Pier South Resort, Autograph Collection

Hotels
Autograph Collection
8.7 (414 reviews)
800 Seacoast Drive , Imperial Beach , us

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Clean and spacious rooms
Enjoyable amenities
Cons:
Noise issues in the morning
Some maintenance concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
8.13
Room quality was mentioned as clean, but issues with maintenance in some areas were noted.
Service
9.1
Staff were frequently mentioned as friendly, professional, and helpful.
Location
9.14
The hotel location was praised as excellent with great views.
Room Quality
8.59
Rooms were described as great, spacious, and nicely decorated.
Amenities
8.62
Amenities like happy hour and restaurant services received positive mentions.
Value for Money
8.58
Overall, the hotel provided good value based on the experiences shared.
Food and Beverage
8.63
The food and beverage service, including happy hour snacks, was positively received.
Overall Experience
8.8
Overall experience was great, with specific mention of returning for future stays.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 17:05

Property Description

Luxurious Beachfront Resort with Outdoor Pool and Spa

Oceanfront Suites and Furnished Balconies
Select suites offer stunning oceanfront views and each room comes with a furnished balcony, plush slippers, and a satellite TV. Enjoy the sound of the waves right from your room.

Concierge Services and Contemporary Dining
Take advantage of onsite concierge services and enjoy contemporary beachfront dining at SEA180 Pier South Resort. Indulge in Mediterranean cuisine with a coastal twist while taking in panoramic ocean views.

Convenient Amenities and Prime Location
With free Wi-Fi, plush bathrobes, and a glass shower in each en suite bathroom, Pier South Resort ensures a comfortable stay. Located just a 3-minute walk from Imperial Beach Pier, the resort offers valet parking and a 24-hour reception for guests' convenience.

Book your stay at Pier South Resort, Autograph Collection, and experience the ultimate beachfront luxury.

Important information:

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.

Valet parking is available at an additional fee. Contact the property for more details.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.
In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 414 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.13
Service: 9.1
Location: 9.14
Room Quality: 8.59
Amenities: 8.62
Value for Money: 8.58
Food and Beverage: 8.63
Overall Experience: 8.8
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danhI272FU Family
10
Great Experience
Pros:

The staff here is amazing! Always happy and ready to assist! Hotel is well maintained.

2026-08-28 via Tripadvisor
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662dayanah Family
10
Excellent Customer Service!
Pros:

Fantastic beachfront stay!
We had a wonderful time at Pier South Resort in Imperial Beach. We received excellent customer service, especially from Hamiee, who was fantastic! Our room was just right—clean, comfortable, and perfect for our needs. Highly recommend!

2026-08-26 via Tripadvisor
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Alyx extended_group us
10
2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Tasha solo_traveller us
10
2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Gerste61 Couples Dresden, Saxony
6
Wonderful Ocean View, but Serious Issues with Room Lighting
Pros:

We stayed at the Pier South Resort for three nights in a spacious room with a truly beautiful ocean view. The room offered plenty of space, although the furnishings and overall design felt rather plain and lacked warmth and attention to detail.

The biggest drawback was the use of frosted glass facing the exterior corridor. At night, the corridor lighting shone continuously through the glass and into the room, making it extremely bright. Unfortunately, this also affected the bedroom, as its window faced the corridor and was fitted with frosted glass as well. There was no effective way to darken the bedroom, which made it difficult to sleep comfortably.

The spectacular ocean view was certainly a highlight, but the lack of proper blackout options significantly affected the quality of our stay.

2026-08-23 via Tripadvisor
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Meander43828849625 Family
10
Great experience
Pros:

First of all, it was a great location, good food, room was spacious but mostly the staff, housekeeping, frontedesk and the server at the restaurant they were all great!!! I will definitely come back in this place and already rold my family and friends to stay here if they come to san diego. Keep up the good work❤️❤️❤️

2026-08-23 via Tripadvisor
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Go643163 Business
10
Wonderful
Pros:

Just great to roll out if bed grab a cup of coffee and stroll to beach

2026-08-23 via Tripadvisor
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nycolem428 Family
10
They thought of everything!
Pros:

This place is beautiful, relaxing the room we stayed in was perfect. They thought of everything.! Aaliyah from the front desk was very special very accommodating very welcoming. Atmosphere, there was very pleasant the ocean view everything they really thought of everything. I did not want to go home.
I recommend this place over and over again all the accommodations everything made everything worth it. The beach package is absolutely amazing Thank you.

2026-08-03 via Tripadvisor
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Suzanne family_with_children us
10
quiet and relaxing.
Pros:

FOOD CHOICES UNUSUAL AND INVITING,

Cons:

n/a

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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GrandTour67326253863 Family
10
Amazing
Pros:

Everyone has been so nice I could not say enough nice things about the hospitality here.

2026-07-31 via Tripadvisor
5
507elizabethh Couples
10
Anniversary get away
Pros:

Kassandra and the team were very hospitable. We received a bottle of wine and a nice note for anniversary. Ocean views and the roof top happy hour was a nice surprise. We will definitely be back!

2026-07-30 via Tripadvisor
5
534courtneyr Couples Truckee, Lake Tahoe (California), California
10
Sunsets, sleep and sun
Pros:

Always a lovely and restful stay. Beautiful location, beautiful spacious rooms and a wonderful spa.
Also - go for the paint and sip evenings led by Emilie and assisted by Jose! Wonderful and fun evening on the roof at sunset.

2026-07-19 via Tripadvisor
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gilbertn720 Family Yuma, Arizona
8
Welcoming experience
Pros:

Hotel experience, front desk staff, Emeli, valet, and restaurant staff were amazing and extremely attentive. Drinks and the pizza at Sammy’s were on point and we enjoyed happy hour and oceanfront view.

The oceanfront view room was beautiful and clean inside and out. The only thing I will note was the floors in the living room area were lifting and the door to the outdoor patio did not latch unless you slammed it shut, making the room and windows shake which we could even hear the neighbors door slam loudly and shake our room.

Overall, the experience really was great with just a few minor things that can be attended to-to keep up with the higher standard of the facility being a resort.

2026-07-19 via Tripadvisor
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sharnikaf Couples
10
The Rooftop Paint & Sip was Everything!
Pros:

I stayed at this resort to celebrate my 43rd birthday, and it was exactly the relaxing getaway I needed. As a mom of three, relaxation was my top priority, and this place delivered!

The ocean views were absolutely breathtaking, and the hot tub was the perfect place to unwind. There were also plenty of delicious food options nearby, which made the stay even better.

Without a doubt, my favorite part of the trip was the rooftop Paint & Sip. Whoever came up with that idea is an absolute genius! Painting while listening to great music as the sun set over the ocean was such an incredible experience. The weather was perfect, and the entire evening was a total vibe. Our instructor, Emeli, was amazing, she made everyone feel like a true artist, no matter their skill level.

We did experience a small hiccup when we first arrived due to a system glitch that wasn’t the hotel’s fault, but Aaliyah and the manager, Hammie, went above and beyond to take care of us and make everything right. Their kindness and excellent customer service truly stood out.

From the friendly staff and great accommodations to the beautiful views and unforgettable experiences, this resort made my birthday so special. I can’t wait to come back for another stay. I’d absolutely give this place a 10/10. Thank you for helping make my birthday one to remember!

2026-07-19 via Tripadvisor
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Compass60772672628 Business
10
Wonder
Pros:

Fantastic customer service.

2026-07-14 via Tripadvisor
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Turshoo Family
10
Sleepy Beach town getaway
Pros:

We enjoyed our stay with our family at Pier South Resort, very friendly and accommodating staff throughout the Resort.
Located on the beach in a sleepy beach town of Imperial Beach, where there are nice surrounding of restaurants high and low end. There is a beautiful long Pier nearby.
Great for a weekend getaway.
Shout out to Mr. Hammie and his staff for going the extra mile to make our stay more memorable.
FYI, the resort has a nice ocean front restaurant and a roof top bar as well.

2026-07-12 via Tripadvisor
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porschal746 Family
10
Great Stay for an Affordable Getaway
Pros:

The hotel was great! Would recommend staying with family - nice change from the businesses of San Diego. Oziel and Noah were very helpful valets.

2026-07-12 via Tripadvisor
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priscillamP7874XA Family
10
Great service
Pros:

Isiah was very helpful and polite! We appreciate his willingness to provide us with a great experience

2026-07-12 via Tripadvisor
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Nancy family_with_children us
8
2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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eli4343 Family Idaho
10
Beautiful beach, huge rooms!
Pros:

This hotel is incredible. I researched many areas to stay in San Diego for NASCAR weekend and I’m so happy we picked this resort. The rooms are huge and well appointed with spectacular views of the Pacific. The restaurant was very yummy with happy hour times available too. We were there for a few nights and also explored the local restaurants within walking distance which were also very good. What an awesome little beach town feel in Imperial Beach. Be mindful that the water quality varies here due to proximity to Mexico if you are actually looking to swim in the ocean (please don’t blame the hotel for this lol). Don’t hesitate, stay here.. it’s so awesome :)

2026-07-09 via Tripadvisor