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Surfer Beach Hotel

3.0 star property

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Partial Ocean View | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, blackout curtains
Restaurant

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Place, Mission and Pacific Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission Bay
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(43 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Ocean View Jr Suite

  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

7.6 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(49 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(31 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Partial Ocean View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Partial Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View

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

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Deluxe Double Room

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

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About this property

Surfer Beach Hotel

Beachfront, with outdoor pool
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 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This San Diego hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Additionally, rooms include portable fans and blackout curtains. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers 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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Surfer Beach Hotel's great beach location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Mission Bay. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus an outdoor pool and a bar.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Enjoy ocean views while dining at World Famous
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Guests have good things to say about the accommodation for the cleanliness and comfy beds
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Mission Beach and 8 minutes on foot from Mission Bay
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at Surfer Beach Hotel. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star San Diego hotel is smoke free.

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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (USD 37.50 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site 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

  • Cot (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
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (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

  • Air conditioning
  • 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
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 66.42 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 25.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in 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

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 547 out of 1173 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 295 out of 1173 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 191 out of 1173 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 88 out of 1173 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 52 out of 1173 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alvaro

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Corey

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
We had to be moved from our room due to smell coming from the drains
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Casimar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

judy

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were wonderful people!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kendra

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second year staying here. Great place and location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Behrooz

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Mollie

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Rooms could use an upgrade. But it’s a perfect beach location!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Angel

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great property it stay at, prob more so in the winter, does list AC but the one in our room didn’t work was so humid was miserable to be in the room was cooler outside. Other then that super good property the pictures make it look alot more to date and such it’s your standard motel vibe.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Randy

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Property is in desperate need of a refresh. Great location on the beach made tollerable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location. Steps away to the beach and dining.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Air conditioning was not the greatest
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The view was spectacular, the sound of the waves and the fresh ocean air added to the ambiance. Amazing and delicious food choices within walking distance. The room was clean and very comfortable. The staff was also very friendly and welcoming
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is definitely old. Could use some updating here and there, but I would highly recommend this hotel. I had a fantastic time. Great location. Staff was friendly, courteous, helpful, and definitely in the right business. I hope to go back again someday.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Ivy

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pros: right on the beach, lots of restaurants around. Cons: the hotel is in such a bad condition, dirty and old. I will not choose this hotel again.
View outside of the window
Headboard in the hotel room
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Hector

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We booked a Jr suite and hotel is showing its age with worn caulking and grime in the whirlpool tub in the restroom. A plug in floor ac unit (Penguin). Bed sheets appeared to be clean, but were stiff. The box spring had no spring, just a wood frame with plywood (wood box). Great location along the Pacific Beach boardwalk though.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yasmin

Love how close it was to the ocean …Very welcoming and clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sharon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff was very kind and responsive. The location was incredible. Vintage vibe. We got a good upgrade the only negative was the size of rooms and the condition of the rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great location and even better customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025