Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

Hotels
8.2 (9148 reviews)
250 Beach Street , San Francisco , US
+1 415-617-6565

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Business center
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location near Fisherman’s Wharf/Pier 39
Strong family-friendly amenities (play areas, s'mores, plush toy)
Attractive decor and courtyard/outdoor spaces with fire pits
Walkable to restaurants, shops and attractions
Comfortable beds and good showers (reported by multiple guests)
Cons:
High cost / poor value for money (nightly rate complaints)
Expensive or problematic parking (including double charges)
Unexpected amenity/processing fees reported as deceptive
Some rooms dated or poorly maintained (dust in AC, old tub/drain)
Limited on-site F&B (no restaurant/breakfast) and limited TV channels

Categories

Cleanliness
7.6
Mixed reports: several guests mentioned dust in air conditioning and an old/dirty tub, while others explicitly called their room clean and spacious.
Service
8.7
Generally friendly and welcoming (especially to families and children), though a few guests reported unhelpful reception and issues around unexpected fees.
Location
9.6
Consistently praised — excellent location near Fisherman’s Wharf/Pier 39 and many walkable attractions.
Room Quality
7.8
Mixed: many reviewers liked the design, comfortable beds and showers, but others noted dated rooms, poor lighting, no bath plug and occasional disappointing views.
Amenities
9.4
Strong offering of public spaces and family-friendly amenities (play areas, courtyard, fire pits, s'mores, welcome plush), though some water dispensers/facility quirks were reported.
Value for Money
6.6
Frequently cited as a weakness: high nightly rates, expensive or double-charged parking, and unexpected amenity fees left guests feeling it was overpriced.
Food and Beverage
7.1
Limited F&B options noted (no onsite restaurant/breakfast for some, no plates/bowls in rooms), though small touches like s'mores were appreciated.
Overall Experience
8.8
Mostly positive stays—families especially enjoyed the atmosphere, decor and outdoor areas; billing/price and some room issues tempered a minority of experiences.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:02

Property Description

Unique Nautical-Themed Rooms
Hotel Zephyr San Francisco offers nautical-themed rooms with fishnet-covered light fixtures and porthole-style windows. Each room is equipped with modern amenities like satellite TV, WiFi, and en suite bathrooms with complimentary toiletries. Some rooms even provide breathtaking views of San Francisco Bay.

Convenient Facilities and Activities
Enjoy 24-hour reception, a mini-market, shared lounge, games room, and ticket service at Hotel Zephyr San Francisco. Guests can partake in various activities including cycling, ensuring a memorable stay.

Prime Location
Situated just 300 meters from Pier 39 Fisherman's Wharf, the hotel is also within walking distance of Lombard Street and Ghirardelli Square. With San Francisco International Airport only 21 km away, Hotel Zephyr San Francisco is the perfect choice for your next stay in the city.

Important information:

All reservations for more than 5 rooms will require an additional deposit. Reservations must include name of guest occupying the room and stricter policies will apply.

Hotel Zephyr is offering guests a wide range of services for an affordable Urban Facility Fee per day, each guestroom includes the following:

- Complimentary guest room WiFi and public areas;
- Complimentary artistic postcard;
- Complimentary in-room coffee and tea;
- Two complimentary welcome water bottles upon arrival with sustainable water dispensing station;
- Complimentary s’mores kit (two per stay, on request from 4-10pm, based on availability);
- Complimentary Game Room activities;
- Access to fitness center (24/7);
- Discounts at most Zephyr Walk Stores;
- Discounts at Pier 39 partner restaurants;
- 15% off at Simco Family Restaurants (Fog Harbor, Pier Market, Eagle Cafe, Wipeout, Crab House, and the Biscoff Coffee Shop);
- 10% off food and drinks at Cioppino’s;
- 10% off at Capurro’s; 2 for 1 wine tasting at select wineries in Napa and Sonoma;
- 5-15% off select tours including City Tours, Muir Woods/Sausalito, Winery and Bay Cruises.

VIP discounts on select tours, attractions & eatery’s in Fisherman’s Wharf– visit with the property's Concierge in the lobby for the current list of discounts and to make tour reservations.

Pets welcome for $50+tax per night, $58.85 total.

This property considers 10 or more rooms a group and reserves the right to cancel 10 or more rooms booked online. Please contact the hotel’s sales department directly for the best group rates.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.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 9148 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.6
Service: 8.7
Location: 9.6
Room Quality: 7.8
Amenities: 9.4
Value for Money: 6.6
Food and Beverage: 7.1
Overall Experience: 8.8
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Yunqing • family_with_children • us
8
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Johan • family_with_children • se
10
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Vickram • family_with_children • ca
10
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Marc • couple • es
8
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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I-CHI • solo_traveller • tw
3
Pros:

Na

Cons:

Internet + parking system

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Leigh • family_with_children • au
10
Pros:

Amazing location! The outdoor area was great. All the games and making s'mores by the fire!

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Esther_1 • family_with_children • ch
10
Pros:

cool interior design, great location for me as i was just one night downtown after a business meeting to explore this specific area

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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jennifer • couple • us
10
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Bobbyflowers35 • family_with_children • us
8
Nice hotel
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Price

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Lewis • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Lihying • couple • tw
10
有孩子同行，入住時還可以挑選一個小玩偶，孩子很喜歡
Pros:

一樓很多公共設施，空間舒適

Cons:

中途有停電一次

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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James • family_with_children • gb
7
Good location, good accommodation
Pros:

Location, outside area

Cons:

Lighting in the room poor, no bath plug

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Brooke • family_with_children • au
10
2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Orit • couple • il
8
Pros:

החדר היה נקי ומרווח, מיקום המלון מעולה, ממש על הטיילת .

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Lihying • couple • tw
10
在公共區域有很多設施可以玩，有飲用水可以裝
Pros:

地點方便，公共設施多元

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Cristina • family_with_children • pt
8
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Annamaria • family_with_children • it
8
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Hortensia • family_with_children • us
5
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Javier • couple • us
10
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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andrew • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee