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Surfer Beach Hotel

3.0 star property
Seafront with outdoor pool, near Belmont Park

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On the beach, surfing
Aerial view
1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Restaurant

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is NZ$438
includes taxes & fees
2 July - 3 July

Explore the area

Map
San Diego, CA
  • Mission Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Mission Bay
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • SeaWorld
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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View from room

Ocean View Jr Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Portable fan
  • 19 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(46 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Partial Ocean View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Premium bedding
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Portable fan
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Premium bedding
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
  • 19 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(34 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
  • 19 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Premium bedding
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Premium bedding
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Partial Ocean View

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Partial Ocean View

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About the area

San Diego

At Surfer Beach Hotel you'll be within a short 5-minute stroll of popular places like Mission Beach and Mission Beach Boardwalk. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include an outdoor swimming pool and in-room free WiFi. .The restaurant, World Famous, is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find surfing/body boarding, and enjoy the on-site pool loungers. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute walk of this 3-property class Pacific Beach hotel include Mission Bay and within 30 minutes you'll find Belmont Park.

What's nearby

  • Mission and Pacific Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Mission Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mission Bay - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Crystal Pier - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • SeaWorld - 7 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Pacific Beach AleHouse - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pacific Beach Shore Club - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pacific Beach - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Baja Beach Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Local Pacific Beach - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Surfer Beach Hotel

Seafront with outdoor pool, near Belmont Park
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at Surfer Beach Hotel. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star San Diego hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 53 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Surfer Beach Hotel offers 53 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. 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 curtains. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

Arabic, English, Spanish, Turkish

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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 on-site parking (max 1 space 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
  • 3 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

  • 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
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 66.42 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Surfer Beach Hotel?

Surfer Beach Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Surfer Beach Hotel?

As of 1 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Surfer Beach Hotel on 2 Jul 2025 start from NZ$437.83, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Surfer Beach Hotel?

Yep, Surfer Beach Hotel has a self car park with in/out privileges for USD 37.50 per day. Onsite parking is limited (max 1 space per unit).

Are there any beaches close to Surfer Beach Hotel?

Yep, Surfer Beach Hotel is on Mission and Pacific Beaches, which hotel guests give top marks. Fun beach activities include scuba diving, waterskiing and windsurfing.

Does Surfer Beach Hotel have a pool?

Surfer Beach Hotel has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

What makes Surfer Beach Hotel a romantic place to stay?

Ocean-view dining and a lounge bar, as well as pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Surfer Beach Hotel.

Is Surfer Beach Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals and laundry facilities, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Surfer Beach Hotel is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Surfer Beach Hotel?

No, Surfer Beach Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Surfer Beach Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Surfer Beach Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Surfer Beach Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 448 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 270 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 163 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 85 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 1010 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

yvette

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

The view made it worth it!

We were celebrating a birthday and had the family suite. Spacious room wonderful ocean view. The property is old and dated.. you have to pay separately for parking in their lot. Location couldn't be better!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

ANA

You have to pay for parking, $30/day:-( I guess I missed the fine print.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Halina

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Room wasn’t inviting… Carpet looked not clean. Room didn’t have a good shower space. Plus didn’t smell good. Ocean view was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Hector

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
👍
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Chloe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Location is the best part of this hotel! However it isn’t the most secure, around 2am someone came knocking on our patio door and stood there for quite some time before leaving which was rather unsettling, unsure if it was another occupant or if someone got in through the back gate as our patio led to the pool. As well as we could hear the occupants of the room next to us as clear as if they were in the room with us.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

David, Novato

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always a delightful stay. Very family friendly one of my favorite places to go with them. The heated pool makes everything better.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

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

Stay on the beach

It was a quaint little place but right on the ocean, just like we were looking for. It's connected to two great restaurants and plenty more within walking distance. You can hear their music from the pool and the boardwalk, which I appreciated! Our AC was really loud and they took are of it right away. I could see my family on the beach and at the pool from the balcony which was convenient as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

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

Love this place!

Great spot! beautiful view. Hospitable staff. clean, comfortable room.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location of this property is great. Checkin and checkout process was smooth and easy. Bathrooms(shower and toilet) area is a bit smaller but the views and room itself are great !!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Excellent location! Great view of the ocean!! Many places to shop and eat near and next to hotel. The boardwalk is excellent for daily walks. The staff are so friendly and kind! Hotel room clean!! Shower was nice and hot!! Heated pool so fun for our kids!! Great place!! Would love to come back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From check in to check out all was a pleasant experience .. the ocean view rooms are lovely and well maintained
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Colleen

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

Not worth the beach front

I want to preface this by saying I have no problem with staying in older hotels that may be a touch dated in style but this hotel is not that. The photos show online are not what the rooms actually look like. The mattresses are on a sheet of ply wood, no box spring. The main door did not seal shut when fully closed, the sliding glass door did not lock. The bedside lamp flickered like crazy if turned on and thats just a few problems we ran into during our two day stay. The surrounding area is okay, the bars are a little noisy. There is a parking lot but it costs $35 a day. You need to bring a sound machine for sleep, there are people that dumpster dive late at night - expect to hear bottles and cans rattling around all night. We had an extremely obstructed view of the ocean. The cleanliness I saw mentioned in other reviews was not up to par. There was a used tissue on the floor when we arrived for starters. The beds were made, no bed bugs that we saw and fresh towels were out but that’s as good as it got. There were noticeable dirt marks on the wall and door frames that wiped away with water.. safe to assign the cleaning done between stays is minimal The staff were hit or miss. Some were very polite and friendly, while others are barely approachable and inconvenienced by your existence. Overall nothing from this hotel/motel impressed us or even meet the already low standard we set. I would not recommend a stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Kimberly

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The beds are very comfortable and it’s right next to the ocean!! They do not clean the room every day, not even if you specifically request that they come, which kinda of bummed me out, but other then that it was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Sean

Travelled with pets
Liked: Staff & service
Great location on the beach and close to plenty of dining and shopping options.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They are on point with service
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Cindy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The staff was friendly. It was a fun location. They didn’t offer many TV programs and the quality of the picture was pretty blurry. Overall, we would recommend it and sure stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The location and ocean views are amazing. The bed was extremely comfortable and the room was clean. Pool is heated and clean. Property is very dated but a fun place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawnna

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Exactly what we were looking for! Located on the beach and easy to walk everywhere! We would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Kelly

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was very run down and the condition took us by surprise. That said, we suspect you are paying for a great location because there are a ton of activities and restaurant options. Additionally, the staff was super nice and accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Salem

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The property was close to the beach The room was outdated , , no tissue in the room , the shower was a hole in the wall , where the picture on my reservation showed a bathroom shower .
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025