We stayed here over the Fourth of July weekend and had an amazing experience! The location truly…read morecan't be beat. It's in the heart of Pacific Beach and within easy walking distance to the beach, restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and shopping. We hardly had to use our car the entire stay. The front desk staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming from the moment we arrived. He definitely went above and beyond. I didn't get his name but I was there around 6p. Thank you so much! We chose to pay for on-site parking, and I highly recommend it. Parking in Pacific Beach can be challenging, so having a guaranteed parking spot made our trip completely stress-free. We originally booked a partial ocean view room, but to our surprise, the front desk upgraded us to a full oceanfront room at no charge! They explained that they randomly select a few guests each day for complimentary perks such as room upgrades, free parking, or late checkout. We felt so lucky and truly appreciated the thoughtful gesture. The rooms have been beautifully renovated and are modern, clean, and very comfortable. The air conditioning worked great, the refrigerator was convenient, and everything felt fresh and well maintained. It's the perfect boutique beach hotel with an upscale feel while still being relaxed and comfortable. Overall, this hotel exceeded our expectations in every way. Between the outstanding customer service, unbeatable location, beautiful renovated rooms, and unexpected upgrade, this was one of our favorite hotel stays in San Diego. We will absolutely be back!

If you're dreaming of a breezy beachside escape, you might want to keep dreaming, as this motel's…read morelisting is basically a work of fiction. The photos must've been taken at a flattering angle... from a different building. Let's start with parking, or rather, the thrilling scavenger hunt that is not included in your stay. You'll circle the block like a lost tourist in a bumper car, only to end up parking three zip codes away. It certainly doesn't help that the staff gives away parking spots to their friends while paying customers go without. Don't worry though, they'll call you on your third day to tell you that parking has miraculously opened up because they failed to sell out on their website. The room itself? Think "tiny house" but without the charm. It's so small that turning around feels like a game of Twister, and every surface seems to have been weaponized with sharp corners. A relaxing beach retreat shouldn't require a first-aid kit. Then there's the humidity...the kind that makes your clothes feel like they went swimming without you. The air inside the room is basically ocean soup, and everything smells faintly of wet flip-flops. Be prepared to wash every piece of your clothing, whether or not you wore it on vacation. The bathroom features a stylish sliding barn door, which is a great design choice if you've always wanted to share your most private moments with your travel companion. Hope you're close, or at least on speaking terms after this trip. The staff: Let's just say they operate on "beach time," except it's the kind of beach where no one wants to help you. Friendly enthusiasm must've checked out before we arrived. However, Housekeeping was great. Sure, it's near the beach, but so is a lifeguard tower, and you might get more space and hospitality there.

Andres the front desk team member went above and beyond for me and my family…read more My husband and I are celebrating not only our 20th wedding anniversary but it's also my birthday! When we arrived, he wasn't able to find my reservation due to my error and made everything right. I was on the verge of tears because of how accommodating, calm and friendly he was. He didn't make me feel bad and he said he was able to quickly make the reservation. He truly made my day go from horrible to amazing with his customer service and caring attitude. Thank you, thank you Andres for going above and beyond for us!!!! We will definitely be back!!!

We accidentally booked a room (our fault we were tired and driving their late coming down to see…read moreour kids last minute) asked 2 hours later upon arrival if we could cancel.... they said yes but we will still bill you for the room in full! ( I explained what happened and apologized but explained that 400 for a room to sleep in for just a few hours was not what we expected ) They did not let us go.... My Wife and I (felling) forced to stay , did and were surprised to be on a lower level with a bunch of people who were there for a wedding. So loud , walls are paper thin and later parking lot filled with smoke which was drawn into our A/C unit! Not going back and the staff who was so none caring about a 1st time customer, now will be their last !

THE GOOD... The room faced the marina. It was beautiful,…read morepeaceful, and so relaxing! Paying the extra $20 was worth the view and pleasant energy from being so close to the water. Totally loved this about the room! The staff was also very welcoming and helpful. Check-in was fast. Check-out was done online from my phone, and I was able to leave the key cards inside the room. THE SEMI-BAD... This must be an older hotel because I could hear someone snoring in the room next door. The walls are thin! Even with my sleep sounds app on, basically next to my ear, I could still hear the snoring. It was so hard to sleep. THE STRANGE, HAHA... Okay, I'm pretty sure the room was haunted! It must've been 1am or later. The blanket tugged upwards... two times, quite hard. I was wide awake. I know what I felt, and no one can change my mind. Prior to this, I kept hearing a random tap inside my room, here and there. Not a lot, but enough to notice. It might've been just normal building sounds, but who knows!

Beautiful hotel in the San Diego area! Located right in front of a gorgeous marina, the property is…read morebeautifully maintained and offers plenty of great amenities. There's a relaxing spa on-site -- definitely book a massage ahead of time, it's worth it! The pool area is lovely, with a hot tub, lots of seating, and even a small bar (just check the hours, as it's not open all day or every day). Our room was spotless, comfortable, and had everything we needed for a relaxing stay. Highly recommend this hotel if you're visiting the area

Cute and safe. Great location especially if you have dogs. Loved the vibe, the room was HUGE and…read moreclean with lots of outdoor space. They have a cute airstream breakfast joint in the parking lot. Food was ok, coffee was delicious. Office guy was chill af. Absolutely worth the price. Ive paid much more for a basic hotel in east county. I'd stay here again for sure.

Very run down and not at all like the photos…read more Unfortunately, our stay at Ocean Villa Inn was extremely disappointing. Our room looked nothing like the photos online and was very run down. There were four of us and only two towels were provided, and one of those towels, which was supposed to be white, was visibly brown. The shower was in particularly poor condition and honestly disgusting. The beds were also very uncomfortable, with extremely thin pillows, making it difficult to get a good night's sleep. The air conditioner was very old and heavily rusted, including sharp points that made it feel like it could be a safety hazard. We also had a concerning experience with the back gate that leads toward the beach. We had used it several times during our stay without a problem. The last time we went through it, the door came unhinged at the top and nearly fell on me before completely breaking. We left to go to the beach, and when we returned several hours later, there was a sign on the gate saying DO NOT OPEN and instructing guests to call the front desk. I called, but the phone just rang and rang with no answer. We ended up having to walk completely around the entire property to get back to our room. As we passed the lobby, we could actually see someone sitting at the computer, which made it even more frustrating that no one had answered the phone. We also used the dog wash station several times, and each time we had to unclog the drain ourselves because the water wasn't draining properly and we would otherwise be standing in stagnant water. Overall, the property needs significant maintenance and upkeep. I understand that this isn't a luxury hotel and wasn't expecting luxury, but there is a big difference between an older property and one that feels neglected and poorly maintained. Between the condition of the room, lack of towels, uncomfortable beds, rusted AC unit, clogged dog wash, and especially the broken gate and inability to reach the front desk, we were very disappointed with our stay. The property simply did not live up to how it is represented in the photos.

First time staying here and I was beyond pleased. We…read moreusually stay in a place in national city. But because I wanted something a little closer I looked around and found this amazing gem. Personally I am not picky like other people might be. I understand if there's some dust here and there or if the furniture is a bit outdated. As long as the beds are clean and the room is clean I'm ok. With that said. The room and bathroom were clean and the beds as well. The beds were soft and comfortable to sleep in. The lobby was also clean and the hotel was overall nice. The parking is 20 or so a night. But there's plenty of parking. The area surrounding the hotel is nice. A lot of places to walk to and look around. My family had a great time and we will definitely be coming back.

I was actually staying next door at the Homewood Suites, which shares ownership with this Courtyard…read moreMarriott. Since Homewood doesn't have a bar, I wandered over to the Courtyard for a cocktail. Great decision! The bar is well stocked, with a nice selection of spirits and craft beers on tap. Mike, the bartender, was absolutely fantastic! He poured excellent drinks, was a great conversationalist, and somehow managed a very busy hotel bar single-handedly while also taking food orders and delivering meals. Talk about multitasking! The location in Point Loma's Liberty Station is terrific, with beautiful waterfront walking paths and parks nearby. There's some city and aircraft noise from nearby SAN, but planes aren't flying directly overhead. A comfortable bar, great atmosphere, and outstanding hospitality. I can't speak to the guest rooms since I stayed next door, but I'd happily return for another cocktail! Solid 4.5 stars, and a special shout-out to Mike for keeping everything running smoothly!

We stayed here over a weekend for a wedding and over all, had a good experience at the hotel. The…read morestaff were kind at check in and readily accommodated my request for a late check out. The rooms had clearly been recently renovated; our room was spacious, with plenty of room in both the bedroom and the bathroom in terms of counter space/storage. The bed was comfortable and it was nice to have a balcony. My only two complaints about the hotel are that the building's HVAC seemed overwhelmed by the heat - outside in the hallways was muggy and the interior of our room never got below 71 degrees. Additionally, they did not do a good job of providing information about where pools/amenities/etc are located at check in - if you are going to charge a resort fee, I expect someone to at least tell me what is included and where/how to access it. Overall, a good stay in San Diego and up to the standard expected.

It had been a while since we had visited this property and it has significantly changed. Last time…read morewe were here, it was before the renovations. They have valet parking and have EV chargers. With the renovations once you walk into the right you have the lobby and it's a big open space. We decided to book one of the renovated rooms since we wanted to see how they came out. The renovated rooms are in a separate tower so you have to walk around. I remember from last time there used to be a place that has seafood as the restaurant now you have a brewery. They also have a market like most hotels just beware that the prices are very high. They have a bar that plays music. I'm going to get over the weekends at night. They have two pools the main pool is right when you go outside from the main entrance. If you keep walking to the right, you will eventually get to the second pool which is by the New room rooms. The renovated rooms look nicer and newer with keeping the same beach vibe aesthetic. We had a beautiful view out of a balcony that had two chairs and a small table. We had a clear view to the Marina and the yoga classes in the morning. The restroom was on the smaller side, but it had everything you needed. The room itself was comfortable and enough. Overall, we would stay at this property again because of the location and convenience of having so many things on site. San Diego Diego has a parking issue and getting an Uber from here is easy and not expensive. The staff was super friendly and offered us more water when we asked for some bottled water. They also have refilling water stations at the gym and in other areas. The gym is surprisingly big and has everything you need.

Great place to stay in San Diego! Great staff, wonderful "Polynesian" grounds & atmosphere, very…read morerelaxing experience. Close to restaurants, amenities, etc, short distance to downtown attractions, would recommend staying here when in San Diego.

Picture this. You're…read morea single mom who saved to take your two sons and your mom on a two-night getaway. A chance to relax, make memories, and recharge. I spent over $1,000 on Room 408, plus $200 for parking and another $460 at the hotel. I knew I was splurging for my family and expected a comfortable stay. Instead, it was a nightmare. I called ahead requesting early check-in due to a meeting and was told it sounded promising. We arrived at 1 PM, but the room wasn't ready until almost 4 PM. In extreme heat, my mom and toddler waited outside at a pool with almost no shade. When we finally got into Room 408, we loved it. But that night, the AC didn't work. We barely slept. The next day, water started pouring from the AC unit and vents, soaking the carpet. Maintenance blamed a nonexistent bathroom drain and left a towel on the floor. An hour later, water came from another vent. The room was unbearably hot. My kids, my mom, and I were sweating. We were moved to another room, which we were told was "the biggest room they had." We didn't need the biggest room--we needed working AC. The replacement room was outdated, had a ripped chair, crayon on the table, a rusty bathtub with no stopper, and terrible soundproofing. We got no sleep again. To recap: Over $1,000 for the room $200 parking $460 spent at the hotel Hours waiting in extreme heat Broken AC and water leaking from vents A stressful room move with two children A damaged, noisy replacement room When we called about a communication issue with maintenance, the front desk responded to my mother with "GEEZ!" as if we were the problem. After all of this, the resolution offered was a $50 credit. I worked for Marriott for six years. I understand issues happen. What I don't understand is the complete lack of meaningful hospitality recovery after a stay was ruined. I saved for this trip. I wanted memories with my boys and my mom. Instead, we left exhausted and disappointed. A $50 credit does not match this experience. Management: do you truly believe this was an appropriate resolution? I will never stay here again. I hope future guests think carefully before spending their hard-earned money here. Now days later, I'm getting double charged by them. As if ( as a single mother) I wasn't already negatively affected enough.

Checked in to Element by Marriott (previously the Westin) for one night in a 2-queen-bed room. We…read morechose this hotel primarily for its convenient Mission Valley location and because it's a newer property + has a kitchenette. Check-in was smooth and straightforward although our phone interactions with the staff made it clear that the hotel was still fairly new. The first time I called to request a pack n play - I was put on hold for a few minutes and the girl seemed a little unsure, but we eventually got everything sorted. The second time, we called the day of our stay to see if early check-in was available. The gentleman who answered ended up walking us through the steps to reserve a room instead, which was a little confusing. That said, neither experience took away from our overall stay. Everyone we encountered in person was friendly and welcoming. One thing I really liked was the 24/7 beverage station with coffee, hot chocolate, and hot water with tea bags available. There was also a complimentary evening tea service from 7-8:30pm with three varieties of tea which we enjoyed. Complimentary breakfast is available from 6-9:30am. The variety was just okay, with fruit, breads, pastries, yogurt, juices, cereal, Quaker oatmeal packets (unfortunately no original flavor), and a hot bar with freshly made pancakes and frittatas. Nothing particularly stood out, but it was nice to have breakfast included. We checked out right at 9:30am and stopped by the breakfast area to grab a few bananas for the road. The staff were already cleaning up, but one of the staff members kindly went into the kitchen and brought us three bananas along with some pastries for the kids. That was such a thoughtful gesture and definitely appreciated! One small miss during our stay was the conditioner in the bathroom. The bottle was essentially empty and we could barely squeeze anything out. Not a huge deal for a one-night stay, but it didn't seem to be checked often. Parking is $38/night. I liked that you can grab a ticket from the machine, but the gate automatically opens when you exit. There is a mix of covered and uncovered open parking. The spaces are definitely on the tighter side, but we found that to be pretty common throughout San Diego.

I had two separate stays here in two different rooms: one was a suite and the other was a regular…read moreroom. The good: It's brand new! Breakfast (especially if you come early) has some great hot menu items and the chef can make some custom orders. The rooms are cozy especially the suite which is super spacious and comes with a small kitchen. Daily room refreshes. Filtered water in your room! The meh: Parking is overpriced lol (which is true of nearly every hotel now), but it's literally a lot with nothing special to justify it. I was disappointed at the lack of freshly cut fruit at breakfast. I guess that's the trade off of having someone eggs made to order, but fruit is such a staple for me. Digital key didn't work on the elevator. The ugly: When I had the suite, I was on the side of the hotel that got the metro noise. For the regular room, I was by the street. I was surprised at how much street/metro noise came into the room (maybe it's better on higher floors?). I'm a light sleeper, but I make do with playing white noise to drown the rest out...it's just shocking how little sound proofing went into it. I'll be back, but maybe only if I can get a suite on a higher floor...