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The Boardwalk Hotel

3.0 star property
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Luxury Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Patio, Ocean View
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Luxury Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Patio, Ocean View
Luxury Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Patio, Ocean View
BBQ/picnic Area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • 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
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Room options

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Standard Room, Non Smoking, Patio

Standard Room, Non Smoking, Patio

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

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Elite Room, Non Smoking, Hot Tub

Elite Room, Non Smoking, Hot Tub

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

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Luxury Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Patio, Ocean View

Luxury Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Patio, Ocean View

  • 68 sq m
  • 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

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 King Sofa Bed

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Junior Suite, Non Smoking

Junior Suite, Non Smoking

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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Junior Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

Junior Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 King Sofa Bed

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Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Boardwalk Hotel

Salt air and hot tub, near Belmont Park
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.

During your stay at The Boardwalk Hotel , you're just a quick walk from Mission Beach. You'll find features like a free manager's reception, plus a beach bar and a coffee shop/cafe.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 25+ Mbps) and wired Internet
  • Enjoy American cuisine at Olive Cafe, a bistro with ocean views
  • Self parking and extended parking available for a fee
  • Services include a virtual front desk
  • Onsite recreation includes volleyball
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Mission Beach and 10 minutes by foot from Mission Bay
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the beach bar. A free manager's reception is offered daily.

A hot tub, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at The Boardwalk Hotel . For a fee, parking is available. A complete renovation of The Boardwalk Hotel was completed in January 2025.

This 3-star San Diego hotel is smoke free.

The hotel hosts a free manager's reception daily.
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 transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Uncovered 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 (86 centimetre high)
  • No lift (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 bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

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
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

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.

  • 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)

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 private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM.
Guests will receive an access code. A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests.

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. 96 out of 128 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 128 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 128 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 128 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 128 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

??

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

10/10 Excellent

Abel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

george

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Verry well kept
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Danilo

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sequoia

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

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie

Travelled 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

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
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 traveller
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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

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

Travelled 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