Ocean Villa Inn

The room was beautiful, plenty of room and clean. We had a view of the beach, which was a short walk from the hotel. We had a wonderful breakfast on the property, the breakfast burritos were outstanding. We came from the State of Washington to visit family - they made our trip amazing.

They charge for parking there was no parking

This is very pet friendly and staff is great

Location is ideal for me and my dog.

The hotel was very run down, rooms were bare, toilet didn’t flush, no soap, shower ver small, light fixtures missing in bathroom, no screen in n sliding door. No food or vending machines, no place to get water.

Excellent

The pictures were 2 yrs old on the website and didn't look nothing like it is today, the place needed a new paint job, an old dresser all scratched up was the tv stand, no desk for your laptop, all the base boards need repainted. The table to eat on was a makeshift picnic table with metal chairs with no padding, speaking of metal the chairs on the patio were so rusted I wouldn't sit on them. I booked threw a 3rd party, so I didn't see in their website a 16 dollar parking fee that was the entrance and exit which wasn't so bad but you couldn't just back out and go, the spaces were angled in the wrong direction and the end was under construction and you barely had room to turn around, Motel 6 was in better shape plus costing 157 for the room I wouldn't of paid 70 for the room.

I love staying here when I take my dogs to the dog beach. Great food at the breakfast place on the premises.

Always love staying here. Thanks again!

Location was great. No microwave. Parking hammered Location was chill

The property is old and worn. Have low expectations. Definitely dog friendly.

Location to dog beach is excellent. We stay there every year. No problems. This year our room did not have a screen sliding door to the patio. We were both shocked to see no screen door. Being that close to the ocean with no ocean breeze into the room was a big negative. My expectations are not that high but a screen door is pretty much a must. We may have to stay elsewhere if this issue is not fixed.

But, ugh, we got less than 3 hrs sleep thanks to dogs barking all night. The walls are very thin. Unless you can sleep through loud sustained barking, I'd recommend staying elsewhere. This noise rattled our dogs too. Staying here basically ruined our vacation, super disappointing.

Honestly the property and staff were great, it was more that the bathroom STANK of piss and the bed had such a dramatic dip it in that I slept sideways to avoid it.

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Location Parking lot was full

When we arrived there was no one at the front desk or a sign saying ring bell, so that made us concerned. But someone came from the back and checked us in. When we walked in our room we were hit with scorching hot heat that we immediately had to keep the front door open, then open the back patio door and turn the AC on. So that wasn't a pleasant welcome. And the drain in the bathroom sink stunk like bad sewage even if u didn't run the water. But last is, I would suggest that the hotel would provide utensil packs along with the coffee packs that they provide in case guest bring food to there room.

Nice location. The room was not that clean. Dog hair on bedding, left over crumbs of food on desks and floor from the previous guest.

I would recommend each lower patio have a small fence with a gate. We ended up not having our dog, but we could not escape the uncontrolled dogs out running all the time! They would not leave us alone! We have never experienced uncontrolled dogs like this before, but it’s been this way the last couple of times we’ve been (this last time, so much worse). One other thing I’d like to address is the parking, it is now a nightly rate above staying. They have their own lot, perfectly accommodating for all rooms as it always was, so why do they need to make more money on the crappy blacktop lot! If they are so concerned about beach goers parking there, stick with parking passes and actually tow ones without! It’s too bad they are the only hotel in that area that allow pets, which is the only reason we’ve always stayed here. We will be leaving our pet at home from now on so we can go stay at the other, nicer hotels at about the same rate as here.

I visited three years ago, the same location. I felt the establishment had deteriorated including the parking lot, my room and the landscaping. The staff was very accommodating. I'm sorry to say I will not be returning.

Literally the most DISGUSTING hotel I’ve ever stayed in. Everything smelled like poo. Pictures are so misleading. My feet were black from walking around the room. Safe but not at all what you’d expect.

Location and hospitality

Needs new management ☹️

The beds were comfortable and this is extremely close to the ocean. We could walk to the dog beach within 1-2 minutes. Location is easy to get to main restaurant strip in Ocean Beach as well. The towels were pretty threadbare and the bathroom seemed pretty old, but it was clean. Great for a reasonably priced place to stay near the ocean without additional frills.

Good location is the best feature about this hotel

Love staying at this hotel stayed there many times before excellent for dogs with the run on the bottom floor. Very close to the beach staff very friendly.

Property isn’t the fanciest but it’s rich with memories to be made. My fur babies & little family had a blast!

While the hotel was very close to the dog beach that was the only positive factor. Our room was unclean with hair all over the “clean” sheets when I asked if someone can come remake the bed the front desk handed me a thin blanket and thin sheets saying there was no home keeping until tomorrow; very thankful I brought my own blankets! The room was also filled with bugs and spiders! I truly do not know when the last time that room was looked at! The floors were looked and felt dirty before we were even in the room. I will say the dog wash station was nice so we can wash our dogs paws after running at the beach.

Yes

Room was very dirty and not well maintained. Sheets were stained, my kids begged to sleep in the car, tv did not work either. We did not stay in San Diego for our visit but booked this room for one night to be closer to the airport. So location and convenience was fine. Would not stay here again though.

If there is a next time, I would like to be on the top floor, so the one above me don't bother me with their obnoxious steps, and noises, the rule per the staff was that they could do all the noise they wanted until 10pm, and that I couldn't call the Police. uh? excuse me....Overall, everything worked. I can't complain about that. There is a nice path in the back where you can head out and walk along. too bad we weren't in the mood for that. I hope I get my deposit back in 3 days....

I didn't expect much for the price but the room for lack of better words was beat up. The laminate floor was peeling baseboards look like a Hammer was taken to them.

The room was clean but the lock on the sliding patio door did not work. I called the front desk and they had maintenance come and fix it immediately. The pool was great! The only thing I recommend is that they work on their parking situation. There's only one way in and out. Hotel is close to the ocean.

The dog walk had trash and poop

Parking lot

Room was dingy, the parking area can’t accommodate all the guests and it needs replacing. The neighborhood was scary at night, many homeless people about. I was concerned for my own safety at night. Other guests were leaving barking dogs in their room. I could also hear a couple fighting in the next room for over an hour. I didn’t complete my stay, it was not a welcoming or relaxing environment.

The new staff is so nice great improvement in the customer service department they were so eager to accommodate and please

The location, how dog friendly it was & the breakfast spot The people next to us, they were being extremely loud at 2:00 am.

Yes

No parking when we arrived! The shower didn’t work very well. It was either scolding hot or freezing! Charged for everything including parking even though you already pay for the room. Was not the best experience I’ve had.

The location was picture perfect! It was spacious and comfortable for a family of 6. The fact that I can’t live there is the only disappointing aspect of this matter.

The bedding, lack of room cleanliness, outdoor seating, staff was ok, lack of being able to have an extended check out. Anything more then an hour they will charge you an entire day. Check in at 4 is so late, they need to do some updating, our bathroom door was so warped and rotted it wouldn't close, new shower heads would be a cheap update, the bedding was GROSS, blue ugly comforter with bleach stains. Thank goodness I brought my own pillows, towels and blanket. The slider lock was faulty. The drapes were sheer. The toilet paper is terrible. The location is amazing

Dirty room, had bugs, had 2 full sized beds, was supposed to be 2 queens, moldy caulk at sink, shower had slow drain, an earwig was found in the shower, room was in a generally ratty condition and it looked nothing like the picture shown on the website.

Very nice great view of ocean staffing was helpful and nice

I have literally never written a review for a hotel, but do not stay here. I could see if they were charging $50 a night and open about being a dingy hotel, but no. First, this property is not on the beach. You need to walk down the street. Second, roaches in our room multiple days in a row. When I asked the front desk about it, they said "we will see if maintenance can spray tomorrow." The pool is incredibly small and smelled in a way that told me not to go into it. But the grossest part was the water in the room smelling like rotten eggs. I thought it was a whole San Diego problem, but when we inevitably moved hotels, that wasn't an issue at all. The whole place was so dirty and smelled awful.

Perfect location to the beach. Great sunset views from balcony. Benedict’s food was great!

Great stay, nice clean room, beautiful view and very helpful staff.

Very pet friendly! They have a shared long back yard with artificial grass. Staff very friendly. 2 min walk to the dog friendly beach

I think charging extra each day to park a car is disingenuous. It doesnt incur any expense to the hotel whether a guest brings a car or not. The rooms should be priced as required, and guests shouldn't be surprised by unexpected fees. There was no blanket in the room, the beds having only a sheet and thin bedspread. It was chilly.

Our last stay was unlike any other. It was terrible. Our shower knobs did not work properly and the water was basically either scorching hot or cold. The bathroom smelled like cat litter and cat pee. The fan in the bedroom squeaked. Our sliding door did not have a screen so we had to keep our door closed. The people staying in the room above us stomped around in their room all night both nights I was there. I hate to write a bad review for a property I like. But these things should be addressed.

The hotel rooms are run down and I had requested a site and was given a regular room. Very horrible experience. When you plan for a stay in a hotel you expect that your needs are meet, not given some shitty room that looked like it's never been cleaned Nothing new or fresh in that room. Very disappointed!! Will not recommend.

Staff always friendly and helpful

The room was so smelly of dog pee, it was atrocious. Probably the most disgusting place I’ve ever stayed at. The walls were thin so heard people above us until 4am talking and running around? Kids/babies crying next to us sounded like they were in our room. The guy at the front desk was super sweet tho!

Location es great

good location

Pet friendly place very close to the beach

Great views and great location

Being dirty and filthy the towels were darker due to hard dirt stain filty

We enjoyed a quiet stay on our trip and loved how close it was to the beach

N/A

Place is dirty and staff does absolutely nothing about noise complaints. H

Of course, I have to mention a couple things I do not like. The first one is how the homeless live outside the hotel on the right side, and they can get loud at all times of the night. The hotel tries to get them removed, but just like our homeless problems in this country they move right back in days later. The second one is how out dated the hotel is and how terrible the towels are. Otherwise, good stay.

It was actually a nice stay the room wasbig and spacious. And had back wall of windows to my surprise was a 2 door glass sliding door that led out to a common area back yard with privacy to to the beach walk way that was right behind a garden area. Luved it. Literally

Location to beach. The problem is not just old, it's dirty. Filthy. Screens missing from rooms. Dog poop smeared into fake grass in the back deck area. Sound from upstairs is loud.

Location to a beach that had signs of high bacteria in water. Dirty. Everything was dirty.

I mean it’s a cheap place to stay but it could have been cleaner. The floor was very dirty where you couldn’t walk around barefoot without your feet turning black. The shower didn’t work great, it was extremely difficult to reach a temperature that wasn’t melting my skin or absolutely freezing. Also not sure they changed the sheets properly with new clean ones. Otherwise, the location is nice.

3rd time staying at ocean villa, and its probably one of my favorite places. Its a simple room with simple stuff but honestly in a beach town you really dont need anythime more. Its a quick walk to most convinces, and close enough to Newport Ave, that you rarely need to drive if your not leaving the area. Parking is limited but theres always a spot near the beach if you have more cars. Honestly one of my favorite places to stay if your looking for a lower price beach stay, even better if you have a furry 4 legged child.

Awesome as usual

breakfast until noon and its very yummy

Old and outdated room. Vinyl flooring held together with caulking, scuffed up walls and trims, 1 out of 3 vent fans working and vents were incredible dirty, free dead cockroach under the sink, black grout lines cover the mold lines in the shower. Outdoor area smells very strong of dog urine. Even on your balcony you can smell it. Only thing I liked was the location is great.

The rooms in the pictures looked way better then what you really get, for the price I don’t think it’s worth it and it gives way more motel vibes then a hotel

The water pressure was good and there was plenty of hot water. The slider to the balcony needed attention.

Great breakfast area nearby:)

Ac didn’t work room was dirty and didn’t help at all to solve it

The room was nothing as pictured on the website. The condition of the room was poor. There was only a sheet and stained blanket on the bed. There cobwebs in several spots. The bathroom was nothing as pictured. We were only provided 2 towels for a double queen room, and the towels looked 20 years old. we were charged a $15 parking fee, but there was not room to park in the parking lot for any of the nights we stayed. We were very disappointed in the stay.

Excellent location. Friendly staff. Great having yummy food truck on property. Beautiful views.

Clean room, great location, needs updated but overall great property. We keep returning!

Absolutely best place for my fur babies and the location is perfect!

We were comfy here and enjoyed our stay. Could walk to dinner and the dog beach. A lot of marijuana smells. The breakfast/lunch cafe, Benedict’s, is beyond amazing!! It’s a good value for the cost.

Decent stay with an excellent location , great food truck walking distance , nice hospitality.

Our room was great! Had everything we needed, simple. The view from the balcony

I had a non pet room on 2nd floor. Room seemed clean except some towels were dingy, brownish color. Also room had 4 small shampoo bottles. No handsoap, no bath soaps, or conditioner. Bed felt lump but I slept comfortably. Furnitures definitely old. Fridge had rust on the outside and cabinets looked from the 70’s. I loved my view and location. Just walking distance from the ocean. There were homeless peopl around but never bothered me. Other guests dogs were quiet. No issues. Check in was fast. I was glad to see a free filtered water refill station on bottoms floor by stairs. My room had a patio which was clean and had a bistro table and chairs. I had 2 patio doors but no screens, so bugs could fly in. My room had a mini kitchen which was nice. No breakfast but there is a food truck parked in front but it’s pricey. Didn’t eat there. Looked good though. I enjoyed my stay. Would consider staying again. Also be aware parking is $15 a night. No issue for me since it’s pretty common. But was cheaper than other places.

Older hotel but fine and the beach was very very close

Room seemed outdated, old bedding and very lackluster.

Loved that it was close to everything. Just wish it was a bit updated. Staff were wonderful and nice.

Great location. Friendly staff. We had a partial view of the Ocean and a beautiful view of the channel. We would definitely stay here again.

Property welcoming to pets . Parking is available .

Basic beach motel. Served its purpose. Its old and dingy but it was quiet and safe. Manager was very nice.

The room was perfect for us (2 adults, 4 young kids). Very clean but needs updating on water damage door and frame in bathroom. Everything else was great. Staff was always helpful and pleasant. On our list for any return visits

Checked out within an hour - pictures on line do not honestly depict what we experienced

We do not have a dog, but for those that do, they are 1 minute from a dog beach where locals let their pets run free and play on the beach.

Price is affordable, but property is older and rooms a bit run down. Location is good for walking to the beach and surrounding restaurants.

Parking was good, location is great, people are friendly and helpful, they have a cool breakfast spot, room was obviously cleaned but not really clean, sheets were clean, sliding glass door to patio had no lock…I respect this places niche, I’m trying to be honest without discounting them the cleanliness did get to me but I wouldn’t write this place off for all the other benefits.

The property was welcome to pets, although we didn’t bring our pets to the hotel. Nice view of the water and several walkable areas to explore. Parking was easy. Room was clean.

Room looked nothing like the photos - as though it were a completely different hotel. Dark and "gross" as my adult daughter put it.

I stay here at least six times a year with my two great days. The staff is always always fabulous. The location is perfect. Can’t say enough. I’m almost reluctant to share a positive review because I don’t want it overbooked. But it’s fair.

Amazing def will stay again

Rooms are a little underkept but not unexpected right next to the ocean. We always stay here and its always awesome. 5/5 overall. Laundry room (coin operated) on sight ($3.50 for wash and dry). Heated pool and a few blocks from the main road with plenty of shops & restaurants. Too many liberals in the surrounding area for my liking but what can you expect for California.

Location is great. The hotel is old and needs a lot of work. That being said, I did feel it was clean and safe. Big plus is Benedict’s on property, excellent breakfast.

The location is excellent, the staff are very helpful and friendly, and the price is very reasonable! The room looks nothing like the one from the hotels.com picture, but it had everything we needed. The air conditioning unit is loud.

Loved the location, walk out door to delicious breakfast and coffee at Benedict’s. Then proceed a short walk to dog beach which is a perfect description for happy, playing dogs at nearby beach. Hotel was pretty bare bones, but clean and everything worked. AC unit was loud, but earplugs worked great.

Staff was super friendly. Great location. Beautiful view!

I love that it’s pet friendly and I love the location.

We had a lovely time at the hotel. The heated pool was great. Being able to walk to the beach and the good restaurants nearby was really nice. And staying by the dog beach was a great vibe.

Room was clean and roomy. Everything functioned well, but we did not turn on the tv. Walls are super thin and we were upstairs. I’m sure things were loud for the people downstairs as the floors make a lot of noise too.

I loved the proximity to the water and the Zoo, aquarium and airport are conveniently located. However, the motel itself does not have vending machines or soft drink machines on-site. I felt safe and there were shops and restaurants within walking distance, when they were open.

The bath towels we were given was ancient, sharp and dirty.

Great location! Staff went above and beyond! Highly recommend.

Location is perfect! Room super spacious with great view.

It’s a cheap spot.

I enjoyed my stay but a few things could stand to be improved. For starters the door into the room has a gap at the bottom you could see light coming through. The bathroom was good but no iron and it smelled like a public bathroom so I closed the lid to the toilet and the room. The bed would have been great but the mattress didn’t match the box spring that it hanged over the side of one side. The USB charging port that was provided didn’t work so I was very glad that I actually took a charging port with me. The AC unit was a window unit and while cooling I woke up hot a few times a night. The best part was the view to the beach with my balcony and the ice machine. They had the good ice and I could fill up my tumbler with ice and water.

Pet friendly. Not much to the room and a bit out dated but you’ll get a .

Very convenient for pets and nice walk to beach. Loved the pet washing area with towels. Quality mattress. We would return for these qualities. Overall the space was rundown. Room was small and utilitarian but had what we needed.

My room had a beautiful ocean view. The only problem I had was with the coffee pot and I needed help with the T.V. All else was good!

The area is great. The staff was OK. The cleanliness was less than ok to be honest.

Wonder location and super dog friendly, the fog run is awesome! Rooms are simple and dated but appeared clean. Only issue was got no sleep the first night due to another dog barking that caused my dog to be restless.

Cute place and loved that it was easy to walk to the dog beach. Rooms are a little worn, but clean. Wonderful staff. Great location. Very dog friendly. We will come back.

Room was very clean.

All of the amenities the staff the room the location was perfy

Clean rooms, great service and staff also a cafe on property! Next to the beach.

There was no hot water in the shower, so we were unable to shower, which should be included in a hotel stay. The staff barely acknowledged the situation, without trying to make it right for us. This also means there was no hot water for the cleaning staff to correctly sanitize the shower area.

My group of 4 friends enjoyed our 4 night stay! Could use a little updating but would def stay again!!

Staff was amazing very friendly and courteous. Room was really clean and I would definitely stay there again. Beautiful ocean views and sunsets right from our balcony.

The staff was super friendly and courteous. The room had great views and overall clean. One bed didn't have a fitted sheet and the flat sheet had dog paws, so not sure if they ran out but I brought it to their and they tried to fix it, but it was to late in the evening. Great place by the ocean within walking distance from a lot. We paid for parking , but it was nice to have a spot and just walk and not worry about finding parking. Overall great trip.

The walls are very thin and could hear the people next door talking until late night. For the price not really worth it - not what I would expect for $300.

The bathroom trim was peeling up due to qater damage, the screen in the screen door was broken, the couch was ready to collapse, and the ac/ heat unit was rusted and smelled when we tried to run it.

The staff is great. Location 100/10. Cute, clean exterior.

The reception staff were really good, the room was very basic with window and door blinds missing

Best part of staying here is the view from the room’s back deck. The room itself is spacious and clean and amenities are utilitarian.

I love this place! The location is great. The room is spacious with a fridge and a microwave. The room has a balcony with a view of the water. I’m enjoying the balcony as I write this. The staff is great!

Needs renovated

The inn is old but clean. Nice view of the beach and ocean. The room is comfortable with large refrigerator and kitchen sink. The lady at front desk is very friendly

Staff was nice, has a heated pool, room was big with plenty of space for my family. Shower could use longer shower curtains as water flooded the floor

Perfect location, definitely dog friendly, great staff. If you are looking for an affordable place to sleep right next to the ocean, this is your spot! We will be back!

Staff was great. The rooms are not. It’s fine if you don’t get the ick. Very outdated. Smells like mold. Bedding doesn’t seem clean. Everything is old and mildewy. This hotel should remodel. Just simple updates. Afraid this hotel will not staynopennifnit doesn’t figure it out. Which is sad. Great location. But just not easy to stay in.

The property is very old and outdated, and the room reflected that. The dresser had a strong musty, moldy odor, which was unpleasant. On top of that, the noise insulation was poor — I could hear the upstairs guests stomping around early in the morning, and it was loud enough to wake me up and keep me from sleeping.

Amazing

Room and linens smelled, could hear family next door through the walls. Rooms could def use an update. Staff was nice

The help was friendly and helpful. The location was great.

The rooms are pretty shabby, thin walls, will not be coming back.

Felt like a motel and extremely disappointed. Stains all over the bed and hair on the sheets

Rooms needed updates especially showers and walls

Simple and clean and RIGHT by the beach/dog beach.

I did live being close to Dog Beach, but was unable to sut outside with my dogs and relax, because other dogs rin through the area all times of day and night., also the dog poop that was left all along the patio area by other dogs was not picked up by the dog owners or the staff. Room could have been cleaner, floprs dirty , besd old and way too soft. Found dirt, hair, and old dog food on floor between bed and table . On tip of thst after 3 emails and 2 texts inquiring about a damage fee thry inform me its for smoki g .

The room was clean and the location was great, right on a walking path to the beach and only a 10 minute walk from some fun night life. The room itself was generally sufficient albeit somewhat dated and the same is true of the bed, bedding, and towels, which was perfectly reasonable at the price point. Front desk staff was courteous and, overall, we would stay here again but be clear-eyed about the value proposition.

Staff

Great location. But the room was sub par. Old lumpy beds, only sheets no blankets. The sliding glass door has curtains that were too small for it.

Friendly staff, excellent local food on site, and a great location that’s easy to get to the beach or the zoo! The room cozy and comfortable and the walk out balcony was something I missed in the ad, so that ended up being a pleasant surprise. We’ll be back for sure!!!

Location, location location.

Staff was so nice.

Room was great and courteous staff that went above to help

Convenient area, but facilities were pretty run down. It’s just a place to sleep for the night.

Staff was great. Room was clean. Love seeing all the dogs! Im glad the plants were moved back behind the dog run. Much more pleasant view then the homeless we had back there last time i stayed.

This was our go to place for many years. I dont know if the caliber of guests or the changes in the hotel but the community dog area outside our room was disgusting. We did not let our dogs in that area due to the amount and size of the dog poop. We have a 9lb and 17lb dog. The poops outside our room were huge and many.the the hotel

Staff was very nice dog room was clean. Walk to dog beach is awesome!

Beds are super comfy clean and renovated

Location, clean room, beautiful views

The rooms are dated, but the view was amazing.

Good service

It’s good place for the value

Room smelled like pee and blankets were extremely dirty with old hairs ansnd

The location is absolutely perfect, love that OB dog beach is only a few steps away! Staff have always been extremely nice and helpful. The only negative is that the mattresses in this room were very firm.

Wonderful room, super convenient for my dog to do the business if you’re smelling what I’m stepping in. Thanks for the accommodation’s & hospitality!

Room was fine! The towels felt like sand paper- very old and rough!

Floor in room was dirty. Sheets had hairs stuck on them. Sheets and towels were threadbare, towels scratchy. Only shampoo, no conditioner. People above stomping and generally heavy footed so noisy in the morning and evening. Bed was comfortable. Nice beach location. We didn’t have a dog but if you do this place is dog friendly. Jets from airport take off right overhead so lots of jet noise (quiet from midnight to six).

Definitely pet friendly even though we didn’t have any pets

Yes yes

Staff was very courteous

We have stayed here several times and absolutely loved it but this time we had neighbors that left there 4 dogs in the room all day long into the night and it was horrible. I went to the office twice and was told that he would call them. I asked for a copy of the rules and found out that as long as you tell the office your leaving your pets in the room its ok. Well, it totally ruined out vacation and will not recommend this place any longer.

Everything was good

Room was clean and staff was helpful.

Good ocean viewing

Staff is great, room is my favorite one as i have stayed in it previously. This visit whoever is staying above us is a really heavy walker...and doing a lot of back & forth

Clean room. Nice staff. Quiet area.

The view was great. Room was big, roomie and clean but it was very cold and there only the sheets and a thin blanket. There was a wall heater but it was very very old and very very loud.

The floor in coming up and the couch was broken and dirty and when you look out side it’s a bunch of homeless people living outside and there is no parking and they charge you $16.16 for parking I wasn’t even told there was a fee for parking .. the ac/heater makes a lot of noise it was hard to sleep with it on the beds were ok but the blankets were thin

Room was ok and feared for myself and kids as someone was trying to enter more than once.

The room and all facilities are VERY old.

It was lovely

Cleaning service is less than adequate.

Housekeeping was marginal and one day housekeeping never came to our room. Front desk workers were good.

Nice staff great view , love dogs

DO NOT STAY HERE! The photos on the website are deceiving! Don't fall for it like I did. On the way to the room there was a homeless person right outside our room who stopped when we opened our door. We went in and tried to lock the door but it didn’t work! The smell was the worst. The flooring was peeling. There was paint missing in multiple places and small holes all over. The grout in the bathroom on the floor was BLACK! The furniture was sticky and smelled. The ocean view was horrible. We were there for 15 minutes (long enough to find another place to stay) before leaving. They said we would have to get a refund from Expedia who in turn said the property wouldn’t refund us. I WILL NEVER USE EXPEDIA AGAIN.

Contrary to other reviews, our hotel staff wasn’t the nicest. He wasn’t rude per se, but just felt like he wasn’t happy to be there. The hotel curtain ride was half pulled out of the wall so you couldn’t really pull back the curtains, the nightstands (which were very pretty) equally were falling out of the wall. The couch had rips, the blankets and towels had strains, and overall the cleanliness left a lot to be desired. The view was wonderful, the proximity to the beach was great, but overall pictures definitely looked better than in person. We paid additional for the suite, the size was nice, but that was it. Oh! And the coffee, one packet of creamer and one packet of sugar for three coffees, but we went to the desk to ask for more, and no one was there.

The worst

I enjoyed the patio at floor level and close to everything.

The actual room was dirty and seemed very ran down.

I booked this room for 2 nights. I was in town starting a new job. This room was filthy. I needed an outlet to plug my cellphone all outlets in the rooms didn't work. The tv was very large but only the bottom left corner of it worked on one channel. I moved the couch to find a plug it was filthy & had spiders and webs. The outlet behind the couch did not work. I tried to see if i could find one in the bedroom that didn't work. I tried to call the office with the phone in the room, someone had yanked all of the wires out. I walked down to the office in the pouring rain, the desk clerk came to the room & tried to fix tv, but it stayed the same. I asked for a wakeup call so i wouldn't be late on my 2nd day of work, she replied they don't get into the hotel until after 8AM. I didn't find an outlet to charge my phone and so i overslept and didn't get to work until 10 am and i needed to be there at 8am. This was such a crappy experience. I came so close to losing my job. I wasnt going to go back i was going to book somewhere else but by the time i got out of work it was almost 9pm so i figured i would finish out the stay as i was exhausted. Well the tv, phone and fridgerator did not cool. I left messages for the owner to call or come by my room and then i checked out. The owner finally called and offered $76 the when i checked there was less that $49

Everything!

The shower was the only part I didn’t like . So little water coming out of it .

Room next to mine had sound disturbance. People had loud speaker blaring all night. Police had to be called. Didn’t enjoy due to lack of sleep from next room.

Location

Staff is amazing! Rooms are great! Recommend 100%

Horrible place extra charge for parking $54 per day. Loud noise, shower and room was very dirty and service could have been better. Cleaning service was very kind and very help..

Sebastian is awesome! I loved the old school beachy vibe and lots of doggy's to pet ♥️

Fantastic location!

Great

ROOM WAS CLEAN BUT DATES, FLOORS WERE DIRTY/ DEBRIS BUT THEY ARE TILE SO IT IS UNDERSTNADABLE

Facilities were not clean, room was awful! Ad for this place is the remodeled rooms which there are 5 of, VERY misleading! Microwave dirty, fridge rusted with a freezer almost full of ice! Everything is rusted on patio. Fan above bed dirty. Bathroom fan had paint pealing off it. We arrived and went to beach first. Upon unpacking we discovered the issues. There about 3 hours, highly angry they wouldn’t issue a refund for first night!

Sheet dirty. Had to kill ants in the room. Floor wet.

The room had a weird stench, the floor was coming up, the towels were awful and stained, there was a burn mark on the bedding and it was absolutely not updated at all. We even left a day early.

Front desk desk, staff was courteous and helpful. The cleaning staff only serve my room two nights out of five.

I never stayed at the property, I arrived at 7:30 pm and no one was there to check me in. I had to leave and check in elsewhere and they charged my card even though I never checked in.

The amenities are a bit outdated; however, I chose this hotel for its location, and it DID NOT disappoint! I imagine the décor is intentionally designed to match the hotel’s vintage charm, so don’t be surprised if the rooms look dated. The staff were all extremely accommodating. I’ll definitely be returning next year!

They’re the best

Right on the beach! Very friendly staff!

When I was leaving around 6:00 AM, there were homeless individuals underneath the outside stairwell just a few steps from my truck, which made me feel uneasy. The hotel charges a $15 parking fee, so you would expect the area to be gated or at least more secure, but it isn’t. I usually travel solo with my son, and I personally wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone traveling alone with small kids. The incidental fee is $150. On the positive side, the room did have a coffee machine, microwave, and small fridge. The TV was nice, though not a smart TV. The beds were comfortable. They provide shower towels, but no shampoo or body wash. Overall, I’m not sure I would stay here again.

Tweekers below me up all night fighting an slamming doors and then a full blow argument at 4 or 5 AM But….. it was a cheap place to stay and the shower was hot at least

The staff was great, our checkin was nice and quick and our views were great! The bed was comfortable as well. The only complaint was the shower water pressure was really bad and we had an issue with the TV. We had a nice trip and the location was great, we would stay again, thank you!

This place was a total dump. There was gross staining in the shower and a sewage smell coming up out of the drain, the tiles in the bathroom were cracked, the sink, barely drained, and would fill up while trying to wash your face or brush your teeth. I didn’t take a shower for the entire four nights stay that I was there. The staff was very friendly. It made absolutely no sense that you had to pay $15 a night for parking when it is not an enclosed lot or gated or anything. It’s basically just aThe staff was very friendly. It made absolutely no sense that you had to pay $15 a night for parking when it is not an enclosed lot or gated or anything. It’s basically just a motel that you pull the car up to the door. I was not traveling with a pet so I guess if you are someone who has to absolutely travel with your dog then maybe this is a good place to stay, but for $160 a night I could’ve stayed someplace a lot nicer where I could take a shower. The reason I was staying there was because my aunt flew in from Virginia for the national Pickleball tournaments and she wanted to be close to the Barnes tennis center.

Smell of the room was not nice , bathroom wall in need of repair rusty metal exposed , white patch marks needed paint , on patio the air conditioning unit also loose metal exposed caught sweater twice . Staff was ok .

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- Rooms are reasonably clean - Very close to the beach - Nice balcony Cons: - Key system is awful, and you’ll likely get locked out of your room repeatedly - People in the community don’t pick up after their dogs, and much of the surrounding area smells heavily of dog waste - Front desk staff were often rude

There was not one place on website showing that I would be charged daily for parking? When I parked right in front of my door. All rooms did. These were only parking spots. So don't understand the need to pay extra.

This hotel is old, built in 1960. They keep it up for the most part. Employees are exceptional, always there to help. It's rated at 2 stars, which must not take into consideration the location. We used to stay down at a cove. Three times the cost, and had to load up the car and drive here. Now we hook the leashes on, literally walk around the corner and we're on the beach. This was our 7th time staying here, and next year will be our eighth.

However... the room itself was the worst room I've probably ever stayed in, it felt very dirty. We didn't even want to walk around the room or shower without shoes on. The water when ran smelt like eggs. The towels were so rough and literally felt like paper towels. The bathroom you could see dark scum along the tiles. Just felt very disgusting. I usually am not a harsh critic with hotels, and never leave bad reviews because not everything is going to be perfect but this is literally the worst room I've ever stayed in.

Room was great, friendly staff, door right to the dog run

Staff was very helpful and nice

I enjoy staying in ob and because this place is dog friendly and has a parking spot it has been great for me on multiple occasions. My door at one point needed to be charged? To let me in. It was like 12am and I did not exactly feel like I would have been happy about that as a female traveling. I like this hotel so I hope they continue to take care of the property. I will definitely return .

Wonderful energy

So quiet enjoyed the view. Staff was amazing

Absolutely a fantastic visit! Wonderful hotel staff, beautiful rooms, great location, and a delicious breakfast served at the cool on-site Airstream called Benedict. Everything exceeded expectations — can’t wait to come back!

I loved the view from my room! So peaceful exactly what i wanted

Facilities are old and broken

The room was great the view great service great! Location Great!! if you have a pet this is the place for you! Even if you don’t have a pet, this is a great location!! It’s quiet, nice rooms, warm, swimming pool, and again great location right on the beach!!!

The bed was fine and the shower was hot. It’s not a solid 3-star but it’s pet friendly and convenient and nothing was wrong except for the random beach party music you could hear at odd hours. Bring ear plugs. Friendly staff!

Staff are awesome. Ty

Its a cute little spot on the quiet end of Ocean Beach. I loved being close to the beach, just a little walk through a grassy area. A few blocks to walk from the main drag with all the food and shops, but still super close to everything. For the price, its the closest you will get to a popular beach. Food truck in the parking lot was great for breakfast and lunch. Super dog friendly. Would definitely recommend to anyone who isn't looking for a bougy resort feel - its definitely not that but I like that better anyways.

Very pet friendly. Hubby and i haved stay here with my kiddos but this time it was our anniversary so we decided to come alone. I think of how much they charge for the rooms they need a lil tlc.. extension cords throughout the whole room. Which i believe its a lil hazardous. There was half a roll of toilet paper had to ask for more we stayed for 2 night 3 days. Oh by the way u have to pay $15 a day for parking i think its ridiculous. I dont think i will be staying here again. I had given a 5 🌟 before i dont it was worth it this time.

Room was cute, staff helpful. Location to the beach was excellent

The beds backboards were just leaning on the wall, not even attached to the bed. The beds were uncomfortable and squeaky. The 1st two staff members argued that they had put us in an ocean view room after I refused to pay another upgrade fee and telling them that I had reserved an ocean view room. Our view was a tall palm tree and trees outside the balcony. Also, you have to pay for parking separately. Overall our experience was very disappointing and dissatisfied. The only good thing is they have a mini friedge and microwave. There's a lot of dark areas at night around the beach area and homeless behind the property by the balconies throughout the day and night.

Right next to dog beach, chill beach vibes and plenty to do within walking distance. The room was okay

Still my top choice as it is comfortable for us and convenient to my needs and pet friendly.

After a cancelled flight to where we weren't going to make it to California for the night, I called Ocean Villa Inn, and they said that it was up to hotels.com to decide whether to refund. I spoke with hotels.com and they were great and were willing to refund on their end, but they had to get approval from Ocean Villa Inn who then refused. I absolutely understand policies, but I am very frustrated that they passed the buck to hotels.com and so I was excited to find out we would get a refund, only to find out that Ocean Villa Inn didn't actually mean what they said, and they would refuse on their end. They have a phone number to text (they had texted from leading up to the stay and saying to text with any concerns) that I tried to reach out to before this review with no response. Even if there had been a simple "we're sorry" response, I would not be leaving the review.

Very clean and chill spot

Clean room, couldn't check in till 430, so we sat in parking lot, tv and remote not working, no hot water for shower.. a cold shower at 11 pm sucked..

This hotel is very rundown. The pictures are deceiving. It looks cute from the outside with the mid-century paint job and Airstream food truck, but that’s where the updates stop. The best part of this hotel is its location walking distance to the beach, including the dog beach. I did not stay with a pet, but I can see how this would be a good place to stay if you are bringing your dog with you. I had a room on the second floor with two queens. The beds are so old and uncomfortable. The pillows are old and lumpy and though the blankets on top looked clean based on the rest of the hotel room it’s hard to know if they get washed regularly. The bathroom was a nice size. However, the fixtures are very old. There were holes in the tile by the shower. The coating on the shower floor was peeling and it was also just a single stall shower with a shower curtain that did not look very clean the towels are old and have stains, and lack any kind of softness. I hate to give negative reviews to businesses, however, I feel like you should know what you’re getting into. If you plan to stay here I came for a festival and the location was good. However, there were other cheaper options nearby at chain hotels which probably would have been nicer. The hotel staff in the lobby were pleasant and welcoming, which was nice and the pool looked like it had been taken care of. Also know that they will charge you for parking but it looks like there is possible free street parking around the area.

When we first arrived the dog area had poop everywhere. I also ended up stepping in poop all over my nice shoes because there is no lights on the dog area. I decided to just take care of it myself so went out and cleaned it all up. The shower has a large crack in the basin making it feel unsafe it sinks in when you step on it. The sink drain stinks so bad every time I brush my teeth makes me gag. The ac only blows air and is covered in rust and falling apart. The light on my porch did not work. My dog ate a joint that was left on the wall in the dog area resulting in a 501$ emergency vet bill. I couldn’t see it because my light didn’t work on our porch until the next day after he was very sick. The beds are really uncomfortable but I knew this already from a previous visit and brought a mattress topper. I also used my own towels because they looked really dingy. The good is the food truck, the location can’t be beat, the dog wash, and the pool. The employees were kind and helpful in locating towels to wash my dogs. They also offered a late check out. Despite all the bad things I would still probably stay again if the price was not getting higher every year. The location and dog amenities are unbeatable. I wish they would just do a little upgrading like with towels or bedding. Or at least clean the property grounds to make the cost justifiable.

They charged me without

Great spot. The OB is very cool.

The hotel could use some TLC. However, it is clean and the location is fantastic. Right next to the dog beach and within walking distance of town. We will visit again.

Great for u and your dogs! beach is right there and super dog friendly hotel

Great place for a quick overnight stay

Per friendly beach view amazing

I never got my security deposit back. No idea why. When i call the hotel, the phone just rings and no one picks up

It’s a great place to stay with an excellent view of the Pacific Ocean.

There was a cockroach in the room or water bug. Either way it was crawling underneath our bed and my boyfriend has some issues with that. For me it was unacceptable to sleep with that in the room not knowing it would be on us on the bed or not. We ended up leaving and did not stay the whole night unfortunately

The location to the beach was fantastic! Unfortunately, the beds were not very comfortable, including the futon. The room needs to be updated and or renovated.

The place is absolutely beautiful! The ocean view is stunning, everything is clean and very pleasant. The sunset is truly amazing. The only thing I didn’t like was the check-in time at 4 p.m. — it felt a bit too late to check in.

It’s good for what you’re getting. The beach is right there. It’s clean. The pool was heated which was nice. I’d say my only complaint is the fact the beds don’t really have comforters. They were more just thin blankets which aren’t very warm or comforting. But overall, I’d stay again.

Overall, fine for one night. Very dated - holes and significant wear in the flooring, bathroom tile and shower area. Towels are like sand paper and must be 100 years old - time to replace! Tap water smelled like farts - pipes must be really gross. A bit ridiculous to charge for parking in an area with free street parking. A fight in the morning brought police and fire trucks, so that's the type of clientele you're staying with here. Again, fine for a quick night, nothing more. AC worked great so that's a plus.

Loved the view of the beach and having it so close. Amazing place and will definitely be staying here in the future.

of great restaurants within walking distance from the property. Would stay here again the next time we’re in San Diego.

This place is a dump, but they do allow dogs.

Beach view was beautiful

We had a great stay. The staff was very helpful. The room was clean and the shower was hot. We surfed right out front. Great beach hotel.

It’s very much a “we’re here for the beach, hold our stuff, we have a pet” - so it’s not super fancy. The beds are comfortable. The shower is good. The TV is fine. The walking to the beaches is premium. You see them from the window. No microwave, but a kicking fridge! It’s on the edge of town, just a neighborhood place. OB (Ocean Beach) is a very laid back, stuck slightly in the 70s with pride, surfer town full of mellow folk and a few harmless beach/street types. Dog Beach (behind this hotel) is FULL OF DOGS!!! Dogs and ocean and dogs and sand and dogs and fetch and dogs and dog joy!!! So awesome. So good. Happy dogs! Got kids, dogs, and aren’t overly fussy? Go here - nice place, good stay, balance of price and comfort. PS - there’s an airliner diner truck breakfast place that has great food, but one breakfast sandwich will EASILY feed two adults, don’t over-order. Good food!

Conveniently located right next to Dog Beach. This hotel has a great old school OB vibe to it. The place is older but it"s well maintained and the rooms are clean. For being as near to the ocean as it is the price is fair. The staff are friendly and top notch. The food truck in the parking lot had excellent coffee and food. I highly recommend the Ocean Villa Inn.

The staff members were all friendly, professional, and accommodating. The housekeeping staff was especially superb!

Staff was welcoming and polite. Loved the location! So close to everything! The only issue we had was a smell that was coming from the kitchenette sink drain. But the ataff helped with that and everything was perfect. Will definitely be booking again.

My favorite place in my favorite place

Staff was excellent and allowed me to check in several hours early since my room was not rented the night before. Steps to the beach and safe, couldn’t ask for more at this price. A+++

very nice and helpful. Rooms were very poorly maintained with vinyl deteriorating floors, furniture falling apart, a real dump of a room. Paint peeling, missing lights, etc.

1. 5 people so got the suite... The pull out couch was a broken futon couch 2. Shower knobs broken and couldn't get the water temperature below scalding 3. Staff response "will waive parking charge" 4. Only one roll of toilet paper for 3 days, bought my own, staff never answers 5. As it is pretty friendly the back patio has an open area the length of the hotel for dogs to go on... People never picked up their poop 6. House keeping said the large bottle marked lotion was actually conditioner... Yet it was actually lotion For $300+ a night I could have stayed at a motel six. Save your money and go to an inn

Clean, pet-friendly, walking distance to the beach with warm, friendly, and helpful staff/front desk.

Walkable to the beach. Was great to see the dogs play in grass out front. Beautiful ocean and bay views from our spacious balcony. Excellent view for sunsets. Not a lot of places to dining or drinks within walking distance. Little $$$ but short term worth it.

Our room had a great view of the beach, the bed was comfy and the shower was out of this world!! Benedict’s right outside our door with great food was a bonus. Will definitely be back!

The dog rooms are first floor patio rooms with a dog run right out your sliding glass door for easy night time potty calls. Although this isn’t lavish accommodations. It has everything you need. Sometimes it all about location, location!! Clean as can be for tiled dog rooms on the beach. The owners and staff are the best. Ice machine, swimming pool, laundry facilities. Nice grass area also between the Inn and the beach. Walking distance to restaurants and stores. Breakfast trailer makes coffee and good breakfast meals right onsite.

It is an older building, but the location is great! The room was very spacious. The balcony was perfect for drying bathing suits and for family members to hang out on before everyone else wakes up or after others go to bed. It was helpful to have the sink separate from the toilet.

flooring was peeling off throughout the room. The front door was loose and the privacy/security locks were more for appearance. There was a homeless encampment outside the property fence line that was less than 20 feet from my balcony. I do not recommend.

Cons, this is a Motel that looks like it hasn't been updated in over 30 years, not only did we over pay for a dump we had to pay additional for parking I was afraid to sleep or shower here it looks like one of those motels you rent by the hour Decorated with furniture from 2nd hand store We had people using the bathroom right behind the room Stay in your car before going here

Shower drain issue clogged, ac vents dirty and noisy, mold around the fridge

Great stay. Adjacent to dog beach. The breakfast coffee place out of a streamlined trailer is great too

Lighting in room very poor.

So far so good

I didnt like the homeless outside of the property and shower head was outdated.

I liked the back patio. It was extremely close to tge beach and within ealking fistance of a great family restaurant.

Best Hotel!!!! By the beach. Friendly staff.

Great staff good price for location only thing I wish they would do is block off back dog areas from others room so others can't just walk through for safety and cleanliness. Truly love staying here.

The bed was very comfortable and the shower’s water pressure was amazing. My son and I loved swimming in the perfectly heated pool. We had a very pleasant stay!

The dog friendly rooms are very outdated and need to be cleaned better. The shower unfortunately had mold and the bathroom was very dirty. The toilet is very loose and lifts off the floor. The location of the hotel is perfect, very close to the beach. I enjoyed all the amenities they had such as: breakfast on site, dog runs, shower tubs for dogs with free shampoo, and friendly staff. Overall I would like to stay here again just hoping they can fix a couple of the problems I mentioned.

Comfortable, convenient, clean, and beautiful on top of it all. I had an issue with my vehicle getting a flat overnight and staff were kind with us as well made sure we were good to go. Love this place! We didnt get to try the food on site but it looked absolutely delicious.

I love staying here. The staff here is always so wonderful. This was my second time coming. This time I brought my whole squad 4 puppies & hubby for my birthday celebration. They had a blast at the dog beach can’t wait to come back.

The tv remote didn’t work asked for help they handed me some batteries still didn’t work. Bathroom and bathroom were dirty . I have worked in housekeeping and believe me it wasn’t clean and the sheets were dirty as well

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Love the property but not to crazy about how the surrounding area has turned into a homeless area. The park used to be fun to watch but now it hard to overlook the bums and zombies. There inconsideration and being loud made us keep our door closed.

All good I’ll be back

Close to beach

Unit pictures were filtered. Mold on walls rust on bathroom shower curtain rod. Walls damaged and dirty. We arrived 12am Friday night and left 10 am Saturday morning. Didn’t spend the night to Sunday morning that we paid for due to mold smell. Towels had yellow stains, dog pee or human pee who knows.

Close to the beach and great for dogs!

The rooms are very old. Flooring is curling. The towels were old and stained. There was a sewer smell around the bathroom area.

This is our 2nd visit to the Ocean Villa hotel and we had another great visit, thank you !

So fun!

Normally a great experience at this hotel but not this time! Arrived at Noon and checked with the front desk, he checked us in and took our deposit (plus the room was already paid for) but we didn’t get into our room until after 5 pm . No parking ( which you pay $35 a day for ) was told they would refund us . No such luck! This trip was for our boys birthdays 18 and 9 and we expected a great time here but however it was not.

Absolutely love staying here. My family/friends and I stay at least twice a year. Already have my next trip for Oct booked!!

The hotel was not very sound proof. I could clearly hear my upstairs neighbors walk, moving furniture, etc.

Shower drain not draining maybe caused by a clog.

Such a charming place! Not the fanciest but clean and affordable, friendly. Quiet nice family atmosphere. We enjoyed how close it is to the beach . The breakfast was yummy at Benedict’s . Things I would normally complain about were made up by the relaxing good vibes here !! Next time I’m bringing my dogs ! My kids love it here and we will be back .

Very ran down , could use some new beds for sure .

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Staff was friendly and you can't beat the location right on Ocean Beach, but this place is in serious need of TLC. Smelled very musty, holes in the comforter, furniture chipped / scratched, super thin towels, screen door non-functioning with a ripped screen. For the price we were willing to look past some of the imperfections, but there were a lot of them.

The overnight room service was very poor,

Wish rooms were little cleaner .

Sewage smell coming from bottom of toilet , tv remote did not work, unexpected parking fee to stay on hotel property, no microwave as advertised

$15 to park, which is not stated. The wood floors were obviously water, damaged bloating, and everything was old and repainted.

Walkable to beach, friendly staff. In need of some renovations.

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Love this property and stay every time we go to San Diego!

We loved that this hotel was walking distance from the beach. Great place to stay for a night or two. Especially if you have dogs.

Didn’t like that the airport was nearby not very quiet at all. Parking was very tight and hardly any parking.

We had a little hiccup in the beginning, but Sebastian was great to help us and made our stay absolutely perfect !!!!!

Great location next to Dog Park, the best off leash huge area around. Small ocean waves and a canal for the dogs to swim/play in as well as abundant sand. ocean Villas are simple but clean and dog friendly, with dog bathing troughs and lawn run. There is also a tasty restaurant open there for coffee and breakfast. Close to town of ocean beach.

You’re paying for the location, bed and pillows seemed old and lumpy, not enough outlets (I in room 1 in bathroom). Property itself was clean but nothing special.

Very close to beach. Safe area

Perfect location and very clean room

The staff was really nice, but the property took me by surprise. The photos make it look a bit better than reality. I stayed there because the rate was lower than other places, $127 per night, but I didn't realize a hotel that caters to dogs has it's things. Probably great for dog owners, but not great for people who don't have dogs. The room smells a little like urine and so did the property outside. It really close to the beach and town. Like I said, great for traveler's with dogs.

Sheet doesn’t clear, smell in air condition is disguised

Ocean Villa is a nice motel. If you want high end this is not for you, but it is clean and convenient for OB.

Its good

Our room had old vinyl flooring and it was damaged/missing pieces, all vents had old dust balls, the bathroom had rusted unpatched trim, the ac was loud, the furniture was outdated, the TV remote was sticky, all the walls had random spots that could easily been clean and paid parking with a $150 deposit was limited!!! Wearing shoes is a must or else your feet will turn black!!! I know they can’t control the homeless around the area but, they are a lot of vagrants and seedy after sunset….not dark….sunset!!!

I love the location and ease of this hotel. I use it several times a year and am NEVER disappointed

The location is great on the beach but our room was awful. Im not sure if they tuck away a handful of "expedia: rooms but if they do we got it. The room was dirty and extramely outdated and in need of renovations and aome upgraded furniture. We wound up leaving early. Checked in and we were gone by 9pm. Pool was awesome tho!

when we arrived to the room our toilet was broken. it overflow and got all over my belongings that were in the bathroom. we informed hotel staff and there was an attempt to fix it but it did not work. we were told we would get a partial refund due to us not having a toilet for our whole trip. when we checked out i went to talk to the front desk person about the refund and he was very rude. They tried to say we were offered a new room but we were never offered that. It was 10:30 at night and they told us our options were to either leave the hotel for a full refund or stay and get a partial refund.

It’s a cute hotel. The rooms look like they to be remodeled. They need new/better quality sheets, pillows, beds, and the pullout bed is not a good size. The pullout bed is tiny. Besides the rooms needing to be remodeled, the bathroom needs it too.

Best, affordable place in OB

Always love this hotel, friendly service, great location and one of theee best breakfast spots in San Diego right in the parking lot!

Our room was cramped The screen to the dog area was torn so my dogs could get out if I didn’t close the sliding door. The front desk didn’t inform us if we had dogs we had to request the room be cleaned. We went and asked the second day and was nicely informed we would have had to request it. They did promptly replace towels for us. The building is full of mold and it is eating the walls outside. I’ve stayed here many times and this time it’s really showing a lack of upkeep. The dog wash area used to have a nice shampoo dispenser and it was broke and the top was gone. The shampoo seemed to be full of water. And most days the towels were not refilled. The new rule to ask for room cleaning was not conveyed. The room towels were very old and very used There is a new place to get breakfast and lunch on the property and that was convenient. The location can’t be beat if you come to take dogs to the beach ! I would stay again to give it one more try and hope they get back to being better and have basics taken care of.

Really great place great people good restaurant next to eat

Great area very quiet.. dont judge the books by its cover..

I can not wait to comeback with my dog. The dog park and beach is the perfect weekend getaway. You must eat at the cafe on the lot. OMG it’s delish!!!!

Great doggie hotel next to San Diego’s best dog beach.

The shower had no pressure but temperature was good only pressure was bad and restroom was also having same issue

Staff and little restaurant were friendly and professional but the accommodations are quaint (as in 1950ish). Walking path is nearby. Location is great and it is pet friendly which I didn’t bring a pet and had flea bites. Ocean view is sparse and distant. Still, I don’t want to give a poor review, but these are things to know.

Great location and staff were good, but I hoped that they have a bloom in a room for the sand from beach.

The area is very dog friendly and the staff was very accommodating!

Love OB

This Is truly one of the worst stays I've had. Their rating is too high on this site. Front desk is nice and it looks like the cleaning people are doing their jobs to the best of their ability. Don't let the photos fool you the location is a dump and the water that comes out of their sinks smells like literal sewage. The shower curtains have stains and bites in them. The comforters are bleached from who knows what stains. The balcony of the room we were in (second floor) wouldn't lock at all which is totally unsafe with a family for young kids. Property states that it's non smoking but saw people openly smoking pot next to the rooms as we were parking twice. Also our room smelled like pot so I think people were smoking inside. To top it off, in the morning as we were leaving to seaworld we got a noise complaint from downstairs . So ghetto. It was 8:30am . Of course you're going to hear us leaving our room as we are gathering our belongings. It's not our problem if you are asleep at that time and we are literally just walking around . Didn't like that at all. They're the ones who placed us above people when their property has thin walls . I would never stay here again. Didn't even check out the beach cause there was a homeless encampment outside our room.

Patio needs a little TLC. There was lots of peeling paint but the interior of the room, although aged it was very clean. Staff was five stars, all the way, amazingly friendly, and helpful with local information.

Towels in the room were dirty, and had to exchange.

“Our stay at Ocean Villa in Ocean Beach was disappointing — the room was outdated and in disrepair, amenities like the hair dryer didn’t work, and the property clearly needs remodeling; to add to that, we were charged for parking plus sales tax, making the overall experience not worth the cost.”

Most of the times I tried to get assistance at the front desk, it was either empty or inaccesible from inside the building. I also tried doing laundry but they didn’t have any detergent. Overall the room was okay, just a little old and dark. Towels also didn’t seem super clean.

Everything went well.

Always happy with this hotels service and can’t beat the location, plus the best breakfast in OB right in the parking lot, Benedict’s!

Great stay, close to everything and clean.

For a dog friendly hotel that sits right on the beach, you couldn't ask for much more considering the price. Very happy with the experience.

Amazinh location.

Hotel is very good, old and little outdated, a little renovation and beautification would do wonders. Towels on room were very low quantities and very poor quality. Some lamps were missing bulbs. The did accommodate a late check out, from.11 am till noon but weh I asked front desk for extra 10 minutes after noon the reception said they couldnt and i asked if there was a fee i could pay for extra time and was informed $150. I understand hotel policies butvit would be nice if they had an option to charge a fee $20 for an extra hour. Staff was very friendly and helpfull. The bedroom was very dirt. I dont think they clean the flooors. But overall is amazing and will go back soon. And i think you pay for the location more then the amenities.

I really like that you can park your car at Ocean Villa Inn and walk through the gate to Dog Beach. You have to use your room key to get back into the parking lot. They have a food option in the parking lot, but a coffee and breakfast burrito was $30 for one person. The location and views are fantastic, the facility could use some TLC.

Be careful in the shower. It will go from cold to scalding hot, I suspect, when the other room uses water

Love the staff and location

Nice experience

Love the proximity to dog beach just a few minutes walk and we are there and the dogs are so happy!

I always love staying there. It’s such a great location and the people there are so nice and accommodating.

Location was very accessible, and our overall experience on site and in the rooms were great. We would highly recommend and will return in the future.

The rooms are very spacious!

Great area near the ocean. Nice views. Very friendly staff. Short on amenities but there is a nice breakfast cafe right on site called Benedict’s which is great.

Very good

We had a rough stay in room 15. Toilet had issues. Towels were small and rough, upstairs neighbors were stomping, dog run was nuts with barking dogs and kids looking in our room. Lol Topping the weekend off, someone was screaming in the park/beach area and knocking on doors. The staff were kind.

Definitely a dated beach motel and in need of some renovations / decorative updates, but honestly I can overlook those things solely based on how walkable it is to the dog beach. Will definitely return in the future!

Check in was easy, staff was friendly, rooms were clean, close to the beach. Area was very dog friendly. The price was great.

Nice place, beautiful garden with name plates describing the many species of plants on display. Great view from the balcony. Very clean.

This place was such a perfect place to stay to if you want a relaxing beach atmosphere. The price was so good and the staff was so helpful and friendly. We will absolutely stay here every time we are in OB!!! I highly recommended Ocean Villa Inn!!

Friendly staff with a great location. Rooms are clean and it's easy to walk around everywhere you want to go

Whenever possible, we love staying at this place with our dog for the dog beach.

The room smelled

We were 9n the beach

we love this hotel! On the beach, near dog beach, lots of food and stores in walkable distance.

Presently surprised ! We booked last minute and paid a little extra as there was little availability in the area, were super happy about the size and space and outside balcony. Check in was quick and easy and they even texted to make sure everything was ok. Very nice ! Great breakfast at the food truck too!

Absolutely the best place to stay in San Diego if you are traveling with dogs! And great breakfast burritos .

Everything was amazing! Super comfortable! Close to everything! Beach in your backyard super pet friendly! Spacious will be back!!

Great customer service!

We didn't bring our dog on this trip, but we wish we had! It's so dog friendly! We liked that the beach was so close and that it was quiet. The room was comfortable, we liked that there was a microwave, mini fridge, & coffee maker. We really enjoyed sitting on the balcony and the view across the water.

It was good. We had expected to stay in a room with the dog run since we are traveling with a dog and that was made known when we booked. The location is great!! The outdoor cafe is excellent!

Convenient location to the dog beach which was the main objective of trip. Patio room was great for easy access for our dog to be let outside. Room furniture outdated and tv didn’t work but room was clean for what would be expected for a dog friendly room. Walls between rooms thin so a bit noisy. Staff very nice.

Fun place to stay! Easy access to the beach. We had a newly refurbished room which is the only way to go in this older property. Staff was responsive to our requests.

Ocean beach. Dogs beach.

It was close to dog beach

Great location.

Fantastic location and easy parking. It’s literally oceanfront. New renovations are modern and stylish. Still missing few things, like towel hooks in the bathroom. Seems like a very good place to stay if you have a dog. Pool area was cute but closed for maintenance. They had laundry on site and a cute breakfast and lunch spot in an airstream. Loved the landscaping with native plants and cacti. Fun colors and aesthetic. The only thing that we would change is the fact that the place is not soundproof at all so we heard lots of other people’s sounds and dog sounds. It was quiet overnight though.

I have pictures of dirty sock, trash, old popcorn, dirty unpainted baseboards, floor falling apart, was not safe area. I tried telling the front desk and all they said was that we prepaid and they literally did nothing. Our neighbor had their TV on until 11:45. It wasn’t super loud, it was just on and you could hear them talking. Both beds had hair in them. The sink didn’t drain. You can’t regulate hot and cold in the shower. It was AWFUL!!

Our family had an amazing experience. Value hotel! With beach vibes. The restaurant in the parking lot and the dog beach brings so much value to your stay. The room service was quick if we needed extra linens or towels. Excited for the pool to be finished. Our only issue was one bed had a little bit of sand in the sheets, but they were quick to give us new blankets. Would love to stay again.

Wonderful

Old hotel. Friendly housekeeping. Not friendly lobby person. Breakfast truck good but expensive. Pool was closed

A decent hotel to stay at if you like the beach, very clean and staff are helpful. It's closer to Sea World and a few minutes from the downtown San Diego Gaslamp district.

Great location, lower level rooms should be for dog owners only, was kinda gross.

Highly recommend this place we had the top floor suite overlooking the beach had a balcony with amazing views

Was able to see the ocean from balcony

Our stay was short but very nice. Great location and fit right in with the OB vibe.

My daughter and I have stayed here several times. Sometimes with our dog and sometimes without. We always enjoy our stay here, the location is perfect and the employees are always helpful and it’s so affordable. Benedict’s serves up some of the best breakfast in OB!

Towels were hard and bedding was not sufficient for the temperatures

Like: near beach....Dislike: parking fee, room doesn't feel clean

The location was excellent. We had a great view of the dog beach and the walking paths and the balcony was very comfortable. Close to town. The staff was friendly. I would have liked to have a shower caddy or something in the shower to hold the soap and things instead of putting it on the floor. It was noisy. The walls were not very thick. But it was ok. Internet was down for two days - It was cox internet issue not the hotel's fault.

The property itself needs some updating. Some staff were friendly, others were not. When asked for more towels I was given cleaning towels. I had two towels for my whole stay. There were 2 of us we were there for 4 days

I understand you allow dogs, but big dogs that bark for more than an hour at midnight! Unruly pets should not be allowed. Did not rest well at all

Very friendly staff and a great area for walking around on the beach. The building is definitely dated and the linens could use an upgrade, but it was an ideal place to stay for my family! And a huge bonus was Benedict’s, the food truck/brunch stand adjacent to the inn. Great food and wonderful owners and staff! It was the cherry on top of a great vacation! Thank you!!

Older property, but well maintained. Great staff and clean.

Location is great and parking is free and available

This is a great hotel! The room is very spacious and has a microwave and a fridge. The balcony is awesome with a view of the bay and the ocean. Everyone I encountered on the staff were so friendly and pleasant. You can walk anywhere from this location.

Arrived before the check-in time and was told we would be called when the room was ready. Never received a call. When we came back after the check-in time, we had to wait for the front desk to confirm the room was ready. Entering the room, we were overwhelmed with the scent of a cleaning solution. The bathroom towels were small, more like hand towels. They were finally replaced on the second day. There are minimal amenities in the rooms. There was dirt and dust hanging from the exhaust fans near the bathroom. The flooring in the room was cracked and separating in numerous places. There was trash on the ground around the property. The only positive was the location near Ocean Beach. If you own a dog, this is the place for you. We would not stay here again.

solid fun cheap clean and perfect location hotel. Very cute and exquisite

Older property but right next to beach. Property clean and staff friendly and helpful.

Pool was closed. Supposed to have 24/7 front desk. Got there and had to wait outside for 1/2 hour in the cold for someone. Needs work.

Place was great. Staff was amazing and what a hidden gem

Welcoming property in a great location near dog park. Good sized parking on site. Park and walk everywhere in OB. Rode our bikes up to Sunset Cliffs. Great breakfast and coffee shop on site. Fenced dog run behind first floor rooms was clean and safe for our dog.

Very dog friendly hotel and close to dog beach and restaurants.

My husband and I had an amazing time staying here. We loved the fun dog-loning atmosphere even though we were not traveling with any of our own. I was very surprised at how well behaved and courteous everyone with dogs in the area were.

Only thing I could say out of preference is the shower towels are extremely rough and on the small side. Front office was amazing and checked on us via text and helped with every need , we cannot wait to go back! Thank you

Man screaming in the room below and in the parking lot over and over all night. When other patrons opened doors to confront, he was screaming ‘I know your room number now, you stupid f***.” Police were called. Officers patrolled through and he came back again at 6 am, entered the room below me, and worse than ever. Now punching walls and throwing things while screaming about thieves and bedbugs. Packed to leave earlier, but since police came for a bit and now was terrified to walk past him. Checked out when it was quiet later, mentioned that disturbances to the clerk and he said “well, I wasn’t here” and introduced a parking fee. The ONLY reason this has not been an Official complaint and charge back is because the morning clerk waived that parking. Also: Started out with Lobby locked and empty at 4 pm. For check in. Watched another couple knock and call out at the lobby door as wel- while standing in the rain. Returned later and checked in, and the first clerk said “I was just in the back“, as if we hadn’t knocked loud enough on the locked lobby door. No sleep. Cannot recommend.

The property location is excellent. We enjoyed walking right out onto the beach. Our room was very clean. The beds were very comfortable. The only negative thing is that the room is very outdated: rust on the outside furniture, peeling paint everywhere, and the flooring was coming up in places.

Coffeemaker was missing a basket and could not be used. Maintenance seemed to be lacking.

Very nicely located

The room was ok. There was sand on the floors. The shower had sand and looked like it had not been cleaned for our arrival. The room was very cold and when we ran the heater it was very loud. Too loud to sleep through. I'm glad I had extra layers to sleep in. We paid extra for parking spots and pet cleaning fee that we were not aware of. Hotel clerk said to read the fine print when booking with Expedia. We will not book our stay at this place again.

Comfy place and so conveniently located near restaurants, shops, and the beach.

Fantastic to be right on dog beach when you are traveling with a dog!

Typical beach front property with low maintenance, salt water wear and tear, but, I loved by the beach for a long time, so nothing out of the ordinary.

Reasonably priced for proximity to the beach. Room was freshly redone. Balcony chairs too short for sunset viewing. Room 30 is right next to the street and a public dog park so was noisy and all three nights there was police activity right outside our room. Third day our room did not get serviced and there was no more caffeinated coffee pods available. King sized bed, but way too soft. Pool and food truck area under repair and not available.

Worst Hotel. Do not stay here unless you enjoy jackhammers running first thing in the morning, rude staff, and poor accommodations. This was supposed to be a relaxing vacation. Instead I paid $900 to hear construction (an actual) jackhammer running first thing in the morning. The staff lied and said they could not let me check out early; they refused to return any of my payment even though I left halfway through my trip.

Great location, but amenities are poor. It's great they have dog friendly rooms with a "porch" that opens to a dog run, but half the doors have no screens on them so you can't have fresh air and keep other people's dogs out of your room. Our toilet wouldn't flush and when the mgr brought us a plunger, I asked if we were supposed to have a screen and he told me "NO", even though 1/2 the doors DID have screens. The internet was awful, the TV signal kept lagging, buffering and finally failing. Again, great location and close to the beach, restaurants and bars, but lacking amenities if you are going to be in the room for more than 1 night.

Close to beach trails and restaurants.

The king room was very spacious. The only thing that would have made it better would have been being able to stay longer.

Tastefully remodeled rooms with a great view.

this is a pet friendly hotel, some parts of the room had a faint urine. Good location it’s just a little rundown.

Just OK. Nice location

The bedroom lacks a desk for work, and the hotel has many leisure guests. Those leisure travelers stay awake until late and make a lot of noise, amplified by the razor-thin walls. The floor also creaks, making the whole thing worse. The front desk also does not know how to treat business travelers, being quite rude and absolutely not helpful. The front desk here is one of the worst I have found on my several travels for work. On the bright side, the property is located very close to the beach and has a nice view if you are on the second floor. The room is spacious and clean (even though it was not cleaned every day). The bedroom and pillows are comfortable despite being quite soft. This would be fine if you are not bothered by noise and want access to the beach. If not, it is better to look for another option.

Loved having Bendidics so close... those people were great and the food was delicious. So friendly with the pets and very nice having the dog beach so close by.

Great place close to beach

Very basic hotel but clean and pet friendly is the big plus! I don’t like the $15 parking fee per night. However I saw free street parking. The floors could stand to be replaced but again, it’s clean and a good location. The front desk receptionist is friendly and helpful.

The area is nice. They got their own parking lot which is good. First guy who helped us was very nice. The reason why i gave 3 stars is that the room smells really bad. Smells like just had poop in the bathroom. Its really bad and i keep spraying my perfume and even put an air freshener in the fan but it's really strong.

Great place to stay, very short walk to beach.

Dirty but nice view

This is a great little property in a great location. It’s well-maintained and has a very friendly staff.

Staff was super nice. Place was clean.

Cozy and clean stay

Sweet spot in PB!!

Walking distance to the main drag where all the action is, but far enough away to be quiet. There is also a bike/walking path along the marsh with lots of water fowl. I wish they had a place to charge my plugin hybrid car. The towels are small and hard. Some of the furniture is rusted due to salt water. Pretty basic but good value for the location.

We had the most terrible experience. We checked with the front desk if there is a cut off time with checkin and they ensured that they are open 24hrs. We called specifically to check this since we had a long drive and wanted to make sure we won’t miss the check in window. The website and booking only mentioned 4pm as check in time and there was no end time. We reached the property at 12am and couldn’t find anyone in the lobby. We knocked several times, called the front desk, walked all around the property to check if there was anyone around to let us in. We tried contacting customer care, were put on hold, finally got in touch with an agent who tried to contact the property too and nobody responded. We spent an hr in the cold hoping and waiting someone will respond while we had a child with us crying. We desperately went to a different hotel for double the price. After all this, Ocean villa front desk responded rudely saying he went for a “short break” and claimed to have returned soon and waived at our car. We have pictures with a timestamp showing the empty lobby. There was no board even saying that the receptionist went on a break and will be back soon. Why would we voluntarily waste our money and go through this ordeal? Expedia agent I spoke to (Sachin K) blamed us too saying we should have checked in at sharp 4pm in spite of me clearly telling him that we called and confirmed with the hotel that there was no cut-off time to check in. He inconsiderately ended our chat

I stay at this property every time I come to San Diego if they have a room available. Love it here, especially since the dog beach is right outback. The rooms are spacious and I always feel comfortable here.

Our stay here came to a very close end when my 5 year old got into bed and immediately said “mommy something is biting me” when we turned the light on he had small clusters of raised bites on his arms. I immediately called the front desk and told him what happened and the front desk without hesitation said “ well I can give you a refund” so in a panic and late at night we had to find another hotel and move our little kids. The next day I called hotels.com and told them what happened and they told me that the hotel would not refund us and did not agree with what we said! I have proof and pictures. This hotels management is not truthful and the service is horrible. The shower had ants in it also.

Loved staying here! Loved that they can communicate through text! Super convenient and great comm. Puppies loved staying here and loved the puppy area and finding friends. The only thing that sucked is you can only have one car in the parking lot. Parking around wasn’t easy to find during the day. But other than that the stay was absolutely amazing! The room was huge and very clean.