Surfer Beach Hotel

3.0 star property

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 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.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

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

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(29 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Ocean View Jr Suite

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

7.6 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(53 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(32 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Partial Ocean View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Partial Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Deluxe Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About this property

Surfer Beach Hotel

At Surfer Beach Hotel, relax by an outdoor pool or hit the beach where you can enjoy surfing/body boarding. Housekeeping is available on request.
Surfer Beach Hotel offers 53 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries. 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 curtains. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers 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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Surfer Beach Hotel's great beach location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Mission Beach. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus an outdoor pool and a bar.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Enjoy ocean views while dining at World Famous
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Guests have good things to say about the accommodation for the cleanliness and comfy beds
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Mission Beach and 8 minutes on foot from Mission Bay
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
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.

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 transport

  • Parking on site (USD 37.50 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited number of on-site self parking spaces 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

  • Cot (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
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (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
  • Phone
  • Portable fan

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
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 lb 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 25.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

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

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, 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 fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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. 581 out of 1215 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 304 out of 1215 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 191 out of 1215 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 89 out of 1215 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 1215 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hua

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jammie R

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Aneta

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Customer service was great and the location is 10/10. But the rooms are old and not updated.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

JAROLD, Harrisville

Liked: Cleanliness
Okay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Nice room and great location right on the beach. Friendly helpful staff at front desk. Walking distance to many bars, restaurants, stores etc. Nice boardwalk, clean family orientated beach. Safe area
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my 2nd time here. I absolutely love staying here. Location is perfect/the hotel is nice and the staff is awesome!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place was great. Excellent price and a great view. Easy to get to restaurants and shops near by.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tarisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
You cannot beat the location. The rooms were great and the staff were friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yasir

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Estela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and the staff very welcome and fast check in and out of the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catrina

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dated rooms, but we weren’t in the room much.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Pierre

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room, helpful staff, awesome location if you want to hear the surf. But the hotel has not aged gracefully...
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Virginia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
It was great place very clean. It seemed to have electricity issues A/C would go out several times during our 2 day stay for a few seconds at a times internet was spotty. The location however is spot on there’s many places to see & eat within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Laurent

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
For a $250/night price range, you would expect a clean room. The rooms are outdated, dirty mattress, and more than dirty smelly carpet with stains of god knows what everywhere. Even your socks get dirty by just walking on it!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff and beautiful views!
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

10/10 Excellent

Nicole Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
FANTASTIC place to stay. Parking prices are quite high - but the hotel itself is everything you could ask for!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeffery

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
1)Door locked ck was questionable 2) floor not clean 3)old room, bed, sliding door
Looking from door that leads to beach
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025