I stayed here one night for a staycation and I love PB it's one of the best places in San Diego Ian's this hotel made it even better our room was a perfect size the bed was very comfortable I had a good sleep the room was very clean and employees were nice the only issue was that an employee said the pool was heated and it felt cold still had a good swim though I recommend going here though for a vaca/staycation read more

I loved staying here! It's right on the beach! Staff were friendly and helpful. Our only problem was with the toilet, and they took care of that promptly. The price was very reasonable compared to other hotels near the beach. There is an additional fee ($37.50, I think) for using the private parking lot. We did pay that for the first couple days; we arrived on the weekend and the free public parking area was packed. On weekdays it wasn't difficult to find free parking nearby so we did not need to park in the private lot. The staff are totally understanding about this. During a more busy time of year it might be worth it to pay for the parking though. They do not serve breakfast there. They do have a nice coffee and hot drink dispenser in the lobby, it's free for guests. My husband is still talking about how he misses this a week after our stay. There are restaurants immediately next to the hotel, just a short stroll from your room. Our room was pretty small, but it was clean and comfortable. I did not like how loud the air conditioner was. It was cool enough that we could just leave our balcony door open. If we had had to have it on all night it would not have been good. I don't know if that is a problem in other rooms. I definitely would stay here again if we come back to San Diego. And I hope we do! read more

Surfer Beach Hotel - Right by the beach - Hotels Near Me - San Diego, California

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Just stayed at this cute little hotel for 3 nights. Angel at the front desk was absolutely delightful. He not only helped us check in and gave us wonderful recommendations for nearby, but noticed we had a booking error and fixed it immediately to ensure we had a king room with this wonderful view. The room itself was nice sized and had a mini fridge & microwave, plus an ACunit - which is rare! The only thing we would recommend is updating the bathroom - we had some issues with the shower faucet handle & the curtain staying in tact - but otherwise, our stay was excellent. It's perfectly located on the beach front and easy to walk to and from the local bars & restaurants. Definitely worth staying here for the location alone! read more

Surfer Beach Hotel - Hotels Near Me - San Diego, California

Place is disgusting. Dirty, run down. No one cleans the rooms. You are paying for the view only. The towels are not useable, they feel like they are covered in wax. No one cleans the rooms or brings fresh towels, you have to constantly call the front desk to request towels. Dirty, dirty, dirty place! read more

Filthy. We booked the sunset suite for a week. Checked in and headed to the room. Took our shoes off when we walked in. By the time we walked to the end of the hallway our feet were covered in sand and we had to put our shoes back on. I walked in the bedroom, it looked like pieces of Sheetrock and dust covered the headboard, bed and floor. There was also a coffee stain on the comforter. I went to the front desk and asked if they cleaned the room, they said they clean "by request only". I asked them to please clean the room. The photos attached were taken AFTER I asked them to clean the room. The dust/sheetrock covered the headboards still. They put a fitted sheet over the beds. I took it off, the coffee stain was still there. They did not change the sheets like I asked them to and I'm sure they were the same sheets from the previous guest. I made the mistake of looking under the beds and couch, disgusting. A baby bottle with milk under the couch along with baby wipes, vape pen under the bed and a mound of dust. Was there for 5 nights, they never come to replace the towels, empty the garbage, nothing. Almost $2,000 a night for a suite that is barely inhabitable. Oh, and the pools not heated as advertised, the towels are horrible, there is no shelf in the shower to put soap or shampoo... read more

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For nearly $1,000, I expected a clean, functional room not whatever this was. The room was genuinely filthy. There was visible dirt, grime, and literal trash under both the bed and the couch, which honestly made me question whether the room had been properly cleaned before check-in at all. The windows were so dusty that after opening them, our fingerprints were left in the dust on the glass. The floors were another level of gross. I ended up laying a towel down before stepping around because if I didn't, my feet would immediately pick up particles and dirt and start turning dark from how dirty the floor felt. To make matters worse, the TV didn't even work correctly. At this price point, basic cleanliness and functioning amenities should not be optional. I'll be fair, the front desk staff was great. They were kind and welcoming, and I have no complaints there. My issue is entirely with housekeeping and room upkeep. HORRIBLE. I didn't say anything during the stay because after arriving around 8 AM and not being able to check in until 4 PM, I was honestly exhausted and just ready to get settled. I noticed some things initially but didn't fully realize how bad it was until I started actually looking around and using the room. By that point, I was genuinely disgusted that I had even stayed there. I understand paying premium prices for location, but premium pricing should come with premium standards. This room was neglected, poorly maintained, and nowhere near worth the cost. Extremely disappointing experience, I don't think I could ever stay here again. read more

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The view is 5 stars, everything else is one star. The place is DIRTY! Sand on the floors from the previous guests, dirty sheets, under the bed and couch is disgusting. They don't come to clean, empty the garage or replace the towels. Horrible experience read more

Amazing customer service! The team at Surfer Beach Hotel was incredibly professional, responsive, and genuinely helpful throughout my experience. A special thank you to the manager, Tressa, who went above and beyond -- her kindness and attention really stood out. It's rare to come across this level of service these days. I truly appreciate it and will definitely be booking here in the future! read more

Great location, friendly staff. Had an issue with my 3rd party reservation and Rafa and the manager Amit got it all sorted out, awesome customer service. Room was clean, and pool was nice. We spent most of the time at the beach so was nice to come back to hotel and have a comfy bed to sleep in. Will be back! read more

it was just terrible. I was traveling with my small son just the two of us to get away and have some bonding time. The first room they put us in on the first floor had construction above us so it was very so we couldn't get any rest. They did move me on request to the room above however that room number 201, which was overlooking the service stairs, about 5 feet from my room balcony. We couldn't open the curtains because there were service people looking right into our room we didn't feel safe. When I addressed it with the front desk on leaving the property as it was only one night they confirmed that management would contact me which they didn't. When I called a week later as nobody called they told me they had no record of any complaint. I asked to speak to the upper manager again, however the manager was not available. I explained the problem again was and I was looking to get a refund or partial refund. i was informed i should've let them know when i was there and they would've moved me again. and that they do not give refunds even if we felt like a privacy was an issue. I did receive an email from the operations manager after i complained again, this who did apologize and refunded me $100 on a $300 bill. The hotel is not clean they don't seem to care about their clients their customers I just wouldn't recommend it. read more

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Magnificent stay in a beautifully remodeled beach view hotel room! The surfer hotel is in the perfect location with a vibrant boardwalk scene, ideal sand beaches out the front door, and access to many great restaurants and bars. The room we stayed in had a beautiful view of the ocean, the bed was so comfortable, and the renovations were well thought out giving the room a modern feel. We will definitely be back! read more

Surfer Beach Hotel - Beautiful view - Hotels Near Me - San Diego, California

The view was what mattered most to me and waking up walking out on the balcony watching the ocean waves first thing in the morning was top Tier. I'll be back in May hopefully with that same view. The amenities aren't the greatest but the view and hospitality make up for that. Everyone was so kind and attentive. Can't wait to come back read more

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We had a great stay. Killer ocean view. Staff was awesome and incredibly helpful. Adin, Alex & Elijah went above and beyond. We will be staying there again. Breakfast at Woodys on the beach and the World Famous Restaurant. Lots of surfers and the boardwalk right there. read more

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One of the worst hotel experiences I've ever had. As a native San Diegan who lived in Pacific Beach for 15 years, I urge you to stay anywhere else on the beach. We paid over $400 a night and it felt more like a really bad motel than a relaxing visit back to our home town. Right from the start, our beds were full of sand. When we asked for clean bedding, we were told housekeeping had gone home--for the day--at 2 PM. They eventually dropped off sheets for us to change ourselves. The entire room was filthy: sand all over the floors, the bathroom, and the showers. It clearly hadn't been cleaned at all. We were on the bottom floor and could hear everything from the room above--people walking, running, dragging furniture around all night long. Zero soundproofing. As if that wasn't enough, our "balcony" area had no divider, so strangers (including unsupervised children) constantly sat in our chairs just outside our sliding door. It made the stay uncomfortable and robbed us of any privacy. We couldn't even enjoy the sun or the tiny, overcrowded pool area. And then came the worst part: on Friday morning, the sinks spontaneously burst and spewed foul-smelling, sulfur water all over the floor and our belongings. I ran to the front desk because no one answered the phone. Thankfully, the maintenance man was kind and helped clean up. But when I told the manager how awful the smell was, he literally shrugged and walked away. To top it all off, the rooms look nothing like the photos online. It's a complete bait-and-switch. When we asked for a room change or even a partial refund for the water damage to our belongings, we were told no. The front desk guy just shrugged again and asked if we wanted our bill then or at checkout. No apology. No accountability. Do yourself a favor--don't waste your time or money here. There are much better places to stay in San Diego. read more

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My family has been staying at the Surfer for over 30 years. It's tradition. Best for putting your feet in the sand. Best restaurant on the beach right on site. Rooms being remodeled. Be back next year. read more

Surfer Beach Hotel - Hotels Near Me - San Diego, California

- The employees of this hotel are professional, friendly, helpful, relatable, hard working, and all very handsome. Without the employees this establishment would certainly get one star or no stars. - The rates charged support a huge improvement in the physical structure. Stating the obvious, it is old and poorly maintained, unclean, a place where you want to always have shoes on or something something protecting your feet. - Before you touch anything in the room a guest will want to have plenty of clean cleaning towels, scrubbing brush, head lamp, and a can of Comet with bleach. If you spent an hour scrubbing and cleaning, covered the carpet with plastic sheeting, you will begin to enjoy the view that is obstructed by a 25 yard restaurant roof and grill exhaust fan (grilled or broiled meat is on the menu along with deep fried foods). Perhaps this is why the booking agent was careful not to say 'beachfront' and instead 'full beach view' as most units are not on the beach front. - The location affords one the opportunity to park in the three day free public parking and walk to local restaurants and attractions. At this part of the San Diego breach diaspora there is a dearth of branded hotels. In lieu of this are hotels that look similar to the Surfer Beach Hotel. It would behoove the owners to form a partnership, bulldoze their hotels, gather their capital and rebuild with the idea of building three or more modern branded hotels at the three, four, and perhaps a five star hotel. Until one of these tired hotels had some type of catastrophic failure bringing into doubt the safety of all we will have wait while the owners of these outdated properties take advantage of their unnatural position. This is the position of too much demand for hotels on the beach and limited supply that is guaranteed by the California political system. Please be prepared for the wait and stop at Costco for cleaning supplies before you check in. read more

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The hotel isn't terrible condition construction going on wiring exposed. The rooms are unsanitary reserved the room online when I got there and looked at the room. There's no way I could sleep there. Return the key and went to another hotel. The staff was very nice and accommodating, but the place itself Was was terrible. Avoid this place if you can. read more

I've been staying at The Surfer Hotel for a few years now and it's always a great experience. The location is unbeatable, right on the boardwalk with the beach just steps away. This trip I stayed in one of the newly renovated rooms and the changes really make a difference. The new flooring gives it a clean, fresh feel. I will definitely be coming back! read more

We ordered food from this place, expecting it to come in like 40 mins or something. It took 2 damn hours. Can't believe this service. Not to mention our hotel was cigarate scented . Absolute buns and horrible service. Would not.. actually. WILL not come again. read more

Cheap and nasty. I'm 5'2 and the shower was barely tall enough. Shower had mold. Carpet was gross and dirty. No microwave. Gross stains on the wall. Bed was old and uncomfortable. Weird art on the walls. Staff was very helpful and kind. read more

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Man.... I wish I would have seen these before we booked - Our Son booked this for us so we new nothing going in- All I can say is that the stunk the hole time - this place needs a total rehab - then they charge for parking - $75 for 2 days and most vehicles won't fit- Price should have been like motel 6 - The staff were good but thats about it- Not sure how this place stays open- STAY AWAY read more

This was a terrible experience. The room was old, looks like last update was in the 70's. The carpet was disgusting. The mirrors were not even cleaned when we arrived. The sinks didn't drain right, the elevator was old and tiny. They charged us 37.50 a night for parking and we found out later if you booked directly they only charged 27.50. We had to make appointment to get room cleaned, but they didn't show up, and they didn't have washrags, only towels. Still didnt wash mirrors. They charged premium prices but it was not even close to worth it. It just felt so gross and dirty the whole time. We will never go here again. Nothing close to how they advertised. read more

Perfect location! Walking distance to restaurants, a coffee shop, and a little shop where you can rent umbrellas and beach chairs! Best part, the beach is RIGHT THERE! No need to fight for the CA parking! You can walk to anything you need within 5 min! Pricing wasn't bad either. read more

One of my favorite places on earth is the surfer hotel in San Diego. Our entire family loves it. We have little kids and it's perfect for us. The beach right next to it is beautiful and the pool is heated and fun. The beds are so comfortable. The hotel staff are helpful and friendly. We can't wait to be back at the surfer. read more

DO NOT stay here. we had an issue with our pet fee and the front desk was not willing to work with us. they told me to contact the manager by email and as of today he hasn't contacted me. the ocean view was nice. I knew about the pet fee but i feel like if i got charged twice. read more

Location is Top, but they don't have surveillance cameras on their private parking lots. We pay $30/night to park our car there. My car got hit and run damaged on back bumper. Called the hotel and they said nothing they can do. Jerrich is awesome smooth check in. Pay over $800 for 2 nights and got damage car very disappointed. read more

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Mercedes at the front desk was so helpful and kind. She assisted us with everything to check in to check out. I wish all hotel staff were as kind as she was. Thank you to the hotel for our short stay and a very social thank you to Mercedes!! read more

Great budget friendly hotel if you want to be right on the beach!! we were treated fabulously and recommend this place. we had a small dog and were able to pop out to the beach for morning and evening off leash runs. We had lawn chairs and enjoyed sitting on the beach watching the sunset. Parking is very pricey thru the hotel and if you happen to find free parking just to the south of check in as we did we were able to refrain from needing the hotel parking. the bed was very comfy, not as many amenities as some hotels but there is an awesome coffee/walk up restaurant right on the beach walk just out our door and we ate at the attached restaurant "World Famous" and it was delicious . The front desk clerk was super friendly and absolutely awesome! read more

It was the perfect place to shower, sleep and head back out to the boardwalk or beach!! Location was excellent. Food and shopping within walking distance. Lillian at the front desk was so helpful. We wanted to upgrade our room to full ocean view with AC and she picked the perfect room. Parking was expensive and owned by a 3rd party is our only complaint. We will be back!!! read more

Friendly staff, great location, older facilities, and expensive parking. Right on the beach with a restaurant attached and another great bfast spot ten feet away plus you're right on the boardwalk on Pacific beach. Nice view of the beach if you upgrade but you are looking at the top of their old building as well and it does have a balcony. It was a older somewhat dirtyish room but I liked it had a fridge and room service. Parking is $30 a day which I thought was a lot. I might stay there again but based on the pricing, I don't think it would be on a weekend. read more

The view from room 315 was beautiful from the balcony. With that said, we will not return to this hotel. Outdated is not an excuse for unclean and uncomfortable. The air conditioner is portable and was dirty and noisy. It sits on the floor in front of the sliding door to the balcony. Bathroom is awful- shower head came up to my chest and I had to bend backwards to wash my hair. My husband could barely fit into the stand up shower. Dirty and dusty all over. The bed was too low to the floor and all the bedding smelled of chlorine bleach and was rough to the touch. The pillow case did not fit the pillow. The paint touch ups were sloppy and gross. Just a disgusting place to have spent $900 for two nights. Never again. read more

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We have stayed here a few times and it's a perfect location! The rooms are basic but they are clean, have a patio and the bed is comfortable. The view from the patio cannot be beat, every room faces the pool and has a view of the ocean. There is a restaurant here as well so you might be woken up with the smells of tasty food. read more

Surfer Beach Hotel - View from our patio on the 3rd floor - Hotels Near Me - San Diego, California

Stayed in the Sunrise Suite with extremely large patio with railing on 2nd floor overlooking beach and boardwalk. Suite is ve3ry large with 2 bedrooms, one with two queens. Both rooms have walk-in closets and large screen tvs. The unit has an entry lobby, full kitchen, living room, dining room, long hallway to bathroom. several couches, with tv. Beds were very comfortable and each bedroom had its own AC unit, Absolutely loved it. The outdoor patio sits atop the World Famous restaurant below. The unit comes with a reserved parking space alongside the facility. The suite had everything, non-food, that we needed for our 3 day stay. We were told if we needed anything additional just ask. Staff was exceptional. Pro- Access to suite was via private stairway. That was also the only con. No elevator access. Dates stayed were 7/15 to 7/18 2024. ---------------- Sheree S. read more

I'll cut to the chase- Pros: Close to the beach Cons: A motel 6 would be more comfortable Bed was practically on the floor Rooms were outdated Didn't feel very clean Lukewarm water showers Storage trailer parked right in front of the room Very noisy in the early hours of the morning Parking is an additional $30 per night! You're better off finding another place to stay if you're in the area for the price read more

Have stayed here about 3/4 times. It's been a year or so since last stay and I must say it is still one of my favorites hotels to stay in Pacific Beach. Convenience is key here. Everything you need is steps away. Friendly Managment. Love it read more

Surfer Beach Hotel - Pool, beach is on other side of building. - Hotels Near Me - San Diego, California

Booked for 2 adults with 2 queen beds. Paid $891 USD for 4 nights in November 2023. Paid additional $200 deposit to be returned after stay if nothing is damaged in the hotel. So a total $1091 charged on credit card. Wi-Fi was terrible. Super slow and always disconnecting. Basically non usable. Pool was not heated as advertised. Water was freezing cold so did not go swimming as wanted. No safe to store valuables. So had to lock up valuables in luggage. Only 4 hangers in the closet. No drawers for clothes except the tiny desk drawer where the bible was stored. TV was set to squished resolution instead of full 1080P HD and could not adjust it in the settings. No blow dryer provided or Iron and iron table to iron shirts. No bottled water available in the vending machine, only soda. AC was super loud so would wake you up constantly when sleeping. The only positive is the it is on the boardwalk and centrally located in Pacific Beach. So if you can tolerate these lack of essential amenities then go ahead and book but I personally would not recommend. read more

Highly recommend this hotel and the restaurant the breakfast has one of the best omelets I've had in awhile. The hotel office girl Stephanie was very sweet and helpful ... read more

Surfer Beach Hotel - Band pictures - Hotels Near Me - San Diego, California

Let's just call This very "beachy". While we had a nice time staying here because of proximity to the ocean, we did not feel it was worth the price. The bad: rooms and patios could be updates. The outside needs repairs. Pool furniture is plastic, why have a pool that overlooks ocean and no nice lounge chairs. Bathrooms are not the best. Lithe good : Nice vibe by the ocean Close to world famous and woodies to eat. Views of the beach and boardwalk. Access to boardwalk Surprising to have AMAZING Bedding., we did sleep well read more

******Worst hotel, do not stay here.******** It started with check in. My wife made the reservation, directly with the hotel. We were willing to pay more because we wanted a ocean view. We were promised an ocean view, for a higher price. It turns out we weren't given the view. So, we were offered an upgrade at $150 additional per night to get the view. $470. Per night Then, no heat in the suite, horrible house keeping. They didn't make the beds, didn't clean. Staff makes excuses and lied to us. They charge you $25. Per night to park in the hotel parking lot or you will get towed. There is no street parking. Finally, they water gave out. We had no water cold or hot on Sunday night thru morning. The staff kept saying there was nothing they could do, we had to wash up at a gas station. No, drinking water. I have a three year old. ****Do Not Stay Here**** read more

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I really liked this place! The location is ten steps to the beach which was perfect. It's a little old but part of the charm. When we checked in our room wasn't clean - had dog food on the floor and the sheets were not clean and smelled like pee. They also need to work on getting the trash out of the hallways that's contributing to the fly situation. The sheets smelling like pee was pretty bad for me especially with how pricey this spot is. We also asked for a late check out and had three different people almost walk in on us. We definitely enjoyed our stay tho! Can't beat the views and bed/pillows were comfy. read more

Surfer Beach Hotel - Patio views! - Hotels Near Me - San Diego, California