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The Beach Cottages

2.5 star property

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Motel Room, 1 Queen Bed, Main Building, 3rd Floor | Beach/ocean view
Point of interest
On the beach
Motel Room, 1 Queen Bed, West Wing, Partial Ocean View | Balcony view
View from property

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
4255 Ocean Boulevard, San Diego, CA, 92109
  • Mission Beach Boardwalk
    1 min walk
  • Pacific Beach
    1 min walk
  • Mission and Pacific Beaches
    4 min walk
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    23 min drive

Room options

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Apartment One Bedroom, 1 Queen and Sofa Bed, Kitchen, Ocean View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment One Bedroom, 1 Queen and Sofa Bed, Kitchen, Ocean View

  • 463 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Studio, Annex Building, 3rd Floor With Balcony (No Elevator, No View) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Studio, Annex Building, 3rd Floor With Balcony (No Elevator, No View)

  • 570 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Courtyard Area

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Courtyard Area

  • 345 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Ground Floor

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Ground Floor

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Motel Room, 2 Queen Beds, West Wing | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Motel Room, 2 Queen Beds, West Wing

  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Ground Floor

Standard Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Ground Floor | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Ground Floor

  • 550 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Beach View, Oceanfront

Standard Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Beach View, Oceanfront | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Beach View, Oceanfront

  • 415 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Ground Floor

Standard Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Ground Floor | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Ground Floor

  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Beach View, Oceanfront

Standard Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Beach View, Oceanfront | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Beach View, Oceanfront

  • 435 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Studio, Multiple Beds, Balcony, Annex Building (No Elevator, No View)

Deluxe Studio, Multiple Beds, Balcony, Annex Building (No Elevator, No View) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Studio, Multiple Beds, Balcony, Annex Building (No Elevator, No View)

  • 570 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Motel Room, 1 Queen Bed, West Wing, Partial Ocean View

Motel Room, 1 Queen Bed, West Wing, Partial Ocean View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Motel Room, 1 Queen Bed, West Wing, Partial Ocean View

  • 247 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Ocean View

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Ocean View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Ocean View

  • 700 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Courtyard View, Ground Floor

Microwave, coffee/tea maker

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Courtyard View, Ground Floor

  • 463 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Motel Room, 1 Queen Bed, Main Building, 2nd Floor

Motel Room, 1 Queen Bed, Main Building, 2nd Floor | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Motel Room, 1 Queen Bed, Main Building, 2nd Floor

  • 185 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Courtyard View, Ground Floor

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Courtyard View, Ground Floor | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Courtyard View, Ground Floor

  • 700 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Motel Room, 1 Queen Bed, Main Building, 3rd Floor

32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Motel Room, 1 Queen Bed, Main Building, 3rd Floor

  • 183 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Ocean View

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Ocean View

  • 570 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Ocean View

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Ocean View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Ocean View

  • 875 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Beach View

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Beach View

  • 875 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Ground Floor

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Ground Floor

  • 575 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Ground Floor

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Ground Floor

  • 872 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Beach View, Oceanfront

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Beach View, Oceanfront

  • 344 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Studio, Multiple Beds, Kitchen, Annex Building (No Elevator, No View)

Deluxe Studio, Multiple Beds, Kitchen, Annex Building (No Elevator, No View) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Studio, Multiple Beds, Kitchen, Annex Building (No Elevator, No View)

  • 570 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

San Diego

Located in San Diego (Pacific Beach), The Beach Cottages is within a 10-minute walk of Pacific Beach Park and Crystal Pier. .This beach hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Mission Beach and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Tourmaline Surfing Park.

What's nearby

  • Pacific Beach Park - 6 min walk
  • Crystal Pier - 6 min walk
  • Mission Beach - 8 min walk
  • Belmont Park - 3 min drive
  • SeaWorld - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Balboa Avenue Transit Center Station - 5 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 12 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pacific Beach AleHouse - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pacific Beach Shore Club - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pacific Beach - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Baja Beach Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Local Pacific Beach - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Beach Cottages

Sun and fun on the beach, near Crystal Pier
The Beach Cottages offers 80 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the in-room microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 80 guestrooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area. Additional amenities at this hotel include barbecue grills and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 15 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Built in 1948

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 15 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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The Beach Cottages Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 636 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 290 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1003 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Misty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right on the beach! Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love staying at the Beach Cottages! It's got an awesome location (right on the beach), the rooms are a good size (and have frig and microwave), near restaurants, and you can walk everywhere! I would caution you on staying there on the weekend, though. There is an outdoor restaurant/bar right next to the hotel and it can get loud.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

ZoAnn

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Whitman

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thought the property looked better than the photos we saw on the website, and the area was very walkable with plenty of good food and about 20ft from the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Friendly front desk staff. Quick check in. Walking distance to some really good food places. Nice parking area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

nathalie

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
worst hotel I stayed
very old hotel, not keep well, corridors smell horrible, hotel closed to 3 majors bar, could not sleep, until 3 am, could not open the window because of the noise and no Air conditioning, need to have at least soundproof window. only good thing was the bed, it was comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is a solid stay for the cost, maybe the best at this cost. Walk 19 feet, and you are on the walking path with 5 thousand beautiful people enjoying the sun in the coolest part of the path. Communication was great. Parking great. Coffee great. 1. If you stay here, you might be in a room with an old shower—pull the handle out hard WHILE twisting clockwise. There is another fan in the closet—we didn't see it until we checked out. The room never got unbearable. It stays cool. 2. If you are in the building above the bar, the open patio door will include the noise of the party until about 2AM. It's not terrible, but if you are sensitive to sound at night, request a room away from the bar. 3. If you come in with sandy feet, there are several places to water off, but the main outside shower was broken. The other spots are there, but they are hidden. Keep looking. 4. I sensed that there were some long-term renters at the hotel. It's got that vibe, but it's not bad; just prepare your expectations. If you are a 4 or 5-star guy, your demands will not be met. For the rest of us, once you acclimate the older charm it's great. Life Pro Tip - walk to Handles Ice Cream. It's unreal.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caprice

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the ONLY place I stay! It’s the absolute best!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blanca

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

monique

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing Stay!
This was an amazing experience! The staff were wonderful! We haven't had this level of service and accommodations for a very long time. Without question, we will be back to The Beach Cottages!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Candice

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in a cottage. It was wonderful. The staff was very nice and helpful. We plan on getting back again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love coming here every summer. I love that they send texts to keep us informed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Area was right on beach plenty of dinning and drinking near by with shopping close
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The team exceeded my expectations, communication was superb, helpful with all of my questions and most of all met my request for an upgraded room! Rooms were clean and amenities up to par!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Convenient getaway.
Very clean and right on the beach
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jake

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was very close to the beach and a great walking area to food and drinks, but right near a street & you get waking up from trucks in the morning around 5am
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s clean, but dated. It is conveniently located near the beach, dining, and shops. Parking is convenient as well. The staff was real friendly and responsive to any problems.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not perfect, but a great stay, and I will return
Everything about this place and its reviews are great. We stayed in the north building which has different amenities and vibes. The parking is better there but no elevator to get to second or third floor. It also faces an alleyway which can be very busy even through the night. Overall it was a great stay and the pros outweighed the cons that I will be coming back again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liza

Stayed 1 night in May 2024