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The Beach Cottages

2.5 star property

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Enjoy the ocean view from your balcony with a set of chairs and a table.
Enjoy the ocean views from this balcony with a view of the beach and street below.
Stroll along the oceanfront street lined with palm trees and enjoy the view of the pier in the distance.
Relax in a spacious room with a dining area, comfortable seating, and a bedroom featuring a bed and bedside table.
Relax in a serene outdoor space with a dining table, comfortable chairs, and umbrellas for shade.

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

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4255 Ocean Boulevard, San Diego, CA, 92109
  • Crystal Pier
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Mission Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • SeaWorld
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
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  • Sleeps 4
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10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 570 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Courtyard Area

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 345 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Standard Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Ground Floor

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 550 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Standard Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Beach View, Oceanfront

  • 415 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Standard Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Ground Floor | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Standard Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Beach View, Oceanfront | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Beach View, Oceanfront

  • 435 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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  • 570 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Motel Room, 1 Queen Bed, West Wing, Partial Ocean View | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Motel Room, 1 Queen Bed, West Wing, Partial Ocean View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(42 reviews)
  • 247 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 700 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Microwave, coffee/tea maker

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Courtyard View, Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 463 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Motel Room, 1 Queen Bed, Main Building, 2nd Floor | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Motel Room, 1 Queen Bed, Main Building, 2nd Floor

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 185 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Courtyard View, Ground Floor | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Courtyard View, Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 700 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Motel Room, 1 Queen Bed, Main Building, 3rd Floor

  • 183 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 570 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 875 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Beach View

  • 875 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Ground Floor

  • 575 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 872 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Beach View, Oceanfront

  • 344 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
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  • 570 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
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About this property

The Beach Cottages

Hotel in Pacific Beach
Guests at this beach hotel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as barbecue grills and a picnic area. Limited housekeeping is available.
The Beach Cottages offers 80 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the in-room microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The Beach Cottages features barbecue grills, a vending machine, and a picnic area. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This beach hotel also offers concierge services, laundry facilities, and express check-out. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 15 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Built in 1948

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 15 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per night

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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and 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

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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The Beach Cottages Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 672 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 256 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1002 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

John

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

10/10 Excellent

dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and facility location were both perfect. Parking was very convenient as well.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Carlos

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodations so far
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

christa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

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

10/10 Excellent

Justin, Farmington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right on the beach. Plenty of restaurants near by. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at the Beach Cottages several times. They are clean, have great staff, are in a great location, and we are always happy with our visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Earl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Jonie

Good location only

First off the location was the best part of the stay. Right in Pac beach, walking distance to many many businesses and of course the beach. The room was just OK, bed was fine, it had a small fridge and microwave. No AC but for the time of year we went that wasn't an issue. Where I could not overlook was the shower water pressure! It was a trickle and very hard to shower without it taking an hour! Probably worst shower pressure ive seen and we travel 4-6 times per year. The room we were in was in the west wing and you could hear a lot of street noise, partying, traffic etc. At almost $200 per night im not sure all that was worth the location.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location right on the beach. Could hear the waves from the room at night. Lots of restaurants in walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

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

10/10 Excellent

Porter Rees

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Can’t beat the location, staff was great, only complaint is that it could use a bit of a remodel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

eric

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cottages were fantastic. The staff was very helpful and customer service oriented. We were in a regulate room, but we we had plates, bowls, and forks in the room so we were able to bbq at one of the bbqs in the courtyard and not have to purchase those things.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

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

10/10 Excellent

Trent

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super accommodating, friendly & transparent. No surprises at check in or check out
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the north building and it was great! Super fast check in! Super close to the beach! The room was nice, big and clean! There are many things around for dinning! Noisy because it is around a busy area..but that is not a problem for us! Love it and will definitely return!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Robin

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Walls to thin hear everything ! Bar below loud outside Good view of the ocean close to walk to everything! Staff was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Cindy

Traveled with family
Liked: Room comfort

Meh mini vacay

My family and I stay here once or twice a year for several years now and this is the first bad experience I've had. Normally we stay in the cottages, but they didn't have any for my dates that would have accommodated us. I chose the room based off 1 of the pictures online when I booked the room, which was a bed looking out glass doors at the beach. Let's just say that an alleyway is nothing like the beach! Our balcony doors looked out onto the side of a building. The window looked out onto an alleyway and dumpster. The room was large as well as the bathroom. Television was small. Bathroom towels were all stained as was the tub. It had a small fridge and microwave which worked well. Had dishes, cups, and silverware. Didn't have a Do Not Disturb sign and when I asked for one was told there were no more. Beds were comfortable and clean. Had a ceiling fan for when it got a bit warm 1 day. I will never stay in anything other than a cottage at this establishment ever again. I don't like saying bad things about a place I've been to numerous times, but just want others to be forwarned.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

William

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Firepit closes too early
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ryan

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025