The Wayfarer San Diego

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Pacifica Hotels
9.2 (414 reviews)
707 Pacific Beach Dr, San Diego, California, 92109 , San Diego , US
1-858-4884700

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Facilities

Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Luggage storage
Concierge service
Heated pool
Elevator
Gift shops or newsstand
Golfing nearby
Snorkeling nearby
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Fantastic location
Amazing service
Cons:
Loud neighbors
Small room size

Categories

Cleanliness
8.38
Most guests noted that the hotel was clean, but there was a complaint about loud neighbors impacting the experience.
Service
9.85
Guests praised the staff for being accommodating, friendly, and attentive, contributing significantly to their overall experience.
Location
9.89
The hotel is situated in a perfect location right on the beach with easy access to nearby attractions.
Room Quality
8.84
Rooms were described as beautiful and modern, though some were noted to be small.
Amenities
8.87
Guests appreciated the pool and hot tub facilities, although some specific amenities were not detailed.
Value for Money
9.33
Overall value was considered good, especially with the quality of service and location.
Food and Beverage
8.88
The on-site cafe provided reasonably priced and good quality food and drinks.
Overall Experience
9.55
Most reviews expressed that their experience was outstanding, with many looking forward to returning.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 01:56

Property Description

Recreational Opportunities
Dining Options
Featured Amenities

Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.

Enjoy a meal at Zephyr Café or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to noon for a fee.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Make yourself at home in one of the 126 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment.

Book your stay at The Wayfarer San Diego today and indulge in a seaside retreat like no other.

Important information:

  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

  • Children and extra beds

    No cribs (infant beds) available

  • Pets

    Service animals are allowed

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 414 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.38
Service: 9.85
Location: 9.89
Room Quality: 8.84
Amenities: 8.87
Value for Money: 9.33
Food and Beverage: 8.88
Overall Experience: 9.55
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Glenn • family_with_children • us
10
We’d definitely stay here again !
Pros:

Here’s a review that sounds genuine and highlights the things future guests care about:
We had a fantastic stay at the Wayfarer Hotel. The staff was genuinely friendly, welcoming, and helpful from check-in through checkout. Customer service like that really stands out.
The location is hard to beat—just steps from Pacific Beach, with plenty of great restaurants, coffee shops, and places to walk nearby. We hardly needed to use the car.
The hotel was clean, comfortable, and made a great home base for exploring San Diego. We’d definitely stay here again and would recommend it to anyone looking for a fun beach getaway

Cons:

I can't think of anything.

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Sigalit • solo_traveller • il
10
Pros:

המיקום על הים ובתור גולשים זה היה לנו מעולה. השירות מעולה, היו מתארחים מעלינו שעשו המון רעש כי הילדים שיחקו עד מאוחר והמלון דאג לפנות אליהם ולבקש שקט וגם הציעו להעביר אותנו חדר. תמיד היו מגבות נקיות וכל מה שהזדקקנו לו, קיבלנו

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Evelise • couple • us
5
2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Shannon • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

Cannot beat the location. Steps from the beach and lots of things nearby within walking distance.

Cons:

$45 per night to park and the parking spaces are smaller than usual lots. Combine that with people that cant park and its a mess.

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Umud • couple • tr
9
Daha ucuz olsa müthiş
Pros:

Tesisin konumu iyiydi. Çalışanların hepsine bayıldım , sorun çözme odaklıydılar. Odakar tertemiz

Cons:

Hiç bir ücretsiz olanak yok. Odada kahve malinesi var, kahve var’ su yok.

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Krista • solo_traveller • us
8
Great staff, rooms, and location!
Pros:

Location to the beach . $10 rental bikes were awesome! Pool and spa on the ocean side. Lots of pretty new pool deck furniture. Very very nice staff!! Pretty rooms and lobby!!! Board games in the lobby.

Cons:

Couldn’t sit on my “porch” past 10pm because it was near the pool. Elevator wasn’t working so had to drag bags up the stairs. Cafe closed at random time and lots of food items were out or not being served that day.

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Brittany • family_with_children • us
4
Pros:

The view from the hotel room was amazing, and so was the close proximity to the beach. Hotel and seated area was also well kept and with a beautiful view of the ocean

Cons:

Staff was not pleasant or helpful in anyway. The only one that was nice to us was the gentleman that helped with our bags. The lobby is across the parking lot which we did not see signs informing us of that. $45 for parking a night which we did not know about. The doors slam shut even when you try to be gentle, I heard every movement from the person above us, the toilet did not work right, one plug in that we could use. Asked for extra towels since with the humidity nothing was drying and they were never sent up. We eventually asked the lady with the cart and she gave us some. I could go on but definitely not worth the cost. Could've spent that money and still be on the beach with better staff.

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Kelly • couple • us
8
2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Angel • family_with_children • us
8
Great. Would come back
Pros:

Location was great

Cons:

The cafe closed at 5pm. The rooms could have been swept during cleaning.

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Nicole • family_with_children • us
10
An unexpected stay turned this into our new favorite place to stay when visiting San Diego
Pros:

Location was amazing, beds were comfortable and pillows and sheets soft. We had a partial view of the ocean on the 2nd floor facing the pool and it was exactly what I hoped for with the ocean sound with the sliding door open. Short walk to just about any food and the beach is right there! Rentals of boogie boards and chairs was so appreciated.

Cons:

The pool closes at 10pm but we didn’t want to be woken up from talking or partying below so we closed the door and turned on a sound machine. It is more active than LaJolla Shores but the hotel is so much more nicer.

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • extended_group • us
10
We love this hotel and always recommend it! Just wish parking wasn’t so high.
Pros:

Close to beach

Cons:

$40 day parking

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Hector • couple • us
7
2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Shellie • couple • us
9
Love the room and location. Was pricey but was doable for one night
Pros:

Location

Cons:

In room coffee machine didn’t work. Also, expensive

2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Mate • couple • us
3
False advertising.
Pros:

It's location is really good. It's right at the beach, there are plenty of restaurants nearby.

Cons:

The booked a room with partial ocean view and received a room on the 1st floor behind the pool without private balcony where a cabana in fron of our window was blocking even that very limited ocean view the room had.

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Beatrice • family_with_children • us
10
2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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DeForrest • couple • us
10
Will come again
Pros:

Love the ocean front room. Slept with patio dorr open.

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Soniya Nishikant • couple • us
10
2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Garcia • family_with_children • us
10
One of the best hotels by the beach! Great location and accessible
Pros:

It was in a great location. A lot was in walking distance. The balcony in the room was great to wake up and step out hearing the sound of the waves. The access from the hotel to the beach was the best part about it for families. The hotel was very clean. Staff was great!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Jose • couple • us
10
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Randi • couple • us
8
2026-06-12 • via Nuitee