Children allowed

Facilities

Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Luxurious stay
Attentive and friendly staff
Cons:
High parking fees
Hot water issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.55
Room was very clean and housekeeping came daily, but there was a notable complaint about the hot water.
Service
10
The staff exceeded every expectation and were truly friendly and helpful throughout the stay.
Location
10
Perfect location right on the beach, very close to the ‘action’ but still quiet.
Room Quality
9.55
Full ocean view room was glorious and well-appointed, though some rooms might have location concerns.
Amenities
9.05
Good amenities with a huge TV and complimentary Evian water; however, parking was expensive.
Value for Money
8.55
While the stay offered a luxurious experience, some aspects like parking were seen as expensive.
Food and Beverage
9.55
Excellent food options with high-quality ingredients, though some items were pricey.
Overall Experience
9.95
Overall a perfect stay with beautiful views and attentive staff.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 11:51

Property Description

Beachfront Luxury at Pacific Terrace Hotel

Beachfront Bliss: Enjoy a beachfront outdoor pool, hot tub, and stunning ocean views in our island-inspired rooms.

Luxurious Amenities: Indulge in terrycloth bathrobes, elegant dark wood furnishings, and tasteful tropical linens for a truly luxurious stay.

Convenience at Your Fingertips: Take advantage of concierge services, charge back to the room options, gated underground parking, and a modern fitness center.

Experience the best of San Diego at Pacific Terrace Hotel. Book your stay now for a memorable beachfront getaway.

Important information:


Bicycle Rental – 2-hour time limit per rental

2. Beach Equipment: boogie boards, chairs, & umbrellas

3. Beach Toys & Games: buckets, shovels, sand forms, create-a-sand-castle kit, paddleball, toss & catch ball

4. Towels for pool & beach

5. Board games

6. 2 bottles of Evian water in room upon arrival

7. Beverage refreshment station

8. Fresh baked cookies at 4 pm daily

9. Attraction Ticket discounts

10. Concierge Services

11. In-room streaming via Staycast

12. Gift Shop souvenir gift with minimum purchase

13. Local and national newspapers

14. Wifi

The Pool and Hot Tub will be closed for renovations and improvements from Jan 5th to Feb 5th, from Feb 5th to Feb 12th the Hot Tub will not be heated above 95 degrees. After the 12th both Hot Tub and Pool are back to opening hours of 8am to 10pm daily.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SAN

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Groups

    No special conditions apply for groups.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for US$20 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 40 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 913 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.55
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9.55
Amenities: 9.05
Value for Money: 8.55
Food and Beverage: 9.55
Overall Experience: 9.95
K
kiarag694 • Friends getaway
10
Isabella W is awesome !
Pros:

Isabella W was a 10/10!!

First time here and I’d come back every single time just for her. She made our dining experience so wonderful and recommended some amazing drinks/dishes. I came with a group of friends from out of town and they said this place had some of the best hospitality ever.

Loved it!!!!

2026-04-22 • via Tripadvisor
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Robin • extended_group • ch
10
War alles perfekt.
Pros:

Super Zimmer, sehr geräumig, Top Lage

Cons:

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2026-04-21 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • extended_group • fr
6
Séjour agréable avec vue sur mer !
Pros:

Chambre spacieuse et confortable, la terrasse avec chaise longue donnant sur la mer/piscine est très agréable. Bon petit déjeuner même si un peu cher.

Cons:

La salle de bain n’est pas au niveau d’un établissement comme celui-ci.

2026-04-21 • via Nuitee
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B8311SAfrankm • NONE
10
Pacific Terrace Hotel ~ Excellent Accommodations
Pros:

Excellent hotel—we have been staying here since 2018. The staff is always very accommodating. Clean, modern rooms. Highly recommend!

2026-04-20 • via Tripadvisor
S
Sean • family_with_children • us
10
2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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David • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Perfect location and access to the beach.

2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
W
W3880IRcharlottep • Family
10
Amazing hotel & holiday!
Pros:

Couldn’t recommend this hotel enough, we had the best week at this hotel. The staff are so friendly, they go above and beyond to ensure their guests have a comfortable and relaxing stay.
They provided us with beach chairs, towels and toys for down on the beach and bikes to explore.
Happy hour each day offered amazing freshly baked cookies (along with fabulous cocktails) and one day we came back from a day out to find a complimentary cheese board and wine on offer.

The hotels rooms and facilities are fabulous, and we really loved the area.
We took Ubers to get around, and found this easy to do.
The beach is beautiful and the sunsets from the balcony of the room is something I miss massively since being home!

We hope one day we will have the chance to go back to the hotel and area again, we loved it!

2026-04-18 • via Tripadvisor
K
KnGardner • NONE • Gilbert, Arizona
10
Our Go-To Getaway
Pros:

This has been our spot in CA for over 15 years. The staff is amazing!!! The beach view, rooms and accessibility to the water (and all Pacific Beach has to offer) is just on point. The total property experience allows for us to recharge and explore without ever driving anywhere after valet parking. Stay here!!!

2026-04-16 • via Tripadvisor
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chrisbM586YJ • Couples
10
Amazing place, great location, great service
Pros:

Truly amazing place, friendly staff and the view from our room was perfect. I recommend staying on the second or third floors as the views from the first are not as good. The location is perfect, right on the beach boardwalk and there are plentyr of bars and restaurants close by. We will definitely stay here again

2026-04-16 • via Tripadvisor
J
Jonathan • couple • gb
10
2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Edwin • family_with_children • us
10
2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
L
Lbodack • Family • Long Island City, Queens, New York
10
Gorgeous views from spacious balcony
Pros:

Highly recommend! Gorgeous view from the spacious patio (we had a partial ocean view room which was still an amazing view), clean/spotless and spacious room, comfortable bed, super friendly/helpful staff and great amenities (heated pool, hot tub, beach towels/chairs/toys available to use). You are steps away from beach access and walking distance to tons of restaurants. The beach was also very kid friendly and was very shallow for quite a distance. We didn't pay for parking and were able to find street parking fairly easily (easier than find nyc parking but mid-westerns may find it annoying.) The boardwalk is right there and the hotel provides bikes, although we didn't use them. Would happily stay there again and whole heartedly recommend to others!

2026-04-11 • via Tripadvisor
A
Arnold • couple • pe
10
Nice place to stay
Pros:

Everything was great, location is great

Cons:

Not that new as I was expecting

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
O
oli • extended_group • de
10
2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Lindsay • family_with_children • us
10
Stunning views from balcony!
Pros:

Highly recommend! Gorgeous view from the spacious patio (we had a partial ocean view room which was still an amazing view), clean/spotless and spacious room, comfortable bed, super friendly/helpful staff and great amenities (heated pool, hot tub, beach towels/chairs/toys available to use). You are steps away from beach access and walking distance to tons of restaurants. The beach was also very kid friendly and was very shallow for quite a distance. We didn't pay for parking and were able to find street parking fairly easily (easier than find nyc parking but mid-westerns may find it annoying.) The boardwalk is right there and the hotel provides bikes, although we didn't use them. Would happily stay there again and whole heartedly recommend to others!

Cons:

Pillows were on the flat side.

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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victoriawheeler82 • NONE • Newport, South Wales, Wales
10
Hotel of dreams
Pros:

Absolutely loved this hotel, it was our favourite yet. Views / location to die for, presentation of hotel and rooms and the staff were lovely. I can’t recommend this hotel more.

2026-04-10 • via Tripadvisor
R
ron • couple • ca
9
2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Sherri • extended_group • us
9
2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
C
christiem765 • Family
10
Really Lovely Experience
Pros:

Very, very pleasant experience with spouse, adult son and his friend. Exceptionally, yet genuinely friendly staff without exception. Very clean, great access to beach and restaurants, hot, well
Working jacuzzi with powerful jets, and comfortably heated pool with ample and safe underground parking. We would absolutely return!

2026-04-08 • via Tripadvisor
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csc43 • NONE • Greenville, South Carolina
10
Flawless
Pros:

Everything about this place was amazing. Service was five star. Every single staff member was friendly and helpful. Room was great, food and pool cocktails fantastic, and location could not be better. Would definitely return!

2026-04-08 • via Tripadvisor