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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
Microwave, coffee/tea maker
Standard Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Beach View, Oceanfront | Living room | 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Courtyard
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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Map
4255 Ocean Boulevard, San Diego, CA, 92109
  • Crystal Pier
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Mission Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • SeaWorld
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 463 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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

Deluxe Studio, Annex Building, 3rd Floor With Balcony (No Elevator, No View) | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 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

1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Courtyard Area

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 345 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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

1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Ground Floor

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Motel Room, 2 Queen Beds, West Wing

Motel Room, 2 Queen Beds, West Wing | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Motel Room, 2 Queen Beds, West Wing

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 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 | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 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 | 1 bedroom, 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 | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 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 | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 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 | 1 bedroom, 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) | 1 bedroom, 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 | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(42 reviews)
  • 247 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Partial Ocean View | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Partial Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 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 | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Courtyard View, Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 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

1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 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 | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 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

1 bedroom, 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

1 bedroom, 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

1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 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

1 bedroom, 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) | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(31 reviews)
  • 570 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About this property

The Beach Cottages

Hotel in Pacific Beach
Guests at this beach hotel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as barbecue grills and a picnic area. Limited housekeeping is available.
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.
The Beach Cottages features barbecue grills, a vending machine, and a picnic area. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This beach hotel also offers concierge services, laundry facilities, and express check-out. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.

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 within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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. 670 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 256 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1000 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Ryan

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff at check in was excellent! Great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonika

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a good time. Perfect spot stores and restaurants were convenient. Rooms were clean first time and will be my first choice every time visiting San Diego. Lived the outdoor fire pit
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The best time ever

The weather was perfect! The view was beautiful! The front desk staff was really friendly, and when you travel to a place like this, what you need is good service, and that's what I received on this trip and at this hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Solomon, Maple Grove

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Great location with very easy access to the beach, restaurants and shopping. The front desk staff were very responsive to all of our questions and requests. I couldn't say enough nice things about our stay. Just about the slight drawback is the fact that the rooms open to the outside - we are used to staying in hotels with rooms that open to a hallway and all entry is controlled via the lobby area.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kristen

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dirty minimalist motel

This is the dirtiest room I have ever paid money for, and I don't even have expensive taste. This room wasn't cheap. We stayed in the west wing on the second floor in an accessible room with two queen beds. Upon arrival, there was sand all over the bathroom floor/walls, a piece of plastic trash behind the toilet, and a hair in the bathtub like it hadn't been cleaned. I called the front desk and they said they'd take care of it. When we got back, the sand was swept from the floor but still on the walls, the trash was still behind the toilet, and the hair was still in the tub. You can see the stains on the floor. They don't even bother to mop. The lampshades are stained. There's dust behind the headboards. A crusty stain on the bedskirt. The white towels are marked up. No AC, no heat. No luggage rack so you have to use the tables for suitcases so you can't use the tables as tables. Not even basic amenities. The neighborhood is loud with all the bars, bring ear plugs if you want to sleep. It was hard to fall asleep and I kept waking up. Parking is $15/night even though there are plenty of spaces open. Room total is charged upon check-in, not checkout. That was a first. Water pressure is a joke even by motel standards. It's mostly just too expensive for the cleanliness to be this bad. I wouldn't stay here again for free. It was so uncomfortably dirty.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Judith

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right on the beach. Could hear the waves. Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value. Il’m a regular customer.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were retro and fun! Comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very clean and cute room.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful views plus excellent service

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, comfortable bed. Truly appreciated the stay! Will come back and do it again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Aaliyah

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful and right in the beach!! Closemto grocery store, and lots of bars and restaurants
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice Hotel

Very nice place on the beach. Room was clean. Bed comfortable. Staff friendly and helpful. Close to everything. I would recommend and I'll be staying there again. They have cottages and extended stay options.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Dorothy, Sturgeon Bay

Liked: Staff & service
Staff were always available and accommodating. We stayed on the second floor of the north building. We knew ahead of time that it overlooked an alley. What we didn’t know was that there were bars backing onto the alley. It was very noisy at night with loud arguments and swearing. Early mornings brought deliveries and garbage trucks!

8/10 Good

Dorothy, Sturgeon Bay

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Staff was very accommodating. Convenient location and room had necessities. Terribly noisy - room overlooked an alley behind one or more bars. Load shouting and swearing at night, garbage trucks and delivery trucks early in the morning. Would definitely not stay in that location again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Olivia

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
I overall had a fine stay at the property! Negatives: The room was a little dirty, things had not been wiped down thoroughly, and the towels and sheets had stains. One of the ice bins under the sink had some mold growing in it (clearly was wet and ignored for a while!) Additionally, the rooms are not very sound proof, you can hear everyone around you, but it was pretty quiet by 10pm when quiet hours kicked in. Positives: The location is incredible, right on the ocean, with easy walking access around the Mission Beach area, and immediate beach access. Lots of restaurants and little shops around to check out. The staff were very kind and helpful. I don't know that I would stay here again other than for the incredible location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025