Pacific Shores Inn on Pacific Beach
About Pacific Shores Inn on Pacific Beach
Only moments from Mission Beach, this cozy inn in San Diego, California provides guests with a great location near the boardwalk, in addition to convenient amenities and services. Pacific Shores Inn is surrounded by shops, restaurants and nightlife. Guests can spend the day swimming in the Pacific Ocean or exploring the many attractions of San Diego. Guests at the Pacific Shores can relax beside the outdoor pool on the deck. The guestrooms offer amenities such as refrigerators, microwaves and cable TV.
Amenities
- 24-hour front desk
- On-site dining
- Café / coffee shop
- Business center
- Express check-in / check-out
- Dry cleaning
- Self-service laundry
- Luggage storage
- Multilingual staff
- Pool
- Pet friendly
- Family friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
- Smoke-free property
- Air conditioning
- In-room safe
Reviews
The hotel receives mixed reviews, with guests appreciating its proximity to the beach and cleanliness, but expressing concerns about the state of maintenance and amenities. Some guests had issues with the air conditioning, bathroom fixtures, and noise levels.
- Close to the beach
- Clean rooms
- Maintenance issues
- Noise levels
- 4/5
Close to the beach and proximity. The only thing was that our room was just cleaned the there was a wierd smell on bathroom. I was offered a room change yet the smell came from chemicals they used to clean and was gone in a couple hours .
- 5/5
LOVED our stay here! We will definitely be coming back!
- 3/5
I booked this hotel over the nearby others because of the free parking. I wish I would have just splurged. We stayed for 5 nights. The AC was SO loud and annoying, my feet were filthy from the floors, the street noise was loud, there was also street construction 2 of the days, not the hotels fault, I wish there had been more storage inside, bathroom was small. It was close to the beach and parking was free, but we really didn't enjoy the stay all that much. We really considered eating some of the money and moving hotels for a few of the nights.
- 4/5
The main thing to like is the closest proximity to the ocean, 5 minute walk. Staff were polite and helpful as well.
- 3/5
The location was very convenient—close to the ocean and within walking distance of plenty of dining options. However, the hotel itself was just okay. The rooms felt a bit dirty, and overall the property didn’t seem as polished as the website photos suggested.
- 4/5
Room was clean and spacious. 2 min walk to the beach.
- 5/5
Exceptional
- 4/5
Great place right by the beach. Clean rooms and helpful staff. Only downside is no breakfast or good coffee at this location.
- 5/5
Definitely will go back! Gorgeous beach!
- 2.5/5
Location to beach, boardwalk and PB Toilet needs to be reseated, it rocks when you sit on it, sink faucet was loose, refrigerator door would get stuck when open due to improper leveling. Would have preferred more patio privacy.
- 4/5
The best thing about this hotel was the location.
- 5/5
Very close to the beach. Didn't use a pool. Room was excellent.
- 4/5
Great spot, close to the beach with a 2 minute walk
- 5/5
Good parking
- 2/5
We ended up getting a refund because the room smelled so strongly of Fabuloso. The front desk attendant was very gracious in accommodating us but it was such a bummer for my wife and me. Location is great, all things considered.
- 5/5
Super close to the beach. Clean rooms. Clean shower and bathroom. Will DEFINITELY be staying again! Excellent parking situation as well.
- 5/5
Was really surprised for the price how nice room was and the location really nice property at great price had a great stay !
- 5/5
Would definitely stay here again.
- 5/5
Love staying here. Literally half a block to the beach and within walking distance to all the good eating and drinking establishments. Rooms are clean and well maintained. Highly recommended.
- 5/5
Our room had a broken lock on our front door.
- 5/5
Great location, great property and wonderful staff . Clean beautiful room . Beach access was so easy.
- 5/5
I always enjoy my stay here. The women that checked me in was so sweet and kind, she was very personable. She can teach the women that checked me out and she always seems extremely mad.
- 5/5
Staff are so friendly and the location is so convenient for access to the beach
- 5/5
Great price for location
- 5/5
N/a,,,,,,
- 3/5
Parking is great and the location is awesome. The beds and pillows are not great though.
- 5/5
Close to beach & a lot of restaurants. Very convenient.
- 4/5
The room was shockingly large for a basic room. It felt very spacious. Shower had great water pressure and water heated up quickly.
- 4/5
The room was shockingly large for a basic room. It felt very spacious. Shower had great water pressure and water heated up quickly.
- 4/5
Great location for beach access and restaurants
- 5/5
Nice place great location and friendly front desk staff.
- 5/5
Everything N/a,,,,,,
- 5/5
Such a fun place!
- 5/5
Proximity to the beach Nothing
- 5/5
Proximity to the beach Nothing
- 4/5
Parking is included which is great Unfortunately our toilet was having issues in our bathroom - I sent a message to the property through Expedia but no one seemed to come by and look at it The toilet was leaking water when flushing from the bottom and kept making noise throughout the day refilling but sometimes would not flush
- 3.5/5
Good
- 5/5
Very nice close to everything including the beach
- 2.5/5
Good location. Helpful and responsive front desk staff. Room 11: Bed was very uncomfortable. Moldy window casings. Shower leaked a puddle onto floor. No face or hand towels in room.
- 2.5/5
Good location. Helpful and responsive front desk staff. Room 11: Bed was very uncomfortable. Moldy window casings. Shower leaked a puddle onto floor. No face or hand towels in room.
- 3.5/5
The location was great! There were some maintenance issues that need taken care of. The bathroom had a strange oder, just in the bathroom. Could have used a deep clean, not real bad but needed a more thorough cleaning. I might check out other places next time to compare.
- 3/5
Pleasant
- 3.5/5
The location was great! There were some maintenance issues that need taken care of. The bathroom had a strange oder, just in the bathroom. Could have used a deep clean, not real bad but needed a more thorough cleaning. I might check out other places next time to compare.
- 5/5
Close to the beach
- 4/5
Just a short walk and you at the beach. Its everything you would want without blowing your budget
- 4/5
Nice clean rooms and a good bed. Close by Ocean, Food and stores Booking.com mentioned breakfast but its NOT
- 5/5
Very nice room.
- 5/5
We love staying at Pacific Shores Inn! We have for years and the only place we will continue to stay at. The customer service and staff AMAZING. Location is perfect. Very clean and friendly. Will be back SOON!
- 3/5
Bathroom needs to be better maintained. No blow.dryer. microwave was not working well. There were no extra blankets in the room or a screen door on the slider window.
- 4/5
Great location for places to walk to, such as the beach, restaurants, bars, coffee places, etc. The only complaint I really have is that the air conditioner was exceptionally noisy. Otherwise, great experience for a budget friendly location only one block from the beach!
- 4/5
Location was amazing! Very walkable with partial ocean view. Our room itself was a little rundown, dirty and old. Carpets left our feet gross, water pressure is low and the tv remote/tv were very slow or not working. We got the basic room, maybe the other ones are better?
- 5/5
View was advertised as partial and it was actually a little more than what I expected. Our room had a lovely patio with table and chairs on which we relaxed while listening to the surf.
- 3/5
Great location but needs some updates. The bedding is terrible (and I'm not a picky sleeper), and the AC does not work.
- 5/5
This place was perfect for what we needed. It was close to everything. The staff were friendly and attentive. The beach is seconds away. The room was large and had a fridge and microwave. Would definitely stay again!
- 5/5
Clean room and convenient location
- 5/5
Everything was great! Clean, specious room. Fridge, coffee maker, TV all you need for your stay. And it’s so close to the beach! Perfect place to stay on budget.
- 5/5
My only advice is to make sure you read the room descriptions and choose the appropriate room. We didn't and incorrectly assumed that all rooms had an outdoor seating area. Ours did not. It wasn't the Inn's mistake; it was ours.
- 5/5
Staff,cleanliness, location
- 5/5
Staff,cleanliness, location
- 3/5
Location to the beach from this property is excellent. The beach is so beautiful and walking distance from the hotel room is within reach very close. The room smell stuffy and windows were not open. I had to keep the door open for a while. The AC vent has no AC just fan. Hair Dryer was not working. No bodywash just shampoo. Average motel quality room.
- 4/5
Room was spacious and clean and parking was very convenient being right outside the door. The bathroom was small but functional, missing shower gel and stopper in the sink. We appreciated the table and chairs on the front patio area. You can’t beat the location just a few feet from the beach but it was far enough away from all the activity to be very quiet at night. Would recommend for a short stay.
- 4/5
Location was great! Rooms and property was decent but dated.
- 3/5
Dirty room, unclean bed sheet, and extremely slow water pressure in bathroom and toilet. This place needs a serious renovation.
- 4/5
Nice hotel with reasonable rates right off the boardwalk in north Pacific Beach. My only notable issues were that I was not told that housekeeping was on an "as-requested" basis. Fine by me, but that should have been mentioned during check-in. But what irked me more was that I requested a late check out, and was told by one person at the front desk that I would be given until noon before any additional charges applied (normal check-put is 11:00 a.m.). Mind you, I started the whole conversation by introducing myself with my full name and room number. Based on that, I then planned to depart no later than noon on my checkout day. At 11:30, while I was waiting for my ride to pick me up, I stopped by the front desk to let them know that I was still in the room, but planning on leaving within the next 30 minutes (again, introducing myself with my full name and room number). The front desk person working had no note of my "approved" noon checkout time or previous conversation. They made it sound like the late fee clock starts right at 11:31 a.m. and they were doing me a big favor by letting me stay until noon (I actually ended up leaving before that, which I was happy to do, since I no longer felt welcome). Other than those two minor issues, I would recommend that property, as along as you know what to expect. Anything that close to water shows wear and tear much more quickly than an inland property. For their prices, you have to cut them some slack on that front.
- 5/5
Great location, easy parking, walk to the beach
- 3.5/5
Good
- 1/5
We were checked into our room and I walked in on a young girl in her underwear.
- 4/5
The location was great, the room was large size and had all the amenities needed - in particular the new bathrooms were fantastic. The only downside was that the Wifi did not work, which could have been due to my room location (11) being towards the pool end with limited connection? I had enough mobile data so it wasn't an issue. Overall I would stay there again.
- 3.5/5
Good
- 3/5
Pleasant
- 3/5
The staff was not helpful or welcoming, or customer service oriented at all. The location and the room itself was perfect.
- 5/5
Great stay...looking forward to the next time!!!
- 5/5
This is a hidden gem. Was skeptical at first due to it being an Inn but was so pleased. Comfy, safe, walk to the most beautiful sunset I’ve ever seen. Definitely coming back
- 4/5
My experience here was positive. Location is great, right by the beach, and the room was very clean. The property is older, and the shower door needed a little repair. I had read reviews mentioning roaches, but I hadn't seen any. I would stay at the hotel again.
- 3/5
The rooms had no blinds and the bed was hard& the tv was small. However the bathroom was nice, the air and heater worked, there was a fridge, very close to the beach, and free self parking which is awesome!
- 5/5
Nathan the front desk clerk was fantastic! Very accommodating too!
- 5/5
Great location within walking distance to the beach, quiet and friendly staff, plus laundry and dog friendly. Love staying here!
- 4/5
Overall had a great experience. Rooms were clean and looked decent. We were about 3 minute walk from the beach. Front desk was very helpful. Comfortable beds.
- 5/5
Nice and clean but TV didn’t work.
- 5/5
Clean, friendly staff at check in, free parking.
- 3/5
Rooms was ok-good, location was good, friendy staff
- 5/5
Nice rooms. Front desk people we super nice.
- 5/5
Yes
- 5/5
Amazing room size and views! The only thing that needs to be addressed is the parking. We were not told we could park in the covered area. Was a bit confusing.
- 4/5
Clean and convenient
- 4/5
Clean and spacious room..
- 5/5
Great Beach side motel at Pacific beach. Comfortable beds beach vibes remodeled restrooms and great value overall. Best of all self parking included a rare amenity included in SD period👍
- 5/5
The security lock was missing. Otherwise, we had a great time!
- 2/5
Room did not smell fresh. Good location.
- 5/5
Nathan at the front desk was nice and informative
- 4/5
The room and hotel is very clean. Located next to beach, and close to shops and restaurants.
- 2/5
House phone didnt work, A/C wouldn't come on, moldy tiles in shower, and neither of the 2 electric stove burners worked. We brought our own special foods to cook, all for nothing. Had to throw away so much food because of this.
- 5/5
Clean and spacious room, very kind and helpful cleaning crew and staff.
- 5/5
The staff is very friendly and the rooms were clean. It was nice and convenient to be right by the beach once I got there. I never moved my car again until I left. It was wonderful to be within walking distance of everything
- 4/5
Very friendly staff. Clean room
- 4/5
Staff was attentive - giving extra pillows and towels when requested. Parking was very convenient. This was a great facility to stay at for accommodating pets. A few quirks about the room - squeaky bathroom door and sometimes temperamental heating unit.
- 4/5
The room was pretty run down, the AC controller was coming off the wall, the bathroom door didn’t lock and was confusing.
- 2/5
Don’t like to complain but it was not the kind of place I would ever recommend or stay in the future.
- 2/5
Most of the staff was great. Had one front desk guy that was SO rude. Our toilet wasn’t working almost all weekend. Their maintenance guy kept coming to ‘fix it’ but it never actually fixed it. It ended up overflowing and flooding the bathroom and the front desk guy was so rude to us and didn’t care. Everything else was okay, not great by any means. And honestly not having a working toilet for 4 days and then offering no solution was wayyy less than ideal.
- 5/5
Fantastic location
- 2/5
The toilet had no pressure and couldn’t flush it at all. The carpet was ripped out and the wall had drywall patches without paint.
- 4/5
Great location
- 5/5
Very close to beachfront. Definitely try Konos for beachfront breakfast..its a 5 minute If you want close to the beach.. clean..free parking..this is a hidden gem ;)
- 5/5
Loved the parking spot and how close it was to the ocean
- 4/5
Cleanliness was good. Shower smelled like it was cleaned with a moldy
- 3/5
The inn was quaint and in the perfect location, just across the parking lot is the beach. And walking distance lots of restaurants. However the bathroom needs a couple of fixes - replace toilet seat & clean the rusty pipe smell coming up from shower & sink drains. It didn't really impact my stay but I can see it being a problem for someone else more particulate than me. The inn is nothing fancy but overall the room was decent and fairly comfortable. I would stay again
- 4/5
This place is a hidden gem, however the bathroom floor was filthy and overflowed into the bedroom
- 5/5
Little gem of a hotel nicely located in Pacific Beach. The room was clean ans nicely furnished. Will definitely visit again.
- 4/5
Nice room and great location
- 5/5
Everything was perfect.
- 5/5
Such a great location and staff! Easy parking and easy beach access! Couldn’t ask for a better deal.
- 3/5
Which is why I chose this place. So that didn’t disappoint. There are allot of restaurants walking distance which was convenient along with having Ray’s beach rentals close by to rent beach equipment. The room is small very basic. Coffee and fridge are in a closet which was fine just a little odd. Shores Inn is a decent place to stay. If you want to keep it simple & you don’t mind not having the extra amenities. Such as free breakfast, hot tub etc. it’s cute inside. Outside of the facility is nothing to brag about. I was trying to keep it simple and have access to the beach & that is what I got. Also I did not want to pay for parking so that was nice to not have to add that expense to our trip. Does have a pool, we didn’t use but it looked decent. So overall a good experience just very basic. It depends on what you’re looking for. I was looking at the access to the beach and that is what I got.
- 5/5
Perfect
- 5/5
So close to the beach! Clean and we were able to have our dog there. Parked the car and walked everywhere! We will definitely be back!
- 4/5
Hotel was just fine. Location is great, right next to the beach walking path. Lots of restaurants & bars within walking distance. The bed was comfortable, clean room. Has some issues with the shower, water was going down slow & noticed water leaking into the closet. Besides the restroom issues this hotel is great. Lots of parking and heated pool.
- 5/5
Room location and amenities were excellent.
- 5/5
Love this place
- 5/5
Great location. 2 minute walk to the beach! Restaurants are within a 5 minute walk. The room was simple and clean. I would definitely stay here again.
- 4/5
Walking distance to the night life
- 1/5
Staff never answered my repeated calls or messages. Then, despite never communicating with me, they tried to charge me two minutes after check out. Watch these scammers
- 5/5
Clean and comfortable room. Great ocean view. Courteous staff. Definitely worth the money and look forward to returning.
- 5/5
Amazing views withing 60 seconds of beach front views. Quiet, clean, and friendly staff! Super close to food spots!
- 4/5
The room was about as good as expected for a beachfront inn! We ran into a couple big spiders in the room and one of the beds was a little sunken in
- 4/5
Only down side was a neighbor that sat on porch and chain smoked!
- 3/5
Checked in at 8pm and front office was closed, had to read sign on door to go down the street. Parking was fine. Room was ok, a bit stuffy and smelled stale but clean and bathroom was decent. Bedding could have been better. Partial ocean view from our room, great access to the beach and pier.
- 5/5
Nice room. Fairly basic. Great location, good parking.
- 4/5
n/a
- 4/5
Great little spot right off the beach. Old school vibes but modern enough to not feel dated. Staff are all great!! The pool is nice as well.
- 5/5
walk to the ocean …..excellent location…..close to everything
- 1/5
Cons: dirty carpet, no water in room for coffee machine, property maintenance, roaches, lock broken causing unsafe room. Had to change rooms 3 times.
- 5/5
The room was in great condition when we checked in. Check in time was accurate, even in the middle of the week they were very well staffed. Pacific beach was less than a 5 minute walk from my room. The parking structure was nice as well as we were able to park right outside of our door. I brought my service dog and she was treated with the utmost respect and friendliness. We stayed in a ground level room. Parking was easy, finding the place was easy. Tons of stores and restaurants within walking distance. Area was clean and safe as well.
- 5/5
We had a last minute change of plans and found this week little place. Such a great location and price! We will be coming back soon!
- 5/5
Beautiful place to stay
- 4/5
Easy, quick check in, all the staff I encountered were friendly! It’s very close to the beach and free parking!
- 5/5
Very professional establishment
- 5/5
Staff were very helpful
- 5/5
In shower,tv was a pretty small,but not that bad…nice pool too….very pleasant,will definitely stay there again
- 5/5
Pet friendly. Very quiet and clean. Perfect girls trip and great views
- 5/5
This is a nice location & the staff were very friendly. There is nothing fancy about the place, but perfect for the beach!
- 5/5
Well run clean and tidy
- 5/5
I liked this hotel! Near local bars, able to walk to the beach, found walkable breakfast location as well! Only reason why I gave 3 stars for property condition was due to the base boards and closet space.. you can tell they needed to be fixed and wasent in the best condition but might be due to guest tracking in water and sand. Overall would stay again!
- 4/5
Nice place- clean- comfortable beds-close to beach,restaurants,shopping.
- 5/5
Wonderful stay. Staff are friendly and hospitable.
- 5/5
Very clean ! Great area , close to ocean . Convenient to walk to many restaurants . Would definitely stay again
- 5/5
Always accommodating to this stay and my families stays in the past. Pet friendly, friendly staff. The walk to the beach is the best part it’s so close by. Food, shopping and entertainment isn’t far. Love staying here.
- 5/5
Great location loved all the amenities especially the heated pool! We are already planning a return trip!
- 5/5
This hotel was a great location, walk to beach in 5 minutes. Room was clean and staff was helpful. Pool on site. I would stay again.
- 4/5
Great location. We had a window veiw to the ocean from the 2nd floor room but the window was dirty with bird poop.The room could use a luggage rack or two so you don't have to put luggage on the floor.
- 1/5
Don’t recommend. No parking, building is very old and room is dirty.
- 5/5
What a nice dog/kid friendly hotel. The room was large and spacious. Enjoyed the upgrades. Plus the restaurants were so close, you could walk anywhere. We will most definitely stay here again.
- 5/5
The staff was exceptionally friendly and room was perfect. A great spot for night life within walking distance too.
- 5/5
Staff was amazing and super helpful. Definitely recommend and will be returning there soon.
- 5/5
Absolutely the cutest, one block away from the ocean, and best place to watch the sunset hotel! I’ve stayed here close to 10 times and it never disappoints.
- 2/5
The last night of my stay there was a large cockroach in the room. When I told the front desk in the morning. They said those were the drain bugs and maintenance could come close
- 1/5
While several other persons in our party had nice rooms at the PSI, ours was not. When I called to tell the front desk our room smelt like dog pee… I was informed by Marlene that the hotel is two stars. However…. Two stars or not the room should be clean. You could see through the door jam to the outside door, the bathroom door did not close and either mice or rats were pushing insulation out from under the sink. If your feet touched the carpet you had to wash them off due to the feeling on walking on carpet that had been urinated on. There was also some sort of shampoo bottle shoved down the drain that caused the sink to not be able to drain. Additionally the fridge did not work and there was never anyone around to get towels etc. as previously stated no one was willing to change us to a room with carpet that not been urinated on. When I emailed the contact stated on the website I was not responded to either. It would be a gamble to book a room here and there are several other nicer well kept motels even at 2 stars that are cleaned and maintained.
- 5/5
The room was beautiful, the beach 3 min away we loved it
- 3/5
close to the board walk!
- 3/5
I have been coming to Pacific Shores for several years. This is the first time the rating has been a 3. The pool was closed the entire time I was there. They were fixing someting that required a jack hammer that was used ALL day. This did not allow for relaxing in the room. I was unable to sign on to wi fi and attempted to trouble shoot by calling the number provided. After a 10 minute wait I was disconnected and the issue was not resolved. The microwave did not work well and the conditioner bottle was empty in the shower. I have not booked for next year.
- 5/5
Location was great. Very close to the beach and walking area. Love the ocean view. The high ceiling in our room made it appear much bigger. Room was very nice and clean. Would stay again.
- 5/5
The room was very spacious and clean for our group of 4. The hotel is close to the beach and restaurants. We enjoyed our stay!
- 2/5
My room was nothing like the pictures showed, loose toilet, fridge in the closet.
- 5/5
I plan to revisit
- 5/5
The room was large and the staff were incredibly kind and helpful!
- 5/5
Close to everything. Even the beach.
- 5/5
Great stay!
- 5/5
We’ve been coming here for years and love it. Close to the beach and great restaurants. Quiet area too.
- 5/5
My dog loved it here
- 5/5
Great location.
- 4/5
Location was great. Parking was easier. Our room was nice and comfortable. Front desk pleasant and check-in and out was easy.
- 1/5
This place is a dump.
- 5/5
Great location close to the beach and restaurants nice layout
- 5/5
Good service and closet to everything.
- 2/5
The property presents a straightforward, albeit problematic, situation. A significant concern is the presence of mold, evident on the ceiling and within the bathroom. Evidence suggests attempts to conceal the mold through painting in the bathroom. A request for an alternative room resulted in a similar issue, as the assigned room was adjacent to the initial space. The severity of the mold was such that its odor was pervasive when ventilation was limited. While the furnishings were of good quality, and renovations appeared to have been undertaken, inadequate ventilation and circulation appear to be exacerbating the mold issue. Despite the favorable location and staff, a return visit is not recommended due to the mold problem.
- 5/5
It was very close to Pacific ocean. Enjoyed the coffee offered in the morning, then went to the Breakfast Republic for brunch. We spent time sitting on the beach enjoying the warm breeze, took walks along the boardwalk. Can be a nice get away for the price!
- 5/5
I loved everything!!
- 5/5
Amazing location to the beach. It is steps to the water. Friendly staff. Noticeably an older property, however it is obvious they have been upgrading. Work was being done while I stayed and it was not an inconvenience. Also a bus stop right out front made it easy to travel around without a car. The transit system was very easy to use. I plan to use this property again!
- 5/5
Love the location ….short walk to the beach , the restaurant ,easy parking in front of the room and the front desk is super friendly and helpful
- 3/5
It’s convenient. not the cleanest. Carpet was pretty sticky. Staff was very nice though.
- 5/5
Very nice
- 1/5
When i arrived, i thought i was in a low income apartment building. Building needs exterior paint, stairs to second floor need paint an cleaning. The upstairs walkway needs new flooring. One of the two bed mattresses was stained. The room walls need cleaning and a good wipe down. The doors are dirty, need to wipe down. The sofa chair was dirty and stained. The carpet was dirty. The room smelled like dog urine. Very disappointing.
- 4/5
We did like the easy access to the beach, we didn't like trying to get in from mission boulevard into the complex
- 4/5
Close to the beach
- 5/5
Very convenient location to all dining options. Everything was walkable distance. You walk 2 minutes out of the hotel and you’re at the beach! The area was beautiful. The hotel was cozy and clean. I asked for extra pillows because the ones they had were extremely flat and I can’t sleep like that, but they brought them over right away. I can’t wait to come back!
- 5/5
Amazing spot, blocks from beach, very clean, reasonably priced. Must stay!
- 3/5
I loved the location and how convenient it was for us to do things around the hotel! I’ve stayed here before and loved it, but this time I was a little disappointed because when we first checked in, the bathroom smelt like mildew and the towels were stinky and wet. They smelt like they weren’t clean and weren’t dried completely. The staff was very friendly and nice, the only complaint was the cleanliness.
- 4/5
All was pretty good. The outside of the building is a little run down, and we had trouble with the
- 2/5
Please tell the owner of this hotel to replace the mattresses. They were so old I could not sleep all night. Walls had no insulation as you could hear the neighbors as well.
- 3/5
The staff was very nice. Construction started at 8 o’clock right outside our door.
- 5/5
Excellent location. Quiet neighborhood but close walk to beach, boardwalk and restaurants
- 3/5
Cons- The outside stairs and hallways need repairs and painting. Outside is not attractive, and narrow parking slots.
- 4/5
Room was a little dated(shower curtain rod broken, stove was very old. Staff was not pleasant upon chckin but allowed for a late checkout. Room for the mist past was just like picture
- 3/5
Place was nice, close to the beach and all but it would be nice to include housekeeping services without the visitors having to ask, too costly for not having breakfast.
- 5/5
The location, would definitely stay here again!
- 5/5
nice
- 4/5
Good size room, great value, nice location.
- 4/5
This was in a great location and very clean in rooms the outside of property could use work but that did not interfere with a good stay for us.
- 4/5
Don’t let the slightly shabby exterior get you down. The rooms are clean and well-appointed, spacious, quiet. Neighborhood is fantastic. Lots of restaurants and shops nearby. I would stay there again.
- 5/5
We stay here often. Easy check in and good sized rooms for a reasonable price.
- 4/5
Property was close to beach, restaurants and nightlife.
- 5/5
Great location for surfers, beach goers, walkable to lots of Pacific Beach restaurants and shops. Friendly staff.
- 5/5
This is one of my favorite hotels on Pacific Beach! Rooms are always super clean and modern looking. Super convenient for walking if you’re wanting to get dinner, drinks or a coffee!
- 5/5
great location. comfortable beds.
- 4/5
The view is lovely, and walkable to many fun places to eat. The outside is rusted and woodwork is peeling off. Our toilet got plugged Abe there was a plunger outside our door.
- 4/5
This hotel says it provides breakfast, it does not provide breakfast. The hotel only provides coffee and teas only.
- 5/5
Great updated rooms!
- 2/5
Place
- 5/5
Love it
- 5/5
The location was close to the beach and rooms were clean
- 5/5
A block from the beach
- 4/5
Cute place, huge rooms and great views.
- 5/5
We love the place and had a great time.
- 5/5
We stayed one night for a show in the area. It was a very spacious room with high ceilings, which added to the spacious feel. Everything was very clean and in good condition. The only thing was the blankets and sheets kind of felt like paper and one of the beds was a little wobbly when we sat on it, but didn’t affect our sleep. Would definitely stay again.
- 2/5
Parking was hard to get in n out of after driving around looking for it. Room did not look like website. Power went out for four hours at night could not see anything. Asked for a late check out went to get coffee and room was stripped no bedding etc. A lot of people wandering around looking in cars.
- 4/5
Second time staying at the Shores. First time I got a room by the pool. This time I got room 53, right across from the front desk and overlooking the main drag. Very noisy. Next time I will make it a point to request a room further from the street. Otherwise nice rooms and great location for my needs. Will probably keep coming back if the rates stay affordable… 😊
- 5/5
Everything was good for the price. I would come back!
- 5/5
This is a wonderful place to stay in Pacific Beach! Right on the beach, excellent price, great rooms, awesome stay! I highly recommend!
- 3/5
Pretty good. Some noise at night but pretty clean
- 5/5
I like all things and flexible receptionist
- 1/5
Dirty and unsafe.
- 2/5
The renovated shower was very nice. Building was run down. Poor housekeeping staff.
- 3/5
The room could use some minor repairs. Bed was hard. There was a slight odor. Didn’t look like the photos.
- 4/5
The hotel was older but clean and neat. The outside wall need some paint, I know that's an ongoing struggle at the beach. The location was great. We could walk right down to the beach, it was easy to find restaurants. We had a wonderful time.
- 5/5
The staff was amazing. I got into town earlier than expected and a room was ready for me. The room was clean and beautiful inside. The beds are comfortable. I slept soundly.
- 4/5
Great location, but a bit noisy.
- 5/5
Excellent
- 3/5
It’s the most affordable around the neighborhood and looks decent on the photos that why we picked it. We had a little kitchen which is nice even tho we didn’t need it for this trip. The room is spacious and it has everything you need. Bed is comfortable. Just didn’t enjoy the general property condition. It could use some updates and maintenance.
- 4/5
Clean, big and comfy rooms. But this is motel, not hotel
- 4/5
Cool spot!
- 5/5
Closeness to beach
- 4/5
A smaller property, with beach within walking distance, the property shows it's age and it looks like it was quickly renovated with some touch up paint. The water pressure wasn't ideal in the bathroom. It was fine for what we needed for the weekend but there could be improvements. The air conditioning sounded like it wanted to give up
- 5/5
Love this place…
- 3/5
I’ve stayed here before. My issue is the pillows are razor thin and the weight of the blankets are non existent. I had to turn the heat off and on all night. Could barely sleep.
- 3/5
Other than that the beds were clean and comfy. Location is convenient to the beach and shopping area.
- 5/5
Perfect for our little getaway! Close to the beach!
- 5/5
The place looked like it had been renovated. I was pleased how clean it was.
- 3/5
The room appeared to be clean but it had an odd smell and when we woke up we noticed bugs in the bed. We were told they were possibly termites becuz of the dampness and that they couldn’t give us a refund or discount becuz the charge already went thru. There was no where to hang clothes becuz the closet was made into a place for the coffee maker. At first sight, it was a cute boutique hotel but we probably wouldn’t stay there again.
- 5/5
Fantastic location near the beach and all the bars and restaurants walking distance ! Lovely service at the front desk!
- 2/5
Ned’s were comfortable.
- 5/5
Was very nice
- 5/5
Room was clean. View was amazing. Close to shops, food, and the beach.
- 5/5
Excellent
- 5/5
The weather and sunsets were beautiful. I would definately stay there again.
- 5/5
Nice, clean, big rooms close to everything you need and want!
- 4/5
Close to the beach restaurants & bars
- 5/5
It was fantastic! The hotel was clean and had plenty of space.
- 5/5
Neighbors were extremely loud every night
- 4/5
Bath tub tend to leak. But comfortable nevertheless
- 5/5
Always my go to hotel for a pool day by the beach
- 3/5
We were also told to bring it back at check out. We never had a full set of towels. Full size towels and a few hand towels when we checked in and when our room was cleaned, we got full sized towels and a washcloth but no hand towels. Not a big deal but another trip to the front desk to get towels. The walls/doors are very thin so we could hear people outside which is undesirable as I am a very light sleeper. We brought our dog with us and while there was grass around the corner behind one of the buildings there isn't a great area for them to go potty. Our dog is used to the desert so she was fine using the sand and bark by the plants in the parking lot but most dogs prefer grass. It did have a heated pool but we didn't use it.
- 5/5
The staff is quick to correct any problems or answer any question. Lol be that the beach is within walking distance and there are many places to eat close by.
- 5/5
Friendly staff and the room was good
- 4/5
Was a solid place to stay!
- 4/5
Great location and people that work there! My room was large, appreciated the mini kitchenette. Great parking, walk down to the beach!! Great restaurants around and Siam Thai Massage within walking distance. Thank you very much for everything!!
- 5/5
I always stay at Pacific Shores when I come to PB. I love the deluxe queen rooms. They are spacious and clean. They are situated where you can see the ocean from the window. There’s great accommodations to make it easy to bring your food and cater to your family. The location is great, with close access to the beach. Staff is always courteous and friendly. My favorite place to stay!
- 5/5
Place is alway good to me the location is perfect good food innwaljing distance beach is right out of the room a few steps
- 5/5
Great place
- 3/5
Clean bed and linens. Furniture was dingy and could use a cleaning. Damp sulphur like smell from bathroom. Would stay again but preferably on second floor.
- 4/5
We had a positive experience and enjoyed staying here.
- 5/5
Super clean , cute rooms , litarally right next to beach .. staff was very nice and professional. Definitely staying here again
- 4/5
It is an older facility on the outside but the inside was very clean. The location is perfect for all that you will need...close to the beach, dining, bars etc.
- 5/5
Great location for the price. Staff was friendly and quick.
- 4/5
Nice spacious rooms that close to the beach and local bars and eateries. Friendly reception. Don’t let the outside fool you, the rooms are spacious and nice. The only problem we had was that the view was a neighborhood and there was a weird smell coming from the restroom but it wasn’t enough to ruin our stay.
- 5/5
Very close to the beach, nice cool AC, free parking, dog friendly
- 5/5
Excellent place to stay that is steps away from Pacific Beach. Provides free parking on the hotel premises that is close to your room.
- 1/5
The doorways were rusted and the wood was rotten. In the main door and bathroom. Knats were in the room big and small.
- 3/5
Location, the lady at the front desk was very nice.
- 5/5
On arrival a bit confusing- no one at desk area gave a number to call but mailbox full then had to go down a block to another hotel for service for my hotel. Room clean and cute with big bay window. Walk-in closet that had mini fridge. Microwave, and coffee maker. Pet friendly. My only complaint but may be preference the beds were to soft and it was hard to get rest since I am a side sleeper and felt as I got no back support had to use a tucked pillow. Less than a block away from the beach. Overall quite except I could hear the people upstairs walking and moving items frustrating when you are trying to sleep. But overall it was a pleasant family vacation. Both receptionist were pleasant and welcoming.
- 5/5
Amazing location.. 50 steps to the beach. Everything you need is within walking distance. My only complaint was the limited parking.
- 4/5
Thank you for the stay, we had a lot of fun and we were able to rest excellently, OF COURSE WE WILL COME BACK
- 5/5
Great stay. Really friendly staff and had no issues with the room.
- 5/5
Close to beach
- 5/5
Very close to the beach and th3 rooms were nice and clean.
- 4/5
Nice rooms, walking distance to the beach.
- 5/5
Our room was excellent, you can tell there was recent paint and upkeep. The pool while a bit dated was a favorite for us. We walked everywhere! So close to the beach and many shops and restaurants. Great place for the price!
- 3/5
Didn't like the lack of hot water
- 4/5
Location was amazing!
- 4/5
basic hotel but area is great, very walkable. Will probably book again
- 3/5
As my son said, it’s a lot nicer on the inside than the outside. We chose this hotel for proximity to the beach. Outside of hotel needs so paint and maintenance but rooms were decent. We could definitely smell the bleach when we walked in so we felt it was clean. Bathroom door needed to be replaced and we could see under the door from our beds
- 4/5
It was right next to the beach.
- 5/5
Nice property friendly staff
- 5/5
Rooms are sort of smaller and dated. If you’re looking or expecting nicer. Look somewhere else. But it is as very close to the beach with restrooms and restaurants. Parking is a plus and room has Ac. Would definitely stay again next time.
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- San Diego Airport 6.1 mi
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