PB Surf Beachside Inn

Stayed here once before for two nights, as my husband and I are young we enjoyed that it was so close to the bars and we could walk to and from. The room was very small the bed took more than half the room and the only other pro was the shower other than that just another cheap hotel, this time my husband and I made a reservation through group on and the purchase date and reservation date for mixed up. We bought it the night before we wanted to stay but it also made the reservation for that night. So much to my surprise when I showed up today for what I thought was my reservation. The prude at the front seat was very unwilling to help. She kept telling me that she could sell me another night but not change the dates. I could understand a week or month difference but one night?! She told me that they charged a no show. As someone who works in customer service and has worked at hotel before I would think you would try and help out your paying guests. A simple mistake and she refused to help. When I asked for a manager she said there was no one I could talk to. I will not be staying here again simply because of the Atmosphere. Customer service can make a break a company and if the stay with this lady at the front desk. I can’t imagine she will be there much longer. So long story short my husband and I will not be able to have a little get away I am now at a loss of money and no help.
Thanks for nothing pb surf beachside inn, I’ll make sure to tell everyone I recommended to stay here I reconsidered and your service simply sucks. Never staying here again. make sure you don’t mess anything up.

Decent hotel, enjoyed my weekend. However, I’m giving it 3 stars because of 2 reasons. 1^st, I woke up at least 3 – 5 times each night because the mattress on the bed is probably the most uncomfortable thing I’ve ever slept on. For being something that I would say get used the most in a hotel room, they sure did skimp on getting nice mattress. 2^nd, maybe it was just my room (116) but the door to the shower opened the wrong way. I was barely able to stand in the corner and close the door to actually get in and use the shower. I could only image someone who’s bigger having to try. That is definitely something that needs to be address. And lastly, not enough of a reason to dock a star but… the parking gets very limited. I suggest if you find a parking spot and plan on going out to eat or drink anywhere near, just walk. Oh and my room also didn’t have a microwave or mini fridge.
On the plus side. It is close to the beach and walking distance from some local nightlife.

I stayed here two days ago and my room was cockroach infested. Within 20 minutes I spotted almost a dozen cockroaches, including both infant and adult cockroaches, and immediately left and asked the front desk to cancel my reservation. There was also a hole in the wall. They cancelled my reservation, no charge, which was good but obviously I can’t recommend this hotel to anyone until it undergoes a full roach abatement.

This review is for my stay back in 2014.
We arrived around midnight to check-​in and was so sure we were gonna get the worse room available, but much to our surprise, we ended up with a pretty awesome suite (110) just right next door to the front desk. This made checking in/​out very easy. Quick access to the free breakfast pastries was nice too, as they are deeelicious! I’m surprised there are even bad reviews here, maybe it varies by room? Anyhow, ours was perfect. Clean, bright, spacious, had more than everything we needed. Gigantic fridge. A decent sized kitchen we never made use of. Loved their windows b/​c you can adjust exactly how much light to let in the room, which is especially nice in the mornings. Bed was comfy with a perfectly centered TV placed across from it. Screen was a bit small for the distance, but not too bothersome. Location was awesome. Short walk to a nice, quiet beach.
The only complaint I have here would be the lack of parking spots. If you come during busy time, there may not be enough free parking on premise. We ended up having to park on the street. Luckily we found a spot on the same block and it was free for the days we stayed, but not sure what would happen otherwise. Also note, the suite is sort of standalone, so our front door opens right onto the sidewalk. It’s a bit weird at first, and you can definitely hear people walking by if they happen to be rowdy drunks. But I’m not a light sleeper, so it never bothered me.
Would return if I’m in SD again.

Stayed here this past weekend with my daughters. We were able to get an upstairs room in the back with an incredible view of the ocean. (Room 215) It’s been renovated in the past five years or so, but its updates are showing their age. Our room was a little on the dirty side, but it’s nothing some Clorox wipes couldn’t take care of. And why would a place not have free wifi in this day and age?
Overall we were mostly happy with the proximity to the beach. We were a half block away, and if we’d crawled on our hands and knees, we could have made it to the boardwalk in under five minutes. Realize it’s a no-​frills kind of a place and you won’t be disappointed. I’d stay again in a heartbeat.

While the room and bathroom were clean (something I really appreciate when it comes to a place I will be staying at), what it always comes down to as the determining factor of whether or not I’ll stay somewhere again is the staff that represents the business.
The front desk representative was very rude and unhelpful. Our phone was broken and air conditioner had a very unpleasant odor. When I called the front desk (from my own cell phone) and told her about it she was absolutely silent. It was an awkward few seconds of silence before I had to say ‘I just want to make sure you’re aware of this’. Never once did I receive an apology or did the representative make an effort to show she cared. Her response to my statement was ‘okay, thanks’… As a current student who makes a living as a waitress, making a connection with a person is absolutely necessary. This front desk representative made me feel unwelcome.
On the plus side, The location is fantastic and the room is fairly cheap to stay at. However, due to poor customer service I will never stay here again.

Very cute but very small.
We arrived early and the very nice staff let us check in early!
Advertising is a bit misleading: The pool is a block away, shared with the Pacific Shores Hotel.
There was no mini frig or microwave in our room~ however when we asked about access to a microwave, they immediately brought it to the room!
The rooms are recently remodeled and very clean: it was raining and we didn’t leave our room until 2:00. I guess they don’t have maid service that late… We did get fresh towels at the front desk!
The nicest surprise was the rooftop patio! There are three tables with chairs, lots of space and a partial ocean and sunset view! Lovely!
Good value for the price but you need to know what they have available because they don’t offer until you ask!

My wife and I stayed for a short, one night in town getaway and had an excellent stay. We booked the room off Hotel Tonight for only $ 125 for the night and Nate, the front desk rep put us in a very nice, secluded room. The hotel was also very close to the beach and restaurants, had a nice, fresh remodel, and the free parking definitely came in handy. We were also impressed how we couldn’t hear any of the PB noise outside our room. Not a big deal, but it would of been nice if there was a pool, but otherwise we had a great stay.

Was looking for an inexpensive place to stay for a night over the weekend and I found that here. We arrived from LA at 1p and check-​in was at 3p but he let me use the restroom in the office which was much appreciated. The room was clean and had a mini fridge and microwave. Bathrooms were in good shape too.
This was one of the lower-​priced hotels close to the beach in PB when I searched and I would definitely stay there again.

For roughly $ 100 this hotel is an incredible value. This hotel is practically ON the ocean, it has free food in the morning, free parking, remodeled rooms, it’s safe and friendly.
The court yard was actually very pretty and well maintained. The furnishings were updated and sustainable although the base boards could be cleaned a little better. Our room was VERY quiet and this was something I was nervous about regarding this hotel due to the other reviews. Our room was even in a not ideal spot facing the street and it was QUIET.
I would imagine this would be a great hotel for family or business trip. Being close to everything including the beach is amazing. Something to do and unwind. Dont go anywhere else if your budget is around $ 100

Pros and cons
+
Prime location to the beach, one block
Free parking on site
Nice updated shower
Friendly check in
-
No fridge
Cheap bed
Thin walls, mornings are noisy
Photos doesn’t look realistic to our room

Room 201
Pros:
Location.
Nice shower.
Decent bed.
Nice window treatments (shutters)
Cons:
Got to the front desk to check in and read a fun little notice that said we would have no running water from 11pm to 7am. When I asked for some sort of compensation, I was told no.
No phone in room. Seriously.
TV channels are a pain because about 85% of the channels you have to surf through are not working channels.
HVAC is loud when starting and running. Blew straight onto bed.
Bathroom door was filthy inside and out.
No refrigerator. Provided coffee was terrible.
Parking can be tricky at times.

Great CUSTOMER SERVICE. After reading Unilocal reviews, we made sure to park in the neighborhood. That’s just how Pacific Beach is, so knowing that in advance was helpful! When we checked in, the hotel staff member was friendly and we talked about our day and local sports.
No complaints about the ROOM. There was a crack on one of the light switch plates, but honestly for the price we paid for a hotel that’s on the beach, we didn’t mind at all. The walls seemed thin in the bathroom. I could hear the conversation of our neighbors, but once I came back to the main room, I couldn’t hear them.
We booked through
and would stay here again!

Found this place on hotel tonight for 80 bucks a night. Can’t complain! Room was super clean, sleek design, minimalist (which I think is a plus), and easy access for hauling in our surf boards. The bathroom was very clean, floors weren’t sticky or greasy like other cheap motels, and the shower was modern and spacious. Bed was a king and comfortable. Nothing to hate here. I suppose if your a light sleeper it could be tough because you’re right on mission and the traffic can get loud. But otherwise the place was perfect for our needs! A clean bed and shower! We also had a great customer service experience with the friendly manager. Great spot!

COCKROACHES!!! We booked a room here excited to be by the beach, open the door and it smelled horrible like mildew! We sat our bags down and across the floor ran a cockroach!!! While my husband went to complain ANOTHER one ran across the bed and then not even 30 seconds later ANOTHER one came out from between the bed, all in a matter of 5minutes. After them trying to put us in another room we decided we couldn’t do it, got our money back and left.

Stayed for a few nights, only bad thing about this place is the parking. And apparently there is no longer a pool? Very nice staff. For some reason we got a room with a handicap shower and my boyfriend flooded the bathroom and they came to help immediately.

BAD BAD BAD. It’s a cheap budget hotel with rude staff. The person at the front desk needs to find another job because he clearly doesn’t belong in the hospitality industry (a used car salesman would be a good fit).
At night you won’t sleep a wink since this place is usually full of drunks and 20 year old college kids banging and yelling outside your front door. Want to call the front desk so they sort out the noise? They won’t be there since they don’t staff anyone at night.
After 2 awful nights we went to the front desk to complain. We let the person know that we couldn’t sleep last night because of all the noise and couldn’t reach anyone to fix it. Instead of being apologetic and nice about it (like anyone in the hospitality business would) he became aggressive and rude. He made it seem like it was our fault for not calling the police. Probably one of the worst customer experiences we’ve ever had.
I strongly urge anyone who is considering this hotel because of its budget cost to look elsewhere because it’s definitely NOT WORTH IT. There are a ton of other alternatives out there that will treat you a lot better and cost the same.

Stayed here with my husband over the weekend for a friend’s wedding and received terrible customer service from the front desk. My conversation during check in went something like this:
Me: Is my room ready?
Front Desk: Can I have your license and ID
Me: Here you go
FD: Initial these three places, sign here. Room 201.
No «Welcome to the hotel» or «Enjoy your stay» or «Let me know if I can help you.» I work in hospitality myself and this guy was just downright rude. An hour later I walked in two older women checking in and this guy was kissing their butts saying, «You have a great room on the courtyard, we have complimentary breakfast in the morning, etc. etc.» My checkout was similar service.
Me: I’m ready to check out — here’s the room card.
FD: Room number?
Me: 201.
FD: *Clicked on computer.* OK.
Room was OK — it was missing plastic cups in the bathroom, which is a basic item in most hotel bathrooms. The rubber mat from the shower floor was rolled up across the sink — gross. The last thing I want is something that’s been under other people feet on the same surface I need to put personal items like toothbrushes on. Room also smelled a little funny, despite just being cleaned. To be honest, the issues with the room wouldn’t have been that big of a deal, but the front desk treatment was a deal breaker. Will never return or recommend friends/​parents visiting to stay there when visiting me.

Stayed here for one night mid week. It was a good price for what you get.
Close to beach and surf spots. Many good restaurants and bars nearby. Friendly staff. Nice and comfortable room nice décor and great shower. There is a mini-​fridge and a microwave. The breakfast had decent pastries that tasted better than what you would normally get for pastries at other places.
Will definitely stay here again.

I simply can’t say enough good things about the PB Surf Beachside Inn. It’s a hidden gem in PB!
I am a San Diego native, but stayed at this hotel with friends since we wanted to have a fun night out for the New Year and not have to worry about being DDs or drunk drivers out on the road.
It was perfect for us — right next to the beach, the right price, and the right location — just steps from local bars and restaurants. It felt like such a steal as soon as we saw the room. Just huge! Beautiful bathroom, comfy beds, and a microwave/​mini-​fridge/​coffeemaker on top of all that.
Plus, they have a cute little complimentary breakfast at the check-​in desk. Nothing big — just pastries, coffee, juice, and tea, but still nice to have.
I would stay here over and over again! Plus, with the rates that it has, I can afford to!

Wir hatten ein neu umgebautes sehr angenehmes Zimmer im dritten Stock des Motels. Duschkabine, bequemes Bett. Nettes Personal und kostenlose Parkplätze vor dem Haus. WiFi gibt’s leider nur gegen Bezahlung aber dafür ist es extrem schnell im Vergleich zu anderen Hotel-​Wifis. Viele Restaurants und Bars in direkter Umgebung. Pier in Fusswegdistanz erreichbar. Gerne wieder.