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Surfer Beach Hotel

3.0 star property

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Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
$178
$158 nightly
$178 total
Total with taxes and fees
Feb 9 - Feb 10

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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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(44 reviews)
  • 208 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

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

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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Ocean View Jr Suite

  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

7.6 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 208 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(50 reviews)
  • 208 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(31 reviews)
  • 208 sq ft
  • 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, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View

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

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Deluxe Double Room

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

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About the neighborhood

San Diego

With a stay at Surfer Beach Hotel in San Diego (Pacific Beach), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Mission Beach and Mission Beach Boardwalk. .This beach hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Mission Bay and 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Port of San Diego.

What's nearby

  • Mission and Pacific Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Mission Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Mission Beach Boardwalk - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Mission Bay - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Crystal Pier - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Balboa Avenue Transit Center Station - 5 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 12 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pacific Beach Shore Club - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Open Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Local Pacific Beach - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Baja Beach Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Flamingo Deck - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Surfer Beach Hotel

Beachfront, with outdoor pool
Surfer Beach Hotel offers 53 air-conditioned 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, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). 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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 53 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Satisfy your appetite at World Famous, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge and an ocean view. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
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 transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 37.50 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite self 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

  • Crib (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
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (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 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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 66.42 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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
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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the 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. 561 out of 1190 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 297 out of 1190 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 193 out of 1190 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 88 out of 1190 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 1190 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Isabella

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Steven, Allyn

Balcony was nice. Slider door had screens which was great. Restaurant next door was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing view and always a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paulina

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara

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

Conveniently located but lacking room amenities.

Our room on the first floor opened to the pool but we had to walk around an iron gate to actually get into the pool. This was ok. We could use of room key to go a back way to the ocean walkway. Conveniently located by many restaurants. Cons - They offered coffee but only had powdered creamer. The room was ok sized but the only drawers available were 2 in each nightstand. The shower was a very small box. My back was practically up against the wall. No place to put shampoo. etc. except on the bathroom floor outside the shower curtain. Shaving was a challenge with no way to raise my leg. Only one towel bar which was located over the toilet paper. Could only put one towel on it as the second towel would lay on the toilet paper and get it wet. There is room to put more towel bars, and they should do so. We enjoyed out stay despite the cons.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

kimberly

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

GREAT EXPERIENCE

WE arrived earlier than check in but HUNTER was very accommodating and upgraded us to a room with a better view, then called us when it ready for us to get the key. He was always smiling and gracious - asking if everything was ok. He's a great host and did everything he said he would!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xavier

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

6/10 Okay

Terri

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Lindsey

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Location is awesome. Close to the beach and lots of food options. Room was small, but doable. Water to the entire building had to be shut off twice. I was woken up in the middle of the night to water dripping, the roof of the shower/toilet area was leaking water. Threw down towels and alerted the front desk. Upon leaving the property, we couldn't get the luggage cart through the walkway to the elevator due to cabinets sitting in the way from a neighboring room being under construction. While checking out, the front desk was very aware of all the issues, but made no offer of a discount for this stay. An offer for a discount on another stay was mentioned, but we wouldn’t stay here again unfortunately.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Arika

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and clean room. Great location and lot of things to do around property
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a room with a partial view. It was so lovely! We could sit on the balcony and watch the water. We could hear the waves!! It’s a bit old school, but we would stay there again!! The staff was so nice and friendly. They provided more towels quickly when we asked. The walk ability to food and stores was amazing. We didn’t have to drive anywhere to eat. We actually ate at Woodys, which is right next door to the hotel. The food was fabulous. You sit on the patio and watch the ocean. Aahhhh. Loved it!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, staff and access to Beach
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jake

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Great location,& staff. Comfy beds. Portable fan🙂

Yes & yes!
View of sunset from balcony 🤩
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I liked the room even though you could tell it had been renovated. However there were a few things that could be improved. 1. There was no Kleenex in the room. 2. Although they had specialty Shampoo and Conditioner; Facial Bar & Body Bars…the soap holder didn’t have enough room to hold it all. So I had to put the Shampoo and Conditioner on the floor. 3. The person who made the bed doesn’t know how to put a duvet and duvet cover on the bed!!! They put the opening of the duvet at the top/head of the bed. It should be at the foot of the bed so that the duvet can be pulled up in one piece. The open end should be tucked in at the bottom of the bed. 4. The room had a fairly nice view of the beach except for the roof of the restaurant.
Beach from my balcony with the restaurant cropped out.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a great location. Fun vibe. Safe and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Yan

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unsanitary

This experience was terrible. The place is old smells set not sanitary looked like a crack hotel. The staff was nice but that was the only thing nice about it. Good location but the place is horrible. I looked at the Room left and rented a room down the street at a clean hotel at a Marriott
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Janice

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Likes: at this property you are definitely paying for the location as it walkable to the beach and shops on the promenade. The staff at the Surfer Beach Hotel is friendly, helpful and accommodating. Dislikes: the hotel is quite outdated and was under renovation during our stay. It is giving motel vs. hotel vibes. Parking is expensive ($37.50/day) unless you find parking on the street but even then, you have 72 hrs. parking is free but after that time, you need to move your car.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Ana

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beach access and m
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the view and it's right on the beach. A good part of our vacation was enjoying mornings on the balcony with the ocean in the background.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Loved the ocean view and the restaurant right below where I could get great coffee in the morning. The staff that greeted me were both friendly and helpful. I felt that the floor and carpet were sandy and there was a dirty band aid on the floor when I came into the room. But the bed was clean and very very comfy..
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025