With a stay at Surfer Beach Hotel in San Diego (Pacific Beach), you'll be a 4-minute walk from Mission Beach and 8 minutes by foot from Mission Bay. .This beach hotel is 6.8 mi (10.9 km) from Hotel Circle 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
Baja Beach Cafe - 5 min walk
The Local Pacific Beach - 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 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
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 554 out of 1180 reviews
10 - Excellent
554
Rating 8 - Good. 295 out of 1180 reviews
8 - Good
295
Rating 6 - Okay. 191 out of 1180 reviews
6 - Okay
191
Rating 4 - Poor. 88 out of 1180 reviews
4 - Poor
88
Rating 2 - Terrible. 52 out of 1180 reviews
2 - Terrible
52
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
8/10 Good
Gail
Traveled with partner
Sep 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Needs some updating. But ocean views were amazing.
Gail
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Amber
Sep 16, 2025
Amber
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
6/10 Okay
Jennifer
Sep 15, 2025
AC unit was rattling and loud. The walls are thin. Overall, the place needs to be renovated. Only good thing was the location.
Great budget friendly stay at the beach! Immaculate room with comfortable and cozy linens. Front desk staff was welcoming and knowledgeable. Perfect location for anything you want to do. Would definitely return!
The restaurant below had a noisy AC that made it difficult to sleep after the first night. The first night was bliss, nothing between the sounds of the ocean and our patio screen door. Facilities as expected for the price we paid. Dining options within walking distance were phenomenal. Hoping to make this trip again but want that first night experience for the whole booking.
Absolutely love the location. Couldn’t ask for a better spot for beach view and access. Wonderful view of the ocean and we loved walking the boardwalk every morning and night. Would stay here again without question.
Property and rooms very outdated. Balcony railing was loose. 32.00 a day to park. Room was dingy and carpet was dirty. Rust on some fixtures in room. Very tiny, dark shower about the size of a phone booth. Nowhere in bathroom to place toiletries. Very loud. This was supposed to be a full ocean view but this was a partial ocean view. My grandkids did enjoy the pool. I would not stay here again for the price.