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#94 of 255 hotels in San Diego
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  • Address: 5080 Newport Ave San Diego, CA 92107
Property Type: Hotel
  • Lodging offering guest rooms, a 24-hour front desk and a variety of services and amenities.
No Business Center No Fitness Center No Free High-Speed Internet No Free Parking Pets Allowed No Restaurant No Room Service No Swimming Pool
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“Are you ready to party?!!!!!”

Ocean Beach Hotel

Jul 23, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Better be if you're planning a stay at the OB Hotel...

From the noise levels to the musty bathroom, this place brings back fond memories of college. To be fair, though, one has to anticipate that certain type of energy from this place, located steps from the shore in the heart of San Diego's surfer-dude village.

My boyfriend and I checked in on a Friday in July, not expecting the Ritz based on reputation, but hopeful that the very-friendly, helpful staff was a positive indicator that the facility might just surprise us in a fun, carefree San Diego kind of way.

Nope.

We arrived at our third-floor room and our jaws hit the floor when the stink hit our nostrils: eau de must, mold and cigarettes (in a non-smoking room). The bathroom was a stall-sized cell containing a stand-up shower (wear your flip-flops), toilet, sink (upon which one could rest their chin while enjoying a session, if one felt so inclined), as well as the most sinister-looking dust bunny ever seen peering down from the ventilation fan (see photo, though it does not do justice). The carpet was scary (wear your flip-flops). The a/c was portable, and though we could technically see the ocean from our awkward screen-free window, we could also see the back of a crummy condo, ample bird pollution, broken furniture, and two thankfully retired commodes (see photo, this one does do justice).

The real fun started at 3am when the frat boys arrived to their room next door, though it could have just as easily been our room, since the walls are simply a formality possibly formed by wall paper over, evidently, nothing. "Who's up for beer pong?!" Not us. Though we were up. For the next six hours. Until we checked out after deciding that our fun, carefree, blissful vacation would be better spent in a hotel with not as much “cool,” a little more quiet, and a lot less chance of catching staph.

Bottom line, since you were likely wondering when I'd finally get to it: Great staff. Cute courtyard. Fantastic location. Hooray for free parking. Not for those who enjoy basking in the peaceful company of their special someone. Perfect for that 36-hour bender or those who like knowing exactly what their neighbors are smoking.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Proximity to the beach, staff, parking
    • Disliked — Noise, lack of cleanliness, lack of amenities, smell
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TheCollectedTraveler's Summary
Date of Stay: July 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Personal event (wedding, ...)
Age group: 25-34
Member since: July 23, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
probably not
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, Pet owners, Families with teenagers
I do not recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Families with young children, Tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun
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Average price*: $114 (year-round)
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“um, wasn't terrible”

Ocean Beach Hotel

Jul 12, 2008

Our room was on the first floor just as you exit to the beach. We had a dog with us so I believe we had to have a first floor room. The room itself was not horrible, sheets were clean, semi clean floor , but it is sandy everywhere, it was not updated at all. The bathroom however had a big hole in the wall and kind of gross. We left the window open and that helped. It really needed some work. The area I thought was colorful. Everyone we met was nice and the resturants were good. We were very happy to see how pet friendly the hotel and entire area was. They had an off leash dog beach down the street (5min drive) and the beach across from the hotel allowed leashed dogs at posted times of the day. There are all kinds of people around and all ages, I felt pretty safe at the hotel and outside. People hung out and played music on the street. The one thing I really did not like though was that the doors on the back of the hotel are supposed to lock when you go out and they need to be replaced because they do not lock unless you slam them. Meaning anyone can just walk in. We really liked San Diego and Ob is a fun place.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Pet friendliness, location was nice, driving distance to downtown and old town
    • Disliked — room
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capoxoxxo's Summary
Date of Stay: May 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Other
Age group: 25-34
Member since: July 12, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
probably not
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, Girlfriend getaway, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
I do not recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Older travelers, Great pool scene
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Other
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Average price*: $114 (year-round)
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“Great Hotel”

Ocean Beach Hotel

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5 of 5 stars
Highland, CA
Jul 4, 2008

I go down to Ocean Beach two times a year at least and always stay at the Ocean Beach Hotel. First off the hotel is in the perfect location, directly across the street from the beach. Also it is pet friendly because of Dog Beach which is also very close. Most if not all of the rooms on the south and west side of the hotel at least have a view of the beach if not a balcony complete with chairs and a table. The only drawback to the hotel that i could see is that the rooms are fairly small (they cant hold much more than three people comfortably). Other than that some people may or may not like the fact that there are quite a few bars up the street but i personally think its funny to watch people acting crazy from a third floor balcony. One last benefit of the OB Hotel is that along with all the bars there are a few very good restaurants just up the street and a few around the corner.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Close to the beach, pet freindly, great food nearby.
    • Disliked — small rooms
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RAlexH79's Summary
Date of Stay: August 2007
Traveled with: Friends
Visit was for: Other
Age group: 13-17
Member since: July 04, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, Girlfriend getaway, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Older travelers, Great pool scene
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Great food / Wine
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“Overall, a Great Place to stay”

Ocean Beach Hotel

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4 of 5 stars
Phoenix, Az.
Jun 16, 2008

I thought that the Ocean Beach Hotel was a pretty decent place to stay. Of course, my wife and I didn't spend that much time at the hotel because we were out enjoying the sights and sounds of Ocean Beach. The carpet could have used a deep cleaning, and the room was quite small. If I had it all to do over again I probably would've just rented the king suite with the Ocean view. That particular room is about three times the size of the regular room and the view is quite nice.

Anyway, whenever I get ready to go back to Ocean Beach, the Ocean Beach Hotel will be the place that I will stay.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — It was close to the Ocean.
    • Disliked — The Carpet could have used a good cleaning
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spymaster0012's Summary
Date of Stay: June 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 50-64
Member since: April 01, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
most likely
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Families with young children, Families with teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Theme / Amusement park, Outdoor / Adventure, Other
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Average price*: $114 (year-round)
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“An experience we'll never forget!”

Ocean Beach Hotel

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5 of 5 stars
Austin, Tx
May 16, 2008

We spent our honeymoon at Ocean Beach Hotel. We planned on staying only one night, then ship off to another spot and so forth. After that first night, we decided that the cozy romantic views of the courtyard and the ocean were something we had to enjoy 6 days longer! The staff were very helpful and made sure we were taken care of. There were plenty of homegrown businesses in walking distance which made it easy to find a good cooked meal! (we support family/local companies!) To top it off, It was so nice to come home to a room that is already cleaned with fresh towels! It's the little things that count!! We plan on spending our 1 year anniversary at Ocean Beach and can't wait to lay in their soft beds!!!

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Friendly staff and a clean room everyday.
    • Disliked — Small bathroom, but everything else makes up for it!!! :)
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
metawillhite's Summary
Date of Stay: April 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Honeymoon
Age group: 25-34
Member since: May 16, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Families with young children, Families with teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Great food / Wine, Shopping
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Average price*: $114 (year-round)
Call now to book: 1-800-454-6835 from hotels.com

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