The Beach Cottages

2.5 star property
Sun and fun on the beach, near Crystal Pier

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Motel Room, 1 Queen Bed, Main Building, 3rd Floor | Beach/ocean view
Motel Room, 1 Queen Bed, West Wing, Partial Ocean View | Balcony view
Motel Room, 1 Queen Bed, West Wing, Partial Ocean View | Balcony view
Courtyard
32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
The Beach Cottages provides a practical home base near Pacific Beach Park with convenient amenities like in-room WiFi and laundry facilities. Previous guests particularly appreciate the helpful staff and the property's proximity to the beach.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
Point of interest

On the beach

This hotel is located on the beach. Take a relaxing stroll on the sandy beach. Popular nearby activities worth checking out include scuba diving and surfing/bodyboarding.

Beach
View from property
What guests liked about the beach

The property's beachfront location offers easy access to the ocean and a variety of nearby restaurants and shops.

Room options

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Apartment One Bedroom, 1 Queen and Sofa Bed, Kitchen, Ocean View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Deluxe Studio, Annex Building, 3rd Floor With Balcony (No Elevator, No View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 53 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Standard Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Courtyard Area

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Standard Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Ground Floor

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Motel Room, 2 Queen Beds, West Wing

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
  • 51 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Standard Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Beach View, Oceanfront

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Standard Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Standard Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Beach View, Oceanfront

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
  • 40 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 53 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(43 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Partial Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Terrace
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
2 bedrooms
  • 65 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Courtyard View, Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Courtyard View, Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
  • 65 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 17 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Terrace
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
  • 53 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Portable fan
  • 81 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Beach View

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Portable fan
  • 81 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Ground Floor

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 53 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Portable fan
  • 81 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Standard Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Beach View, Oceanfront

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
4255 Ocean Boulevard, San Diego, CA, 92109

What's nearby

  • Crystal Pier - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Pacific Beach Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Mission Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Belmont Park - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • SeaWorld - 7 min drive - 4.0 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) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pacific Beach Shore Club - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Baja Beach Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Firehouse Pacific Beach - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Open Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Flamingo Deck - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Beach Cottages

Hotel near Pacific Beach Park
Located close to Crystal Pier and Tourmaline Surfing Park, The Beach Cottages provides a firepit and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services, a vending machine, and a front-desk safe
  • Barbecue grills and outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All 80 rooms have amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Microwaves, coffee/tea makers, and heating

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10 per night

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 accommodation, per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 15 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per night

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 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
Onsite 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Beach Cottages pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Beach Cottages?

Self parking is available for USD 15 per night.

What time is check-in at The Beach Cottages?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Beach Cottages?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Beach Cottages located?

Nestled on the beach, this Pacific Beach hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Pacific Beach Park, Crystal Pier, and Mission Beach. Tourmaline Surfing Park and Belmont Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

The Beach Cottages Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 677 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 253 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1004 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location nice rooms friendly housekeeping Front desk was helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to the beach and great parking
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Delaney

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
I had a great time here, lots of restaurants and shopping were within walking distance plus the beach being super close. I very much recommend this place for a nice weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zoltan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay. Friendly staff and right by the beach. Would recommend! Want to stay again next year Labor Day weekend
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect no frills motel right in the middle of Pacific Beach! Free parking a huge plus - I would 1000% recommend the Cottages and have been coming to PB for years - this is the best bang for your buck amd again the location outweighs any “swankyness” it lacks - you will not be disappointed
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beachfront.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Liked: Staff & service
Excellent service. Replaced non working coffee pot in record time. Older motel, nothing fancy. Comfortable bed. Excellent views.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Roman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is good
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitansh

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

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun location.My room was above a bar that was open until 2 am so very noisy .Door has to stay open since no AC .Was not a comfortable or restful stay .You need AC in SD .Its hot and 2 fans didnt cut it . Don't stay here in summer Property very old but clean and bed was comfy. good parking lot so no need to find parking neaar all beach attracrtions . Wont stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

MICHAEL

Liked: Cleanliness
Property has no air conditioning, good stay, AC would have made it great
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
location, price, plenty of restaurants with in walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emin

A perfect stay! We’ll be back
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norma

Liked: Amenities
The staff was very friendly and the place was overall clean. Nice place for family gatherings.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A nice room very close to the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ERIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I love his place! Close to everything, within walking distance and always acomodating
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodations so far
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Roxie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Its right on the beach snd Affordable
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and facility location were both perfect. Parking was very convenient as well.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.Right on the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room right on beach. Quite a lively area but god position.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

Awesome stay

It was awesome
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at the Beach Cottages several times. They are clean, have great staff, are in a great location, and we are always happy with our visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025