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Surfer Beach Hotel

3.0 star property

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • 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.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

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

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Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

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

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, blackout curtains

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
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Ocean view

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, blackout curtains

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, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, blackout curtains

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)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Partial ocean view

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Partial Ocean View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Partial ocean view

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Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Partial Ocean View

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

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View

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

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, blackout curtains

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 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
  • 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
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 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. 563 out of 1192 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 298 out of 1192 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 191 out of 1192 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 89 out of 1192 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 1192 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice room with a great view. Aiden at the front desk was especially helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Kim

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

George

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It is located on the beach with an amazing view. We loved falling asleep to the sound of the ocean each night.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maya

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Allison

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The beach view was amazing and the staff was impeccable! The bathrooms are SMALL- tiny showers- I could not tell this from the pictures (they show bathtubs and big bathrooms) but I asked the front desk and they said the majority of the rooms have the tiny 2x3 ft showers. I just wish I had known that. The rooms were dated- but that was expected with the cheap price and date of the hotel. All in all- you can’t beat the location or price- I would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zulema

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Loved the staff and so close to the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Lance

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was so kind and made our stay pleasurable. The room was great and perfect for our two little boys’ first ocean experience! We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Melanie

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
I wanted this place to be awesome. It’s not. Think old beachfront motel. Very dated property and beach access is the best part, but there is a restaurant between the motel and beach. Beds are very soft with no support causing back pain. For the price, it was a big disappointment.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sasa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly reception and helpful staff
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabella

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Steven, Allyn

Balcony was nice. Slider door had screens which was great. Restaurant next door was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing view and always a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paulina

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara

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

Conveniently located but lacking room amenities.

Our room on the first floor opened to the pool but we had to walk around an iron gate to actually get into the pool. This was ok. We could use of room key to go a back way to the ocean walkway. Conveniently located by many restaurants. Cons - They offered coffee but only had powdered creamer. The room was ok sized but the only drawers available were 2 in each nightstand. The shower was a very small box. My back was practically up against the wall. No place to put shampoo. etc. except on the bathroom floor outside the shower curtain. Shaving was a challenge with no way to raise my leg. Only one towel bar which was located over the toilet paper. Could only put one towel on it as the second towel would lay on the toilet paper and get it wet. There is room to put more towel bars, and they should do so. We enjoyed out stay despite the cons.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

kimberly

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

GREAT EXPERIENCE

WE arrived earlier than check in but HUNTER was very accommodating and upgraded us to a room with a better view, then called us when it ready for us to get the key. He was always smiling and gracious - asking if everything was ok. He's a great host and did everything he said he would!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xavier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Terri

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Lindsey

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Location is awesome. Close to the beach and lots of food options. Room was small, but doable. Water to the entire building had to be shut off twice. I was woken up in the middle of the night to water dripping, the roof of the shower/toilet area was leaking water. Threw down towels and alerted the front desk. Upon leaving the property, we couldn't get the luggage cart through the walkway to the elevator due to cabinets sitting in the way from a neighboring room being under construction. While checking out, the front desk was very aware of all the issues, but made no offer of a discount for this stay. An offer for a discount on another stay was mentioned, but we wouldn’t stay here again unfortunately.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Arika

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and clean room. Great location and lot of things to do around property
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025