Pacific Terrace Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront hotel near Mission Beach

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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610 Diamond St, San Diego, CA, 92109
  • Place, Mission and Pacific Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Crystal Pier
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Partial Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Suite, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Partial Ocean View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Family Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite (Pacific Sunset)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Partial Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Grand Pacific Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite (Coastal Living)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, Partial Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

San Diego

Beachside getaway.With a stay at this Pacific Beach hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Crystal Pier and 2 miles (3 km) of Mission Beach. Also, Belmont Park is within 3 miles (5 km) and La Jolla Cove is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Mission and Pacific Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Pacific Beach Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Crystal Pier - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mission Beach Boardwalk - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Mission Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Balboa Avenue Transit Center Station - 5 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 12 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hideaway Pacific Beach - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mavericks Beach Club - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Crack Shack - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Kono's Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Glazed Coffee & Creamery - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Pacific Terrace Hotel

4-star beachfront hotel near Mission Beach
As a guest of Pacific Terrace Hotel, you'll find an outdoor pool, a hot tub, a 24-hour fitness center, and complimentary bicycles. There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. Spa services, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Pacific Terrace Hotel. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star San Diego hotel is smoke free.

  • 73 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Deli
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
Pacific Terrace Hotel offers 73 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 65-inch plasma televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages and Swedish massages.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (USD 45 per night)
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 45 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 15 to 30 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

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
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (42 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (32 inches high)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (29 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 65-inch plasma TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 16 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 30 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 45.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 45.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include 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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 16 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Hotel Pacific Terrace
Pacific Terrace
Pacific Terrace Hotel
Pacific Terrace Hotel San Diego
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Pacific Terrace Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 867 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 102 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 1003 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Irma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the staff very accommodating.. The staff was very caring and compassionate to our needs..
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Zhiwu

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an excellent stay at Pacific Terrace Hotel, and it’s a place we fully intend to return to whenever we’re in San Diego. The hotel is an older property in the best possible way. The rooms are more spacious than most modern hotels, many include kitchenettes, and the entire design clearly prioritizes maximizing ocean views for every room. You can tell the property is exceptionally well maintained and genuinely cared for. In an era when so many hotels feel corporatized and generic, it was incredibly refreshing to stay at a locally owned property with character and intention. The beds were very comfortable, and I highly recommend booking an ocean-view room—the views and direct beach access are phenomenal. We used the pool every day; it was spotless, well maintained, and inviting, which really reflects the cleanliness and care of the entire facility. Breakfast on site was excellent, and Jeffson and Sergio truly made our mornings. They were warm, welcoming, and a joy to see each day. Small touches,like having multiple newspapers available,made it easy to slow down and actually enjoy being on property. You could easily stay at the hotel all day, enjoying the pool, beach, and views without ever needing to leave. Pacific Beach is fantastic, with the boardwalk just steps away and great beach access. Pacific Beach itself has a lively scene that may not appeal to everyone (there’s a noticeable bar and tattoo culture), but there are also many excellent food options
View from our room
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tammy, Ennis

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, quiet, excellent views, amazing staff, close to restaurants, we will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Anna, Kelowna

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendliest staff, ever!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The beach and ocean view were great. Having a balcony is wonderful. The cleaning and front desk service staff were great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Harvey, Ames

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Barinder

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The views, the service, the walkability, the room— all wonderful. Would stay there again in a heartbeat.
View from room
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is amazing!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristina Iuliana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, room amenities and staff
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful hotel and perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stewart Joseph

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the fourth time we have stayed at this hotel. Our room had a direct oceanfront view with a nice balcony. The staff was excellent! Any request was not a problem! We will definitely come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are nice with most having great views. Staff here is always amazing. Easy walking access to beach and resteraunts.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is superb. Friendly,efficient competent and fun. The property is lovely with spectacular sunset and ocean views. There are beach chairs bikes umbrellas …There is now all day dining and the food is excellent. We have stayed there periodically for 25 years and each time we go some new wonderful amenity is added.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great! The room was clean, the staff was great, and the room service food was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
After trying 2 other hotels in the area we came back to our favorite hotel in PB. Big enough to have the amenities you want yet small enough to fill comfy and cozy. The staff is always super friendly and very helpful. Spend the extra money and get the full ocean view room.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff were top notch. Took care of everything we needed and then some. Great piece of property. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel has a great location on the beach. The staff is super friendly and professional. The queen suite was spacious and comfortable! Every year we use the complimentary bikes which is quite fun to take in the California scenes!
Ocean view room, balcony view
Bike path
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025