Motel San Diego - In San Diego (Pacific Beach)

2.0 star property

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Exterior
Standard Room, Non Smoking
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking
Standard Room, Non Smoking | Bathroom
Outdoor banquet area

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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4780 Mission Bay Dr, San Diego, CA, 92109
  • Place, Mission Bay Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission Bay
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, SeaWorld
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

San Diego

With a stay at Motel San Diego - In San Diego (Pacific Beach), you'll be centrally located in San Diego, within a 5-minute drive of Mission Bay and Mission Beach Boardwalk. .This motel is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Mission Beach and 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from University of San Diego.

What's nearby

  • Mission Bay Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Mission Bay - 1 min drive - 2.3 km
  • University of San Diego - 5 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Mission Beach - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • SeaWorld - 6 min drive - 7.5 km

Getting around

  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 8 min drive
  • Balboa Avenue Transit Center Station - 10 min walk
  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Campland Cantina - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Motel San Diego - In San Diego (Pacific Beach)

Motel with free parking, near Mission Bay
Motel San Diego - In San Diego (Pacific Beach) offers 27 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature espresso makers and complimentary toiletries. 50-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and microwaves can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 27 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and espresso makers. 50-inch Smart televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area. Additional amenities at this motel include barbecue grills and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 11:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
An off-leash area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash deposit: USD 60 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

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, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Motel San Diego Motel
Motel San Diego San Diego
San Diego San Diego
Motel San Diego
Diego In Diego Pacific Diego
Motel San Diego In San Diego (Pacific Beach)
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Motel San Diego - In San Diego (Pacific Beach) Motel San Diego

Motel San Diego - In San Diego (Pacific Beach) Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 144 out of 460 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 95 out of 460 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 85 out of 460 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 460 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 75 out of 460 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Lori, Tucson

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
The property did not have much space for my dog to go potty, but it is totally pet friendly, otherwise. The room was the tiniest I'd ever been in but it had everything we needed! King bed, microwave, fridge and a teeny bathroom with a nice shower. To top it off a great price to be so close to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Catherine A.

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

fady

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty small no condiments Staff is nice
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

reynette

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was super small and the bathroom was dirty hair was on everything and the bed also had hair it felt really awful to sleep in there we honestly couldn’t wait to leave.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

mark, Plainfield

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the old hotel feel- room was clean and very comfortable- close to walking to get food or beverages- what I didn't like is the owners has puppy dogs barking and whining in the middle of the night- one night it was 4am!!!! The traffic noise during the night on the highway was ridiculous-all night long- They should put up sound proof curtains
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Humberto

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed and shower confort, bad security
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Tresa

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nothing walkable
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

hannah

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Way too sketchy of a place. Heard something that sounded like a gunshot close by. The door was not sealed, and there was no hot water. Didn’t look at all like the pictures online. Seriously, unless you’re a kung fu master, avoid this place at all cost.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Steve

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness
Floors and bathroom are very dirty. The shower is moldy and seals coming apart.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sydney

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
You get what you pay for. This place is adequate and does have some downsides, like the sheets are pretty itchy and everything is a little old and rundown. However with the price it’s clean and in a good part of town. The cleaning lady (we didn’t get her name) is AMAZING and really helped us out when we were in a bind. Overall friendly and decent for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Keanu

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Had a couple bugs in the room, but you get what you pay for. Staff were attentive and very nice. Close to 7-eleven, a gym (day passes are $20), and a couple restaurants. Walkable, and the room was decent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wilbert

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

Adequate

For the price it was doable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

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

4/10 Poor

Carol

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Julia

Functional

It’s super cute on the outside. The room was cheap and it was functional (for sleeping and showering, not enjoying) and that’s about it. If you get back to your room too late at night, you might not get a parking spot. There are some people who might have extended stays at the hotel… And you might not want to have your room next to theirs because they stand outside smoking cigarettes and they keep their TV really loud. Just saying. But if you don’t need any luxury in your life, then this motel is for you!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

McKay

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the moment I arrived, I was blown away by the warm welcome and exceptional service. The staff went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect—friendly, professional, and always ready to help with a smile. The hotel itself was spotless, beautifully designed, and incredibly comfortable. Every detail felt thoughtfully taken care of, from the cozy rooms to the little touches that made it feel like home. The amenities were top-notch, and the atmosphere was peaceful and relaxing. I can’t recommend this place enough—whether you’re staying for business or a getaway, this hotel and its wonderful team will exceed your expectations. I’ll definitely be coming back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sondra

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Nick

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It’s a great location to get to all the beaches and easy access to I-5 which is great. There is a reason why the outside photos are far view photos the outside is falling apart! They definitely have a show room for these photos the bathroom is SO small you can’t bend over without hit the wall, now light in the shower so it’s dark, there was mold in the bathroom, the toilet wasn’t secure, A/C blows like warm, lamp don’t work only had 3 outlets but only able to use 2 because one is on the ceiling, but the beds looked new that was a plus.
Bathroom door
Mold in shower
Shower isn’t new and spacious like advertised
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

N/a
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Matthew

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Abigail

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was pretty gross. Had to change room due to stained sheets and cockroaches even though the room claimed to be clean. There was mold on the ceiling in in the shower, the blankets were not clean, had other people‘s hair and cigarette burns in them. The floor was filthy your socks would turn black after walking on them, and there was used napkins under the bed. None of the rooms look the same. They are all advertised as the best rooms there in the photos, the owner is very nice though, but other than that, it was a terrible place and the mold is a serious health issue.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025