The Beach Cottages

Property class: 2.5
Beachfront hotel within walking distance of Crystal Pier

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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.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$196
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

A patio area with a table and chairs, a small building with a green wall, and a view of the beach through a gate.

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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A beachfront property with a parking area, palm trees, and a building with a 'Waterbar' sign.

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

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a television, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a window with blinds.

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

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

A balcony with a view of the ocean, equipped with a table and chairs.

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)

A balcony with a view of a building with multiple windows and a garage door.

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(40 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

A small, single-story building with a patio area featuring a table and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a concrete pathway.

Standard Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Courtyard Area

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 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

A patio area with a table and chairs, a small wooden cabinet, and a potted plant.

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view of the ocean.

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

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a view of the beach, and a door with the number 306.

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

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

View all photos for Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Ground Floor

A covered outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, a hedge, and a building with white columns and shutters.

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

A beachfront property with a patio area, lounge chairs, and a view of the ocean.

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

A beachfront property with a patio area, outdoor seating, and a view of the beach and ocean.

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

A living room with a sofa, a wooden coffee table, a lamp, and a television. There is a dining area with chairs and a table in the background.

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

An outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, surrounded by greenery and a building with a green wall and a door marked '107'.

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

A balcony with seating and a view of the ocean.

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

A covered outdoor seating area with chairs and tables, overlooking a beach with palm trees and a clear sky.

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

A house with a number 105 on the door, a sliding glass door, and a small garden with plants and a red poinsettia.

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

A hotel room with two beds, a TV on a wooden dresser, a dining table with a chair, and a sofa.

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

A small, single-story building with a green exterior and white trim. It features a patio with a table and chairs, a small garden with red flowers, and a blue trash bin.

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

A beachside patio with a table and chairs, a trash bin, and a view of the beach.

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

A covered outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a small building with a door and windows, and a view of the beach.

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

A patio area with a table and chairs, a green and white umbrella, and a building with a green and white exterior.

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)

A multi-story building with a green and white facade, a parking lot with several cars, and a palm tree-lined street.

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)

A balcony with a view of a beach, palm trees, and parked cars.

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

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Terrace/patio

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Ocean View

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

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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

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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
  • Mission Bay - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mission Beach - 8 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 28 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 28 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 39 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 48 min drive
  • Tijuana, Baja California Norte (TIJ-General Abelardo L. Rodriguez Intl.) - 51 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 12 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 19 min drive
  • Solana Beach Station - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hideaway Pacific Beach - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Baja Beach Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Open Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pacific Beach AleHouse - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Baked Bear - ‬6 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

CHECK-IN
4:00 pm
CHECK-OUT
11:00 am

Hotel size

    • 80 rooms

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

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

Required at check-in

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

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

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

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Reviews

The Beach Cottages Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The property offers direct access to a clean and beautiful beach with many nearby restaurants and amenities. (206 reviews)
  • The property is located near many restaurants and grocery stores within walking distance. (44 reviews)
  • The property offers easy, convenient, and secure parking with a large parking lot and affordable rates. (26 reviews)
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Reviews

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8/10 Very good

The location was the best!
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff was great and friendly- very close to the beach.
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8/10 Very good

Wonderful location. Steps away from the beach and several restaurants. Only negative was that the building is older and no air conditioning. It was very warm in our room at night (ceiling fans and a floor fan helped). Easy in and out parking.
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10/10 Exceptional

The views the accessibility to beach the shops and food spots the quick walk to grocery store all around fantastic place for your family to enjoy the beach
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10/10 Exceptional

There were so many places close, a Ralphs supermarket, a great place to buy souvenirs, bars, pizza places, ice cream and the boardwalk was right outside the property, along with the lifeguard tower. The beach was clean too! Our room had a full kitchen, there were gas BBQ' s available and they were great. They had a staff to make sure that they were clean. This place did not disappoint. We had a balcony ocean view, I do wish they would have cut some of the bushes lower so we would have had a clear view of the ocean. We have already booked to stay there again. It's my new go to place in San Diego!
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10/10 Exceptional

If you are looking for a little of the Venice (in LA) vibe but would rather be in beautiful San Diego, the Beach Cottages is the place to go. Older property but well maintained and very clean this "right on the sand" option is for you. We stayed in one of the one bedroom cottages and it was just a great place to hang out. We walked to several good restaurants, and did spa treatments all within one block. The property does a great job of providing outdoor showers (to get rid of the sand), plenty of ice, a full kitchen, lots of clean towels, shampoo / conditioner / and body wash. They tell you no air conditioning but the breeze was so cooling we would not have used it even if available. Remember to bring your own beach towels and enjoy!
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8/10 Very good

the room was a bit dated and worn, but clean and in overall good condition, the bed was comfortable and the kitchenette was really helpful. My room was near the restaurant on the corner, so the nights were quite loud, between just general music and voices, there was also some drunken yelling after closing. Nothing the hotel can do about that, but its notable if thats something that will disturb your stay- ask for a room in a different part of the facility. The lack of AC (which was clearly identified) was difficult on a very hot weekend, so I thank the staff for adding an extra fan in the room to make it bearable.
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8/10 Very good

good rooms, great location, helpful and friendly staff
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8/10 Very good

The property is in a great location, walkable to many of Pacific Beach beaches, pier, shops and restaurants. It's definitely an older property, so don't expect a modern hotel. It does have A/C, which is a big plus, since it was quite hot when we were there. We asked for beach towels, and instead of giving us a couple, they pointed us to a store that had $20 towels. For the amount paid, and since it's on the beach, I'd have expected that they would check-out a couple towels to us (then they said the white towels in the room must stay in the room). We were in the secondary building, which has a deck outside each room, but the view is to the back of a restaurant and trash cans, so not the most scenic.
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10/10 Exceptional

Right next to the beach and great location. For the price it was great.
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect for four people, lots of room, housekeeping was excellent, we really enjoyed short walk to the beach
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10/10 Exceptional

Ocean view was amazing and you cannot beat the location
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10/10 Exceptional

Great and responsive staff, perfect beach location -looking forward to returning in the future
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10/10 Exceptional

Had a great time at the Beach Cottages. Very friendly, courteous staff. Great family atmosphere! Kids loved the ping pong table.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice and great location. Very professional staff and great customer service. All was great.
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8/10 Very good

Good location with friendly staff
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8/10 Very good

Clean room, staff was helpful, service was very good, location excellent.
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff is so friendly and the location can’t be beat
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff was amazing the kitchen was great to be able to cook everyday was a life saver
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10/10 Exceptional

Great view
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10/10 Exceptional

We booked a 2 night stay over spring break and the only regret is that we didn't stay longer. We had the best experience staying at the beach cottages. Excellent location, the staff was very friendly and being able to text them if we needed anything was great! We will 100% be booking there again!
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, helpful staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

The cottages are an excellent way to stay in Pacific Beach if you want location and affordability. It is right on the beach but is very reasonably priced. The rooms are very clean and have everything you will need including grills, and outdoor activities like ping pong.
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10/10 Exceptional

Love this place, can't beat the view, good price & throw back charm
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful beach property a bit noisy with a lot of college kids about at night but otherwise great place