Pros (+) Literally 5 feet from the sand. Traveled during the Covid but it was great!
3 stars
Surfer Beach Hotel
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Overview
Surfer Beach Hotel is situated in San Diego and is close to the area's popular attractions. The various facilities this contemporary hotel has to offer include a 24-hour reception, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool.
This 3-star hotel offers a concierge, laundry facilities and a BBQ/picnic area. In sunny weather, an outdoor terrace provides a nice place to relax.
Surfer Beach provides peaceful rooms equipped with cable/satellite channels, a refrigerator and ironing facilities. They each offer a radio, a private bathroom and a telephone.
Surfer Beach Hotel's on-site restaurant, World Famous, is a popular place to enjoy a meal. In the evening, guests can relax in the cosy lounge bar. A wide selection of dining options can also be found close by.
Surfer Beach Hotel San Diego is within walking distance of Mission Beach. SeaWorld San Diego is in close proximity to the property.
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Privacy Preferences
Amenities at Surfer Beach Hotel
- Outdoor pool
- Beachfront
- Restaurant
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Wi-Fi
- Coffee machine
- Wi-Fi available in all areas
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable or satellite TV
- Free toiletries
Basics
- Free Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi available in all areas
- Internet
- Linens
- Towels
- Fan
- Fire extinguisher
- Free toiletries
- Shampoo
- Smoke alarms
- Heating
- Body soap
- Conditioner
Dining
- Microwave
- Restaurant
- Bar/Lounge
- Refrigerator
- Coffee machine
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Vending machine (snacks)
General
- Beachfront
- Family rooms
- Sea view
- Sofa
- Telephone
- Carpeted
- Storage available
Accessibility and suitability
- Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
- Disabled Access
- Elevator
- No smoking
- Designated smoking area
Bathroom
- Shower
- Hairdryer
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
Media and entertainment
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable or satellite TV
Outdoor
- Terrace/Patio
- Balcony
Bedroom
- Alarm clock
- Wardrobe or closet
Things to do
- Eco tourism
- Bicycle rental
Services and conveniences
- Wake-up service
- 24hr front desk
Parking and transportation
- Parking
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
Workspace
- Fax/photocopying
Health and safety
- Safe
Family friendly
- Cribs available
Pool
- Outdoor pool
Reviews of Surfer Beach Hotel
7.0
Good
1227 verified ratings
Wonderful
366
Very good
232
Good
221
Okay
136
Fair
126
Mediocre
67
Poor
79
Summary of reviews
Guests say
Guests loved the fantastic location of the hotel, being right on the beach and close to bars and restaurants. However, many reviews highlighted issues with the service, cleanliness, and lack of amenities like air conditioning and microwaves. The hotel is considered older and in need of upgrades, which affected the overall value for the price paid.AI-Generated from customer reviews
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Pros (+) Location, location, location! You can’t get any closer to the beach, so many restaurants, shops, bars in walking distance. Super convenient!
Cons (-) You need to take it for what it is. It’s an older hotel that could really use an upgrade but it was what it was and you couldn’t have gotten anything better for the price. It was all about the location for us - morning coffee on the beach
Pros (+) The location is absolutely beautifully amazing. The view is unbelievable. The location is right next to the boardwalk and beach, and is very pet friendly. There are some hours that dogs are not allowed on the boardwalk/beach but there are lots of other close by beaches they are slowed at. Definately recommend this hotel.
Cons (-) This hotel is definately an older hotel with a great location and we stayed in September I would have thought that the prices of the rooms would have been a little less than they were.
Cons (-) It can be a it noisy at night which would only be a problem if you're trying to go to bed early. If you're not a night person you should probably stay somewhere else it's a great spot for hopping the bars nearby.
Cons (-) On my way to Sandiego I had to be taken by ambulance from Seatac to not one, but two different hospitals. My family nd I had to stay the night in the hospital in Seattle instead of at the surfer. The next day we had to fight to change our flights with the or lines and supply a dr's note to the airlines so we could have them changes for free. After showing up t the hotel with two hospital bands and...
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Pros (+) I'm a single lady, they put me on the bottom floor, though I requested an upper level. NO AC, and since I was on I couldn't open my sliding door during the night. The sliding door opened out to a inner corridor not an individual patio. Decor was dated and ugly.
Cons (-) I'm a single lady, they put me on the bottom floor, though I requested an upper level. NO AC, and since I was on I couldn't open my sliding door during the night. The sliding door opened out to a inner corridor not an individual patio. Decor was dated and ugly.
Pros (+) The location is great. Depending on your room, you'll probably have a view of the beach, and there are plenty of bars/restaurants within walking distance.
Cons (-) The room was a sauna. Even on the first floor, the room retained so much heat that it was hotter than outside no matter what time of the day/night. No A/C, but they did provide a floor fan, which I had at full blast whenever I was in the room. The furniture and cosmetic stuff was nice and modern for the most part, but it was a fledgling attempt to conceal the aged condition of the overall building...
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Location
711 Pacific Beach Drive, San Diego, CA 92109
What's nearby
- Mission Beach1.9 km
- SeaWorld San Diego3.9 km
- University of San Diego6.5 km
- Old Town San Diego State Historic Park6.6 km
- Naval Training Center San Diego7.3 km
- La Jolla Shores7.5 km
- Marine Corps Recruit Depot7.7 km
- Shelter Island9 km
- La Jolla Playhouse9 km
- University of California, San Diego10.1 km
- Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery11.4 km
- San Diego Zoo11.6 km
Policies
Check-in/Check-out | Check in anytime after 4:00 PM, check out anytime before 11:00 AM |
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Value for money | 6.8 |
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Distance to city center | 12.4 km |
Nearest Airport | San Diego |
Distance to airport | 8.4 km |