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Surfer Beach Hotel

3.0 star property

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Fishing
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Restaurant
Bar (on property)
Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Partial Ocean View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
$155
$137 nightly
$155 total
Total with taxes and fees
Dec 17 - Dec 18

Explore the area

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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

Room options

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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
(43 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
(49 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 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
  • ‪Baja Beach Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Open Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Flamingo Deck - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Local Pacific Beach - ‬5 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

Reviews

Surfer Beach Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 548 out of 1175 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 296 out of 1175 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 191 out of 1175 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 88 out of 1175 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 52 out of 1175 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Mary

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Greg

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kendall, Apache Junction

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent locating and really nice accommodations for the money
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

elizabeth

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alvaro

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Corey

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
We had to be moved from our room due to smell coming from the drains
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Casimar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

judy

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were wonderful people!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kendra

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second year staying here. Great place and location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Behrooz

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mollie

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Rooms could use an upgrade. But it’s a perfect beach location!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Angel

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great property it stay at, prob more so in the winter, does list AC but the one in our room didn’t work was so humid was miserable to be in the room was cooler outside. Other then that super good property the pictures make it look alot more to date and such it’s your standard motel vibe.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Randy

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Property is in desperate need of a refresh. Great location on the beach made tollerable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location. Steps away to the beach and dining.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Air conditioning was not the greatest
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The view was spectacular, the sound of the waves and the fresh ocean air added to the ambiance. Amazing and delicious food choices within walking distance. The room was clean and very comfortable. The staff was also very friendly and welcoming
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is definitely old. Could use some updating here and there, but I would highly recommend this hotel. I had a fantastic time. Great location. Staff was friendly, courteous, helpful, and definitely in the right business. I hope to go back again someday.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025