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The Beach Cottages

4255 Ocean Boulevard, 1 block south of Grand Ave., San Diego, CA 92109 (Pacific Beach)
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The Beach Cottages
Ranked #55 of 271 hotels in San Diego
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greeneyes67
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44 reviews 44 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2013

Stumbled across this hotel & decided to stay a few nights. Lucky for us they had availability. All the employees here are very friendly & helpful. The hotel is right across from the beach & has spectacular views. We stayed in a "standard" room in the main building. The room was small, but clean & we had a nice deck... More

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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2013

Our family reunion this year involved two boys age 4 and 6, three adults, and two 70-year olds. The location of Beach Cottages, right next to the beach, is unbeatable. We had 3 motel rooms in the west wing (3rd floor) and a two-bed apartment in the main building, and stayed about two weeks. Views of the ocean were great... More

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Olympia, Washington
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

We had an amazing 3 night stay in this awesome location in Pacific Beach! First, the hotel room, although older in style, was very clean and fully equipped for our family. We stayed in the 3rd floor of the hotel portion (not the cottages) and I would highly recommend this. We would sit in our room with a full view... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 19, 2013 via mobile

This hotel is in a prime spot at Pacific Beach - right off the boardwalk and in walking distance to many good restaraunts, shopping, and the popular Mission Beach. There is a grocery store across the street which was a bonus for us because we had a room with a kitchen. We stayed on the first floor of the main... More

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Denver, Colorado
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9 reviews 9 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 17, 2013

After leaving the over-priced glitz of Las Vegas this was the perfect place for us to stay. It was clean, comfortable, priced well and right on the beach. The staff was helpful and cheerful and we really enjoyed our stay. Sure the rooms aren't updated but we had everything we needed and wanted. We could here the people next door... More

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Sacramento, California
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3 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 23, 2013

Wonderful place ON the beach in Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA. The cottages are at beach level but behind a half-wall and glass enclosure. There are 3 gates that give access to the boardwalk and beach right outside the property. Check out the pictures. During the summer, you may want to stay in the 2nd and 3rd floor rooms/suites as... More

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southern California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 2, 2013

One and two bedrooms available. Full kitchen with standard size refrig and stove. Ocean and sunset view from the 3rd floor units. Walk right out onto the boardwalk or sand. Busy part of Pacific Beach so you can walk to 24 Hour Fitness, grocery store, bars, restaurants, library and downtown. Trader Joes is 3/4 mile. Queen beds got new mattresses... More

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Manhattan Beach, CA
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 14, 2012 via mobile

While this place has a convenient location to beach, shopping, and restaurants, our expectations have changed since the '60s, and this hotel hasn't. Our motel room had one chair, flat old pillows, an old bed, dim lighting, airflow around the door, and no security lock. The bathroom appeared to be very clean, and the price was low for the area,... More

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Tucson
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 7, 2012

This was our first visit to The Beach Cottages. The location of this hotel and cottages is phenominal. We stayed in the hotel part and still had a good view of the ocean. The staff were very personable and they had halloween decorations and candy in the office. We will definitaly stay there for years to come!

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Gilbert, Arizona
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 2, 2012

We think the Beach Cottages are wonderful. They offer a family style experience with a personal touch. Their facility includes a laundry room and a fairly comprehensive store to get last minute needs and some beach rental items such a boogy boards and umbrellas. The cottages have great patios with Barbeques and the cottages are fully furnished and have many... More

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Also Known As:
The Beach Cottages Hotel
The Beach Cottages Hotel San Diego
Beach Hotel San Diego
The Beach Hotel
The Beach Cottages San Diego
Beach Cottages San Diego Ca
Address: 4255 Ocean Boulevard, 1 block south of Grand Ave., San Diego, CA 92109
Region: United States > California > San Diego > Pacific Beach
Amenities:
Beach Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kids Activities Kitchenette Suites
Hotel Style:
#10 On the Beach Hotels in San Diego
#16 Family Hotels in San Diego
Price Range: $
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Beach Cottages are located right on the beach in the Pacific Beach area of San Diego. We are conveniently located near many great restaurants, shops, night life, and San Diego attractions. There is a Ralph's grocery store located right across the street which makes it very easy to prepare your own meals in any one of our fifty fully equipped kitchen units, if you prefer to do so. Our other twenty eight units have kitchenettes that include a small refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, and all the tableware and glassware you need. The Beach Cottages is a perfect destination for a fun-filled family vacation at the beach. ... more   less 

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