Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with free breakfast, near Mission Beach

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Bed In 8-Bed Dorm
Lobby sitting area
Exterior
Lobby
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
4961 Newport Ave, San Diego, CA, 92107
  • Mission Bay
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • SeaWorld
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Mission Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

4-Bed Private Room

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

Bed In 4-Bed Dorm

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
2 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Bed in 6-Bed Female Dorm

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

6-Bed Private Room

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

Bed In 6-Bed Dorm

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
2 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Bed In 8-Bed Dorm

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
2 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

San Diego

At Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel, you'll be 3.4 km (2.1 mi) from Mission Bay and 6.8 km (4.2 mi) from Mission Beach. Highlights at this hostel include free daily breakfast. .This hostel has free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a terrace. Other amenities include a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. Free on-the-go breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM. .Sights within a 15-minute drive of this Ocean Beach hostel include USS Midway Museum and San Diego Convention Center.

What's nearby

  • Dog Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Mission Bay - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • SeaWorld - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Mission Beach - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Mission Beach Boardwalk - 8 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

  • Washington Street Station - 7 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 13 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪South Beach Bar & Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hodads Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Port - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kilowatt Brewing - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pizzeria Luigi - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel

Hostel with free breakfast, near Mission Beach
Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel also features a terrace, an ATM, and a microwave in a common area.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this San Diego hostel.

  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • To-go breakfast (free)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Locker space
Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel offers 22 accommodations with a ceiling fan. This San Diego hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

More

  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 18 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Union Pay and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 85-2168898

We should mention

  • Children 18 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Samesun Ocean Beach
Samesun Ocean Hostel San Diego
Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel San Diego
Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel?

Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel?

Yep, Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel is a short 14-minute walk from Dog Beach.

Does Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel serve breakfast?

Sure does, free on-the-go breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel?

No, Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 225 out of 264 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 264 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 264 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 264 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 264 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I love this place i come a few yaars. Had a blast. Much needed time to relax 😌
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Almaliku

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

10/10 Excellent

Erin, Edmonton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my first experience with a hostel and it was very enjoyable staying here. Having the ability to cook my own food is great. The location is great, so close to the beach. A target and CVS is in close walking distance. The transit system is quite effective too. The front desk staff is great and full of great recommendations.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nindiya Andarini

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hostel is really nice and clean. Staff are very friendly and I love how spacious the common area is. Def will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin, Edmonton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my first time at a hostel and i enjoyed being able to cook my own food and have my own place. There was no pressure to mingle. No one bothers you if you want to sit in the corner to read for the whole day.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Greatest
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Best Hostel in San Diego

Everything is fantastic!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Perry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and services. I met good people and was surprised how clean and quiet the rooms were. Exactly what I needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Hour

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

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

Second visit experience

Samesun in Ocean Beach is a gem. Parking after 4pm is pretty easy to find. I've stayed at other hostels in SD and this is a HUGE issue. Mark was there at check in. He is clearly the veteran staffer and it shows. My check out was not as smooth. I am an early riser 5am. Morning staff dude was slow to make coffee and set out breakfast. Fussed at me for not stripping the bed. Had to make two additional trips upstairs to the room to complete what was asked...because he failed to provide clear instructions. I'm sure the other visitor was awakened each time. Next time I'll just get up and leave. Less drama and Starbucks has better coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hostel to meet people at and quiet at night. Enjoyed the vibe
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay

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

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelo

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

Location, Location, Location!

LOVE the centralized location of this place on one of the main strips in Ocean Beach! Had no reason to leave the area as everything was in walking distance with plenty of spots for food, drinks and the beach close down the street! Definitely interested in staying at this place in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay here! Great location in Ocean Beach and great hostel. I would stay here again anytime.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasminn, Lockeford

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean , very welcoming and organized. Definitely coming back
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Casey

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024