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Boardwalk Hotel: Bikes, Boards & Beach Gear Included

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BBQ/picnic area
Luxury Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Patio, Ocean View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets
Luxury Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Patio, Ocean View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets
Luxury Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Patio, Ocean View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

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839 Santa Clara Pl, San Diego, CA, 92109
  • Mission Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Mission Bay
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • SeaWorld
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

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About this property

Boardwalk Hotel: Bikes, Boards & Beach Gear Included

3-star hotel in Mission Beach
At The Boardwalk Hotel , hit the nearby beach where you can enjoy volleyball, then dine onsite at Olive Cafe. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Boardwalk Hotel offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with private plunge pools and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Accommodations at this 3-star hotel have kitchenettes with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels and Netflix. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a hot tub.

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

The hotel offers a coffee shop/cafe. A beach bar is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.

This Art Deco hotel also offers a hot tub, a terrace, and a garden. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge. A total renovation of this property was completed in January 2025.

The Boardwalk Hotel is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Olive Cafe - Overlooking the ocean, this bistro specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and light fare. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 25 per day)
  • Uncovered extended parking on site (USD 25 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Olive Cafe

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Hot tub
  • Paddleboard
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Private plunge pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Direct access to the beach
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • On the bay
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Grab bar in shower (34 inches high)
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Renovated entire property - January 2025
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Private plunge pool
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 49
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 49
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 25 per day
  • Uncovered extended parking fee: USD 25 per day
  • Early check-in fee: USD 49 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 49 (subject to availability)

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Long-term renters welcome

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

The Boardwalk Hotel
Boardwalk Hotel: Bikes, Boards & Beach Gear Included Hotel
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Boardwalk Hotel: Bikes, Boards & Beach Gear Included Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 115 out of 152 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 152 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 152 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 152 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 152 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aarti

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful comfortable and spacious room with private patio area! Full kitchen with dishwasher, full fridge, microwave, bar set, stovetop, and coffee machine! Beautiful bathroom with antifog mirror, showerhead and handheld shower, very comfortabel bed, table with 2 chairs, and beautiful full length mirror. I cannot wait to stay here on my next trip to San Diego!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

STACEY

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely perfect! Great location and great for families!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Celeste

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lots of places super close to walk for breakfast/dinner. Easy proximity to beach. Def go again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALISA

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

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

8/10 Good

Sandra

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

Wireless internet needs improving

Internet connection was poor
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful stay. Delighted with the options available, the nearby breakfast/lunch cafe and walkability around Pacific Beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

Definitely recommend

Great location. Everything is very new & clean. Parking is offered at reasonable rate with spaces directly in front of rooms. Loved the keyless enrty. LOVED the remote controlled bidet w/water temp & pressure options, heated seat & lighted bowl.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I really enjoyed my stay, the check in and check out process was easy and all my questions were answered over the phone, so friendly and so helpful. The rain shower in the bathroom was perfect. The kitchenette in our room had everything we needed to make a nice steak dinner, and we had a nice walk around the area. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful.my husband is disabled, roll in shower,cute little kitchen. The whole area is very accessible
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Emma

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recently stayed at this hotel, and unfortunately, my experience was far from satisfactory. I would rate it 2 out of 5 stars. Firstly, there was no way to lock the motel door, which is a major safety concern. Additionally, there were no extra safety precautions in place, making me feel quite uneasy throughout my stay. The hotel is situated in a sketchy area, which only added to my discomfort. To make matters worse, there was virtually no staff presence. I only saw staff on site once during my entire stay, which made it difficult to address any issues or concerns. The shower was another major problem; it would turn cold whenever someone flushed the toilet, making it difficult to enjoy a comfortable shower. The noise level in the surrounding area was extremely high, making it hard to get a good night's sleep. Overall, the lack of safety measures, poor location, minimal staff presence, and subpar amenities made my stay very unpleasant. I will not be staying at this hotel again, and I do not recommend it to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erinn

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully renovated with amazing access to the beach and the bay. Attention to detail in the rooms was notable - from the bathrooms to the kitchen. Comfy beds and overall both lovely and functional. The only challenge was proximity to neighbors on the property (you could hear everyone's every move) - bring ear plugs/use a sound machine and you'll be fine. This property is worth it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kiem

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

Gem in the mission

The place was located seconds from the beach. There’s an amazing breakfast/brunch cafe on the corner as well as a terrific Caribbean place across the street. The room was stylish and fully furnished with stylish cooking utensils and retro/modern flair. The service was prompt and friendly! There were only a few small issues that made our experience a smidge from perfect. Overall with the price and thoughtful touches, I would definitely recommend this place and I’ll be coming back again for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Bryan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
My wife and I recently stayed at the Boardwalk Hotel, and the location is fantastic—just a short walk to the beach. The room was bright with a nice bed, a full kitchen, and a modern bathroom. However, we found some cleanliness issues, like trash in the nightstand drawer, a used towel in the bathroom, and hair on the shower floor. The biggest letdown was the private hot tub, which was the main reason we chose this room. When we arrived, the hot tub was set at 76 degrees. I texted the front desk, and they were kind and empathetic in their reply, advising me to leave it on the highest setting and wait. I set the temp. to 104 and we decided to take a walk around Mission Beach which is a lovely, peaceful area with tons of food, bar options, and nice little shops. Four hours later we checked the temperature again, and it had only risen to 79 degrees. By this point, it was clear we wouldn’t have the hot tub experience we were looking forward to, which was very disappointing. I contacted the front desk, and while they were kind and professional, they informed me I’d receive a discount for the inconvenience. I’m unsure how to redeem it since we booked through Expedia. I would still recommend the Boardwalk Hotel for its fantastic location and nice rooms. However, I would advise caution when booking rooms that feature a private hot tub. The regular rooms were priced around $200, while the private hot tub room was over $300—a premium we didn't get to enjoy.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isaiah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, spacious rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Shriya

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rajal

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful boutique hotel with amenities. Amazing location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Yanxia

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The building is right off an alley, with landing right on the alley and property line, no set back at all. We can’t open the curtains as it look right into the alley and no privacy from thouse across. It’s not what it shown in the photos when booking. The building is very old apartment with new finishes, but no insulation for sound. We can hear every step from upstairs guests. Water running from upstairs. Sheets were dirt. Red stains, hairs from eyelash, long curly hairs, pubic hairs were all found on white sheets and pillow cases. I emailed those to the staff, no one is onsite to provide extra change of sheets. Street parking is free and plenty available when we asked about $25 onsite parking with delayed response. The area is great. Safe to walk around. But the property itself is lack of what hotel should be equipped of.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

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Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sequoia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved that we had our own patio and hot tub and were able to cook in our room. Will be coming back
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sequoia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful clean place ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sergio

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are fantastic. The quality of the materials and decoration are impeccable. A wonder. Very good location (2 blocks from the beach). The only thing left to do is improve the cleaning in detail, glass, and make the check-in process easier. I had to call while at the door because I had not received the entry information. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024