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The Beach Cottages

2.5 star property
Beachfront hotel within walking distance of Crystal Pier

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Located near Pacific Beach Park, The Beach Cottages offers a cozy retreat with a firepit and laundry facilities. Connect to in-room WiFi, enjoy the beach locale and helpful staff that previous guests rave about.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (10)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Self parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Concierge services
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited housekeeping
The current price is AU$289
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr

Room options

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Standard Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Beach View, Oceanfront | Terrace/patio

Standard Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Beach View, Oceanfront

  • Ocean view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(49 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Motel Room, 2 Queen Beds, West Wing

Motel Room, 2 Queen Beds, West Wing

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

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) | Street view

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)
  • 53 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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

Standard Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Courtyard Area | Terrace/patio

Standard Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Courtyard Area

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

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

Standard Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Ground Floor | Terrace/patio

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Ocean view
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Ground Floor | Terrace/patio

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

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

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Ocean View | Balcony

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

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

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Beach View | Beach/ocean view

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

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

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Ground Floor

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Ground Floor

  • 53 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Courtyard View, Ground Floor | Courtyard view

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

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

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Partial Ocean View | Terrace/patio

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

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

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Partial Ocean View

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

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

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Courtyard View, Ground Floor

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

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

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

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

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

Standard Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Beach View, Oceanfront | Terrace/patio

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

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

Standard Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Beach View, Oceanfront | Terrace/patio

Standard Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Beach View, Oceanfront

  • Ocean view
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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 | Terrace/patio

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

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

Standard Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Ground Floor | Terrace/patio

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

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) | City view

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

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) | Terrace/patio

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

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

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

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Ocean View | Terrace/patio

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Ocean View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Sea View | Terrace/patio

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Sea View

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About the area

Map
4255 Ocean Boulevard, San Diego, CA, 92109

What's nearby

  • Mission and Pacific Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Mission Beach Boardwalk - 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

  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 25 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 25 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 38 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 44 min drive
  • Tijuana, Baja California Norte (TIJ-General Abelardo L. Rodriguez Intl.) - 57 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 12 min drive
  • Solana Beach Station - 20 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hideaway Pacific Beach - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pacific Beach AleHouse - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pacific Beach Shore Club - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Open Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Local Pacific Beach - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Beach Cottages

When you stay at The Beach Cottages, you'll be in a fantastic location, only a five-minute walk from Mission Beach Boardwalk and Mission and Pacific Beaches. Free WiFi is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby scuba-diving and surfing/body boarding. Also, Mission Beach and Pacific Beach Park are within a short 10-minute walk. The helpful staff and beach location get great marks from fellow travellers.

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 80 rooms
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out
DONE

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
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

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

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Barbecue grills

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Scuba-diving nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Laundry facilities

Facilities

  • Built in 1948
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Picnic area
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

Children & extra beds

  • Cots/infant beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair

Parking

  • Uncovered self-parking costs USD 15 per night with in/out privileges

Policies

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.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have lifts.
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on-site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Beach Cottages offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Beach Cottages does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Beach Cottages?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Beach Cottages?

Yes. Self-parking costs USD 15 per night.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Beach Cottages?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Beach Cottages and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling, scuba-diving and body boarding. The Beach Cottages also has a picnic area.

What's the area around The Beach Cottages like?

The Beach Cottages is on Mission and Pacific Beaches in Pacific Beach, a short 10-minute walk from Mission Bay and 8 minutes' walk from Mission Beach. Travellers say that the area is walkable and good for families.

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Reviews

The Beach Cottages Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.6

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The beach is easily accessible and offers a perfect location for a relaxing Pacific Beach vacation. (109 reviews)
  • The property offers a wide range of dining options within walking distance, including restaurants, bars, and a grocery store. (20 reviews)
  • Parking was convenient, easy to use, and often gated with FOB access. (14 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was amazing the kitchen was great to be able to cook everyday was a life saver
Germain, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff was very friendly, the room was spacious and super clean. Great location too!
Megan, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Beach view
Julia, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Stayed in motel room. Great location, easy check in, older building but beds and linens were great. Loved sleeping with the slider door open and hearing the waves.
View from 2nd floor motel section - obstructed view but still could see enough of the water
Mary K, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing cottages make you feel like you're back in the early 1900s very rustic but very up to date have a beautiful kitchen complete with a stove refrigerator everything step out of your room and you're right there on the boardwalk the staff is incredible a huge barbecues out side of each room I love this place
Annette, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great and responsive staff, perfect beach location -looking forward to returning in the future
Stacia, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Clean room, staff was helpful, service was very good, location excellent.
Garold, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff is so friendly and the location can’t be beat
Shannon, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The location was excellent, a lot of food options in walking distance. Room was clean and good for what we needed, a kitchen. We really enjoyed our stay!
Jennifer, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was great!
Hasan, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The location is spot on - beach front property. very clean, but the rooms are old and need updated. Noisy from the bedroom side. You could hear people talking outside like they were standing right next to you, and we were on the 2nd floor!! Staff was great. Id stay here again, but only if the price was right :D
Marcy, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, helpful staff.
David, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Yes everything was perfect
Andres, 5-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was very helpful, place was clean, fun with all the Xmas bars and restaurants.
Gay Marie, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Close to the beach! Large kitchen
Nicole, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

One of the best places to stay on the beach
That was my view
Robert, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was great. Location is amazing with ocean views
Sounak, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beach front location with easy access to beach, good amenities, nice neighborhood
Bhushan, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great price!
Peter, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Saw a little piece of the ocean view no buildings in the way.
Megan, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great spot and accomodations.
rachel, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff was so helpful and my location in the property was just what I wanted.
Alice, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Location location. Centrally located to boardwalk, restaurants and the beach!!!
Thomas, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Love staying here!
frank, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved staying here!!
Michelle, 2-night trip