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7.5

311 reviews

Surfer Beach Hotel

Surfer Beach Hotel

711 Pacific Beach Drive, San Diego, 92109, California, United States

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Beachfront

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Beach

Air conditioning

Sun deck

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Surfer Beach Hotel

Surfer Beach Hotel is a 3-star stay in San Diego, California, perched right along the Pacific Beach beachfront at 711 Pacific Beach Drive. About 7.4mi from the city center, this setting blends sun, surf, and easy access to the shoreline.

Featured amenities include beachfront location, free Wifi, and an outdoor pool, plus a Bar, Sun deck, Beach chairs/Loungers, Elevator, Balcony, and Non-smoking rooms. A 24-hour front desk keeps operations smooth. Parking (extra charges) and Pet Friendly (extra charges) options are available, with Parking On Site also carrying an extra charge.

There are 311 reviews on record, and the minimum price starts from $165.

Set right on the Pacific Beach shoreline in San Diego, Surfer Beach Hotel puts travelers in the heart of sun, surf, and easy shoreline access. Guests can linger at the Bar or soak up sun on the Sun deck, with Beach chairs/Loungers ready for a lazy afternoon. Practical touches abound, from an Elevator and Balcony to Non-smoking rooms, and free Wifi keeps plans on track while a 24-hour front desk handles the day-to-day.

For downtime, a year-round outdoor pool offers a splash, with an adults-only policy for a quieter poolside moment. Parking on site is available for an additional charge, and pets are welcome with possible charges, making it easy to bring four-legged friends along.

With 311 reviews on file and a minimum price starting from $165, this beachfront property has a long-running track record of sea-breeze stays.

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Closest airports

San Diego International Airport

5.2mi

McClellan–Palomar Airport

23.4mi

General Abelardo L. Rodríguez International Airport

23.7mi

Most popular amenities

Beachfront

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Beach

Air conditioning

Sun deck

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Beach chairs/Loungers

Elevator

View

Balcony

Rooms

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony

2 Double Beds

300 sqft

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

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This air-conditioned double room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony. The unit offers 2 beds.

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

2 Double Beds

300 sqft

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

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Junior Suite, Ocean View

1 Sofa Bed

1 King Size Bed

400 sqft

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Microwave

Coffee machine

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King Room, Ocean View

1 King Size Bed

300 sqft

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

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King Room

1 King Size Bed

300 sqft

Private Bathroom

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

2 Double Beds

300 sqft

Private Bathroom

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Junior Suite, Balcony

1 King Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Microwave

Coffee machine

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Junior Suite

1 Sofa Bed

1 King Size Bed

400 sqft

Private Bathroom

Microwave

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

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Room, Balcony

1 King Size Bed

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

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King Room, Mobility Accessible

1 King Size Bed

300 sqft

Private Bathroom

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Suite, Sea View

2 Double Beds

1 Sofa Bed

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Microwave

Coffee machine

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2 Double Beds

1 Sofa Bed

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Microwave

Coffee machine

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Guest reviews

7.5

311 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

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Paul

8.2

November 2023

Location was great, right on the beach, cute little rooms with comfy beds, balconies overlooking the gorgeous Pacific. Amenities were pretty minimal but we didn’t mind.

Parking situation: plenty of spaces, we just couldn’t pay. You’re supposed to scan a QR code at the front desk in order to pay for your parking but the app NEVER worked. It never allowed payment. Staff had no clue and actually one manager got attitude basically saying it “wasn’t her problem.” Ridiculous, so we never parked at the hotel fearing getting towed. Eventually (after our return home) someone reached out from LAZ PARKING and said he’d alert his IT support.

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Taylor

8.2

October 2025

The location was great! It was right on the beach and surrounded by restaurants. The gentleman at the front desk was very friendly. The pool was nice and clean. We were on a ground-floor level which provided great access to the beach. Housekeeping has to be requested but they worked quickly and were very clean!

The room has some upgrades like the sink/vanity but is still dated. The shower head was very low so I had to bend over while showering to wash my hair. The bed was also weirdly low. On the ground floor rooms, there is a porch light above the back door that stays on all night and is bright enough to see around the curtains.

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Rachaellmariiee

8.2

October 2024

the view wasn't bad but could be better. pretty clean. bed was comfortable. was quiet at night for the most part. beach area is okay but down the beach towards belmont park was more fun. a lot of food options around. wifi didn't work the first day but then it was fine. lady at the front desk and the cleaners were very nice. woody's restaurant right in front had amazing tasting pancakes and a good acai bowl, both filling, shown in my photo

pillows were extremely lumpy, not good at all. people above our room were being loud walking or banging things around at night. room was pretty small and weirdly shaped when you first walk in. shower water pressure was not good.

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Daniel

10

March 2025

This is our years long tradition place we keep coming back to- it has the best location right on Pacific beach. It’s great to start the day with a coffee from Woodies right outside the hotel gate and walk forever on the beach! The staff is wonderful! We have known Mercedes for years and she always has a smile and kind reception! The junior suites are spacious with a bar area with sink, microwave and fridge. The beds are so comfortable and you can hear the waves at night. It’s a great vacation there!

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Amy

8.2

March 2024

Location was amazing

No blow dryer in the room. Coffee pot didn’t work.

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Danger

9.1

October 2023

Ocean view room. Very friendly and helpful staff. Real, down to earth experience... it's not fancy like a Hilton, it's welcoming and more like and old fashioned motel with a few upgrades and sitting right on the beach. There's no food served because they're surrounded by all sorts of wonderful places to eat any kind of food you can imagine. The microwave is in the lobby but your room has a fridge for those left-overs, snacks and beverages. I liked the liveliness on the boardwalk, the chatter of people on the beach all mixed in with the soothing sound of the waves... it's a soothing sound. When I wanted quiet, I just closed the doors. This place is all about what you're going to do outside and there's a lot to do.

The chain smoker on the balcony over from mine. Whenever they were in their room, I had to keep my sliding glass doors shut. But that wasn't the hotels fault and they didn't stay long.

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Judith

9.1

June 2023

Service was extraordinary! Bed was comfy and sheets/towels were spotlessly white. Hot water when needed. Great view of the ocean close by. Pool was 82 degrees and very clean. Right next to World Famous Restaurant which has fabulous food, and easy walking distance to other restaurants and a grocery store. Other guests were polite and friendly. Dogs were welcome. We will definately go back again as soon as possible.The hoe

The hotel is older and needs refreshing. However, everything was in working order. A new paint job on the exterior and new carpeting in the hallways would be nice. But this is a beach hotel with kids and dogs, so wear and tear is to be expected.

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Patricia

8.2

July 2024

I loved being so close to the ocean. The room was clean and maid service through reservation was a nice touch. The pool was clean and water temperature was perfect.

I did not like that parking was not included in the booking price. For the price we paid, parking should have been included.

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Virginia

10

July 2023

THE LOCATION WAS AMAZING!! I was nervous because so many reviews mentioned the smell of mold, but other than the normal atmosphere caused by being close to the beach and the staff not using those flowery, fake "air fresheners", which I REALLY hate, there wasn't any problem with this in my opinion--and I'm very sensitive to airborne contaminants. Would DEFINITELY stay here again.

Parking was an issue. I asked if they had parking, which they do have. What they didn't tell me was that there was a charge for it. Also, I was there on Memorial Day weekend, so the place was BUSY and parking was VERY tight. The spots are TINY and there were tons of guests that brought trucks/suvs that were just shy of being RVs. There was NO way they would fit in the hotel's tiny spots, so these vehicles took up extra spaces that just made parking even harder to find.

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Jose

9.1

October 2023

Ocean view is breathtaking! Hotel is perfect for a boardwalk stay. Walking distance from everything you need for an amazing experience. Staff were friendly, courteous, and quick to help make things better.

Hotel fixtures could use an update. Basic amenities meet your needs but a microwave in the room would be a nice upgrade for most people, in my opinion. If you don’t plan on spending much time in the room, this place is great! But soaking in a bathtub after a long day at the beach is pretty much impossible here because they only have a shower stall in the room.

Points of Interest Around Surfer Beach Hotel

Attractions

Pacific Beach

0.1mi

Mission Beach

1.3mi

Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD)

3.9mi

Sunny Jim Sea Cave

4.1mi

Point Loma

4.3mi

Liberty Station

4.3mi

Embarcadero

6.6mi

Old Globe Theater

7.2mi

Mingei International Museum

7.3mi

El Prado

7.3mi

Spanish Village Art Center

7.4mi

Spreckels Organ Pavilion

7.4mi

Inez Grant Parker Memorial Rose Garden

7.5mi

Heritage Park

12.3mi

Carlsbad Village

25.5mi

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Age restrictions

  • Adults only

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of Surfer Beach Hotel

Beachfront

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Beach

Air conditioning

Sun deck

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Beach chairs/Loungers

Elevator

View

Balcony

Stay rules - Surfer Beach Hotel

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Surfer Beach Hotel

Are pets permitted at Surfer Beach Hotel?

Yes, you can stay with your pet at Surfer Beach Hotel. They allow pets, although there may be charges for bringing them.

At what times are check-in and check-out at Surfer Beach Hotel?

The established timings at Surfer Beach Hotel are: Check-in after 04:00 PM and check-out before 11:00 AM.

Is free parking available at Surfer Beach Hotel?

Yes, there is convenient on-site public parking available at Surfer Beach Hotel for a cost of $38 per day. No parking reservation is required, making it easy for guests to access.

What's the nightly rate at Surfer Beach Hotel?

For Surfer Beach Hotel, room prices kick off at $165. Remember, prices can fluctuate depending on room type and availability dates. Input your dates for definitive prices.

What are the room types available at Surfer Beach Hotel?

The Surfer Beach Hotel offers a variety of room types including Double Rooms, Junior Suites, and King Rooms. The rooms accommodate either 2 adults and 2 children or 4 adults and 0 children. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. The Double Rooms and King Rooms have a room size of 301 sqft, while the Junior Suites have a larger room size of 398 sqft. The beds available are either Double beds or King size beds, with some rooms also having a sofa bed.

Where can guests find entertainment in Surfer Beach Hotel?

Guests at the Surfer Beach Hotel can spend their time enjoying the leisure amenities offered by the hotel. The hotel features an outdoor swimming pool where guests can relax and cool off while enjoying the beautiful surroundings. The pool is available all season, ensuring that guests can take advantage of it no matter the time of year.

In addition to the pool, the hotel is also conveniently located right on the beachfront, providing guests with direct access to the beach. Guests can lounge on the beach chairs or soak up the sun on the sun deck.

When guests are ready for a drink or a bite to eat, they can head over to the bar and enjoy their favorite beverages while taking in the stunning views.

Overall, guests at the Surfer Beach Hotel have ample opportunities to relax and have a memorable leisure time during their stay.

Can guests use a pool at Surfer Beach Hotel?

The Surfer Beach Hotel has one pool available. The pool is available all season and is located outdoors. It is important to note that there are age restrictions, as the pool is for adults only.

What methods of payment does Surfer Beach Hotel accept?

Surfer Beach Hotel accepts various payment methods including Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, Discover, and American Express. However, cash payments are not accepted.

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