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8.9 / 10 Guest Rating

The Boardwalk Hotel

839 Santa Clara Pl, San Diego, us

The Boardwalk Hotel - main view

About the Property

Beach Proximity
Indulge in a beach lover's paradise with Sail Bay, Mission Beach, and Pacific Beach just steps away from the hotel.

Comfort and Convenience
Relax in air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms and some featuring a charming patio for your enjoyment.

Nearby Attractions
Explore nearby attractions such as SeaWorld San Diego, Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, and Sunset Cliffs for a memorable stay.

Experience the best of Mission Beach at The Boardwalk Hotel. Book now for an unforgettable beach getaway.

Facilities & Amenities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Non-smoking throughout
Private parking
Private check-in/check-out
Accessible parking
Outdoor furniture

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out11:00 AM

Property Notes

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties. A deposit may be required at the property.

Check Room Availability

1 night · 2 adults

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Guest Reviews

8.9
Excellent232 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the great location and frequently praise the friendly staff.

Categories

Cleanliness8.3
Service9.3
Location9.3
Room Quality8.8
Amenities8.8
Value for Money8.7
Food and Beverage8.8
Overall Experience9.3

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BrittanyusUS
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 17, 2026

"Exceptional"

9.0
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JessicausUS
Verified booking
extended_group
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 6, 2026

"Unsafe"

1.0

Apartment style

Horrible unsafe location. People doing drugs and partying outside our door. Felt very unsafe and connected to an alley. No help at front desk. No one there

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AliseusUS
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 3, 2026

"We were happy with our stay and would likely stay there again."

8.0

A 2 minute walk to the beach/boardwalk. It is a cute little boutique hotel and was overall modern and clean. Nice private outdoor patio. Dishes and modern appliances in mini kitchen to cook with. Fancy toilet with heated seat. All modern finishes, was overall comfortable and a nice stay. We were able to rent bikes for free with our hotel stay. Little outdoor shower to clean off sand.

The pillows and pillowcases were musty smelling, which made sleeping a bit uncomfortable. The plants pictured are all plastic, which was fine, but not what I expected from pictures. Parking is very difficult and I didn't realize it would cost me an extra $30/per night until we were checking in.

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AngelusUS
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 2, 2026

"Make sure you do your research before booking in places like these."

2.0

It looks great in the pictures. It’s small

The location is horrible, you have to reserve parking ahead of time to actually park at the hotel, for the price it wasn’t worth it.

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AlanusUS
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in May 28, 2026

"Best stay in San Diego will be coming back.!"

10.0

Beautiful clean and close to everything !

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Katrina NiñacaCA
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in May 27, 2026

"Great place"

10.0

Location

No present staff in the area

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CECILIAusUS
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 27, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0

Easy check in . Prime location. Room was cozy and i loved the retro decor.

Could of used more storage. There was roo. For Maybe a dresser or hutch .

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JeremyusUS
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 23, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0
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AmeliausUS
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 16, 2026

"Super wonderful little spot close to restaurants/ beach. The room itself was very clean and comfortable"

10.0

It was perfectly located and very clean and modern

No ocean view but 5 minute walk to the ocean

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WesterlundusUS
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 7, 2026

"I’m not sure it gets better than this spot. Close enough to enjoy all of the livelihood of Mission Beach, including outs"

10.0

Loved the location, cleanliness of rooms, efficiency of check in/out.

No complaints

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