The Beach Cottages

2.5 star property

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On the beach
Courtyard
Motel Room, 1 Queen Bed, Main Building, 3rd Floor | Beach/ocean view
Standard Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Beach View, Oceanfront
Standard Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Courtyard Area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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4255 Ocean Boulevard, San Diego, CA, 92109
  • Place, Crystal Pier
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Pacific Beach Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Beach View, Oceanfront

  • Ocean view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(51 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Motel Room, 2 Queen Beds, West Wing

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Apartment, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchen, Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(37 reviews)
  • 53 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Courtyard Area

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Ground Floor

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

  • Ocean view
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 81 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 81 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Beach View

  • Beach view
  • 81 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Ground Floor

  • 53 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Courtyard View, Ground Floor

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 65 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Partial Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 53 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Partial Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 65 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Courtyard View, Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Beach View, Oceanfront

  • Ocean view
  • 40 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Beach View, Oceanfront

  • Ocean view
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 51 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 53 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 53 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Ocean View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Sea View

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

San Diego

At The Beach Cottages you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Pacific Beach Park and Crystal Pier. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This beach hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Other amenities include laundry facilities, barbecues and a picnic area. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this Pacific Beach hotel include Mission Beach and Tourmaline Surfing Park is within 30 minutes.

What's nearby

  • Mission Beach Boardwalk - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Pacific Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Crystal Pier - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Pacific Beach Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mission Beach - 8 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Balboa Avenue Transit Center Station - 5 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 12 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hideaway Pacific Beach - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pacific Beach Shore Club - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pacific Beach AleHouse - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Open Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Beach Cottages

The Beach Cottages offers its guests barbecue grills, a vending machine, and a picnic area. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Beach Cottages also features concierge services, laundry facilities, and express check-out. Parking is available for a fee.
  • 80 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1948
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
The Beach Cottages offers 80 accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the in-room microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Uncovered parking on site (USD 15 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 lift

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Uncovered self-parking fee: USD 15 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
On-site 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Beach Cottages?

The Beach Cottages offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Beach Cottages?

Yep, The Beach Cottages has an uncovered self car park with in/out privileges for USD 15 per night. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Are there any beaches close to The Beach Cottages?

Yep, The Beach Cottages is on Mission and Pacific Beaches, which hotel guests give top marks. Fun beach activities include scuba diving and body boarding.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Beach Cottages?

No, The Beach Cottages does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Beach Cottages?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Beach Cottages?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Beach Cottages Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 708 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 221 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1002 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff was very friendly, the room was spacious and super clean. Great location too!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Marianne

Rooms were very clean,
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very large and staff was great. Only bad thing was noise from the alleyway/trash pick up early in the morning
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Xanthe

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

John Adam W

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lovely beach vibe. perfect little getaway spot. close to plenty of restaurants and bars and cute little shops. This will be our first pick if we visit the area again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love beach cottages. They are close to everything restaurants,Bar and markets . The staff is great and helpful.They have barbecue grills. They have a ping pong table for the kids . We always have a great time here.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

dominick

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Christine, Cheyenne

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place, can't beat the view, good price & throw back charm
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andres

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes everything was perfect
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Garold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, staff was helpful, service was very good, location excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Frank

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location with friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great beachfront value. Nice size room. Clean. Nice balcony witg ocean view. Easy, low-cost parking. Helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best value in PB!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Hasan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Close to the beach! Large kitchen
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Megan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Saw a little piece of the ocean view no buildings in the way.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stacia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great and responsive staff, perfect beach location -looking forward to returning in the future
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jordi, San Diego

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026