The Boardwalk Hotel

Hotels
8.9 (222 reviews)
839 Santa Clara Pl , San Diego , us

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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:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 222 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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Westerlund • family_with_children • us
10
I’m not sure it gets better than this spot. Close enough to enjoy all of the livelihood of Mission Beach, including outs
Pros:

Loved the location, cleanliness of rooms, efficiency of check in/out.

Cons:

No complaints

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Shannon M. • couple • us
10
Had an awesome time thank you!!!
Pros:

Location comfortable and clean!! The included rentals were a game changer

Cons:

Nothing only feedback: Kitchen could have a sharp knife and a pair of scissors cutting board?

2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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Darren • couple • us
10
Great location and fun area.
Pros:

Great beds

Cons:

No view of anything

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • couple • us
9
Pros:

The Boardwalk hotel was in a great location! It was close to many restaurants, coffee shops, and the beach. Our hotel room was clean and very spacious for 2 people! The hotel staff promptly responded to any questions that were emailed to them! Thank you for a great stay!

Cons:

NA - Friendly reminder, reserve parking at the time of your booking! Parking is extremely limited!

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Ryan • couple • us
5
Janky.
Pros:

The rooms are beautifully designed and you can tell someone put thought into the initial design.

Cons:

The initial design is poorly executed. I’m a hospitality professional and from the broken light switches to the burnt out light bulbs along with the spotty communication with staff but ironically accompanied by a fairly comprehensive text-based automated program, the word that ultimately came to mind for this place was “janky.”

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Christina • couple • us
10
2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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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