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The Boardwalk Hotel

3.0 star property

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Standard Room, Non Smoking, Patio | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Hot Tub
  • 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

Room options

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Standard Room, Non Smoking, Patio | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Non Smoking, Patio

  • 285 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Elite Room, Non Smoking, Hot Tub

  • 285 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

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

Luxury Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Patio, Ocean View

  • 735 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 King Sofa Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio Suite, Non Smoking

  • 330 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 King Sofa Bed

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Junior Suite, Non Smoking | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Suite, Non Smoking

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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Junior Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 King Sofa Bed

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Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Boardwalk Hotel

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 Hotel
The Boardwalk Hotel San Diego
The Boardwalk Hotel Hotel San Diego

The Boardwalk Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 124 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 124 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 124 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 124 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 124 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

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

2/10 Terrible

Debra

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cyril

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great with communication through phone and emails and was friendly and helpful in person as well. Just a short walk to the beach and many restaurants. Olive Cafe and the bakery are a must. Parking was limited next to the hotel but you can reserve a spot. Room was clean and well furnished.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in experience, great rooms, and perfect location on Mission Beach
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
No Staff After 5PM
Great hotel once settled in but there was a communication break down about the lack of on site staffing after 5PM. Be aware that nobody is at work here other than 9-5 business hours, and it took me hours to get someone on the phone to provide parking and WiFi login information. The remainder of my trip was lovely, but this was a very rocky start.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
The hotel is in a great location, the staff were super helpful getting everything ready for check in, and the rooms are super cute and convenient. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The heated toilet seat was a nice surprise. Loved the location 2 blocks from the beach. Easy to find and access. Great shower.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Mairi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super cute interior, access is a bit tricky (finding the room at night on own). Location is great to beach, bars, cafes, etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manish, Temple city

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What made the place a high rating was the girl working the front desk. She was very attentative and the things that this poor girl had to do to accommodate everyone was above and beyond. Give this girl a raise. The room was clean and parking is easily accessible but you will have a guaranteed parking for 25 dollars a night in front of your room. It was quite a show the 1st night but the situation was resolved immediately by the front desk. Everything is in walking distance and the Steak house (Moe's) is right down the street which was amazing as well. Thank you Boardwalk Hotel for making it a great getaway from society.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Claudia, Monterey Park

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice little place, clean and conveniently located.No complaints at all other than the support bar needs to be put back on the sofa sleeper. Which is no big deal and we never mentioned it so it’s just as much on us. I was gonna just put it back on myself but couldn’t find a screwdriver and my son said it wasn’t bothering him. Will definitely put this place on my favorites list for our next trip down there
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect weekend getaway spot
Loved staying here! Super cute room with lots of little comforts. Perfect for a weekend getaway or even a longer stay due to the kitchen features. Bathroom had alot of upscale features which we enjoyed. Comfortable bed and even a small outdoor sitting nook. Perfect location as it sits between the bay and the beach both only minutes to walk too. Close to restaurants as well. Will definitely be back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kellie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very spacious! Easily can sleep a family of 6 with everyone having room to move around! Balcony is gorgeous with fireplace and comfortable seating!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kellene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love the decor! Will definitely return here. Great job Boardwalk hotel! You rock!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Mandi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay! Dining options nearby are fantastic. The room was clean and comfortable. Staff was polite and helpful. Hallway noise was our only complaint.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Angela

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Starla

I asked for early check in initially was told 1-2pm I shopped up at 1:50 with no one at front desk maid said “room isn’t ready yet” I waited about 30 more minutes then she said the room was ready but we could not get the code on the door to work… maid wound up calling front desk who was “on lunch” to ask for the code. She called me and said “yeah it usually doesn’t work until 4” kinda implying it was my fault even though I asked for an early check in that was granted…. Then the second day in my toilet started making really weird LOUD bubbling noises and not flushing…. The air vent fan was also making super loud noises making it hard to sleep. Cute hotel, but probably won’t stay there again or recommend to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024