Surfer Beach Hotel

3.0 star property

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On the beach, surfing
Ocean View Jr Suite | Pool | Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Bar (on property)
Fishing
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Mission Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Mission Bay
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • SeaWorld
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

Ocean View Jr Suite

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 208 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 208 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Partial Ocean View

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 208 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room

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

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

  • 208 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

  • 208 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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. 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
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

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

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. 433 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 281 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 153 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 88 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 1001 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

Jason

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This one is all about the location. It’s not a five star hotel, but a very solid value for the area and walking distance to a ton of fun and convenience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Denise

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter, Woodbridge

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric, Albuquerque

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherina

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

My Happy Place- the Pacific Ocean

A wonderful getaway with friends- watching the glorious Pacific waves and dolphins from our balcony! Love love love
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was a great location and the front desk was helpful. Only thing was that it hasn’t been upgraded over the years and it’s a little run down. Otherwise, a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Views are spectacular, but the room I had was very dated and felt very run down. Noise between rooms is terrible. Staff was very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great location

The staff were great. The hotel is perfectly located. It's an older beach-side hotel so naturally it's got some wear and tear but its comfortable and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felicia

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not fancy, but a great value and in a perfect location! It's a great place to stay and play!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth Marie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love this place! Next to a lot of beautiful places and amazing restaurants
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place for the price .
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Hertha, gunnison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great staff
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tami

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The views are amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Cassi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was in a good central location but a little more rundown than I thought. You have to request room service and there were a bunch of warnings written on the key card (I.e. locking my car and always using the deadbolt while in the room) that made me feel unsafe. Though we stayed 3 nights and had a good time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penny

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
On the beach .
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruthelene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

janetrgregg

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

As usual, delightful.

As usual, very satisfying. Only issue: we asked to move from the first room assigned because it had no heat (early January).
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Regina

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our go-to for staying right on Pacific Beach. We love this place! Staff is always friendly and warm, and although it’s not fancy, it has everything we need for a peaceful stay. No microwave in the room, but one in the lobby for our needs. Looking forward to our next stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tung

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

8/10 Good

Scott Douglas

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

$40/d Parking

Good views of the beach from our balcony overlooking the pool. Excellent walk ability to bars and restaurants in the area. Room was clean and very comfortable. We had a minor issue with a tv controller malfunctioning, but the hotel staff quickly resolved it. Bed was especially comfortable! Parking is an issue. Available Free parking is very limited. The hotel also offers parking at about $40/d.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Vernon, Colorado Springs

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Claire

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

Great stay

We had a great stay! The room was clean. The building is older, although theyve done a good job of maintaining it. They offer room service when requested. We didnt feel the need to have it daily and just got extra supplies as needed. We liked that they weren't in and out of the room. Location is good. Basically walk right out to the beach. We'll definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nhuan

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024