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Surfer Beach Hotel

3.0 star property

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Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View
On the beach, surfing
Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • 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, Pacific Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | Terrace/patio

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(48 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View | View from room

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Ocean View Jr Suite | Terrace/patio

Ocean View Jr Suite

  • Ocean view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(54 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(34 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View | Terrace/patio

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Partial Ocean View

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Partial Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Partial Ocean View

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Partial Ocean View | View from room

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Partial Ocean View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View

Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Deluxe Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Suite

  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Executive Apartment

  • Ocean view
  • 130 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 7 minutes by foot from Mission Bay. .This beach hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Mission Beach Boardwalk and 6.8 mi (10.9 km) from Hotel Circle.

What's nearby

  • Mission and Pacific Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Pacific Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mission Beach Boardwalk - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mission Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Crystal Pier - 8 min walk - 0.7 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) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hideaway Pacific Beach - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Pacific Beach Shore Club - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pacific Beach AleHouse - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Open Bar - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Surfer Beach Hotel

Surfer Beach Hotel offers 53 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. 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. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, 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 (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Portable fan

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

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from April 6 2026 to May 8 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Swimming pool
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

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 15.0 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 15.0 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 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

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. 616 out of 1277 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 313 out of 1277 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 200 out of 1277 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 93 out of 1277 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 55 out of 1277 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super friendly. They upgraded us to an oceanfront room for free since they had availabilities, I didn't even ask for it! Location is perfect, right on the beach in the middle of all the action. Fell asleep listening to the waves
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We were met by very friendly staff and the location is superb. The room was clean and tidy, with the needed amenities. The access to the waterfront boardwalk was such a perk, and there is a great breakfast place just out the door. Ocean views, the roar of the waves and incredible access make this a great location. The only thing that was laughable, and annoying, is the size of the shower. The water pressure is good, but the stand up shower was incredibly small, and the shower head was placed at just over 5 feet tall. This setup makes it uncomfortable and frustrating for most normal sized humans.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, great views from our room- was very clean and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Victor

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Louis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom was outdated but the service by Hunter and other staff more then made up for it. Would recommend this hotel to others. Good value!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Ruby

A little sketchy at first but it turned into the best location stay, room was very clean, shower was very small and we needed more counter space. Only a Small walk to the beach and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Cindy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Amenities, no microwave as indicated in ad. We could have used towels and soaps, and kleenex. The gentleman who checked us in was great. Not sure his name, but he was very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tammie

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Room was clean, staff was great, great location, will definitely stay there again..
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

jordan

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Zach

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Mark

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Aanya

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and roomy. Bed was comfortable. Location was excellent. We had a balcony room with beach /ocean view. Nice restaurant right in back and we were right on the boardwalk, with plenty of shops and small restaurants. Not the classiest name brand hotel, but it was everything we wanted.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mekaela

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I’ve been staying at the Surfer since I was little and this was the first time as an fault I stayed. The two men working the desk were amazing! If you’re looking for a beach front hotel with everything walking distance this is the place to stay! Also if you like going out at night definitely recommend theirs lots of clubs and places open. Found out my grandma has been taking my mom here when she was little to! The restaurant attatched is yummy and the views during the day are serene looking out at the ocean. See you soon Surfer!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Ismeralda

Friendly staff. Ocean view. Clean. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ocean view was fantastic. We were right in the boardwalk. Everything (dining, shopping and entertainment) was accessible. I will definitely be coming back and staying there. The staff was amazing as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Gregorio

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Gabriela

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, price & friendly staff! Rooms needs a little TLC as they're a bit outdated.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026