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The Beach Cottages

2.5 star property

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Motel Room, 1 Queen Bed, Main Building, 3rd Floor | Beach/ocean view
Motel Room, 1 Queen Bed, West Wing, Partial Ocean View | Balcony view
32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Courtyard
Motel Room, 1 Queen Bed, West Wing, Partial Ocean View | Balcony view

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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4255 Ocean Boulevard, San Diego, CA, 92109
  • Crystal Pier
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Mission Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • SeaWorld
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Apartment, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchen, Ocean View

Microwave, coffee/tea maker

Standard Apartment, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchen, Ocean View

  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Studio, Multiple Beds, Balcony, Annex Building (No Elevator, No View)

32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Deluxe Studio, Multiple Beds, Balcony, Annex Building (No Elevator, No View)

  • 53 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Courtyard Area

Microwave, coffee/tea maker

Standard Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Courtyard Area

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Ground Floor

Microwave, coffee/tea maker

Standard Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Ground Floor

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Motel Room, 2 Queen Beds, West Wing

Motel Room, 2 Queen Beds, West Wing

Motel Room, 2 Queen Beds, West Wing

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Ground Floor

Standard Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Ground Floor

Standard Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Ground Floor

  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Beach View, Oceanfront

Standard Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Beach View, Oceanfront | Living room

Standard Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Beach View, Oceanfront

  • 39 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Ground Floor

Standard Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Ground Floor | Living area

Standard Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Ground Floor

  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Beach View, Oceanfront

Standard Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Beach View, Oceanfront

Standard Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Beach View, Oceanfront

  • 40 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Studio, Multiple Beds, Balcony, Annex Building (No Elevator, No View)

32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Deluxe Studio, Multiple Beds, Balcony, Annex Building (No Elevator, No View)

  • 53 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Motel Room, 1 Queen Bed, West Wing, Partial Ocean View

Motel Room, 1 Queen Bed, West Wing, Partial Ocean View

Motel Room, 1 Queen Bed, West Wing, Partial Ocean View

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Partial Ocean View

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Partial Ocean View | Private kitchen

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Partial Ocean View

  • 65 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Courtyard View, Ground Floor

32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Courtyard View, Ground Floor

  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Motel Room, 1 Queen Bed, Main Building, 2nd Floor

Motel Room, 1 Queen Bed, Main Building, 2nd Floor | Beach/ocean view

Motel Room, 1 Queen Bed, Main Building, 2nd Floor

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Courtyard View, Ground Floor

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Courtyard View, Ground Floor

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Courtyard View, Ground Floor

  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Motel Room, 1 Queen Bed, Main Building, 3rd Floor

Motel Room, 1 Queen Bed, Main Building, 3rd Floor | Beach/ocean view

Motel Room, 1 Queen Bed, Main Building, 3rd Floor

  • 17 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Ocean View

Microwave, coffee/tea maker

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Ocean View

  • 53 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Ocean View

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Ocean View

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Ocean View

  • 81 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Beach View

Microwave, coffee/tea maker

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Beach View

  • 81 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Ground Floor

Microwave, coffee/tea maker

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Ground Floor

  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Ground Floor

Microwave, coffee/tea maker

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Ground Floor

  • 81 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Beach View, Oceanfront

Standard Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Beach View, Oceanfront | Living room

Standard Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Beach View, Oceanfront

  • 32 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Studio, Multiple Beds, Kitchen, Annex Building (No Elevator, No View)

Deluxe Studio, Multiple Beds, Kitchen, Annex Building (No Elevator, No View)

Deluxe Studio, Multiple Beds, Kitchen, Annex Building (No Elevator, No View)

  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About the area

San Diego

Located in San Diego (Pacific Beach), The Beach Cottages is within a 10-minute walk of Pacific Beach Park and Crystal Pier. .This beach hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Mission Beach and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Tourmaline Surfing Park.

What's nearby

  • Crystal Pier - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Pacific Beach Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mission Beach - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Belmont Park - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • SeaWorld - 7 min drive - 6.4 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) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pacific Beach AleHouse - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pacific Beach Shore Club - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pacific Beach - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Baja Beach Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Local Pacific Beach - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Beach Cottages

Sun and fun on the beach, near Crystal Pier
The Beach Cottages offers 80 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the in-room microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 80 guestrooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area. Additional amenities at this hotel include barbecue grills and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Uncovered parking on site (USD 15 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Built in 1948

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10 per night

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 15 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per night

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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and 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

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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The Beach Cottages Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 669 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 257 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1001 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

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

Nice Hotel

Very nice place on the beach. Room was clean. Bed comfortable. Staff friendly and helpful. Close to everything. I would recommend and I'll be staying there again. They have cottages and extended stay options.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Dorothy, Sturgeon Bay

Liked: Staff & service
Staff were always available and accommodating. We stayed on the second floor of the north building. We knew ahead of time that it overlooked an alley. What we didn’t know was that there were bars backing onto the alley. It was very noisy at night with loud arguments and swearing. Early mornings brought deliveries and garbage trucks!

8/10 Good

Dorothy, Sturgeon Bay

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Staff was very accommodating. Convenient location and room had necessities. Terribly noisy - room overlooked an alley behind one or more bars. Load shouting and swearing at night, garbage trucks and delivery trucks early in the morning. Would definitely not stay in that location again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Olivia

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
I overall had a fine stay at the property! Negatives: The room was a little dirty, things had not been wiped down thoroughly, and the towels and sheets had stains. One of the ice bins under the sink had some mold growing in it (clearly was wet and ignored for a while!) Additionally, the rooms are not very sound proof, you can hear everyone around you, but it was pretty quiet by 10pm when quiet hours kicked in. Positives: The location is incredible, right on the ocean, with easy walking access around the Mission Beach area, and immediate beach access. Lots of restaurants and little shops around to check out. The staff were very kind and helpful. I don't know that I would stay here again other than for the incredible location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

AMBER

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay was great, service was amazing!! The hotel and cottages could use an upgrade as they’re very dated and showing wear however they were very clean (minus a bandaid we found in a blanket) everything else was clean. Plus you’re right at the beach - location is superb!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

kathryn

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooks

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our cottage at The Beach Cottages. We were steps from the beach. Our room had a kitchenette and we walked to Ralph’s to get some groceries. However there are tons of great places to eat really close to the hotel. The staff is very helpful and friendly. They keep the place very nice! We had such a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Definitely going back and highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey Christopher, Palm Desert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is amazing. Right on the seawall, and parking is easy with FOB access. We stayed in a beach cottage and it was cozy and perfect for the night. A bit rustic but everything you need is right there, the furnace worked great, wifi was perfect, bathroom great, linens etc great, and the view is amazing. You can't get any close to the beach. The only small issue we had was early in the morning when I used the microwave the power circuit to the whole cottage tripped and we lost all power. Not great since my wife was in the shower in the dark, but a call to the front desk had it fixed within 5 minutes, and I wouldn't let that ruin my stay. Overall it was great and we will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Farrell

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

The best!!!

It’s right on the beach. We had so much fun! It was PERFECT for our family. We would love to stay here again. The front desk even gave our kids ketchup because we forgot to pick some up.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justine

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

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Travelled with partner
Loved the location right in the middle of Pacific beach. Our room had a wonderful view of the ocean with a private balcony. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Joani

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jean-Philippe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Fantastic location. Great value. The cottage was a little run down but not complaining for the price compare to other beach rental around
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Travelled with family
Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

larissa

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

Lovely

Awesome location! Close to San Diego zoo stores, and restaurants.Clean and comfy! Will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great location on the beach
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Celeste

Liked: Amenities
Everything great so far
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025