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 860 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
J
Jessica • family_with_children • us
10
Great Stay for our first time visiting San Diego.
Pros:

The staff was super welcoming and helpful and always smiling!

2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
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Leslie • solo_traveller • us
10
I think this might be the best hotel we have ever stayed in. The reason. Is the people who work there. They went for an
Pros:

Location location!!!!! It had a true California vibe!

2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • family_with_children • us
10
Lovely beachside hotel with helpful staff
Pros:

Everything! Friendly, knowledgeable staff. Beautiful location right by the beach. Lovely pool. Comfortable room.

Cons:

N/a

2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
N
Nancy • couple • us
10
EXCELLENT LOCATION WITH BEACHFRONT VIEWS
Pros:

Large beachfront room with fabulous views, excellent food, secure parking facility, walk to the beach, very nice and helpful front desk crew. Use of the facilities after checking out was a huge plus!

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
F
Fernando • family_with_children • ca
10
Excelente
Pros:

Tudo

Cons:

Estacionamento um pouco caro

2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
R
ronald • family_with_children • us
10
2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
L
Lori • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Huge room, great view and amazing staff.

2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
M
Michael • family_with_children • us
10
Amazing
Pros:

Staff members were very helpful and friendly. The location was unbelievable!!!!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
H
Houlihan • family_with_children • us
10
Luxurious amenities in the heart of Pacific Beach
Pros:

Outstanding location with incredible staff! So many amenities included between beach chairs & umbrellas, warm cookies in the afternoon , fire tables for a night cap, and chocolates at turn-down.

Cons:

Nothing- we had three generations staying across 3 rooms and everyone absolutely loved the hotel!

2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
S
Sonia • family_with_children • au
8
Pros:

Excellent location right on the bed. Very large and comfortable room for our family of five. Pool area was lovely.

2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
J
Johanna • family_with_children • us
10
2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
M
Melinda • family_with_children • us
10
3rd year coming and will continue so
Pros:

Everything here is so nice, views are beautiful!

2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
K
Kathryn • couple • us
10
Pros:

The staff was excellent

2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
T
Tetiana Lilly • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Everything! View from our room and location great! Friendly stuff and peaceful place in and out.
TU.

Cons:

Everything great!

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
H
Howard • couple • us
10
2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
S
Suzanne • couple • gb
9
A great place to relax and to refresh with beautiful views.
Pros:

The location being so close to the beach and to restaurants and bars whilst being quiet and away from road noise.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
C
caroline • family_with_children • se
8
Jättebra boende och otroligt trevlig och tillmötesgående personal. Nära till det mesta.
Pros:

Närhet till strand och restauranger.

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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revital • family_with_children • il
8
Pros:

הכל, מיקום מצויין, צוות נעים

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Heather • family_with_children • us
10
Absolutely loved this hotel.
Pros:

Views, location, staff, property….. A+++!!!

Cons:

Everything was perfect.

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Gwen • extended_group • us
10
The location on the beach was wonderful. The facility modern and beautiful indoors as well as outdoors. My family and I
Pros:

The property was well maintained and secure.

Cons:

Nothing!!

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee