The Wayfarer San Diego

Stayed for a weekend with best friend and my 2 year old. I was really impressed with the high level of customer service. Check-in was easy and staff helped with my bags. It was a last minute booking and the only option was a room with “no view” but I could see the ocean from my balcony, that was a nice surprise. ||I had a small maintenance issue with the bathroom sink, however they were quick to address it and make sure I was not inconvenienced. I’m not a plumber but I suspect being beach side the pipe was full of sand. ||Can’t get closer to the beach, is located in a busy area but you cannot hear anything outside with the balcony closed. ||Would definitely recommend booking a stay, made beach going SO easy and everything you need is within a short walk.

The hotel appears to have recently changed names, so you might still see it listed as “Blue Sea Hotel.” It’s a wonderful and charming place! The staff was very friendly, and parking in the back was a huge convenience. I stayed for four days and didn’t need to drive at all, everything was within walking distance, including (I believe) a 7-Eleven. At check-in, the front desk gives you a parking pass for your car. Inside, the hotel is vibrant and colorful, with books and play areas for kids — very family-friendly. The rooms are spacious with clean sheets, fluffy pillows, and a fresh scent throughout. It’s located right by the beach, and everything felt well-maintained and peaceful. I slept incredibly well during my stay.

Just spent 5 days and 4 nights here! You can’t beat the location. Literally on the beach! Our oceanfront room did not disappoint. We had a nice little patio with seating and nothing but ocean in front of us. Our room was nice. The bed was exceptional! Mini fridge and microwave in the room was a bonus. The pool has the same great oceanfront views with plenty of seating and a fire pit, as well as direct access to the boardwalk/beach! And let’s talk about the location…you can’t beat park your car and never leave! There is plenty to eat and do right in walking distance! Would definitely stay there again!!!

I wanted to take a minute to thank Wayfarer for a wonderful experience. We had modest expectations -- so many places over promote/market and under-deliver, either from a staffing perspective, quality of accomodations perspective, or unfriendly policies that leave you feeling sort of used or taken advantage of. The Wayfarer exceeded our expectations at every turn. The rate was high, true, but we found that Wayfarer delivered at that level as well. Parking was easy and no-fuss, staff was SO friendly and accommodating. We were able to check in an hour early and we so appreciated having a key that allowed us to use the bathroom and pool before our room was ready. This was offered to us as a convenience at the beginning and end of our stay so we could enjoy the beach before check in and after check out. We had the family suite and it was so perfect for us. The rooms were perfectly clean and everything felt modern and new. Not a shabby, tired, or janky element anywhere. The bed linens were simple yet soft/comfy and can I say I tried to buy one of the robes when we checked out but they were out of stock (I know I could get the same style at Amazon for less, but wanted a memento of our stay). Ample outlets, lighting, and great TVs. Murals and decor added a fun and beachy vibe. The location was also great -- easy walking to restaurants, shops, and the beach. We spent our short time enjoying and not fussing. Thank you again for a family experience we'll remember!

We loved thr accessibility the hotel provided with the pool and the accessible elevator. House keeping was friendly and came every morning when we needed them. Parking was okay as it filled up quickly. Overall. We enjoyed our stay. The cafe was super delicious and the ladies were extremely friendly. I enjoyed the text feature to ask staff for items that were needed to the bedroom.

Had a great time at this hotel. Bed was comfortable. The hotel was clean and had a fridge & microwave( loved that). Location is great, you walk out and you are on the beach. Local restaurants and cool spots to go to are close by. You can sit at the pool and have a great view of the ocean.

It's literally the best location in SD! Service was fantastic and always friendly. We got a king ocean front room and all I can say is wow! Waking up to that for 3 mornings and seeing those amazing sunsets was worth every penny. The room was clean but a bit small. The bed was extremely comfortable and loved having two types of pillows for each of us. Don't expect a big fancy room, you are paying for the location and the view. The pictures on booking are very accurate. The pool was clean, wish the hot tub was warmer, but was also clean. Only suggestion for this hotel is to step up the pool bar selection. Not sure if that's a license thing or just economics, but it needs a better drink selection. Overall a great stay and look forward to our next visit. Will return next year!

This is our first time to stay at Wayfarer San Diego. It is located along pacific beach so please be mindful of the outside noise but we are not bothered at all as we like the beach waves sounds Fyi- This is not a boutique hotel.It feels like a motel to be exact. From the website photo looks deceiving but in reality the rooms looks like outdated most especially the the dirty old musty smelling carpet. We got the partial ocean view room which is okay,but I felt so disapointed the moment I stepped into our rooms as it is not totally cleaned at all.You may see and check out my photos attached on this review. The fridge,furnitures are so dirty,even the bed frames are so dirty. The one that makes me more sad is that the 2 chairs in the Patio is dirty with unknown stains,Lots of hairs , sandy and dusty, I tried to report it to the front desk via text,so somebody came and wiped it down but never replaced the chair covers and IT IS STILL DIRTY! Their pool is nice but it is small,outdoor hottub is also small and it's always crowded so plan ahead of time.Sitting capacity is limited as You need to RESERVE AND PAY for pool beds so this is a turn off. WIFI internet is slow and you need to PAY EXTRA $$$, Beach towels are limited to 2, No courtesy bottled water in the room ( 1. bottled water in the room is 5$ each extra) you Need to pay extra money $$$ to rent their bikes, beach chairs and umbrellas so please PACK your own stuff to bring to the beach. also HEFTY AMOUNT OF 40$ DAILY PARKING FEE should be disclose in the website clearly. almost 400$ a night plus taxes plus fees plus parking fees and so much more so please double check. Overall it is just okay, Im so sorry but We won't be coming back anymore as it is not worth it. I hope the management will look into the REAL ISSSUES of this business

Good place! This is a nice boutique hotel right on the beach and everything is updated and nice even though this is an older renovated hotel. They have a nice coffee bar in the lobby. They have bikes and things that are available to rent. (Wish they just let you check them out free of charge for staying in the hotel) They have a nice pool are overlooking the beach with comfy chairs and even had a fire pit. We used the jacuzzi every night which was nice during the chilly fall weather. (Pool & jacuzzi close at 10:00 pm) they have lot parking and underground garage parking for guests and there was an additional charge for parking. If you use the garage, be careful because it is a steep driveway and if you have a lower car it might scrape the bottom of your car. I also had issues with the wifi which I needed for work so that took time to deal with and working. Our room was comfortable and the room balconies are all slanted towards the beach so pretty much every room is an ocean view. We slept with our door open being lulled to sleep by the relaxing sounds of the ocean. The bed had a very comfortable mattress and they had good products in the shower. It also came with a mini fridge which was nice for our leftovers. Overall this was a 4 star place. For them to get a 5th star out of me they would need to include parking and bike rentals and have a more stable wifi. Also, the people next to us had loud sex multiple times a day for the few days we were there and we heard it all through the wall and joining doors. Wish they had better insulation so we didn't have to hear that.

We have stayed at The Wayfarer 2 years in a row and still hold it as one of our best experiences ever. We were fortunate to have one night in a King room with the ocean view. We leave our doors cracked and love falling asleep to the ocean waves. Almost everything about this hotel is perfect. We love the modern aesthetic/design, the efficiency, the staff, the coffee shop and the amenities - pool/hot tub. We will for sure continue to return.

Absolutely awesome place!! Every employee here is exceptionally friendly and very cordial, from cleaning crew to the front desk! Our room was on the 3rd floor facing southwest (ie partial ocean view) with a beautiful location/view once the marine layer burned off (note to self, avoid June gloom). Parking seemed initially steep, but the awesome gentleman who checked us in was kind enough to give us a discount since we were staying for a longer period (7 nights). Spots are a bit tight, but I was able to find manageable ones that fit our SUV. Unfortunately, we had to check out early 2 nights due to an unexpected plan (out of state family surprised us and flew in to OC, so we met up with them there), so I was rather bummed out to have to leave early. All in all, MY FAMILY AND I WILL BE BACK AGAIN SOON! :)

Sorry, I had to takeoff another star, but getting three emails starting at 6:10 in the morning asking if we're going to be leaving soon, once again we found tacky. It made us feel like you were rushing us out of the hotel. Not sure if it was just our room or the hotel is like this, but something needs to be done with the water pressure as well as there is almost none. Not to mention that when we returned last night, we noticed that the room had been cleaned, or I should say semi cleaned. The toilet was not touched, the trashcan was left as in the picture, and even the blanket we had used while saving on the balcony was just left out there.

We've vacationed in San Diego for twenty some years and we've become somewhat beachfront hotel connoisseurs. We've walked by this hotel many times and thought, oh, it's just for younger adults and never gave it another thought. This year we had our grandson with us and thought we'd try out the Wayfarer. To our surprise, we found a hidden gem! We observed the hard working housekeepers, maintenance men and front desk all with kind demeanors. The room was spacious, beds were comfortable and mini kitchen was a perk. We certainly will be back next year. Thanks for all that you do.

I have been coming to MB/PB for three decades, staying mostly in short term rentals, but stayed in this hotel when it was other names over the years but first as Wayfarer. My stay was a mix of positive and not so positive: Pros- the location is perfect, the view is beautiful, the bed and pillows are super comfortable, and staff are very friendly. The mini fridge is very helpful and the balcony is awesome. Improvements- if you are on the side of that overlooks world famous, the night noise is awful. Trucks at night and early morning are loud and have the beeping constantly until the next truck. The first night and last night were the worst. I spoke with someone after the first night and they said they would work with management to move me but never heard back. I just dealt with it. We chose this hotel , and the higher cost, for the view and hot tub; the hot tub was like warm I requested extra blankets and never got them. I found black hair on many towels and one blanket. No one in our party has black hair. And the room was dusty. We had to request items be refilled even after cleaners came in, like towels, coffee, cups, shower gel, etc Overall, for me I thought for fall prices it was high for what we got. I would like to reiterate staff was very warm, smiling, and nice.

My husband and I took off on a "minimoon" after our wedding and we decided to stay a few nights in San Diego! We wanted to just stay in and relax and we found the Wayfarer! We scored a beach front hotel, and the cutest room. Our front desk hostess was the sweetest and when found out we were newly weds sent a bottle of wine to our room which was so kind. The balcony and pool area was incredible, the room was was clean and updated, and the hotel was extremely nice! We plan on coming back as soon as we can!

This place was exactly what we wanted. Family friendly right on the beach. No need to pack up the car. The front desk was so nice and had everything we needed. The air conditioner got so cold it was great! We had such a good time here! We will definitely be back:) P.S. if I had to complain about anything, the parking is super expensive. It would definitely be nice if it was included or at least cheaper. Very tight spaces. But with the location we did not use the car very much at all so its a very small complaint.

Love this place- rooms are clean and the pool is really nice near the ocean. Lots of places to get food nearby - would recommend!

This place is so disgusting.. we used to go all the time when it was the blue sea hotel and we LOVED it! It was always clean, the staff was nice and it was a cute beach vibe . but now that it has changed to the Wayfarer, it's has completely turned into a dump .. the room even smelt like cigarettes and weed upon arrival. I didn't get all the pictures of all the filth . Don't waste your money . It's so gross and overpriced If I could I would give this zero stars

We just finished a week stay at they Wayfarer. You can't get closer to the beach or have better access to restaurants and bars. I'm a clean freak, and the rooms were clean enough for me. Maintenance was awesome when we had an issue (Fernando rocks!).

Location Clean Location Parking Location Go for the oceanfront room! It's way worth it especially if you like to people watch

My wife and I came here from Phoenix to celebrate my birthday. We stayed for 3 nights and absolutely loved it! There is a grocery store a few blocks up which we walked to get some stuff for our stay. There are also quite a few restaurants within walking distance to the hotel. It was very nice grabbing breakfast from a place and then eating from our balcony. The view is absolutely amazing!! We did not use the pool or spa during our stay, but they were being used quite often so they must be decent. If you drive a large vehicle, parking may be an issue as the underground parking lot has a height restriction. The staff were very friendly and helpful. We plan on staying here the next time we come out!

Great hotel!! Wonderful room, nice staff, great views of ocean!! Highly recommend !!

This place is quite the gem. I have had health issues so my husband sent me to my happy place- the beach. This charming hotel sits right on the water- steps from the sand. The staff were truly amazing and went above and beyond to make this a welcoming and wonderful stay. The room I had was ocean front- I highly recommend- listening to the waves at night was perfection and the supremely comfortable bed was icing on the cake. There is a pool and hot tub in the center surrounded by a fire pit and ample seating to lounge, enjoy snacks or just people watch and enjoy views of the ocean. Does it need a few updates here and there- sure, but what it lacks is easily made up for by the access to the water and all activities, great food and a booming night life. This place is one of my new favorites and that's says a lot because I'm a bit of a hotel snob . Enjoy this place- it's fantastic

This place is so beautiful!! We had a wonderful view and it was so close to the beach. Staff were amazing and always trying to help. We have a service animal and they were so accommodating with her, the staff always gave wonderful recommendations for food and other activities. This is a Forsure coming back place.

We came here after a terrible experience at a nearby resort, and were so relieved to find updated rooms with comfortable beds. So thankful to have this cozy place on the beach for the rest of our vacation. Easy to rent bikes, steps from great shops and restaurants, and the whole place seems well kept. The staff are friendly and there's a cute cafe on site. The vibe here is positive and I have been sleeping beautifully!

Mike from wayfarer saved our vacation after booking.com canceled our rooms without telling us. In the last minute he was able to get us in a room for one night and switched us to the room type we originally booked for the rest of the week. The hotel room was nice and clean and the deck was nice. The pool is a little small but fine. There is no on site restaurant or bar but you can buy drinks at front desk or room service. No dinner options only lunch and breakfast. It is right on the beach so it is very convenient and rental fees for chairs, boards etc is cheaper then other places around. There are many restaurants within walking distance and good breweries. The only negative we had was the WiFi is spotty in the room unless you are deep into the center of the hotel.

Everything about this place is fitting to its location. Service was great and detailed. We felt like the employees at the front desk remembered us, even though we hardly went by there. They were helpful with suggestions for food and activity, although our room was small, it was clean and well supplied. We loved the beach view and appreciated the cleanliness. What a fun stay!

Couldn't have been happier with the location of the hotel right in the heart of Pacific Beach and most importantly steps from the sand. Our two room cabana suite was perfect for our family of four. The boys could play in the pool and spa while we laid on the blow up furniture in our cabana portion in front of our room. Don't diss the blow up furniture as it was super comfy and easy to re position for ideal sun or shade cover. The location was great and I highly recommend getting your morning coffee next door at Woodys. You can't go wrong with any of the food or cocktails at the adjacent World Famous. The ocean temp was a perfect 70 degrees and having the pool and spa steps from our room made for a great way to wind down in the late afternoon after a day at the beach, Sea World or Zoo. We can't wait to come back again!

Found a deal on Hotel Tonight (great app). Nice location on Pacific Beach. They have their own parking for $35 per day (in and out). But they are flexible and won't charge you if you happen to find free street parking. Rooms are small, but we'll equipped. Nice showers, good water pressure and temperature. Bed was comfortable. Decent towels and extra towels for the pool area. My only beef with my room was that the sink is in the bedroom area. Not a problem if you're alone, like I was, but could be annoying with someone else. Nice size TV, fridge and microwave. Keurig for coffee. Nice hot tub and pool and easy secured access to the beach. Wish the hot tub opened before 9am. Not luxury, but you can't beat the location, service and cleanliness.

We went here for a 3 day/ 3 night stay with two adults and two kids in the Cabana Room room 130. Cons: Front lobby was hard to find. No sign in front and blends in with other doors. As far as housekeeping only the beds were made and trash taken out. Coffee wasn't refilled from the first day. Dirty towels were still on the floor. Had to call for extra towels a lot. For the price of the rooms I feel like some sort of breakfast/snacks/water could have been included. Since we were next to the entry way it can be loud at night with the slamming door and loud people. Almost nothing was free to watch on the TV. Room overall was very pricey. Pros: check in and out was easy and fast. Staff was friendly and helpful. We can ask for stuff through text which made things easier. When we did ask for towels, utensils, etc. they were quick and responsive. Our patio was amazing- great view, right next to the pool. I love how the kids were able to play there in our watch and we were able to close the curtains if we wanted more privacy. Our room was next to the elevator and entrance. Location was great, able to walk to beach and plenty of places to eat. Rooms were updated. There was a separate bedroom with a king sized bed. Other room had a cozy bunkbed which was great since we had two kids. I like the simple touches of chargers everywhere and little personal lights on the beds. Two large TVs. Pool was heated (it was a chilly weekend). Hot tub was right next to the room. There was also a nice little fire you can sit by at night and look into the ocean.

This is a trip I will never forget the front desk woman Blais was so friendly and was very ON TOP of the customer service. The room WAS SO CLEAN! And bathroom was super clean as well, I loved waking up everyday feeling so peaceful with the waves going the seagulls. The beds and pillows I would have taken with me if they would let me they have the cutest little snack and drink station going all hours of the day. Weekends they do a little bar service by the pool and hot tub. And they have TONS of things to do for the beach you can rent daily. The coffee shop smells delightful. We will forever come back here as it holds a very special place in our hearts.

Arrival last night after a couple boring flights to San Diego was a mixed bag of likes with a hefty load of dislikes. An old beachside structure with untold ghosts of a better (?) age. Looked frumpy, and seeing an apparent homeless person not far from the entrance sleeping in a blanket wasn't an appealing curb feature. The lobby has some interesting decor, most of which I later decided was better in the daylight. At the desk was a inebriated but striking brunette ranting about her key card not working. Seemingly eyeballing me as I was once somewhat familiar with. A couple lifetimes ago. It was nice. She wasn't unattractive, nope. The night manager (hope she's back tonight, I liked her, Vivian.) after sending someone off with her to make certain the new card works. Already having returned with same issue previously. Get my room key etc. We're escorted to the adjacent building, and told my rental car (hardly a car, it's a massive Infinity SUV) is too large to enter the underground parking. Which means I have to squeeze into what is in fact a compact space more suited to a Prius or the actual rental I reserved. See my Hertz review for that summary. An hour later I realize the forgotten contact lens container at home, I return to lobby to ask if a Walgreens is nearby. I'm directed to 7/11. That becomes an entirely different story, and won't be shared here. But the drunk woman was back and slurring the same or perhaps new problem. Not smiley or friendly to me, rather I think I heard something more in line with what I first actually anticipated. The room is not at all as depicted in the photos on Travelocity or whatever web site that was chosen. Nice king size bed and an ocean facing balcony. Pricey, yeah, but acceptable. After running the AC which was tremendous, and leaving the balcony door open the heat vacated and chill breeze made me smile. I slept nicely. A rarity when I travel, usually I can not sleep but I guess the ocean help. Morning. Beautiful! Sunny. Warm. Surfers are all little black logs seemingly floating like a line of seals in formation. As I watched and considered it seemed odd that hardly any of these surfers could actually do anything. They were just like penguin or otter soldiers. Then I spied the SURF LESSONS sign. Clarity. The students and the few that could actually surf were demonstrating. Back to the hotel. The staff is actively working. The place is in fact very clean and orderly. The maintenance man resolved the phone trouble and every interaction with any staffer has been exceptional. The pool area is really nice and seems fully maintained and in order. Clean glass fencing surround is NOT water marked and no sand along the walkways, being ignored. Someone twice has so far been busy keeping the encroaching ocean salt and granular stone at bay. Highly recommended. Bicycles and beach chairs available for reasonable fees, hourly or daily. Parking I think was to be $20/day? I can't recall. But it's in a lighted area where at least my beast is nestled all too snuggly. I forgot my room card and just parked my car and as I entered the lobby, I see last nights woman, now still fully conscious and she has zero recollection. In fact gave me the look of what I've come to expect from women that aren't actually as hot as they believe themselves to be. Seeing her a bit later from my balcony, she's drinking with a few guys I've been observing from above throughout the morning and into this evening. Regulars by all appearances. Seem to know lots of folks and one I saw was selling some artwork. Which I ventured down to inspect. Mikey. Very nice and an apparent fixture for some time. An enlightened trove of surfer wisdom was shared from this mismatched tennis shoe and decades old sun tanned epidermis. Sparkling silver rings and a kind smile. Yes, this place has some old school cool and 21st century niceties. Visit, no, I think I want to move here.

This spot is CLUTCH! My friend was in town from Seattle and she wanted a legit beachfront stay. Natalie at the front desk was so sweet and helpful. She accommodated us and helped make our stay extra special. They were so quick to bring extra coffee and soaps. The location really could not be better. If you're looking for ridiculously easy beach access, proximity to food/drinks/fun, hot tub with sunset views, and a wonderful staff this is an excellent choice. We had no regrets!! I plan on coming back for a staycation ASAP!!! Thanks to Natalie and the rest of the staff and I hope to see you soon!

The staff were super helpful. The food in the restaurant was decent. the ocean view was awesome. the only thing was room was small, the sheets smelled like sweat and BO. is there t worth the price? no it is not.

We loved staying here - great rooms and even better service! The room was spacious and immaculate with a balcony and everything we needed. We had a blast at the pool and hot tub, and there are so many good restaurants and cute shops within walking distance, and of course the beach is just steps away. Everyone we met was super friendly and accommodating. Shout out to Stephanie who was super welcoming and helped us coordinate our stay. We will definitely be back!

We decided on a last minute weekend trip with the kids and happened upon Blue Sea Beach Hotel which looked like it fit all our wants and needs. It was easy to reserve a room online and even easier to get to with the directions. We chose a suite with a beach view that came with a living room and small kitchen appliances (mini fridge, microwave and sink. There was also a neuron as well with coffee. Parking was an additional $28 a night, but for the view and ease of access to the room etc it was worth it. We didn't have to move the car once since there are many food and drink options within walking distance. The pool area was great. It was heated and with a cool mural on the wall with different seating throughout to sit and watch the ocean. The sunset and sunrise was amazing. There is also an outside shower to make sure you don't track sand into your rooms. The room was quiet for being right on the walk. Service was great and let us extend our stay a few ours with a later checkout. Depending on how long there may be an additional charge, but worth it if you don't want to pay for an extra night, but want a little more time there. All in all it was a wonderful stay and it will definitely be somewhere we'd come back to.

Can't beat this location. Did have construction work on hotel during this time which made the pool a little less enjoyable with the noise and the rooms are small/tight but great place to watch a sunset and as mentioned before one of the best in regards to beach location.

This place was a huge disappointment! First, we park in the underground parking, where we are told is the best place to park, most convenient to our room. I have never parked in such a tight garage where the spaces are so tightly squeezed together! I understand that we are by the beach, but WOW! Then, as we walk into our room, the strong smell of mildew slaps us in the face. It was really horrible and we paid 400-500 for the room. It was not very clean and really needed a refresh. There were crumbs on the counter, the accessories in the room were old and nasty. Then, when we go to sleep the pillows and bed are way too soft for our taste. You know the kind of pillows that don't hold their form because they are lightly stuffed and way to soft and the bed was just as soft. We are used to a firm mattress so this was very uncomdortable for us. We called down for firmer pillows, but this type was all they had. The room does have a spectacular view b/c you are right on the strand, but not worth it to put up with the dingy, stinky room. Then, I slipped and fell at the pool. When the surrounding pool floor is wet, it is incredibly slippery and not safe, with or without slippers. During checkout, I let Mike, the manager, know how disappointed I was. He told me that they can't avoid the mildewy smell being so close to the beach. This is BS! I know b/c I used to live close to the beach and my home never smelled like this. How about hard floors instead of stinky mildewy carpet?! As a matter of fact, some of the rooms have already been upgraded to hard floors. Why they did not start with the oceanfront rooms is beyond me! I tell him that the bed was not comfortable and am told by him that they just purchased all new beds for all of the rooms. Regardless, still way too soft. He only apologizes for the dirty room, otherwise just excuses. I even told him about my fall at the pool and he agrees that the floor by pool should be replaced by something less slippery b/c it does get slippery. At least, he asked if I was okay. The reason for the one star is the view and that is about the only thing we enjoyed at this dingy place. The reviews and pics we saw before going here were definitely deceiving. We will never be back. We have stayed in much nicer places on the water and even for less money.

During my stay, the hotel accidentally let an extremely drunk man into my room around 4 a.m. He threw up on my clothes, took his clothes off, then passed out on top of me. I woke up to this man laying horizontally on me, and couldn't wake him up. Hotel security eventually came and got him taken away. I have videos showing the guy passed out on my bed and puke on the counter. Management offered to pay for 1 of my 2 nights. After I asked, they agreed to pay for the second night as well. They wouldn't pay for any of my clothes (offered to dry-clean), and when I asked if there's anything else they could do I was told no, and that they could easily have sold my room since it's a holiday weekend. I was surprised after such a crazy incident that the hotel wouldn't go over and above to make sure I'm alright. I have one more night to stay here and am really hoping they don't let drunk strangers into my room tonight. Great location though

Stayed in an oceanfront room this weekend and it was heavenly! The best view, you can't get closer to the beach than this. We loved being able to lay in bed and listen to the waves. Unfortunately there were some sharp metal pieces sticking out of the carpets by one of the beds we stepped on. We did let the front desk know so no one else got hurt. There is a restaurant (world famous?) one building over from the hotel that was just ok but convenient.

TLDR; A++ for the staff and views. Solid C+ for the hotel itself. D for parking. Loved the staff here. Beautiful sunset views and location on the Strand. Lots of great restaurants in walking distance. They guy who checked us in was absolutely the nicest, most helpful person ever. Madison was also very kind and very helpful during our stay. Now, having said that, much to be desired. Parking situation should be free for what it is. Our SUV was too tall for the garage and therefore we had no way to get our luggage to the room without dragging it across the parking lot and up a flight of stairs. I didn't feel like the room was *that* clean considering there was some small garbage and someone elses bobby pin on the floor. Also, popcorn in the microwave - unpopped but already unwrapped. That was weird. Bathroom... ugh. Shower pressure was great but there was no way to successfully take a shower without getting water all over the floor. ZERO counter space for make up or toothbrushes. Felt very moist and musty in there. We did appreciate the fridge and Keurig. Room also had a wet bar sink situation and microwave. Because this building required keyed access, everything we had delivered we had to walk all the way to the lobby for. Again, no elevator. Pool was warm so that was nice. Pool deck, SO SLIPPERY! It rained and I almost broke my neck the next morning. I would probably not stay at this particular hotel again. One of the reasons we chose this hotel is because of the great experiences we have had a several of the Central Coast properties. This stay was kind of a bummer in comparison. This was much more motel-like than hotel-like even though it is not advertised that way.

Blue Sea Beach Hotel is in a perfect location of pacific beach. It's right in the middle of the boardwalk. Plenty of excellent restaurants, shops, and local vendors right outside the hotel. Step out of your and the beach is right that. We loved watching the surfers in the morning as we enjoyed coffee from our balcony. My only regret is not getting a suite with a separate living space. Our king bed room was kind of small. But it's hard to stay in the room when it's so beautiful in San Diego. Our arrival was very easy and they let us check in a couple hours early (for FREE). When we checked out they held our bags for us for a few hours so we could hangout on the beach longer. All and all, great stay in the perfect location.

Staff and night security were very friendly and the entire facility is so clean specially our deluxe room. The beach and foods are just around the corners.

Such an amazing stay at an amazing location. I loved that there was parking on-site. You have to pay, but at least it's guaranteed. (Unlike another hotel in the area). Will definitely be booking another stay if in the area again.

Stayed here on Memorial Day weekend and it was very nice. We had a partial ocean view room, and while it was semi loud, it wasn't that bad and we could leave the door open and listen to the waves. The staff was VERY VERY nice and went above and beyond to help guest, remembering their names and situations. They helped me find a better room than my originally assigned room as I wanted to see the ocean. Highly recommend this place! Excellent location and great parking options albeit speedy, it's still worth it to park with no hassle

First of all, One of the best locations in San Diego. We took a room with the ocean view and it was perfect!!! The service there is fine, nice people and they give you parking spot if needed! The rooms was clean The pool in good location but getting lots of wind and it's cold most of the day. We enjoyed there very much!! 10/10 in location!!

3.5 stars. Blue Sea Beach is hands down one of the best located hotels in Pacific Beach. It's perfect for people who want to be right in the mix of the neighborhood and close to all of the bars, restaurants, and beach happenings. The property has "oceanview" rooms as well as "oceanfront" rooms. The oceanview rooms open up toward a pool and if you look right or left, you'll see the ocean. The oceanfront room however, comes with a patio that is right across the street from the beach. I mean literally, the sand is steps away. You get to wake up and sleep to the sound of waves crashing to the shore. We spent so much time hanging out on our patio this weekend in the beautiful sun, watching the waves. However despite the location of this place, it really is a 3 star hotel at best. The rooms and amenities really aren't that great. Thankfully for us, we spent most of our time outside of the room and therefore only encountered troubles when it was time for bed. The bed was incredibly uncomfortable as the frame creaked. You could also hear people walking above you which it made it difficult to sleep. For those of you looking for peace and quiet on the oceanfront, this place is not for you. In addition to the noises inside the room, you'll also be hearing quite a bit outside of your sliding door. PB is a busy area, so I was prepared for that, but the room could have been comfier. My fiance on the other hand, who doesn't need much to be satisfied loved the hotel and can't wait to come back.

This place was a complete nightmare. As soon as we got there the parking lot had a weird sour smell. Then our room was so stuffy my Wife needed to use her inhaler for the first time in years because she felt suffocated. It gets worse after that we found a hair in our bed! We had an ocean front room and when we stay at ocean front hotels we always leave the balcony door open to fall asleep to the ocean waves and cool breeze. Not here! We had drunkards yelling and screaming from the beach all night long. At one point we had a homeless man doing some weird ritualistic dance with the light pole right in front of our room. Now for the good things that saved this from being a one star review. It's only saving grace is the location with it being steps from the beach you can't really beat that experience. They have a beach shower by the pool which is convenient. You can rent chairs and an umbrella for a small cost. They really should be complimentary like other hotels in the area. The staff was nice. However; I tried calling from my room and kept getting hung up on. I dont know if it was a connection problem or them hanging up on me. I called on my cellphone and got them to answer. Pool and hot tub was fun. There is not a bar at the pool but they do sell alcohol beverages, sodas, and water at the front desk which was another plus. Overall I wouldn't stay here again and wouldn't recommend it to anyone looking for a romantic get away.

Why can't all of life can't take place beachside like our stay at Blue Sea Beach Hotel? I'm back in the middle of the country, literally as far from a coastline as you can likely get, reflecting on a five-star stay at this hotel. This was our first trip with a baby and we wanted something convenient. Primo location? Check. Pack-n-Play for baby to sleep in? Check. Walkable to breakfast/lunch/dinner/drinks? Check, check, check and check. We had one of the queen rooms with a partial view and it was great. When the baby passed out at 7 p.m. we could duck out onto the patio for some brews and to listen to the waves crash. The bedding was INSANELY comfortable; we were looking for tags on the pillows to see where we could buy these. Seemingly billion thread count sheets, perfect mattress and just the right weight comforters made it a cinch to doze off here. Parking is pricey if you don't stakeout a spot, but like an obsessive compulsive hawk, I made sure we got a public parking spot three of our four nights. Some nights that meant idling with the lights off until we saw someone getting into their car and claiming it. Each time you snag a public spot outside that's $24 back in your pocket! Oh and the pool! We didn't get in as it wasn't quite weather for that but it was fun to hang out at and overlook the beach. All in all, we really enjoyed it here and found it to be clean, fun, safe, just-what-we-needed hotel and I'm going to pretend I'm still there for at least another week.

Willing to pay for the great location? Yes. $500 for one night.....Family movies $19 extra, Movies in General $19 extra. OK. Not a big movie person but if I wanted to that would tack an extra $20 on an already $500 stay. But, the kicker is that even the music category is $9.99 for 45 minutes. ARE YOU KIDDING ME? IM not kidding you. I wanted to play some music last night and enjoy my $500 night. Room was dark but generally felt clean. Cabana attached to room with sliding door was terrible dirty. Pistachio shells and other trash from previous guests on the artificial lawn grass patio, the blow up chairs were disgustingly filthy. We know they will not make it right and will give us a reply about meeting expectations and having another chance. The same template responses we always get. They know how difficult it is for guests to wait, call, wait for someone to clean if anyone is available, to put your activities on hold. THE ONLY WAY TO MAKE THESE horrible experiences is refund or comp a new night and make it right. They survive on lower expectations and complacency from guests. They provide Voss in the room IF YOU pay $5 a bottle extra. BAHAHAHA. A $500 room and they don't provide a couple of bottles of water. The slummy Hilton and Marriott chains do this at least sometimes. Hotels treat guests like they just have buyer's remorse. Not at all the case. I came and was willing to pay for a $500 room to be clean and have been checked and have accountability from owners, shareholder, CEO of Pacifica, Managers, staff to do their jobs and not put it on me, the guest, to have to follow up and request cleaning. The value in paying more for a room should be that you can arrive and not worry about anything, including "We would be happy to come clean it for you now. We would This is what Hilton and Marriott. The smell of skunky marijuana wafted through the air from a room above giving it that slummy motel aesthetic. One guest and his mate got in the pool fully clothed including long black socks. We called and the front desk assured us they were guests and that that was just their preference. Knee socks. Hmmm. OK. They sure looked like transients that sneaked in the beach access door. We watched the hotel staff ladies half clean the pool area with towel mops made from brooms. They literally only mopped half of the pool, They were too lazy to move the chairs around and mop it correctly and according to reasonable industry standard hygiene. This comes form lack of oversight from staff, manager, owner. They have an awkward Kuerig for coffee and pods but they provide the cheap motel package powdered cream, sugar, stir stick awful junk that you find in blahhh places. Furniture had previous guest food yucks dried on couch. From the cheap blow up furniture and artificial grass in the "cabana" patio, to the exorbitant up-charging for room water and music, movies, I have to say that for a return guest they would need to treat our Half-A-Thousand dollars a little better with comped music and waters. I do recommend Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa for these included items and a swank feel. Still looking for that $250-$500 a room in SD like that one.

We hated the resort we were staying at and decided to spend our last day in San Diego at this place. Such a cute hotel! Granted the building is aged, but the rooms are recently renovated and spacious with a beach themed design. Beds were super comfortable. We got the ocean view room where we were able to stand in our balcony and watch the sunset. This area is prime it is literally in front of the beach where you can walk in and out of your hotel and right on the boardwalk. There are plenty of food places within walking distance. Best part of my stay here was being able to leave my sliding door open with the screen closed and falling asleep to the sounds of the waves in the background. Highly recommended!

We stayed at The Wayfarer San Diego in July 2023. There were 3 of us. We stayed 3 nights in a room with 2 queen beds. Arriving at the hotel: The hotel lobby was difficult to find. There wasn't any large neon sign indicating where the lobby was. It's also confusing when entering the area. You're not sure which building is for what. There was a parking area next to the hotel, between the Wayfarer and another hotel, but it seemed like it was public parking, but it's really not clear, especially if you arrive at night time. Call the hotel to get information for how to enter the area and where the lobby is. Parking: The parking is really squishy in the outdoor lot, as well as the locked garage parking. If you have passengers or bags inside the car (not in the trunk), you would need to take the passengers and bags out, before parking your car. I think parking costs like $30 per day. When you pull up to check-in, there isn't a nice area to park your car specifically for check-in. It's unclear which spaces are for this hotel. There seems to be some small bungalows which might have it's own reserved parking? When you check-in, ask the representative which spaces are for the hotel. She can give you a map. Your hotel key will give you access to the gated garage parking under the hotel. The hotel staff regularly open the gated access to bring their things in/out, so even though it's locked, the gate remains open for a time so people can still get in. Don't bring your beautiful big brand new SUV or pristine expensive sportscar to park at this hotel. You should call up to see if the parking on the street (?) between the Wayfarer and the hotel next door is public parking and how long a car can be parked there. We saw a red Tesla parked there for at least 3 days in one space. Was that free public parking for the Tesla? We are minus-ing half a star for this review partially because of the super squishy weird unclear parking situation and unmarked lobby which is not fun to deal with after traveling to get to San Diego and it's dark. Room: Our room was with 2 queen beds, partial view of the pier, beach, and water. The room was clean. The bathroom was clean. The shower worked fine. Water pressure and temperature was good. The AC worked well. The bed was comfy. The balcony had a screen to allow fresh air inside without letting bugs inside. There were 2 towels in the bathroom that we could use at the pool. There room had a microwave and refrig, tv, nightstand, coffee pot. No dresser but there's a small closet. You'll have to put your clothes in the hanging closet or leave them in your suitcase. It was a bit squishy with the 2 queen beds. Every time we wanted to go to the balcony, we had to squish between the ends of the beds and the stand that had the microwave/refrig/coffee pot. Another half star was taken away because of the very squishy room. There was a balcony with 2 chairs. No lights on the balcony so it was dark. It actually looked like the whole building where our room was didn't have lights on the balconies on the side that overlooked what we think was public parking. I wonder why none of the balcony lights were on. The other Wayfarer building did have their balcony lights on though. We did have a partial view of the beach and water and pier. Note that we saw a room with a King Bed and a foldaway bed/couch. There was more room to walk around in there and it wasn't as squishy. When the bed/couch unfolds into a bed, it partially blocked the doorway to the bathroom. Staff: Two staff people helped us. Unfortunately we didn't get their names. Both were very pleasant and helpful. One even called us up to make sure our room was okay. The staff that we saw in the hallway and elevator seemed pleasant, too. Jacuzzi: Large jacuzzi, pleasant atmosphere, jacuzzi worked well. No complaints. Pool: We didn't go in it. I think the pool area closes at 10pm. It's nice you can see the beach from the pool. There are some cabana things and large cushy seats but it's unclear if those are for the guests whose rooms are right next to those things. There are other patio chairs there though. Location: Literally right next to the walkway along the beach. A short drive to the San Diego Zoo. About a 45 minute drive to the Safari Park. Sea World is maybe 10-15 minutes away by car. Restaurant Nearby that we recommend: Amplified Ale House is a nice place across the street. We tried the appetizer platter and it was delicious. Falafals, fried zucchini parmesan, and pita with 3 dips. They also have a children's menu. We went there twice.

I stayed here for my birthday and had the most amazing time! Kira checked me in and gave us so many recommendations for restaurants/bars to visit and I will 10000000% be coming back to this hotel for her amazing personality!

Perfect beach front hotel. The pool is amazing and staff was super friendly. Very convenient location with lots of good food and drinks within walking distance. The rooms are simple and clean-- had everything we needed.

Other than the great view of the ocean and boardwalk, the king room was outdated and overpriced. Problems - bathroom door would not close, no drawers in bathroom, no bathroom exhaust fan, bed hard as a rock, AC was freezing, furniture was very outdated. The staff were all friendly, and the pool area was great.

I stayed there one month ago and have stayed there several times over the last three decades. Three days ago, I received a text message from the Hotel saying welcome and hope you have a memorable stay. So I called the front desk and told them I received this text message ..." but Im not staying at the hotel.... Im in Arizona". I said I hope Im not being charged again for my stay and asked if they kept my credit card information? The front desk clerk took my name and phone information and said a Manager would call me back. So far... you guessed it... no phone call from Management. Apparently its not important to them??

Do not come here for rest. The walls are very thin. My husband travels 100 nights a year, and says that most hotels have quiet hours from 10:00PM to 7:00AM and they enforce them, especially in when guests are paying $200+/night. The Wayfarer either does not have this rule or staff is unwilling or unable to enforce this rule. We are in room 157. At 4:10 this morning were awakened by a man in room 156 bellowing "Is Peter in the office?" which turned out to be the beginning of a loud Zoom meeting with about 8 participants. We knocked on the wall to ask him to lower the volume, to no avail. Around 5:00, I went to the front desk to ask if they could do anything about it. The woman was very polite. She told me that he was checking out today and they would not put anyone in the room tonight (we are only here for two nights.) I asked if she could contact him to ask him to be quiet. She seemed surprised but said she would. She did not call the room and no one knocked on the door. At 5:30, I knocked on the doorof 156 and politely told him that we could hear his entire meeting, were able trying to sleep and asked if he he use air buds and/or speak more quietly. He told me he was not loud and that if he were listening to the televsion, it would be the same type of noise. I repeated some of the comments I'd heard and suggested that if he were not loud, I would not have heard these comments. He repeated his TV commentand called me "My dear...". I went back to my room and listened to his meeting for another 20 minutes. Then I turned on the TV. That's when the front desk finally called, but they called us, not him. They said they talked to him and the noise was unavoidable. They could move us to another room so we could get some sleep. Since we were not likely to get much sleep at I declined. I am awake now, I'll just watch the news till breakfast. .