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Surfer Beach Hotel

3.0 star property

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On the beach, surfing
1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Restaurant
Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Partial Ocean View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Mission Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Mission Bay
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • SeaWorld
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Ocean View Jr Suite

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

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

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Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Partial Ocean View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

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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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

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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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Double Room

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

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Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(40 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 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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About this property

Surfer Beach Hotel

Seafront with outdoor pool, near Belmont Park
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 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 Beach. 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
  • 3 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

  • 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

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

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 494 out of 1090 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 283 out of 1090 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 179 out of 1090 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 83 out of 1090 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 1090 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

10/10 Excellent

Rhiannon

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

Not fancy, but still a great value!

Very bare-bones, but perfect for families that want to stay steps away from the beach without breaking the bank!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Christine

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff is very friendly and helpful. The hotel itself is very ick. The rooms are old which is fine but they are so dirty. The floors are so disgusting we refuse to walk barefoot. The sheets look like they have been around since opening. The pillows are so flat and used that you have to use 2 pillows to get the comfort of 1. The mattresses slide off the wood slab they are on. It’s a non smoking hotel but we had to keep our patio door closed because so many people were on their patios smoking it was overwhelming and horrible for our kids. The only bonus is having an entry right to the beach. You get what you pay for. This was our 3rd time here and it just keeps getting worse and worse. This hotel is fine if you’re not really using the room except to sleep or want a cheap place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Carrie

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I generally don’t leave reviews unless I think they will be helpful for others. In this case, I had read other reviews and determined that this would be a great spot for our San Diego vacation. It definitely was not. Pros: The staff is extremely nice and helpful. The beach is a 30-second walk and very fun. Property was quieter than I expected given its location near bars, and the badly-fitting entry & patio doors. Cons: Where do I even start. I paid $250+ night plus $38 “parking” for a room that doesn’t reach Motel 6 quality?! This place is dirty with almost no standard amenities. No closet, no iron/board, no blow dryer, no microwave (there’s one in the lobby). No daily cleaning or replenishment services unless you ask (e.g. towels, coffee, cups). And everything is filthy. The property, the room… I walked across the Pergo floor barefooted just a few times and my feet were black! From the room floor! That is nauseating. (I did not go barefoot outside.) My phone slipped behind the bed so I saw the food chunks accumulating below the bed’s headboard and all along the baseboards. Whole goldfish crackers even, which are evidently attracting bugs. The curtain is broken. The TV is blurry and the smart-hub doesn’t work. The little A/C unit makes so much noise off-and-on that we had to sleep listening to earbuds (the alternative was a stuffy humid room). It was so obnoxious that it honestly impacted our sleep. We checked out and moved to a different hotel, it was that bad.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with family and small children
Close to ocean
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Shannon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel itself was fine. A place to lay your head. This hotel’s appeal is all about the location. It’s right on the beach, with great little restaurants right outside your door.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Kira

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The reason we chose this hotel is convenience. It is right on the beach and walking distance to a lot of good food and shop options. But, the cleanliness and how poor shape this was in was bad. For almost $300 a night, I should have walked an extra two blocks to have decent stay. The doors hardly open half the time, if you open your balcony door to see the ocean, you get a whiff of the grease pit that is on top of the connected restaurant, and it’s just got gross vibes, the furniture looked so bad, like the stuff your grandparents take to good will and it just sits there for years in a humid climate. it didn’t open well, and the carpet:, barf. I get that you have to clean a LOT of sand when you are right off the beach, but some upgrades will go a long way in making guests feel comfortable. I didn’t even take a photo of the room, and I wish I had. The paint peeling, the filthy light switches, and doors, the dilapidated furniture. I took Clorox wipes to everything and seeing the result of that, it just added to my growing uneasiness. Again, the convenience was great, and if that is all you are looking for then you will be fine here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
We loved our room. The balcony was perfect to enjoy the ocean. The desk staff were outstanding, very friendly and helpful. It is an older hotel and needs some up lifting In the bathroom area.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith L.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the price: Great location, friendly service, lovely water view. Older building in good shape, clean. Would definitely return.
This was my partial ocean view from my balcony which I loved.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a wonderful beach view stay for my mom while she was here! The amenities are a bit outdated, but everything was clean and nice for our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evan, Scottsdale

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Joslynn

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The Hotel itself could use some updating for sure. But if you are ok with clean but old then this is your place. The location, the views and the restaurant attached to the hotel are excellent!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connor

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Ezra

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location of the hotel is fantastic. No resemblance to the posted pictures. Outdated, parking is over $37.5 a day.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Kristy

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I got two room one for me and the wife and one for the three adult children. I got the mini suite white was like a motel 6 room. I’ve had nicer motel 6 rooms. The small rooms shower was too small for the kids they had to use our bathroom which was also small. Staff were nice and friendly and the location is awesome right on the beach. The restaurant had great food and good service. I won’t stay there again. Much nicer choices available in the area. I was a little embarrassed when I saw the kids room.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenni

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kallianne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing, the view was incredible, and the restaurants in the area were seriously delicious! I ate at Woody’s every day and was never disappointed. I will absolutely be coming back as soon as I can.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tecla

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness
We loved the proximity to the beach. We were right by the pool but still found the property to be very quiet at night. The bathroom was a little musty smelling but overall a very convenient place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kenda

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dirty, nasty, would never stay again. The only good thing about this hotel is the location and the restaurant next-door. It was filthy and I didn't even want to get into the bed. And it's expensive too, not like an economy hotel. Too bad because the location is amazing.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fatima

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025