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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden dresser, a mirror, a window with curtains, and wall art. - Mission Bay Motel (San Diego)
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Close to Mission Beach Boardwalk, Mission Bay Motel has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

5.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden dresser, a mirror, a window with curtains, and wall art.

Deluxe Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden dresser, a mirror, a window with curtains, and wall art.

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with three beds, a wooden floor, a door, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a nightstand, a mirror, and a window.

Standard Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Mission Bay Motel is in Pacific Beach, a neighborhood in San Diego. Port of San Diego and B Street Cruise Ship Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit San Diego Zoo and Waterfront Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Pechanga Arena or Petco Park. Visit our San Diego travel guide
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4221 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA, 92109

What's nearby

  • A coastal town with a beach, marina, and residential buildings.
    Mission Beach Boardwalk
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A sunset over a beach with a pier reflecting the sky.
    Pacific Beach
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A beach with sailboats, people relaxing, and a 'Boat Rentals' sign.
    Mission Bay
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A pier extending into the ocean with buildings at the end, under a partly cloudy sky.
    Crystal Pier
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A beach with palm trees, boats, and a clear blue sky.
    Mission Beach
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Balboa Avenue Transit Center Station
    5 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station
    12 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN)
    27 min drive

Restaurants

  • Hideaway Pacific Beach
    6 min walk
  • Pacific Beach Shore Club
    4 min walk
  • Baja Beach Cafe
    3 min walk
  • The Baked Bear
    7 min walk
  • Pacific Beach AleHouse
    4 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 10 per night)
  • Limited onsite self parking

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30.00 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of USD 150.00 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 10 per night
  • Pet deposit: USD 150.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 30.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Does Mission Bay Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Mission Bay Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of USD 150.00 per stay and a fee of USD 30.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 10 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Mission Bay Motel ?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Mission Bay Motel ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mission Bay Motel located?

Located in Pacific Beach, this motel is within a 5-minute walk of Pacific Beach and Mission Beach Boardwalk. Mission Beach and Mission Bay are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Mission Bay Motel Reviews

5.4

5.6

Cleanliness

4.6

Amenities

7.0

Staff & service

5.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 207 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 207 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 207 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 207 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 65 out of 207 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Juan C

The location was great can't beat it for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Serenity

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The location and the price was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Susanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was good. Close to the beach, to restaurants, to shops. All in walking distance. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

SHANE

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
There is no ac, the rooms are very outdated. The outside was very clean and staff was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angelina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved Motels location, everything was in walking distance. Motel was doable for stay. Only downfall was it had an old smell. The area did not have any hotels, more like Hostels, Beach dorm like and cottages. Overall I was pleased with my stay and with the helpful staff. I’d definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an older motel. You’ll get a clean room, working shower with a great location. Not fancy, not high end. Staff was nice and it was perfect for what we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Angelica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Checked in 3 hours early and they had our room nice and clean. The owner was super helpful. Her staff was amazing! Only a few blocks away from the beach. We only stayed one night, but very nice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Peter

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dumpy staff, dirty property, didn't get any accoutrements like ice bucket, toilet paper, or clean sheets, loud area and neighbors(buy ear plugs) but still giving 4 stars as it's the cheapest motel in OB right across from the beach and down the street Garnett with all the nightlife. Park your car and walk around and enjoy SD beaches and life...
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Stewart

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
It’s adequate for a night or two if you must be right there. If you are a surfer, it’s a perfect location. Rooms have no air conditioning which matters in the afternoon only on most days. If you need to be there and your budget is tight then it’s fine. If you want to enjoy your lodging, pick another place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Stewart

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a surfer motel. No amenities, ugly rooms, no air conditioning. Pacific Beach is a pleasant spot with nice cool weather. This place is budget, only acceptable if you only come back to sleep. Bottom line is that I recommend it if you’re looking for the cheapest lodging in Pacific Beach and everything else here is crazy expensive now. Convenient, park right outside your room. It’s acceptable, don’t expect to like this motel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The location is worth everything but is a very basic room. I was pleased to see an updated bathroom but lacks other amenities like a refrigerator, microwave or temperature regulation. It was very clean. Staff was friendly and helpful. I was confused why I was charged for parking on top of the deposit that I am still waiting to be returned. Overall, it was pleasant for a quick 2 day beach bum trip. One block from the boardwalk, restaurant, bars and ocean. I would.come back just for the ease of location, parking and affordable price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

emma

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No microwave or fridge in rooms. Ice machine was out. Floors are cracked and dirty. Bathroom is very very small, looks nicer in pictures but in real life rooms are kinda rough. Also did see spiders and small roaches in our room. Upside it’s close to the beach and lots of food and Ralph’s close by.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Christina

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Staff was super friendly and nice, no AC (fans and open windows), no fridge or microwave (which for the price you pay you would think they could supply a fridge at least. Floors were honestly dirty.... (Like my feet were black) Sheets were not soft and towels were barely big enough to dry you off but you get what you get with a motel. Pool was great, location is what you pay for!!!!!! Its near everything and that is the only perk of this place. If it actually had a fridge in each room then my rating of this stay would be much much much higher.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Kaelyn

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
room was extremely dirty, mold all over the shower, hair left in the towels and sheets, brown stains on the towels, the floor was dirty. in desperate need of a deep clean. they double charged me and still haven’t gotten a refund 5 days later. the first set of room keys they gave didn’t work. this location definitely needs a renovation or better upkeep, it’s in a great location, right next to the beach and good restaurants. feels generally safe.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Kevin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Waited hours for our rooom cuz of plumbing issues til they finally gave us a room- no shower curtain, missing door trim, no outlets to plug phones or anything in, hella ghetto- but it’s across the street from the beach n restaurants n stuff, so a great location. They are in the process of fixing up stuffs, new owners, I think- but yeah, lame we had to wait around for hours til a different room. Why they didn’t just give us that room in the first place is a bit annoying…*screams*
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You get what you pay for. No remote for the TV in the room. No that was useless. Asked for one and none ever came, Staff is very friendly! Bed only has a sheet, no blanket. Very thin pillows. No air conditioning, which I didn’t know when I booked. It was a very stuffy night! Road noise it very apparent but - the price of the room cannot be beat. Great place for 20-something year olds to stay affordable and have a great time.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

desiree

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have been staying here with my family since 2003 for our annual pacific beach family trip, and there was never an issue. Yes, the hotel was old but it was clean, all the outlets worked as they should and the ammenities were just fine-and best part it was very affordable. Apparently the family that owned it for over 50+ years sold it this year (2026), and it is just not what is used to be. Expedia had rooms that looked renovated listed, however what we got was barely habitable. There was a missing window from the bathroom, only 1 shabby light worked on the table, none of the outlets worked, and a overloaded extension cord was available. I would not recommend, go to PB surf across the street instead or more inland. Yes; the location is awesome but not for the cost and lack of cleanliness/basic needs such as electric outlets or lights working.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Aneleh

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was dirty. The shower was moldy and there was hair from the previous person still in the shower wall. Floors inside the room were dirty and made our feet black. No a/c, no mini fridge or microwave. Tv was laggy and picture quality was grainy.. the fan, and tv set up were all plugged into an extension power strip hanging from the wall. Their dumpster was right next to our bathroom window so we could smell the trash when we tried to cool off the room at night. On the positive side their pool was warm and clean, we enjoyed a few hours there after the beach. All the restaurants and shops were amazing and so close as well as the beach. It’s in a great area overall. Just wish the cleanliness and safety of the room was better.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location room was clean aside from the massage amount of sand I swept out upon checking in. Place is outdated and needs a face lift and a/c in the rooms. Would stay again location is perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Julie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only thing positive I can say about this place was that the front desk staff was attentive and polite. The room carpet was grimy, the towels were stained, the bathroom fixtures were also full of mildew and grime, no air-conditioning on hot days is miserable, super loud outside at all hours of the night. My bad, I should’ve picked a different location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For what you pay it’s a good deal. Older hotel and basic rooms but was clean. Walking distance to grocery store and boardwalk
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Kristina

Liked: Staff & service
I liked the location, one block from the beach. The staff was very nice and when I needed more bath towels and shampoo, they were prompt. I didn't like the fact that there was no ac. Room was super hot and humid. Also, no refrigerator in room or coffee machine. No microwave either. Ice machine was broken. Needed to ask for a hair dryer as well. If you want to have close proximity to beach, and only stay in the room to basically sleep and take a shower, this is your place. The chances that I would ever stay there again is 0 chance. Please add ac to rooms and have working ice machine, if you want future business
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Carole E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room, very quiet area although can be some foot traffic. No air conditioning and it was hot. We weren’t familiar with the area and were afraid to leave the window open since we arrived at night. The next morning you could see the area was fine and quiet all night, we just got hot. There is a fan in the room. The room is bare minimum for sleeping one night which was fine. I wouldn’t stay for multiple days. I would say it is expensive for a bare minimum room. No microwave or frig either. You are getting a clean bed and a bath and I think there was a tv. That’s it. Kids were playing in the pool having a good ole time when we left.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was good
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026