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On the beach
Standard Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Beach View, Oceanfront
Motel Room, 1 Queen Bed, Main Building, 3rd Floor | Beach/ocean view
Standard Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Courtyard Area
Courtyard

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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4255 Ocean Boulevard, San Diego, CA, 92109
  • Place, Crystal Pier
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Pacific Beach Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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Standard Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Beach View, Oceanfront | Terrace/patio

Standard Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Beach View, Oceanfront

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

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

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(48 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Motel Room, 2 Queen Beds, West Wing

Motel Room, 2 Queen Beds, West Wing

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)
  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Standard Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Courtyard Area | Terrace/patio

Standard Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Courtyard Area

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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

Standard Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Ground Floor | Terrace/patio

Standard Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Ground Floor

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

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

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Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Ground Floor | Terrace/patio

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 81 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Ocean View | Balcony

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 81 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Beach View | Beach/ocean view

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Beach View

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

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Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Ground Floor

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Ground Floor

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

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Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Courtyard View, Ground Floor | Courtyard view

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Courtyard View, Ground Floor

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 65 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Partial Ocean View | Terrace/patio

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Partial Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 53 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Partial Ocean View

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Partial Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 65 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 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

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Courtyard View, Ground Floor

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Courtyard View, Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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 | Terrace/patio

Standard Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Beach View, Oceanfront

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

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

Standard Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Beach View, Oceanfront | Terrace/patio

Standard Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Beach View, Oceanfront

  • Ocean view
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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 | Terrace/patio

Standard Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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

Standard Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Ground Floor | Terrace/patio

Standard Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 51 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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

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

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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

Deluxe Studio, Multiple Beds, Balcony, Annex Building (No Elevator, No View) | Terrace/patio

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Ocean View | Terrace/patio

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Ocean View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Sea View | Terrace/patio

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Sea View

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Double 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

  • Mission and Pacific Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Mission Beach Boardwalk - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • 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

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

  • ‪Hideaway Pacific Beach - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pacific Beach Shore Club - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pacific Beach AleHouse - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Open Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Firehouse Pacific Beach - ‬3 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.

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)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 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 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 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. 694 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 235 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1001 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Martha

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

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Ocean view from this unit was a bit obstructed but that was actually part of its charm. Classic California beach feel to hotel and room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

shivakumar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
direct access to beach
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Anthony

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The view was blocked. Dishonest about the booking. They blamed expedia for advertising the room had an ocean view. After telling the staff the room was not exceptable. They offered a full refund. I accepted. They helped me find another hotel to stay that night. Very helpfull!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and nice place!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy, Everett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff is amazing!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No view where I was, but I was in one of the cottages down low. Nice room, a little dated but the location was great. Beach, restaurants all right there.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great room. Great view
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room and amenities for a single traveller. It takes a key card to enter the property, so I felt very safe. There's a slice of beach view from the balcony, but access to the beach is only steps away, so I didn't spend much time on the balcony. The boardwalk is directly in front of the motel, so you have all the shopping and food right there. There's also a grocery and drug store less than a block away. I never had to drive anywhere. It was heaven! It was a bit noisy a couple of nights, but I kind of expected that, so it didn't bother me much. All in all, it was a wonderful way to spend my birthday! I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Jason

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was granted early check in, staff were great at arrival. Morning of departure; Housekeeping knocked on door at 9am. Shower was difficult to operate, most of the water came out of faucet not shower head. Impossible that occurred after one stay, should’ve been fixed prior to any arrival placed in room. Entrance light flickered all morning, bad bulb or wiring issue? Was given a $40 credit can a half ass apology
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great place! Though the building is a bit older and could use updating, it was very clean and well kept. The Staff was amazing, helpful, courteous, and helped make staying there a wonderful experience. We had beach views (not all rooms do) that we took full advantage of. The Cottages were for the most part very quiet and I always felt safe. Wi-Fi worked plenty good as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and views.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

rachel

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot and accomodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
clean room, beautiful view
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Xo
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was one of the very best times ive ever had away from hime and I was sad to have to leave but i will most definitely be back and stay at the cottages . It was so relaxing and a very much needed break from the stresss from my daily life, Thank Your so very much !!
Crystal Pier
Pacific Beach
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manij

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room needs some updates. Beds were comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Cary

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Do not stay in the north building unless you want to be woken up by drunk college kids brawling in the alley. The main building seemed much nicer and safer. Room was spacious and had a little kitchen which was nice but very very dated. Super loud at night and didn't feel really safe with so many people spilling into the alley. Nice and close to all the beach life which was great but I wouldn't stay here again, way overpriced for what you get.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Mary S

Travelled with partner
Very noisy att night .not a good room to rent out traffic and noise .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's right on the beach. Lots of dining options close by and a Ralph's Market was across the street. The floor needed to be cleaned.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Reed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yes
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025