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Surfer Beach Hotel

3.0 star property

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Fishing
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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Bar (on property)
Restaurant

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 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.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

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

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Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

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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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
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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
(49 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)
  • 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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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View

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

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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 the area

San Diego

With a stay at Surfer Beach Hotel in San Diego (Pacific Beach), you'll be a 4-minute walk from Mission Beach and 8 minutes by foot from Mission Bay. .This beach hotel is 6.8 mi (10.9 km) from Hotel Circle and 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Port of San Diego.

What's nearby

  • Mission and Pacific Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Mission Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mission Beach Boardwalk - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mission Bay - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Crystal Pier - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Balboa Avenue Transit Center Station - 5 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 12 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pacific Beach Shore Club - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Open Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Baja Beach Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Local Pacific Beach - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Flamingo Deck - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Surfer Beach Hotel

Beachfront, with outdoor pool
Surfer Beach Hotel offers 53 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. 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 drapes/curtains. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers 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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 53 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Satisfy your appetite at World Famous, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge and an ocean view. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
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 available
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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 66.42 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 25.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the 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. 557 out of 1184 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 295 out of 1184 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 192 out of 1184 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 88 out of 1184 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 52 out of 1184 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Misty

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not the place for me.

I picked this place because it had decent reviews and well priced. I will say being right off the beach was nice. Being close to the bars could be appealing to the right person. But the rooms are small! I am 5 foot 3 inches and I was taller then the shower heads. The beds and pillows were terrible. The carpet was moist and very dated. This place definitely needs a update. The rooms have window AC and you have to stand on the bed to control it. We made our stay work but I probably will not stay again or recommend it. The staff were very friendly and very helpful and the restaurant was very good. So not the worst place just not the best either.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kiel

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lucille

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is ideally located on the beach. Staff was very attentive and took care of all our issues. However, the hotel is outdated and needs to be updated. When we checked in the room had sand all over the floor and the door to toilet would only close halfway. Amenities are minimal. Many thanks to Hunter who went out of his way to provide good service!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Gail

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Needs some updating. But ocean views were amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

AC unit was rattling and loud. The walls are thin. Overall, the place needs to be renovated. Only good thing was the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

corey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a nice staycation hanging out on the beach and walking back to the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrianne

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

Comfortable and clean

Great budget friendly stay at the beach! Immaculate room with comfortable and cozy linens. Front desk staff was welcoming and knowledgeable. Perfect location for anything you want to do. Would definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Nichelo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
The restaurant below had a noisy AC that made it difficult to sleep after the first night. The first night was bliss, nothing between the sounds of the ocean and our patio screen door. Facilities as expected for the price we paid. Dining options within walking distance were phenomenal. Hoping to make this trip again but want that first night experience for the whole booking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian Tyler

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it here
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely love the location. Couldn’t ask for a better spot for beach view and access. Wonderful view of the ocean and we loved walking the boardwalk every morning and night. Would stay here again without question.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph, Houston

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, nice friendly staff. Very very small bathrooms, TV barely works.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Mary

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Property and rooms very outdated. Balcony railing was loose. 32.00 a day to park. Room was dingy and carpet was dirty. Rust on some fixtures in room. Very tiny, dark shower about the size of a phone booth. Nowhere in bathroom to place toiletries. Very loud. This was supposed to be a full ocean view but this was a partial ocean view. My grandkids did enjoy the pool. I would not stay here again for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Greg

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kendall, Apache Junction

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent locating and really nice accommodations for the money
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

elizabeth

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alvaro

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025