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Surfer Beach Hotel

3.0 star property

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On the beach, surfing
Fishing
Ocean View Jr Suite | Pool
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Mission and Pacific Beaches
    1 min walk
  • Pacific Beach
    1 min walk
  • Mission Beach
    4 min walk
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    22 min drive

Room options

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Ocean View Jr Suite | View from room

Ocean View Jr Suite

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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 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

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Partial Ocean View

  • Partial 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

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

  • 19 sq m
  • 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

Ocean-view hotel with a bar/lounge, near Mission 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.

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 WiFi
  • 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 accommodations for the cleanliness and comfy beds
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Mission Beach and 8 minutes by 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.

Languages

Arabic, English, Spanish, Turkish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Self parking on site (USD 37.50 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site parking (max. 1 space per unit)

Food and drink

  • 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • World Famous

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Surfing/body boarding

Family friendly

  • Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beachfront location
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Heating
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Portable fan
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LED TV
  • TV channels
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Fridge

More

  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • 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

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 lbs 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.
  • Cribs (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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

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. 417 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 279 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 164 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 92 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 1003 reviews" "

7.6/10

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

Jack

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Donna

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Not so good
The bed and pillow were very comfortable. The linens were great including the towels, It was a few steps from the beach. That part was wonderful . Very old, maybe updated in the 70’s. Portable air conditioner that did not work well and was very loud. Dirty carpet . Musty smell. Slimy shower walls. Curtains hanging off the rod in places. I would not stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Melody Rose

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location and property was clean. Staff was helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Leslie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the beach and fun things is the only nice thing I can say about this place. Oh, and the staff was pretty nice. The parking was expensive and should have opted for the free parking out front. Def not worth $200 a night for room condition and amenities... Think 2 star motel 6 vibe. zero luxury. The pool was nice... closes at 8 :/
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gena

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Chelsi

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
room was kinda small, but provided all the basic comforts. close to beach, shopping & dining. definitely recommend & would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service was some of the best i have ever had. They were just a text message away. The location is incredible. Right on the beach and the hotel was so quiet. Best restaraunts next door. Loved it. Great stay. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great time. Easy to get around and helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a few steps away from the beach. Plenty of places to eat and grab a drink. It was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Julia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location was great, close to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We LOVE Surfer Beach hotel! We have stayed several times, and hope to be back many more. Our Allegiant gets in very early in the morning, the front desk is always friendly and helpful ( this time it was Lillian, very accommodating and nice), holding our luggage for us while we play until the room is available. Quick response to any requests. Step right out onto the beach. Walking distance to shopping, grocery store, and multiple places to eat. Great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Misty

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beach getaway!
We were beyond surprised at the super helpful and friendly staff! The hotel is an older beach front hotel, small, comfortable…. Direct boardwalk and beach access. Loves our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben

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

6/10 Okay

bethany elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The location of Surfer Beach Hotel was the best thing about it. We were right on the beach and had access to areas for food and walking. We could watch the sunset from our balcony. And the pool temperature was perfect. My main issues would be overall cleanliness, getting a ticket when I paid for parking through a private company in their lot, and not getting internet access so we could have better TV options. Location would be the main reason I would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Dona

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location, location is fantastic. The hotel is nice, a bit run down. The shower was difficult to use. The staff is great, very nice and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dirty
Yes, hotel is on the beach. That’s the only good thing I can say. The head board had all kinds of stains, the shower was moldy. The floors were so disgusting, I wore my shoes the entirety of my one night stay. Luckily I was able to cancel my 2nd and 3rd night and book a new hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Carlos

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jolene

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

2/10 Terrible

NUHI

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only good think is that it is near the beach. everything else is very bad.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arminda, Clearwater

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

6/10 Okay

alma

Travelled with family
Pet friendly love it
I know its summer time, the ac in our room was not central, it was a LG with a tube connected to the wall, but over all it was good happy it was pet friendly room was good enough for me my son and 2 doggies, if youre look for fancy modern its not for you, i am not picky just the Ac got me thinking ehhh lol but we love area beach front view was awesome, we stayed in Junior suite i was comfortable with sofa bed and my son un the queen bed. I recommend. Oh cleaning is extra aside from your total stay and parking is extra for 2 nights 75 dollars unless u find free parking in the front entrance of surfers check in desk .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was the perfect place to shower, sleep and head back out to the boardwalk or beach!! Location was excellent. Food and shopping within walking distance. Lillian at the front desk was so helpful. We wanted to upgrade our room to full ocean view with AC and she picked the perfect room. Parking was expensive and owned by a 3rd party is our only complaint. We will be back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candyce

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
This place is all about LOCATION! If you are looking to be steps from the beach this is it! Perfect spot right on the beach and good food nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024