Children allowed

Facilities

Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Luxurious stay
Attentive and friendly staff
Cons:
High parking fees
Hot water issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.55
Room was very clean and housekeeping came daily, but there was a notable complaint about the hot water.
Service
10
The staff exceeded every expectation and were truly friendly and helpful throughout the stay.
Location
10
Perfect location right on the beach, very close to the ‘action’ but still quiet.
Room Quality
9.55
Full ocean view room was glorious and well-appointed, though some rooms might have location concerns.
Amenities
9.05
Good amenities with a huge TV and complimentary Evian water; however, parking was expensive.
Value for Money
8.55
While the stay offered a luxurious experience, some aspects like parking were seen as expensive.
Food and Beverage
9.55
Excellent food options with high-quality ingredients, though some items were pricey.
Overall Experience
9.95
Overall a perfect stay with beautiful views and attentive staff.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 11:51

Property Description

Beachfront Luxury at Pacific Terrace Hotel

Beachfront Bliss: Enjoy a beachfront outdoor pool, hot tub, and stunning ocean views in our island-inspired rooms.

Luxurious Amenities: Indulge in terrycloth bathrobes, elegant dark wood furnishings, and tasteful tropical linens for a truly luxurious stay.

Convenience at Your Fingertips: Take advantage of concierge services, charge back to the room options, gated underground parking, and a modern fitness center.

Experience the best of San Diego at Pacific Terrace Hotel. Book your stay now for a memorable beachfront getaway.

Important information:

Bicycle Rental – 2-hour time limit per rental

2. Beach Equipment: boogie boards, chairs, & umbrellas

3. Beach Toys & Games: buckets, shovels, sand forms, create-a-sand-castle kit, paddleball, toss & catch ball

4. Towels for pool & beach

5. Board games

6. 2 bottles of Evian water in room upon arrival

7. Beverage refreshment station

8. Fresh baked cookies at 4 pm daily

9. Attraction Ticket discounts

10. Concierge Services

11. In-room streaming via Staycast

12. Gift Shop souvenir gift with minimum purchase

13. Local and national newspapers

14. Wifi

The Pool and Hot Tub will be closed for renovations and improvements from Jan 5th to Feb 5th, from Feb 5th to Feb 12th the Hot Tub will not be heated above 95 degrees. After the 12th both Hot Tub and Pool are back to opening hours of 8am to 10pm daily.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Groups

    No special conditions apply for groups.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for US$20 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 40 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 994 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.55
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9.55
Amenities: 9.05
Value for Money: 8.55
Food and Beverage: 9.55
Overall Experience: 9.95
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marjorie couple us
10
We plan to return next year for a week. We loved watching the surfers, easy to access beach walkway, sunsets, and people
Pros:

Staff were extremely friendly and professional. A lot of attention to details - such as equipped kitchenettes, turndown service with chocolates.

Cons:

Bed was too soft

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Jmcicon solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Amenities

Cons:

Parking

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Passport742776 NONE
10
Wonderful Pacific Beach Gem
Pros:

Beautiful gem in the perfect location for a gorgeous San Diego stay! Can't go wrong here. Loved our stay at the Pacific Terrace and we will be back!

2026-06-11 via Tripadvisor
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Jessica couple ch
8
Pros:

Direkte wunderschöne Lage am Strand. Sehr freundliches Personal. Extrem konfortable Zimmer und Betten.

Cons:

Es war alles gut aber es hat kein gutes Preis- Leistungs Verhältnis.
Parken kostet extra 45$ pro Nacht.

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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timhI7071KE Couples Burleson, Texas
10
Terrace Time!
Pros:

Once again, Pacific Terrace was terrific. We have been there numerous times and will keep coming back. The property has a fabulous view being right on Pacific Beach and the ambiance is excellent as well. Comfy beds waiting for us inside charming rooms/suites.
Each staff member we interacted with were very attentive and made sure we were happy and well taken care of.
The food and beverage offerings at the Terrace Cafe were top notch with a great selection for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
So, give them a try. You won’t be sorry.

2026-06-09 via Tripadvisor
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remi family_with_children fr
8
Pros:

Vue & emplacement

2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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abqNM505 Family
10
Vacation
Pros:

Our stay was absolutely amazing, highlighted by the best ocean views in all of San Diego. Pacific Terrace Hotel is a coastal paradise that we cannot wait to visit again.

2026-06-08 via Tripadvisor
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Jean family_with_children us
10
2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Lydia solo_traveller us
10
It was wonderful! Will definitely return.
Pros:

The pool and hot tub were fabulous. The view was beautiful. It was clean and comfortable and the staff was very solicitous.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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rhonnic2026 Couples
10
Perfect Beachfront Getaway with Outstanding Staff and Service!* 🌴☀️🍹
Pros:

Perfect Beachfront Getaway with Outstanding Staff and Service!* 🌴☀️🍹

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

My wife and I recently enjoyed a quick getaway at the Pacific Terrace Hotel, and it exceeded our expectations in every way. From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel genuinely welcome. Ashley, Matt, Colin, and Kailey were outstanding and went above and beyond to ensure our stay was comfortable, relaxing, and memorable. Their friendly attitudes and exceptional customer service truly made a difference.

The food was absolutely delicious, and the cocktails were some of the best we've had. Every meal was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. We also loved the activities available at the hotel. The activities coordinator made sure we were taken care of and got us set up with bikes so we could enjoy a ride along the boardwalk, which was one of the highlights of our trip. Between the amazing beachfront location, fantastic food and drinks, and the incredible staff, Pacific Terrace delivered the perfect San Diego escape. We can't wait to come back for another stay!

I also LOVED my room birthday decorations.

2026-06-06 via Tripadvisor
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Daniela couple nl
9
Very pleasant, and comfortable
Pros:

Very relaxed hotel, spacious rooms, great beds, very clean. We stayed on the ground floor with a terrace door opening right on to the pool which felt for us quite nice and easy. There is some noise from the pool area but nothing major and it gets quiet in the evening. The restaurant is indeed small (I have seen other reviews complaining about this) but the food quality is good, there is plenty of seating outside, and they serve the pool area too the whole day. They serve freshly made cookies every afternoon, never forgot to put water bottles and new coffee pods in our room each day, and put chocolates on your pillow in the evening. The wifi works great and there's plenty of towels. They are not fussy about you using an unlimited amount of pool towels either, and you can take them to the beach too. The Boardwalk, which passes right along the hotel pool, is lively (but not annoyingly noisy) during the evenings and there are many eating places in walking distance. On the last evening, I had lost my earplugs and the guys at the reception run out and got me a new set. Overall lovely hotel, I would definitely stay there again!

Cons:

the only mild complain is maybe that they have sliding wooden interior window shutters which - though they do look quite pretty - do not close down very well so there is quite a bit of light in the room during the night from the lamps just outside the window. But not a major nuisance!

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Safari707135 NONE
10
Fabulous stay on the beach!
Pros:

Had the best stay last weekend! Comfy beds, quality sheets, super clean, great food, friendly staff, hotel on the beach, heated pool, happy hour cookies, cute gift shop, got discount tickets to San Diego zoo, fire dance show on Friday nights, dinner before the show, huge patio, got the breakfast package and it was fantastic! Here are some photos from our little trip! I’m definitely staying again! Underground secure parking too!

2026-06-05 via Tripadvisor
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W1940SJjulesb Couples
10
Outstanding Experience!
Pros:

Wonderful Anniversary stay! Property meticulously clean and well maintained. Hotel staff went above and beyond to exceed every expectation. Everyone from reservations, check in/out, concierge, valet, food & beverage manager, housekeeping, Guest Services, and Hotel Director were 100% focused to ensure our stay was perfect! Savannah, Meredith, Alexis, Tim, and Sandra were just a few of the staff who were exceptionally kind. Will deystay here again!

2026-06-05 via Tripadvisor
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nalenab2026 Family
10
Amazing stay!!
Pros:

Pacific Terrace was nothing short of amazing! From working with Nicholas on setting up our blocked rooms for my birthday group, check in, the rooms, the grounds, the locations and most importantly the staff, everything beyond my expectations. The location of the hotel was steps from the beach and just a short walk to all the restaurants and bars! Highly recommend booking through this hotel, you won’t regret it. We even got a room upgrade and they decorated my suite.

2026-06-04 via Tripadvisor
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Youngshin family_with_children us
10
2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Marilyn couple us
10
2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Shane family_with_children us
10
2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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KarynH1 NONE Goodyear, Arizona
10
Another amazing trip to Paradise
Pros:

Another perfect stay in Paradise! Pacific Terrace Hotel is the perfect hidden beach gem. Located right on Pacific Beach overlooking the ocean, it's a perfect place to relax or explore. Choosing the full ocean view rooms makes the experience even better, as you can sit on your balcony and watch the waves all day. The rooms also overlook the beautiful pool and terrace area, which is the place to be to hang out, eat and socialize.The steps down to the beach are literally steps away. The hotel is situated on the Pacific Beach boardwalk and is close to many many restaurants and bars, within walking distance. No vehicle is actually needed if you're staying in this area. Check out the hotels beach cam so you can experience the paradise. This hotel is always amazingly clean and the staff in all areas are helpful and accommodating. The rooms are beautiful and upgraded giving that perfect beach ambiance. I've been staying here yearly since 2019 and have not had a bad experience yet. Once you come you will not want to leave and this will become a regular and coveted part of your yearly vacation destinations.

2026-06-01 via Tripadvisor
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erickB7082AK NONE
10
Amazing experience. Surpassed expectations
Pros:

Amazing experience. Amazing hotel and everyone was super friendly and helpful. Location is perfect with breathtaking views. Will definitely be back.

2026-06-01 via Tripadvisor
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toddp752 NONE Holmdel, New Jersey
10
Gem on the Pacific
Pros:

Excellent hotel with friendly staff! Awesome location on the beach. Easy parking and terrific pool! Love this place! We’ll be returning for sure.

2026-05-30 via Tripadvisor