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Surfer Beach Hotel

3.0 star property

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Partial Ocean View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Restaurant

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

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 | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(42 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

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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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa 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 | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

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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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

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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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

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

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 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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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Double Room

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

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About this property

Surfer Beach Hotel

Beachfront, with outdoor pool
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 a safe and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. 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 Bay. 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 on-site 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

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
  • 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
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

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 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

Reviews

Surfer Beach Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 538 out of 1160 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 293 out of 1160 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 188 out of 1160 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 88 out of 1160 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 1160 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

michelle

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Shana

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for 5 nights and we never had room service some and clean our room. We had to call for more towels. The hotel needs more maids.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Matt

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Good little beach hotel, not the nicest accommodations by any means. Shower was really small and not the most updated but it was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krista

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Small but comfortable and clean!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right on the beach! Fun area. Walkable restaurants and shopping. Friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

TRAVIS

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super convenient. Steps from the beach. Perfect !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernard E, Sun City

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great time
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay by the beach. Hotel staff were super welcoming and informative.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Fun place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Richie

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We always stay at this hotel when we come to San Diego and have never had any issues, this time was much different. I paid for a King Ocean View Room and what I got was a partial view of the ocean and the rooftop of a restaurant and the pool. I expressed my concerns to the staff and was told they were booked and there were no Ocean Views available. I was told they would talk to management to see what could be done and also told that when I book I should be specific and add DIRECT Ocean View to make sure that is what I get?? Never had to do that before and shouldn’t need to, we all know what Ocean View means. I had a partial view. Staff did call me to tell me they would deduct $30/night but that’s all that could be done. Then our power kept going out in our room and we were only using a steamer and curling iron?? This kept happening at least 3 more times within minutes of each time they would fix it. Also the water from the shower was either too hot or too cold, it was hard to get it to a warm temp. The dresser drawers had hair in them and there were pills that were dropped behind the dresser that weren’t ours. Not sure we will stay here again, there was too many things wrong.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Teresa

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Nice enough place, but it is very casual and a bit overpriced for what it offers. Great place for kids and pets. Staff is very courteous and prompt.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, awesome staff, and super comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mayra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was really nice and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

James

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I stayed with my teenage son for one week and I found what I expected reading the reviews and seeing the pictures. Staff very friendly and attentive, we loved the location, the vibe of the area, the short distance to many others places to visit (easy reachable even with bus) and the people!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beds are super small, and the carpets are disgustingly dirty. I requested to have our room vacuumed, just a vacuum after night 1 and was told 3 different times, they were in their way. Never had it done!! Definitely pay for the location, but the place is run down.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Location is a 10+. Adjacent to boardwalk and beach. World Famous restaurant was very good. Room for imply: peeling paint on shower ceiling, shower could have been cleaner and the AC filter was dirty. I would still recommend this rental property.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Our Vacation stay at The Surfer

We had such a good time the staff was very friendly and helpful they braught towels extra bedding to our room when needed . The rooms were clean and we were so close to the Beach . Will definitely go Back !!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The internet was non functional and theTV allowed you to watch just lo al cannels
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Elaine

Liked: Staff & service
Good loc
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the sunset views
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

damon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My 10 times staying always A1
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Desiree Anne

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025