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The Beach Cottages

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Standard Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Beach View, Oceanfront | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Motel Room, 1 Queen Bed, Main Building, 3rd Floor | Beach/ocean view
Courtyard
Standard Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Courtyard Area | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $201
$175 nightly
$201 total
Total with taxes and fees
May 4 - May 5

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4255 Ocean Boulevard, San Diego, CA, 92109
  • Place, Crystal Pier
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Pacific Beach Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

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Standard Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Beach View, Oceanfront | Terrace/patio

Standard Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Beach View, Oceanfront

  • Ocean view
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Motel Room, 1 Queen Bed, West Wing, Partial Ocean View

Motel Room, 1 Queen Bed, West Wing, Partial Ocean View | Balcony

Motel Room, 1 Queen Bed, West Wing, Partial Ocean View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(51 reviews)
  • 247 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Motel Room, 2 Queen Beds, West Wing

Motel Room, 2 Queen Beds, West Wing | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Motel Room, 2 Queen Beds, West Wing

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 204 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Apartment One Bedroom, 1 Queen and Sofa Bed, Kitchen, Ocean View | Balcony

Apartment One Bedroom, 1 Queen and Sofa Bed, Kitchen, Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 463 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Studio, Multiple Beds, Kitchen, Annex Building (No Elevator, No View)

Deluxe Studio, Multiple Beds, Kitchen, Annex Building (No Elevator, No View) | Street view

Deluxe Studio, Multiple Beds, Kitchen, Annex Building (No Elevator, No View)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(37 reviews)
  • 570 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Courtyard Area

Standard Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Courtyard Area | Terrace/patio

Standard Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Courtyard Area

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 345 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Ground Floor

Standard Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Ground Floor | Terrace/patio

Standard Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Ground Floor

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Motel Room, 1 Queen Bed, Main Building, 2nd Floor

Motel Room, 1 Queen Bed, Main Building, 2nd Floor | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Motel Room, 1 Queen Bed, Main Building, 2nd Floor

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 185 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Motel Room, 1 Queen Bed, Main Building, 3rd Floor

Motel Room, 1 Queen Bed, Main Building, 3rd Floor | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Motel Room, 1 Queen Bed, Main Building, 3rd Floor

  • Ocean view
  • 183 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Ground Floor

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Ground Floor | Terrace/patio

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 872 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Ocean View

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Ocean View | Balcony

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 875 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Beach View

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Beach View | Beach/ocean view

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Beach View

  • Beach view
  • 875 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Ground Floor

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Ground Floor | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Ground Floor

  • 575 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Courtyard View, Ground Floor

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Courtyard View, Ground Floor | Courtyard view

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Courtyard View, Ground Floor

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 700 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Partial Ocean View

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Partial Ocean View | Terrace/patio

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Partial Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 570 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Partial Ocean View

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Partial Ocean View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Partial Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 700 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Courtyard View, Ground Floor

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Courtyard View, Ground Floor | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Courtyard View, Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 463 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Beach View, Oceanfront

Standard Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Beach View, Oceanfront | Terrace/patio

Standard Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Beach View, Oceanfront

  • Ocean view
  • 435 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Beach View, Oceanfront

Standard Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Beach View, Oceanfront | Terrace/patio

Standard Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Beach View, Oceanfront

  • Ocean view
  • 415 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Ground Floor

Standard Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Ground Floor | Terrace/patio

Standard Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 420 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Ground Floor

Standard Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Ground Floor | Terrace/patio

Standard Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 550 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Studio, Multiple Beds, Balcony, Annex Building (No Elevator, No View)

Deluxe Studio, Multiple Beds, Balcony, Annex Building (No Elevator, No View) | City view

Deluxe Studio, Multiple Beds, Balcony, Annex Building (No Elevator, No View)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 570 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Studio, Annex Building, 3rd Floor With Balcony (No Elevator, No View)

Deluxe Studio, Annex Building, 3rd Floor With Balcony (No Elevator, No View) | Terrace/patio

Deluxe Studio, Annex Building, 3rd Floor With Balcony (No Elevator, No View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 570 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Ocean View

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Ocean View | Terrace/patio

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Ocean View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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A beachfront property with a balcony overlooking the ocean, beach houses, and a pier.

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Sea View

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

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About the neighborhood

San Diego

Located in San Diego (Pacific Beach), The Beach Cottages is within a 10-minute walk of Pacific Beach Park and Crystal Pier. .This beach hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Mission Beach and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Tourmaline Surfing Park.

What's nearby

  • Mission and Pacific Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Mission Beach Boardwalk - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Crystal Pier - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Pacific Beach Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Mission Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 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) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hideaway Pacific Beach - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pacific Beach Shore Club - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pacific Beach AleHouse - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Open Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Beach Cottages

The Beach Cottages offers 80 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the in-room microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 80 guestrooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area. Additional amenities at this hotel include barbecue grills and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 15 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Built in 1948

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 15 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and 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

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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The Beach Cottages Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 697 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 229 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1000 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andres

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes everything was perfect
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Garold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, staff was helpful, service was very good, location excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Frank

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location with friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great beachfront value. Nice size room. Clean. Nice balcony witg ocean view. Easy, low-cost parking. Helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best value in PB!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Hasan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Close to the beach! Large kitchen
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Megan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Saw a little piece of the ocean view no buildings in the way.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stacia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great and responsive staff, perfect beach location -looking forward to returning in the future
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jordi, San Diego

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Romy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, very nice! Staff is wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best beachfront property on the boardwalk!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room-excellent service
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gayle

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great price!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony, Lincoln

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The location was excellent, a lot of food options in walking distance. Room was clean and good for what we needed, a kitchen. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff is so friendly and the location can’t be beat
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025