3 Star Hotel

The Boardwalk Hotel

839 Santa Clara Pl, San Diego, CA, United States View Map

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Comfortable Accommodations The Boardwalk Hotel in San Diego offers comfortable rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and modern amenities including free WiFi, streaming services, and kitchenettes. Exceptional Facilities Guests enjoy private check-in and check-out, an outdoor fireplace, and an outdoor seating area. Additional facilities include a hot tub, sauna, and balcony. Prime Location Located a few steps from Sail Bay Beach, the hotel is 5 mi from San Diego International Airport and close to attractions such as SeaWorld San Diego (3 mi) and Old Town San Diego State Historic Park (4.3 mi). Guests appreciate the convenient location, room cleanliness, and beach access.

115 Reviews

8.6Very Good
Cleanliness
9.2
Staff
8.6
Location
9.5

What Guests Say

  • “Clean, new, cozy retro vibes. Loved the style and design and the bathroom”
  • “New, convenient location, was easy to find the street parking. Loved how comfy the bed was and all the appliances were new and cute.…”
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Top Amenities

  • Free Internet Access
  • Accessible Rooms / Facilities
  • Beachfront
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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Family Suite1/4

Family Suite

399 sqft • 1 Queen or 3 Bunk or 1 Sofabed

  • Air conditioning
  • Bath or Shower
  • Bidet
  • Body soap
Studio - Disability Access1/4

Studio - Disability Access

399 sqft • 1 King

  • Accessible bath/shower
  • Accessible room
  • Accessible toilet
  • Air conditioning
Two-Bedroom Deluxe Apartment with Ocean View1/4

Two-Bedroom Deluxe Apartment with Ocean View

732 sqft • 1 Queen or 1 Queen or 1 Sofabed

  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
  • Bidet
Deluxe Room1/4

Deluxe Room

291 sqft • 1 Queen, 1 Single

  • Air conditioning
  • Bath or Shower
  • Bidet
  • Body soap
Deluxe King Suite1/4

Deluxe King Suite

453 sqft • 2 King

  • Air conditioning
  • Bath or Shower
  • Bidet
  • Body soap
Standard Queen Room1/4

Standard Queen Room

280 sqft • 1 Queen

  • Air conditioning
  • Bath or Shower
  • Bidet
  • Body soap

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    What Guests Loved

    8.6
    Very Good

    Based on 115 reviews

    Location

    9.5

    Cleanliness

    9.2

    Staff

    8.6

    Overall Quality

    8.7

    Pros +

    • Clean, new, cozy retro vibes. Loved the style and design and the bathroom
    • New, convenient location, was easy to find the street parking. Loved how comfy the bed was and all the appliances were new and cute. Great coffee too!
    • Loved the area, walking distance to everything.

    Cons -

    • I was a bit cold and I couldn’t get enough heat from the ac / heater unit but it wasn’t a problem.
    • The shower was clogging after only taking one bath the first night.
    • Very musty smell from air conditioning/heater unit and thin walls
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    10MargaretPosted on: 2-18-2026

    Clean, new, cozy retro vibes. Loved the style and design and the bathroom

    10TatjanaPosted on: 2-9-2026

    New, convenient location, was easy to find the street parking. Loved how comfy the bed was and all the appliances were new and cute. Great coffee too!

    I was a bit cold and I couldn’t get enough heat from the ac / heater unit but it wasn’t a problem.

    10LeticiaPosted on: 1-16-2026

    Loved the area, walking distance to everything.

    The shower was clogging after only taking one bath the first night.

    6KienPosted on: 1-15-2026

    Location 10/10, bed was comfortable

    Very musty smell from air conditioning/heater unit and thin walls

    9gabrielePosted on: 1-11-2026

    Location and suites were great

    There was noise from the room above us which made sleeping difficult at times

    10SuzannePosted on: 1-8-2026

    Great location - nicely decorated

    Bed was hard

    8NinaPosted on: 1-6-2026

    + heated toilet seat (huge highlight)+ modern/new look and feel+ seamless check-in+ helpful and speedy communication

    - cleanliness could've been better (dusty lamps and towel racks, hair left in the bathroom, sticky floor)- high humidity made the room feel a bit damp- pricy parking

    10MishaPosted on: 12-10-2025

    The closeness to the beach and great places to eat and walk to was amazing. The staff are super friendly. We were able to get us in for early check-in and a late checkout. Very friendly everything was easy. We love the place.

    10JasonPosted on: 8-4-2025

    Beautiful, beautiful aesthetic, super comfy beds really close to the ocean and Bay. We were lucky enough to interact with the general manager, who was very accommodating, not only helped us with early check-in after a long day of jet skiing, but she also allowed us to park in her parking spot super awesome lady I would 10 out of 10 recommend and I will definitely be staying when I come back

    10JasonPosted on: 8-3-2025

    Beautiful, beautiful aesthetic, super comfy beds really close to the ocean and Bay. We were lucky enough to interact with the general manager, who was very accommodating, not only helped us with early check-in after a long day of jet skiing, but she also allowed us to park in her parking spot super awesome lady I would 10 out of 10 recommend and I will definitely be staying when I come back

    1TamikoPosted on: 7-18-2025

    The location

    The customer service, the linen was dirty

    7MargotPosted on: 6-6-2025

    Updated and clean

    Just a slight moldy smell - apparently typical at humid climates, which I’m not used to. But I have s super sensitive nose.

    10HishamPosted on: 6-2-2025

    The boutique hotel is quite and elegant, the room & facilities are also elegant and convenient. Beyond my expectations. Julia, the hotel manager was cheerful, helpful and efficient.

    The closet may be made more convenient & a safe box would be a plus.

    8CheriePosted on: 5-6-2025

    Large rooms and close walk to beach

    Coffee pot but no coffee

    10AmandaPosted on: 4-27-2025

    It was clean, modern, spacious, extremely comfortable!! Really loved it!!

    Nothing! (Parking was a little tricky but that was more my fault cause I decided to rent a car at last minute so didn’t get a chance to get clear parking options)

    9JamesPosted on: 3-28-2025

    It could use more hangers, a hair dryer, an iron, and an ironing board. The location is its best feature. The open shower floods over by the toilet. I had to create a dam with a towel. The bed was quite comfortable.

    4AshleyPosted on: 3-7-2025

    I have stayed here multiple times and never had any problems until yesterday

    I have stayed here multiple times and never had any problems until yesterday , I was sent a $50 invoice for incidental damages from my previous stay that I was not aware of for towels that were damaged that I definitely didn’t do, my room was not that clean however i got in late and it was raining so I didn’t make it a problem there was makeup on the bathroom walls and shower floor there was a big brown spot by the toilet and the bed sheet had black stuff, yesterday I came again it was terrible I come here to relax I currently have a few health issues and this place has become my get away however I didn’t receive my check in instructions I got here a little before 4:00 it was pouring raining and I’m extremely tired for almost a hour I’m messaging and calling the property around 430 they finally responded she gave me 2 room numbers and a code neither worked I’m calling and messaging again no response until 5 by this time Im crying it’s freezing the rain I’m falling asleep in the car I’m just very disappointed they’re was no urgency and lack of empathy and sympathy not sure if I’ll come back after this.

    10JeremyPosted on: 2-24-2025

    Great location. Room was big enough for two people. Wife thought the decor was really nice.

    Pay for parking fee. Should be able to park on premises if you are staying there.

    8NataliePosted on: 2-18-2025

    the rooms were updated, beautiful, and had a kitchen which would definitely be useful for a full trip.

    there weren’t really ammenities or option for early check in.

    8SarahPosted on: 1-8-2025

    Perfect location, really close to the beach & good places to eat. Reserving parking made everything easier. Very clean & cute. The bidet in the bathroom was great.

    Bed was really firm, not super comfortable. Not much insulation in the walls, could hear next people over using the bathroom & it got cold in the room. Pressing the buttons on the AC/heat unit made the TV exit whatever app it was running, very odd, & trying to figure out the unit was a bit frustrating. The cushions outside on the little patio were too small to be useful or comfortable--a larger chair or ottoman might work better.

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Swimming & Soaking

    • Beachfront

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Transportation

    • Accessible parking

    Accessibility

    • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities

    General

    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 4:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 11:00 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome.
    PetsPets are not allowed.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    Location

    The Boardwalk Hotel

    839 Santa Clara Pl, San Diego, CA

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