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The Beach Cottages

2.5 star property

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Motel Room, 1 Queen Bed, Main Building, 3rd Floor | Beach/ocean view
On the beach
Point of interest
Motel Room, 1 Queen Bed, West Wing, Partial Ocean View | Balcony view
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

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

Room options

View all photos for Apartment One Bedroom, 1 Queen and Sofa Bed, Kitchen, Ocean View

Microwave, coffee/tea maker

Apartment One Bedroom, 1 Queen and Sofa Bed, Kitchen, Ocean View

  • 463 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Studio, Annex Building, 3rd Floor With Balcony (No Elevator, No View)

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

Deluxe Studio, Annex Building, 3rd Floor With Balcony (No Elevator, No View)

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

View all photos for Standard Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Courtyard Area

Microwave, coffee/tea maker

Standard Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Courtyard Area

  • 345 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Ground Floor

Microwave, coffee/tea maker

Standard Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Ground Floor

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

View all photos for Motel Room, 2 Queen Beds, West Wing

Motel Room, 2 Queen Beds, West Wing | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Motel Room, 2 Queen Beds, West Wing

  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Ground Floor

Standard Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Ground Floor | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Ground Floor

  • 550 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Beach View, Oceanfront

Standard Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Beach View, Oceanfront | Living room | 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Standard Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Beach View, Oceanfront

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

View all photos for Standard Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Ground Floor

Standard Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Ground Floor | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Standard Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Ground Floor

  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

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

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Beach View, Oceanfront

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

Standard Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Beach View, Oceanfront

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

View all photos for Deluxe Studio, Multiple Beds, Balcony, Annex Building (No Elevator, No View)

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

Deluxe Studio, Multiple Beds, Balcony, Annex Building (No Elevator, No View)

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

View all photos for Motel Room, 1 Queen Bed, West Wing, Partial Ocean View

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

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

  • 247 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Partial Ocean View

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Partial Ocean View | Private kitchen | Microwave, coffee/tea maker

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Partial Ocean View

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

View all photos for Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Courtyard View, Ground Floor

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

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Courtyard View, Ground Floor

  • 463 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Motel Room, 1 Queen Bed, Main Building, 2nd Floor

Motel Room, 1 Queen Bed, Main Building, 2nd Floor | Beach/ocean view

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

  • 185 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Courtyard View, Ground Floor

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

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Courtyard View, Ground Floor

  • 700 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Motel Room, 1 Queen Bed, Main Building, 3rd Floor

Motel Room, 1 Queen Bed, Main Building, 3rd Floor | Beach/ocean view

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

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

View all photos for Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Ocean View

Microwave, coffee/tea maker

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 570 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Ocean View

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

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Ocean View

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

View all photos for Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Beach View

Microwave, coffee/tea maker

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Beach View

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

View all photos for Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Ground Floor

Microwave, coffee/tea maker

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Ground Floor

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

View all photos for Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Ground Floor

Microwave, coffee/tea maker

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Ground Floor

  • 872 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Beach View, Oceanfront

Standard Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Beach View, Oceanfront | Living room | 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Standard Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Beach View, Oceanfront

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

View all photos for Deluxe Studio, Multiple Beds, Kitchen, Annex Building (No Elevator, No View)

Deluxe Studio, Multiple Beds, Kitchen, Annex Building (No Elevator, No View) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Studio, Multiple Beds, Kitchen, Annex Building (No Elevator, No View)

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

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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 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

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. 666 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 262 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1001 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right on the beach. Great food and dining options right there. Easy to access north and south.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of this property is unbeatable. Right on the boardwalk with plenty of amazing dining options easily walkable. This was a repeat visit to the property and I would happily book there again and again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sal

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Very nice stay.

Very nice stay. Property was"as expected".
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Traveled from New Zealand. Fantastic location! We loved the 70’s Beach Vibe of the place and surroundings. We were on the second floor and the view of the ocean/surfers/dolphins was perfect. The Apartment was bigger than the photos suggested. Will be staying again and recommending to our friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was amazing. My room was huge, clean and had everything we needed. It is steps from the beach but also has a keyed entry so it felt very safe. They have ping pong, shuffle board and ample grills and hang out areas. Definitely staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherlyn

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right on the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Deepesh

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
beach right outside but our heat didn’t work welll
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

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

Price is right, close to beach, friendly service

Happy to have found The Beach Cottages. Rcommened from a friend. WE had a great experience there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable cottage with full amenities with direct access onto the beach. Kids loved the table tennis and 2 bedroom cottage was very comfoerqble
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with beautiful views. I loved the balcony and view of the ocean! It took me awhile to find it, a hotel that was really on the beach. We also had the most beautiful weather I was told by the locals it was unusual for the first week of January. The sunsets were amazing.The area restaurants were lovely and many cute shops that had everything. A shout out to the Beach Cafe right in front of the hotel. I had breakfast there and it's on the beach, I was in heaven, the staff were great. I also learned of the interesting history the hotel has. I talked to people on the beach that have been going there for many years and said it was the best. One couple had tried all the area hotels and always came back to the Beach Cottages. A well designed cozy place on the beach. The staff were wonderful. I'll be back. Thank you so much!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jeannette

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location. Easy access to the beach. Definitely would stay again. Staff was helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

ARIEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were very happy to have a place to stay near the beach. We spent our evenings walking the beach and watching the sun go down.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

Unbeatable location

Great location near beach, restaurants, grocery store and public transportation. Decor a bit dated, but, very clean. Friendly service, we were pleased to get early check-in.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value and you can’t beat the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

Great location / outdated hotel

The location is great but the room and overall condition of the hotel is not. If you are on a budget it's a decent trade off, but if you want something clean and nice this is definitely is not the hotel. The location is awesome though.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Excellent Staff

Great staff. Great location. Hotel is a little dates, but the kindness of the staff made up for it. Good value for the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manish, Englewood

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was moving my son back home from college and stayed here during the process. It was clean and convenient. Quite affordable as well! The staff were great!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed there for two nights with my husband and two teen children. Front desk staff was very friendly. I appreciated the texting method to check in and communicate. The room and bathroom was much larger than expected. Room was dated. You can see the wear and tear. They had an old-school heater unit but it worked fine warming up the room. Beds were decent. Unfortunately, we saw a cockroach in the bathroom. It was our last night and late so it didn't feel worth it to do anything or change rooms. Also, they're located close a few restaurants where the patrons party until late into the night. We had the displeasure of hearing them at 1 am as well as police sirens several times late into the night. It wasn't something the hotel could control but something to think about with the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025