The Boardwalk Hotel

Hotels
8.9 (215 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 rooms
Cons:
Unclean sheets
Paid parking

Categories

Cleanliness
8.24
Some negative mentions regarding cleanliness such as unclean sheets.
Service
9.71
Staff were described as super friendly and accommodating.
Location
9.25
Multiple reviews highlighted the hotel's excellent location near the beach and dining options.
Room Quality
8.7
Rooms described as nice, modern, and comfortable.
Amenities
8.73
Amenities regarded well, but mixed mentions on specifics.
Value for Money
8.69
Generally a good value considering location and amenities.
Food and Beverage
8.74
No specific mentions, assumed standard for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
9.11
Many positive reviews indicating a high level of satisfaction.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 14:32

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 215 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.24
Service: 9.71
Location: 9.25
Room Quality: 8.7
Amenities: 8.73
Value for Money: 8.69
Food and Beverage: 8.74
Overall Experience: 9.11
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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