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Mission Bay Motel

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden dresser, a mirror, a window with curtains, and wall art.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with balconies.
A narrow hallway with a tiled floor, a small metal rack, and a trash bin.
A motel with a sign reading 'Mission Bay Motel' and a building number '4221'.
A motel sign, parked cars, and palm trees.

Reviews

5.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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4221 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA, 92109
  • Place, Mission Beach Boardwalk
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Pacific Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Crystal Pier
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden dresser, a mirror, a window with curtains, and wall art.

Deluxe Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden dresser, a mirror, a window with curtains, and wall art.

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with three beds, a wooden floor, a door, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Single Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a nightstand, a mirror, and a window.

Standard Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Mission Bay Motel

An outdoor pool, self parking and a 24-hour front desk are available at this motel. WiFi in public areas is free. Housekeeping is available on request.
Mission Bay Motel offers 50 accommodations. Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.
During your stay at Mission Bay Motel , you're just a quick walk from Mission Beach. Free WiFi in public areas, an outdoor pool and self-parking (surcharge) are available.
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Mission Beach Boardwalk and 7 minutes on foot from Mission Beach
  • Pets welcome for a fee
Mission Bay Motel offers its guests an outdoor pool. Public spaces have free WiFi. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this San Diego motel.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Uncovered parking on site (USD 10 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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

  • Pets: USD 30.00 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of USD 150.00 per stay
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Uncovered self-parking fee: USD 10 per night
  • Pet deposit: USD 150.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 30.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

Mission Bay Motel Reviews

Reviews

5.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 233 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 233 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 233 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 233 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 73 out of 233 reviews

5.8/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

4.8/10

Amenities

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

SHEILA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is in a great location for walking to many restaurants, bars and the beach. If you are going to San Diego to hang out in a hotel / motel room, this is not your place. You cannot beat the price and location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location—literally just a block from the beach! The property was clean, comfortable, and within walking distance to everything we needed. Staying here made our time in San Diego even better, especially since it was so reasonably priced. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Angelica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Checked in 3 hours early and they had our room nice and clean. The owner was super helpful. Her staff was amazing! Only a few blocks away from the beach. We only stayed one night, but very nice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Davide

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The facility is pretty old but it definitely delivers what it promises. The position is very good, it’s close to everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Under brand new management, totally working on the place, but got a ways to go. I will certainly try them again next trip! Very personably staff willing to help with anything
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vicky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location in San Diego—this place really delivers if you want to be close to everything. It’s definitely a no-frills motel, but it’s clean and comfortable, which is exactly what we needed. The walking distance to shops, food, and the beach made the stay super convenient. Honestly, we spent most of our time out enjoying the beach and San Diego rather than being in the room, and this was the perfect base for that. Would stay again for the location alone,
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tejal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You really can’t beat the location here. It’s great if your plan is to be out exploring San Diego rather than spending time in a hotel room. The property itself is simple and provides the basics, but it is clean and well-kept. Everything is within walking distance - restaurants, shops and best yet is the beach is literally a block away. Would definitely stay here again for the convenience alone.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Darshan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed at Mission Beach Motel and it’s all about the location—absolutely unbeatable. You’re within walking distance to pretty much everything, which made exploring San Diego effortless. The place itself is no-frills, but it’s clean and comfortable, which is really all you need when you’re spending most of your time out enjoying the beach and the city. If you’re looking for luxury, this isn’t it—but if you want a simple, well-located spot to crash while you enjoy San Diego, it does the job perfectly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for the location. The motel is in an excellent spot with convenient access to shops, restaurants, and beachside bars. It’s just a short walk to the beach, which was perfect for the price. The rooms are older but very clean, and the staff was friendly and welcoming. Late-night check-in was smooth and hassle-free. Overall, an affordable stay in a great location, definitely worth it. Will come back again next month. One last thing Danny was very helpful throughout our stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angelica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recently had the pleasure of staying at Mission Bay Motel , and it truly exceeded my expectations. From the moment I arrived, the staff were friendly and welcoming, making check-in quick and easy. The room was clean, well-maintained, and equipped with all the essentials I needed for a comfortable stay. I especially appreciated the cozy bed and quiet atmosphere, which made for a great night's rest.If you're looking for a budget-friendly yet comfortable place to stay, I highly recommend [Motel Name]. I’ll definitely keep it in mind for future trips!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Lucky customer #1 to schedule with the new owners apparently. Cheap, close to the beach is what we saw to book. Danny was friendly and helpful with what he could, some items were out of his control for the night. Will try again once things settle down.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Haley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The best thing about this stay was the location. Couldn’t have been more perfect for the quick walk to the beach and surrounding food and drink. The room was not perfectly clean, had a bit of a smell when walking into the room, a few hairs in the sheets but the bathroom was spotless. The tv was not working properly, it would freeze after a minute of being on. Only being here a night, it was a good stay. I was only here to spend time at the beach, so I was satisfied. Staff was very nice and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
No hot water. Building falling apart. No wifi.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Ollie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This motel is a solid hole in the wall to rest your head. It is nothing to write home about and if you’re looking for a more quality experience I’d definitely go elsewhere. But it’s right by the beach and it was quiet to stay at. It served its purpose and be sure to ask for an extra fan. There’s no AC.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Corazon

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had to wait 30-40 minutes for our room. Room was nothing like listed as in the images. There was no A/C we had a fan. Room smelled like mildew. Very outdated.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
TV not hooked up in room. They charge $10 for parking. I found this out when checking in. For a one night stay they charged $20 + tax for parking - $10 for the day of check in and $10 for the day we checked out. This was not disclosed in the Expedia listing.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Carla

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was mold or some sort of brown substance on the shower curtain.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
No Ac No Refrigerator No wifi No Cable
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Rafael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
No AC, no shampoo and toilet doesn't flush the toilet paper.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

JENNIFER

This place is awful and nothing like the photos. It is noisy, does not have any amenities like basic things like a fridge, hairdryer etc. Toilet overflowed, shower barely worked, no wifi, asked for an extra towel and got a bath mat. It is so noisy that you can’t keep a window open but no air conditioning.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Jerome

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff were helpful and friendly and the location of the property is great if you’re interested in going to the beach or checking out the local bars scene so no complaints there. The biggest reason for the low review was based solely on the state of the rooms, old, bare, and in need of a deep clean. I was actually told that they just switched management so maybe in the distant future I’ll give this place another try and hope that some updates have been made at that point. Considering the low price point, there is still some value staying here depending on your level of expectations.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Karen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was not ready. They said they would upgrade me but the room was with more beds less space it was for only one person. Requested for my original room and they said they didn't have any until an hour
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Stacey

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old rooms in need of an update, which is usually not an issue, however, there is no wi-fi available on the property. There are no hairdryers in the room or on the property. Room #225 had a small kitchenette, which is awesome, but the hot water from the sink next to the electric stove top in room leaked into the stove (!). Comforter had black stain. Staff was apologetic for the lack of what are pretty typical amenities even for a budget motel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Cristina

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There were only two good things about this property: An employee named AK and the close proximity to where we needed to ve. Now let's break down what they MUST improve on: - pool area was not really useable. The chairs were dirty and there was a random microwave sitting on the floor of the pool deck. - the furniture in the room is outdated and in poor condition. - room smelled weird. Can't even explain the smell. Just weird. - bathroom in disrepair. The "bars" of soap were the size of poker chips. The towels were child-sized. - the smoke detector was off the wall mount and sitting in the corner of the room behind the bed. - the curtains were not that pretty teal color. They're a darker blue and covered in dust at the top. - comforters weren't even on the beds. They were folded on the foot of the bed. - staff was LOUD. It's morning and they're talking at the top of their lungs. No sleeping in! - there are NO phones inside the rooms. If you need the front desk you'll have to google the number. - I called the hotel and asked for 30 minutes so I could finish gathering my things to leave. They wanted to charge me $40 for 30 minutes. - bed frames are built weird & pieces stick out. I have 2 gnarly bruises on my legs from bumping into them. - dirty walls. Closets weird. They charge a LOT for what you get. They need to fix the rooms & the grounds to make them presentable, practical, & clean. Invest in the improvements & you'll get better reviews & repeat customers.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Maureen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The new owners were very kind, however the state of the room was not very clean. I found multiple different hairs on the beds, in the shower, and attached to the towels provided. The shower in the room seemed to have a leak so it would in frequently drip (often when it sounded like other rooms were using their showers). When given the room, the fire alarm was chirping with the low battery signal and had the sensor taped over. The owners were quick to have maintenance install a new fire alarm. However, after drilling into the ceiling, no one ever came to clean up the ceiling debris on the floor.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026