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Surfer Beach Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront hotel near Mission Beach

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Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

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

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Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 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)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Ocean View Jr Suite

  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

7.6 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 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)
  • 19 sq m
  • 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)
  • 19 sq m
  • 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 area

San Diego

On the beach.At this Pacific Beach hotel, you'll be well placed to visit Mission Beach and Mission Beach Boardwalk, both within a 5-minute walk. Mission Bay and Mission and Pacific Beaches are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Mission and Pacific Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Mission Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mission Beach Boardwalk - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mission Bay - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Crystal Pier - 10 min walk - 0.9 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) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Surfer Beach Hotel

3-star beachfront hotel near Mission Beach
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at Surfer Beach Hotel. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star San Diego hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 53 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
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.

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  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

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

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Surfing/bodyboarding

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LED TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

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: USD 66.42 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

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

  • 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

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 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
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 debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in 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. 562 out of 1189 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 296 out of 1189 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 192 out of 1189 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 88 out of 1189 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 1189 reviews

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

6/10 Okay

JAROLD, Harrisville

Liked: Cleanliness
Okay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHAUNTEL, Wayne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were amazing! Very attentive and helpful. The hotel is so retro cool and right on the beach! Great experience!!!! P.S. Ask for the Ocean View Suite!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
I emailed and called them about traveling as a single woman and not wanting to be on the ground floor. I was on the ground floor and the floor of my room was filthy. They said they came and mopped but you couldn’t go barefoot as it was that bad. Everyone was very nice and polite though
The floor from the shower rug
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric E.

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The staff was great and our room was very clean. The location of this hotel cannot be beat.
Surfer Beach Hotel
Stayed 3 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
First pleasant surprise : location, location, location! Surfer Beach Hotel was literally embedded in the restaurants and shopping of Pacific Beach. We were steps away from the boardwalk and waterfront without suffering excessive noise. Second pleasant surprise: we were upgraded to an ocean-view room, and early check-in without needing to ask. The room was a little dated, but very clean. Staff was super friendly and always available. Would definitely stay here again for a casual weekend getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Stacey

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

4/10 Poor

Aleksandar

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Quite disappointed. No cleaning service for 7 days of our stay. The internet almost non existent in our room. Except of proximity of the beach, really not good experience. We won’t stay there in future…
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kendal

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Been staying here for years as a family and it’s all you need while your in town, staff is always friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Jennie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Not what we thought

Did not look anything like the pictures. Very disappointing. They are remodeling but our room certainly wasn’t. We’ve been on cruise ships with bigger showers. Bad layout in general. However they were very nice when we decided to change hotels and refunded us without charging us a cancellation fee.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rr
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025