3 Star Hotel

Surfer Beach Hotel

711 Pacific Beach Drive, San Diego, CA, United States View Map

$124 nightly

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Surfer Beach Hotel

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Located on the beach and only 10 minutes drive from attractions such as SeaWorld and the San Diego Zoo, this hotel offers comfortable guestrooms and is right on the Pacific Beach boardwalk facing the Pacific Ocean. Surfer Beach Hotel features a heated outdoor pool as well as an activity desk, complete with a knowledgeable staff. Guests will also enjoy the free coffee, tea or hot chocolate service available anytime in the lobby. The guestrooms at the Surfer Beach boast amenities such as flat-screen TVs and refrigerators. Most rooms offer balconies with stunning views of the Pacific Ocean. World Famous, located next to this hotel, serves contemporary regional cuisine. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, World Famous offers an ideal beachfront setting.

467 Reviews

7.7Good
Cleanliness
7.2
Staff
8.6
Location
9.4

What Guests Say

  • “The location was amazing. Beds were comfortable, fridge and elevator worked great.”
  • “I¿ve stayed here so many time over the last 25 years. The location of this hotel is perfect. I¿ll be staying at the hotel next store…”
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Top Amenities

  • Swimming Pool
  • Free Internet Access
  • Accessible Rooms / Facilities
  • Pets Allowed
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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Room Options

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King - Partial View1/4

King - Partial View

216 sqft • 1 King

  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
  • Blackout curtains
Family Suite1/4

Family Suite

399 sqft • 2 Double, 1 Sofabed

  • Accessible by lift
  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
King Room with Balcony1/4

King Room with Balcony

216 sqft • 1 King

  • Accessible by lift
  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
Double Room with Balcony1/4

Double Room with Balcony

216 sqft • 2 Double

  • Accessible by lift
  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
Ada King With Shower1/4

Ada King With Shower

216 sqft • 1 King

  • Accessible room
  • Air conditioning
  • Baby Cot
  • Bath or Shower
Junior Suite with Balcony1/4

Junior Suite with Balcony

280 sqft • 1 King or 1 Sofabed

  • Accessible by lift
  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower

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    What Guests Loved

    7.7
    Good

    Based on 467 reviews

    Location

    9.4

    Cleanliness

    7.2

    Staff

    8.6

    Overall Quality

    7.1

    Pros +

    • The location.
    • Location
    • Location

    Cons -

    • The furniture in the poor area wasn’t clean. Pool and beach towels were not available until late afternoon. Laundry needed to be scheduled after 9:30am. The reasoning was to not to disturb other guests, the location didn’t justify the reasoning?
    • No housekeeping and parking was not explained and got 2 tickets
    • Carpet was filthy, furniture shabby and needs dusting/cleaning.
    Business Traveler (23)Solo Traveler (59)Traveling as Couple (235)Family with Young Children (165)Family with Teens (1)Senior Traveler (9)Group Traveler (53)Total (389)
    5Verified guestPosted on: 7-28-2026

    The location.

    The furniture in the poor area wasn’t clean. Pool and beach towels were not available until late afternoon. Laundry needed to be scheduled after 9:30am. The reasoning was to not to disturb other guests, the location didn’t justify the reasoning?

    2StevePosted on: 8-13-2025

    Location

    No housekeeping and parking was not explained and got 2 tickets

    1Verified guestPosted on: 5-8-2025

    Location

    Carpet was filthy, furniture shabby and needs dusting/cleaning.

    10Verified guestPosted on: 4-1-2025

    The location was amazing. Beds were comfortable, fridge and elevator worked great.

    Room was worn down and old carpet in the room. Hotels by the beach should have tile, especially for sand and bare feet. Patio views included the roof of a restaurant and sounds of the running equipment. Partial view of ocean and surfers was nice.

    4MalindaPosted on: 7-20-2022

    I¿ve stayed here so many time over the last 25 years. The location of this hotel is perfect. I¿ll be staying at the hotel next store in the future.

    Staff! The night we arrived the front desk lady was extremely rude and not helpful. Then add they put us in a room with no balcony. Paying for a more expensive room with no balcony! They were not able to accommodate a room move bc we were staying 4 days!

    1JoshuaPosted on: 1-6-2021

    Location

    To start they have no microwave very small shower with no hot water. I was extremely overcharged for this caliber of room. There was a 50$ non refundable pet fee that I was not aware of until check in. There was a 25$ parking fee that I was not aware of!

    3DavidPosted on: 6-24-2019

    The hotel was under construction, and I believe I was taken in an upsell for an ocean view room. The room had many faukts including doors thst were coming off their hinges and we saw at least two silverfish bugs in our room. The amenities were sub par.

    1KimPosted on: 8-5-2018

    Unsure anything.

    It was not air conditioned. Although it didnt advertise that it was, it did NOT advertise that it wasn''t. Old carpet old bathroom. I was unimpressed.

    1FernandoPosted on: 7-13-2018

    The appearance of the hotel did not appeared as it did on the web site It has been the most unsanitary hotel I've seen. I have been or experienced such unsanitary conditions. Dirty walls, doors, elevators. Garbage cans full of garbage and dozens of fl

    The entire hotel was unsanitary. I would not or never honor recommend this hotel to anyone.

    5Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 3-2-2018

    Good Location.

    It is an old hotel. Rooms do not reflect any updates. Heaters not working and generally dingy. Would not recommend at the prices they charge.

    9Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 1-22-2018

    I had a fourth floor ocean view room. The view was spectacular and overshadowed the negative aspects of this hotel. Staff was very pleasant and very helpful. Free coffee in the main lobby was a nice treat.

    The rooms were very outdated and semi-clean. The hotel, overall, needs to be updated. The elevator broke down while during our stay, and the city was doing work on the sidewalk which was very loud. The hotel wouldn't compensate for either of these.

    9Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 10-27-2017

    Employees were all courteous and helpful. The lady  who cleaned our room was very efficient and personable. We really liked her.

    5Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 1-31-2017

    Location, location, location!!! Steps from the beach and easy parking. Staff was attentive and provided decent customer service.

    Had to pay $18 for parking for a worn out room. The interiors are very worn (soiled curtains, peeling paint, old worn carpet, outdated furniture, dark bathroom shower) and the entire hotel needs a makeover as it looks like it's never been updated.

    4Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 1-9-2017

    Location was great right in the beach and in walking distance to stores and food establishments. Pool was nice. Other than that, I wasn't very comfortable.

    Not what I expected for a 3star. Room needed some deep cleaning. Drapes had a layer of dust, cobwebs on light fixtures and carpet was dirty/ smelly. Looked like the cabinets & bedframe were made of scrap wood DIY project. Bed uncomfortable. Needs updating

    3FrankPosted on: 5-23-2016

    The location, right by the beach

    Two nights stay cost over $---, room was danky, old, small bathroom. Stains on the bed spread. I thought the two night stay should have been about $--- total.

    5DeboraPosted on: 3-1-2016

    Location and dog friendly

    No air conditioning in rooms

    8WilliamPosted on: 12-1-2015

    Incredible, unobstructed ocean view

    At night, large roof top A/C units below us were loud enough to drown out the sound of the ocean. But they were quiet in the morning and we awoke to the sound of the surf.

    10AlejandroPosted on: 6-23-2026

    Beach

    Parking

    7Verified guestPosted on: 9-2-2025

    Location

    No hair dryer in room

    8Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 2-27-2019

    Location

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Swimming & Soaking

    • Swimming Pool
    • Outdoor pool

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Health & Safety

    • Health Services
    • Daily disinfection

    Accessibility

    • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
    • Facilities for disabled guests available
    • Wheelchair accessible

    Kid Friendly

    • Family Friendly

    General

    • Pets Allowed
    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
    • Refrigerator

    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. Children of age 0 to 3 can stay with cot, subject to additional charges. Children of age 0 and above can stay with extra bed, subject to additional charges.
    PetsPets are allowed. Charges may apply.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    Please note that only 1 parking space is permitted per room. Oversize vehicle spaces are not available.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. A damage deposit of USD 200.0 is required at checkin. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on checkout via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

    Location

    Surfer Beach Hotel

    711 Pacific Beach Drive, San Diego, CA

    Discover the AreaMission Beach - Ocean Beach - Pacific Beach

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