The Boardwalk Hotel

Hotels
8.9 (214 reviews)
839 Santa Clara Pl , San Diego , us

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
First aid kit available
Sanitized tableware & silverware
Contactless check-in/check-out
Smoke alarms
Free wired internet
Self parking (surcharge)
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Clean and comfortable rooms
Easy beach access
Good amenities
Cons:
Issues with cleanliness of bedding
Parking fee

Categories

Cleanliness
8.29
Some issues noted with cleanliness of bedding.
Service
9.26
Very friendly staff and accommodating service noted in multiple reviews.
Location
9.3
Excellent location close to beach, dining, and attractions.
Room Quality
8.75
Rooms are well-equipped and comfortable, with nice décor.
Amenities
8.78
Good amenities provided, such as beach gear rentals.
Value for Money
8.74
Considering the overall experience, good value is provided.
Food and Beverage
8.79
Dining options nearby rated positively.
Overall Experience
9.26
Overall positive experiences across several reviews.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 14:36

Property Description

Beach Proximity
Indulge in a beach lover's paradise with Sail Bay, Mission Beach, and Pacific Beach just steps away from the hotel.

Comfort and Convenience
Relax in air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms and some featuring a charming patio for your enjoyment.

Nearby Attractions
Explore nearby attractions such as SeaWorld San Diego, Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, and Sunset Cliffs for a memorable stay.

Experience the best of Mission Beach at The Boardwalk Hotel. Book now for an unforgettable beach getaway.

Important information:

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.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 214 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.29
Service: 9.26
Location: 9.3
Room Quality: 8.75
Amenities: 8.78
Value for Money: 8.74
Food and Beverage: 8.79
Overall Experience: 9.26
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Mr. Nick couple us
8
2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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Tatjana couple us
10
Stylish, comfy and cozy!
Pros:

New, convenient location, was easy to find the street parking. Loved how comfy the bed was and all the appliances were new and cute. Great coffee too!

Cons:

I was a bit cold and I couldn’t get enough heat from the ac / heater unit but it wasn’t a problem.

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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Solana solo_traveller us
10
2026-01-31 via Nuitee
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Skyler family_with_children us
10
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Leticia family_with_children us
10
Best Location to stay at in Mission Bay.
Pros:

Loved the area, walking distance to everything.

Cons:

The shower was clogging after only taking one bath the first night.

2026-01-16 via Nuitee
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Kien couple us
6
Location was perfect, room had issues described above.
Pros:

Location 10/10, bed was comfortable

Cons:

Very musty smell from air conditioning/heater unit and thin walls

2026-01-15 via Nuitee
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gabriele couple us
9
We enjoyed our stay, loved the convenience of a door code and not having to check in thru the lobby
Pros:

Location and suites were great

Cons:

There was noise from the room above us which made sleeping difficult at times

2026-01-11 via Nuitee
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Suzanne couple us
10
Great place to stay on Mission Beach
Pros:

Great location - nicely decorated

Cons:

Bed was hard

2026-01-08 via Nuitee
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Nina couple de
8
Short but pleasant stay
Pros:

+ heated toilet seat (huge highlight)
+ modern/new look and feel
+ seamless check-in
+ helpful and speedy communication

Cons:

- cleanliness could've been better (dusty lamps and towel racks, hair left in the bathroom, sticky floor)
- high humidity made the room feel a bit damp
- pricy parking

2026-01-06 via Nuitee
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Nicole couple us
3
Cons:

Linen was dirty and smelled like mildew

2026-01-05 via Nuitee
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Anastasiia couple us
10
2025-12-27 via Nuitee
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Roxanne couple us
10
Sweet home stay
Pros:

Rooms

Cons:

Shower door half open

2025-12-26 via Nuitee
佩玟 extended_group tw
7
Cons:

床單不乾淨有很多髒污,床單也起毛球

2025-12-23 via Nuitee
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Leon couple de
9
2025-12-15 via Nuitee
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Tehila and moshe gershon solo_traveller us
10
2025-12-13 via Nuitee
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Liudmila couple us
10
2025-12-12 via Nuitee
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Misha family_with_children us
10
Pros:

The closeness to the beach and great places to eat and walk to was amazing. The staff are super friendly. We were able to get us in for early check-in and a late checkout. Very friendly everything was easy. We love the place.

2025-12-10 via Nuitee
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Galit extended_group us
9
סאן דייגו מקום מעולה
Pros:

מיקום מעולה לחוף לברים 7מסעדות ,הצוות ג‘וליה נתנה שירות מעולה . השכונה ידידותית לתייר אנשים נחמדים מאוד. גישה מעולה לטיילת החוף וגם לצד המפרצים הנוספים המקיפים את המלון, ניתן לעשות ספורט הליכה,ריצה וכו

2025-12-04 via Nuitee
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Mark couple us
10
2025-12-03 via Nuitee
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Diva couple cl
8
2025-11-30 via Nuitee