surfer Beach Hotel is a great hotel with friendly staff and is walking distance to several restaurants and shops along the beach. It is a must stay in Pacific Beach!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Best view!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Carlos

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The balcony screws were barely holding on. All the hardware is rusted and feels like there is mold under all the paint.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025