The view was what I expected, but the pillows were extra lumpy, the faucet on the shower dripped on and off all night, and it seemed very moist with decorations. Also, the garbage truck came at 6:15 AM both Sunday and Monday mornings

The view was what I expected, but the pillows were extra lumpy, the faucet on the shower dripped on and off all night, and it seemed very moist with decorations. Also, the garbage truck came at 6:15 AM both Sunday and Monday mornings

Location is amazing. Hotel is dated but in a charming way.

Location is amazing. Hotel is dated but in a charming way.

Just ok. Near the beach but an older hotel.

Just ok. Near the beach but an older hotel.

San Diego trip dropping my daughter off for college. Great location on the beach. Close to great bars. Not an issue with sound. Could hear the water crash on the beach.

San Diego trip dropping my daughter off for college. Great location on the beach. Close to great bars. Not an issue with sound. Could hear the water crash on the beach.

Location was nice. AC Unit inside cover hasn't been clean for months dust all over it. Furniture a little outdated. Walls very thin. You can hear everything from the rooms around you. Hotel rooms need an update renovation.

Location was nice. AC Unit inside cover hasn't been clean for months dust all over it. Furniture a little outdated. Walls very thin. You can hear everything from the rooms around you. Hotel rooms need an update renovation.

Awesome ocean view, great staff. Parking sucks it's 3rd party and cost daily. Place is outdated just needs a new sparkle.

Awesome ocean view, great staff. Parking sucks it's 3rd party and cost daily. Place is outdated just needs a new sparkle.

I love the location on the boardwalk! It doesn’t get better. Friendly staff and immediate service.

I love the location on the boardwalk! It doesn’t get better. Friendly staff and immediate service.

Love the location! Can't beat walking out your hotel to the boardwalk and beach!

A beautiful and surprising location. Inwas skeptical at first, the whole to good to be true vibe. But this place met and surpassed expectations. Great location with plenty of night life, bar scenes and restaurants just a two minue walk away!

A beautiful and surprising location. Inwas skeptical at first, the whole to good to be true vibe. But this place met and surpassed expectations. Great location with plenty of night life, bar scenes and restaurants just a two minue walk away!

Enjoyed my stay here! You can tell it’s an older building, but the service was wonderful. Very easy access to the beach, stores, and restaurants. Highly recommmed!

I’ve stayed at the Surfer off and on for years. It’s old. That’s never going to change. But it’s the cheapest place ON the beach. Parking used to be free. It isn’t anymore. Shower in room 214 (at least) was either scalding hot or cold. If you’re basically just looking for a place to sleep after being on the beach all day and going out at night, it’s the best.

My mother is disabled Unfortunately there is only one wheelchair accessible room available. We made the room work. But the room was very tight. We had a ocean view room and my mother was not able to enjoy that part of our stay because there wasn’t enough space to get her wheelchair through to the balcony. Overall, everyone was friendly The room looked much nicer in the pictures than in person However LOCATION is amazing and the view from our room trumped all the negatives during our stay.

My mother is disabled Unfortunately there is only one wheelchair accessible room available. We made the room work. But the room was very tight. We had a ocean view room and my mother was not able to enjoy that part of our stay because there wasn’t enough space to get her wheelchair through to the balcony. Overall, everyone was friendly The room looked much nicer in the pictures than in person However LOCATION is amazing and the view from our room trumped all the negatives during our stay.

Never again. Made reservation months in advance and was put in a room with no beach view or balcony and no air conditioning. Just a swamp cooler for a very hot week at the beach, when I pointed out the problem I was given a small box fan to use…..Never again.

Love staying here because of the location. It's on the beach with an awesome restaurant downstairs. Steps away from the shore and an ok view of the ocean. Parking is pricey and tight, but ample. Close to other restaurants. Bed is comfortable but needs new pillows, tv, and rooms need serious updating.

The location was the best. I would stay there again just for the area. The hotel was fine; it could use a refresh, but it was doable.

The location was the best. I would stay there again just for the area. The hotel was fine; it could use a refresh, but it was doable.

The area and location was amazing , just a couple feet from pacific beach. The waves at this beach were awesome. Although the week we came was not the best, the weather was hot. Note , the hotels conditioning system was not made for this weather , as the rooms have portable AC units. So sleeping was pretty uncomfortable, just really muggy, and sweaty nights. But other than that no big issues, I wish the pool would stay open longer. Pool closes at 8 pm . Also , take note you have to ask front desk for your extra items, such as towels, irons .. etc. so don’t expect to have new bed sheets or towels every day.

Beautiful views for the price. Rooms need major update. Furniture was old and damaged, carped and bathrooms bad. You’re really staying in a crappy motel with a great view.

This is the place to stay when it’s all about beach days, and being out doors. I’m here to sleep, and wake up to the beach view. Easy access to coffee in the morning at woodys, beach walk or swim. Shops, bars, restaurants ,grocery store is all with in walking distance.

This is the place to stay when it’s all about beach days, and being out doors. I’m here to sleep, and wake up to the beach view. Easy access to coffee in the morning at woodys, beach walk or swim. Shops, bars, restaurants ,grocery store is all with in walking distance.

Right on the beach at an affordable rate!

This hotel is in dire need of renovation. Location is great but everything is old and outdated. The carpet and flooring felt dirty under my feet, the mattress sits on a piece of wood, the shower is tiny, the AC unit is old and doesn’t work well. Not a great stay for my vacation. I do not recommend staying here.

Great location right on pacific beach! Very friendly staff.