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The Boardwalk Hotel

3.0 star property
Salt air and hot tub, near Belmont Park

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BBQ/picnic area
Luxury Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Patio, Ocean View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets
Luxury Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Patio, Ocean View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets
Luxury Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Patio, Ocean View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Room options

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About the neighborhood

Map
839 Santa Clara Pl, San Diego, CA, 92109

What's nearby

  • Mission Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Mission Bay - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Belmont Park - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Mission Beach Boardwalk - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • SeaWorld - 7 min drive - 3.2 miles

Getting around

  • Balboa Avenue Transit Center Station - 6 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 13 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pacific Beach - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪World Famous - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Lava Java - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Lahaina Beach Club - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Flamingo Deck - ‬14 min walk

About this property

The Boardwalk Hotel

Hotel remodeled in 2025 and located near Mission Beach
Located close to Belmont Park and Mission Bay, The Boardwalk Hotel provides a beach bar, a free daily manager's reception, and a terrace. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a white sand beach, beach massages, and beach volleyball. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a firepit and a coffee shop/cafe.
Other perks include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), express check-out, and bicycle parking
  • Water sports equipment, smoke-free premises, and a paddleboard on site
  • Beach towels, outdoor furniture, and a nature reserve
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as private plunge pools and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and hair dryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix, Hulu, and streaming services
  • Kitchenettes, full-sized refrigerators/freezers, and dishwashers

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 25 per day)
  • Uncovered extended parking on site (USD 25 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Olive Cafe

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Hot tub
  • Paddleboard
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Private plunge pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Direct access to the beach
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • On the bay
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Grab bar in shower (34 inches high)
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Renovated entire property - January 2025
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Private plunge pool
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 49
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 49
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 25 per day
  • Uncovered extended parking fee: USD 25 per day
  • Early check-in fee: USD 49 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 49 (subject to availability)

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, debit 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Long-term renters welcome

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

The Boardwalk Hotel Hotel
The Boardwalk Hotel San Diego
The Boardwalk Hotel Hotel San Diego

Frequently asked questions

Is The Boardwalk Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Boardwalk Hotel ?

Self parking is available for USD 25 per day. Extended parking is available for USD 25 per day.

What time is check-in at The Boardwalk Hotel ?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 49 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Boardwalk Hotel ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 49 (subject to availability).

Where is The Boardwalk Hotel located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this Mission Beach hotel is on the boardwalk/promenade and within a 15-minute walk of Mission Beach and Mission Bay. Belmont Park and San Diego Convention Center are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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The Boardwalk Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 147 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 147 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 147 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 147 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 147 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful accommodations
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute little renovated hotel close to fun bars and restaurants as well as the beach and bay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Avery Tessa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Neat hotel and I enjoyed the kitchen and separate rooms! So many activities within walking distance, beach, ocean, dining, Belmont Park and more!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay felt relaxing, secluded, and not to mention beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alba

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Recently updated, well equipped and centrally located. We would come back
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay. Great Spa, Shower, toilet that is heated and has a bidet? And beds were comfortable and pillows were awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sanela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place, close to the beach, shops, and easy parking ( $25) . Love it
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful stay. Delighted with the options available, the nearby breakfast/lunch cafe and walkability around Pacific Beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service was great and our representative while she was not present at check-in, she did answer and was very attentive to helping find a parking place and got us our parking permit the next day and more towels.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

STACEY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely perfect! Great location and great for families!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isaiah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, spacious rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Susie

Pros: location, earlier check in if available Cons: the walls are so thin we could hear people’s stomping and conversations from other rooms which really affected our sleep, there’s no one on site after 5PM so if you’re having any issues with your lock, your room, or parking, good luck! we paid $25 for overnight parking only to come back with no spot and having to park in the back of the hotel (which was not told to us by the front desk), the towels had hair on them, otherwise the hotel was clean. We would not stay again. Area is sketchy but close by to cool places.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rajal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful boutique hotel with amenities. Amazing location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful.my husband is disabled, roll in shower,cute little kitchen. The whole area is very accessible
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in experience, great rooms, and perfect location on Mission Beach
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness
The place was clean and about a block from the beach. But you can hear every sound for a square block in the room. It is not luxury, just sort of average, but clean place.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Sandhya

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The only good thing about the property is the location. No cafes around Aftr 2pm. Room is not cleant daily. Very congested rooms. Ofcourse it was all clean when we checked in.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I really enjoyed my stay, the check in and check out process was easy and all my questions were answered over the phone, so friendly and so helpful. The rain shower in the bathroom was perfect. The kitchenette in our room had everything we needed to make a nice steak dinner, and we had a nice walk around the area. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sequoia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful clean place ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
amazing stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and newly renovated rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aarti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful comfortable and spacious room with private patio area! Full kitchen with dishwasher, full fridge, microwave, bar set, stovetop, and coffee machine! Beautiful bathroom with antifog mirror, showerhead and handheld shower, very comfortabel bed, table with 2 chairs, and beautiful full length mirror. I cannot wait to stay here on my next trip to San Diego!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved that we had our own patio and hot tub and were able to cook in our room. Will be coming back
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay! The room was clean, the bidet was a nice touch, and I had one of the best night's sleep I've ever had while traveling. Absolutely fantastic location between Mission Beach and Mission Bay. I was a little worried when it appeared to be on a side street or alley, but NOPE, it was in the perfect location. I didn't interact with the staff face-to-face, but I am glad they were able to accommodate my early check in. That was really important for me. Also, ask if there are places nearby where you can drop off your bag for a couple of hours. I definitely recommend it and would consider staying there on my next trip to San Diego.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025