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Surfer Beach Hotel

3.0 of 5
711 Pacific Beach Drive, San Diego, CA 92109 (Pacific Beach)
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Surfer Beach Hotel
Ranked #197 of 271 hotels in San Diego
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013 via mobile

The surfer beach hotel has a prime location. Pacific beach has so much to offer and it's at your door step when you stay at Surfer Beach. The hotel is old and you can tell that during your stay. Although the room have updates such as large flat screen TVs and nice linens, it's a very small room. The closet... More

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Phoenix, Arizona
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

Very good experience...location, location, location. within walking distance of anything you would need. Elevator is past inspection however and runs very slow. Definitely more peaceful during the work week and spring break.

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Heppner, Oregon
2 reviews
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

AWFUL-DISGUSTING-sm STINKY/DIRTY. Went 2lobby/not staying-wanted refund-No go-booked thru Expedia. Offered dif Rm 4addl $50/nite-worse-Stained comforter-boogers ceiling-tobacco spit wads balcony-GROSS

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pacificbeach15, General Manager at Surfer Beach Hotel, responded to this review
2 May 2013

We apologize that you were not happy with your recent stay at the Surfer Beach Hotel. We do appreciate your comments and we do take them very seriously. Our team is very focused on providing a clean quality room with great service. It is disappointing when we do not meet the guest expectations. We will share your comments with the... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

From the moment I entered the lobby I got a good vibe. The front desk worker Oscar was very helpful with information about food, restaurants,and the night life in the area. Upon entering my room I immediately opened my windows and let the ocean air come in. Also had a private patio area right outside the door giving us a... More

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pacificbeach15, General Manager at Surfer Beach Hotel, responded to this review
2 May 2013

The team at the Surfer Beach Hotel would like to thank you for your wonderful comments! We have been working hard to ensure that our service and rooms are exceptional. Comments such as yours are rewarding. Thank you again and we hope to see you soon! More

Dallas, Texas
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

What a wonderful little hotel! I really enjoyed my stay, slept with the balcony windows open to hear the surf. The room was clean and sufficient for my friend and I. The beds are very comfortable. The staff that works overnight was very friendly and wonderful to work with.... however the staff during the day were borderline rude and not... More

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Dallas, Texas
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

So here's the deal. Pacific Beach is all about an eclectic and very local experience. Leave behind your desire for standardized national chains where you can count on reliable banality and conformity. Take this hotel: sure the room is dated, the cleaning smells a little too clean, the curtains need a style refresh. But its right on the beach, people... More

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Portland, Maine, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

Came here for two nights to get out of Vegas for the weekend! Stayed here with 3 of my best friends and there was plenty of room for the 4 of us! Price was also spot on! We brought our own bar and had such a blast running around on the beach at night! In walking distance to some great... More

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Winchester, Indiana
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

Our family took a quick trip to San Diego and stayed at the Surfer Beach. While we expected a little more updated facility, we found this stay to be terrific. This facility had a very local feel and the quiet surroundings were enjoyable.. Coffee shop next door-- The location was the best part.. walking distance to restaurants, surfer/ beach fun... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013 via mobile

Upon our check in, we were greeted with a friendly person at the front desk. That was our last experience of friendliness at the front desk. The women who worked there at other times was not mean, but not personable at all. Even upon our check out, she did not ask how our stay was! Maybe she knew it was... More

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Peoria, Arizona
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9 reviews 9 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2013

Nice clean place to stay, and quiet, which is something I insist upon in a hotel. The place is right on the beach and the "strand", close to many shops and places to eat. The local surfer feel of the area was awesome. The rooms themselves were above average and will be coming back very soon I hope....when I come... More

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Additional Information about Surfer Beach Hotel

Also Known As:
Surfer Beach San Diego
Hotel Surfer Beach
Surfer Hotel
Address: 711 Pacific Beach Drive, San Diego, CA 92109
Region: United States > California > San Diego > Pacific Beach
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Fitness Centre Free High-Speed Internet Kitchenette Pets Allowed Restaurant Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
#19 On the Beach Hotels in San Diego
Price range (per night): S$181 - 382
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
This boutique hotel in Pacific Beach has stunning views of the pacific ocean and breathtaking sunsets. Rooms have been recently renovated offering upgraded linens, pillow top mattresses, refrigerators, free Wi-Fi,bathrobes, new ammenities and 42 inch plasma televisions. ... more   less 
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