Beach Haven

Beach Haven, aesthetics matched the name and location. Quaint beach cottages surrounding the pool in a key gated area. With a kitchenette, that had disposable eating utensils, plates and cups, a plus in cleanliness and convenience. Con: limited parking, small car sized spots and a parking fee.

We love all the refurbishments, and the option to add on a kitchen is so unique and useful! Especially if we were staying for longer. We only stayed one night, but the front desk was kind and helpful, and very personable. The only issues were the gate not working sometimes (which they are aware of and going to get repaired) and then the wifi wasn’t that great. Other than that, it was an amazing price for how close we were to the beach!

My hotel choices were limited with last minute decision to go in midjuly. I loved the location of this hotel so close to the beach and restaurants. We rarely had to drive. The facility itself is small with little amenities. 1 vending machine and an icemaker. Pool is nice. The room needs a refresh. Nice decor but I couldn't tell if rug was either wornout or in need of deep clean. Bathroom is very small with little counter space. However the area was quiet during our 2 weeknight stay and we had no issues with paid parking.

I have stayed here before and love it...I enjoy the little kitchenette...and the decor. Its clean and super close to the beach. Staff is friendly and I enjoyed my stay. Walls are a bit thin. But older places are like that. The pool is clean and warm, and the hot tub is nice for an evening soak.

Great location, kitchen facilities, spacious rooms, heated pool and spa. Modern and boutique style. Parking available at a small fee and everything in walking distance. Close to beach/surf

Quiet and quaint property. Well laid out and feels very safe and secure with locked gates and cameras. Pool and hot tub were quiet and plenty of towels available. BBQ in pool area with table is a great feature. Clean rooms, locked door to option for kitchenette is handy. Beds and pillows are very hard. We prefer plush rather than firm.

Good value for the location and the pool was a nice addition to the stay.

Close to everything. WiFi was down, someone had to come in my room because router was in ceiling above our kitchen. The carpet and couch needs to be wiped off and cleaned better.

Beach Haven was a good place to stay. The pool and hot tub were great and the staff treated us very well. The location is excellent, with quick access to pacific beach and the ocean front walkway. There are some good restaurants around and lots of places to get ice cream. Some of the items such as soap etc were pretty low quality and the towels were a bit tired, but overall this places is quite good. The pool really makes it.

Three negatives; no elevator, poor efficiency heater and not enough quality kitchen utensils.

I liked how it was very close to the beach, however, parking needs improvement as we had to park offsite when the lot got full, and the floors, especially the carpet in the room, felt very dirty.

Cleanliness was poor. Our room was right next to the main entrance and vending machine and we could hear everything.

The hotel is a great location, I went with 2 friends for the weekend and we walked everywhere. Plenty of coffee shops, restaurants and bars within walking distance. It is a good value for what you pay, it’s obviously not top of the line. But it’s clean and safe. The mattress is comfortable but the pillows are a rough, maybe consider bringing your own

I am mostly forgiving, but there's a few deal breakers. Yellow stains on the bedsheets, blood on the shower curtain, blood on the pillow cases, rusted fixings. On top of that there's no parking, granted it was spring break weekend but I shouldn't have to walk .25 miles to find a parking place for a stay that costs $350 on up for 1 night.

The pictures are definitely not the same as your in-person experience. It’s a renovation done poorly - carpet was pretty gross, dust lined the tops of the headboards of the beds, corners had cobwebs and dirt and dust collecting, and the water pressure in the shower was extremely low. And the ironic part is that there was an envelope asking us to tip our cleaning people. If they are relying on tips, you’re not paying them enough. Overall it was just a bit odd. The pool area was nice though and the staff at the front desk were extremely nice.

Clean and comfortable

The room was not clean. Dirty carpets. Icky shower. Never used it.

Close to everything. WiFi was down, someone had to come in my room because router was in ceiling above our kitchen. The carpet and couch needs to be wiped off and cleaned better.

So, I have a mixed review on this hotel. First the good stuff, the location is amazing, close to beach, restaurants, shops, free parking on site, we ha had rented the suite, which was great to have a kitchen. Now for the things that soured the stay, the walls are paper thin, and weekdays were not horrible, had some kids thumping and running around that could be bothersome, but it was tolerable, but Friday night, there was the drunken, loud sex acts going on, and you could hear everything. We woke up Saturday to a large puddle of urine outside our door, and this is a gated hotel, so guests did that. But all that aside, the worst part was the smell of our bed, it was so bad, we smelled like it for 2 days after leaving. It was a horrible BO smell, and no matter how much we showered, it was there. They need new mattresses, pillows and linen, and keep on top of cleaning them. There are others that have complained of this problem, clearly nothing has been done about it. Nothing like staying in a hotel and coming out smelling like you sleep in a garbage bin.

Some things in the room need repair. Towel rack, closet door. Ceiling fan was dirty.

Spacious room and great amenities

Great location. Clean, quiet, beach motel. Only negative. Beds and pilles are old and worn. Could use an upgrade from the old box spring mattresses

The location is very close to the beach and restaurants, which makes it a great spot. The price is reasonable, considering its proximity to Pacific Beach. Our motel room was quiet and clean, though basic, no coffee pot in the room but coffee available at the front desk starting at 8 am. However, the rooms could use renovation. On the positive side, the beds were comfortable, and the large 75-inch TV was a big plus. Parking was available but not enough for all guests.

Had the 1 bed suite.. was nice, could of been cleaner but , for a older beach side inn.. in good shape . Liked the separate bedroom and nice couch , enjoyed the Jacuzzi. Good location. Some guests were a bit loud , but that's to be expected sometimes.

Me and a friend stayed in a double queen bedroom and only stayed 1 night. Check-in was smooth and simple. Beds were comfy and the ceiling fans kept the room cool all night. The bathroom is nice as well, a decent size with updated features. Would recommend for a short vacation.

The location was great, very walkable area, lots of variety of restaurants, bars and local stores. The room was nice and quaint. We liked everything it offered, from the full kitchen to the full size bathroom. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Parking was convenient and affordable convenieanvery affordable. We would definitely

Our room was outside the locked gates of the hotel, right next to the street. We heard a lot of street noise on the weekend. The walls were thin that we could hear the talking and continuous buzz of a cellphone, especially overnight.

This was our second time staying at beach haven. The first was in 2022 and the second now in 2025. The hotel is in a great location, but the hotel itself needs some TLC. The bathroom in our room had some rust and the water pressure was very low. Our neighbors one night were also very loud which made it hard to sleep. The walls are thin so, something to keep in mind.

Loud A/C unit, thin walls, no microwave available unless guest was willing to pay extra, scratchy sheets. Overall mediocre at best.

I've stayed at 5-6 properties in PB. While there was nothing "terrible" about it, it wasn't great either. The property is very much a motel in every sense-- obviously the building structure is a motel, but also aspects such as limited front desk hours, written "rules" to curb unruly guests (which lowers ones expectations), limited privacy (external entry) and razor thin (!!) walls. In the bathroom, I found myself trying to be quiet getting ready b/c I could hear everything on the other side of the wall! There are so many better options in PB

I don’t recommend this hotel. The rooms are very old and the tub drain stopper was broken. The staff was always away (out of office signs).

TLDR: The management and front desk staff are rude and seem not to understand how hotels are supposed to work. This stay felt a bit like an episode of Seinfeld, given its absurdity. Details: - Arrived at the hotel at approximately 2:30pm, at which time there was a sign on the door saying the staff were out to lunch. - After doing a bit of shopping, dragging along my roll-abord bag, I returned at about 3:20, but there was another sign saying that the staff were assisting other customers. - The front desk employee appeared at 3:30, saying that the room was not ready (check-in was 4pm, so that was ok). She said they would try to get it ready by then but could not guarantee it (as if there were no contractual obligation to have the room ready on time). - I checked my bags and asked to use the restroom to change, but she did not allow me to do so. - The front desk employee said she'd call when the room was ready, but she did not call as of 4:15pm, so I returned to check on things myself. - After telling the front desk employee that I wanted to be credited some amount for the room being ready late, she told me there was no reason to be so difficult (perhaps we should refer to the Beach Haven area as the "gaslight district"). - The front desk employee asked me to leave her office while she contacted a manger. - The rude manager ultimately allowed me to stay there (siding with the front desk employee in our discussion), but it was a very difficult encounter.

We loved the location and the staff were friendly and helpful!

This property has really gone downhill since I first visited in 2021. It feels like the management no longer take pride in their facilities or services. Every single time I went to the front desk, I had to wait several minutes to an hour for someone to show up. With customers paying $300/night for a motel experience, I feel like the bare minimum would be to have someone manning the desk. If that requires hiring an additional employee so they can take an extended lunch break, then fine. The rooms need basic maintenance. Rusted door knobs and faucets, peeling paint, A/C needed a new filter, and chipped particle board furniture. Take some pride in a hotel with an incredible location. There was used soap and wrappers in our bathroom. The toiletries, towels, and blankets were laughable quality. Despite the location saving this property, fourth times the charm, i will not be coming back

I had to wait outside the door for 30 minutes to check in. They have a lunch schedule from 7:00 to 7:30. I arrived at 6:20.

Negatives First, our key cards kept failing. We went through at least 6 key cards on our trip. Secondly, nobody came to clean our room two days in a row even after we specifically requested someone to after they didn't come the first day. Positives Great location and very friendly/helpful staff. Good price for the location.

Front desk staff and housekeeping were professional and helpful

You are a few blocks from a bunch of restaurants and breakfast spots & Supermarket within walking distance. Staff was very professional courteous and attentive. The room was super clean and comfortable. The pool and hot tub were heated and accessible and very clean. You will not be disappointed in your stay on the convenience of things around you and Pacific Beach is a 3 minute walk from the Room. ENJOY...

Arrived at 8 o'clock only to receive a sign stating that they're on their lunch break to 830 so we have to wait. We had a long day of travel and this was very inconvenience and there wasn't a consideration for back up. This must be improved.

Very nice front desk clerk. Very helpful and pleasant

Beach Haven is the perfect convenient location if you’re looking for a quaint spot next to the beach. Parking was pretty easy and available, included in the hotel price. You can hear every sound and conversation going on in the halls and pool area when you’re in the room, or maybe it was just room 107 since the door had a gap at the bottom. I’d stay again if I was looking for a bargain deal close to the ocean.

I have stayed here before and love it...I enjoy the little kitchenette...and the decor. Its clean and super close to the beach. Staff is friendly and I enjoyed my stay. Walls are a bit thin. But older places are like that. The pool is clean and warm, and the hot tub is nice for an evening soak.

This was closer to the beach than I thought. Amazing location & plenty of parking. At night it’s pretty quiet but in the mornings it gets a little noisy which was fine, but for people that are sensitive to noise keep that in mind. The room was clean just wear & tear. With the location itself, it was completely worth it. Staff was nice and checkin was easy. Overall I’d give it an 8/10.

The hotel is a great location, I went with 2 friends for the weekend and we walked everywhere. Plenty of coffee shops, restaurants and bars within walking distance. It is a good value for what you pay, it’s obviously not top of the line. But it’s clean and safe. The mattress is comfortable but the pillows are a rough, maybe consider bringing your own

Great location, kitchen facilities, spacious rooms, heated pool and spa. Modern and boutique style. Parking available at a small fee and everything in walking distance. Close to beach/surf

Loved staying here. Great location

The location was great, very walkable area, lots of variety of restaurants, bars and local stores. The room was nice and quaint. We liked everything it offered, from the full kitchen to the full size bathroom. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Parking was convenient and affordable convenieanvery affordable. We would definitely

Great location about 1/2 block from the boardwalk and beach. Close to the stairs to go down to the beach as well. Clean property close to restaurants, bars, coffee shops, everything you could need or want. I will stay gain.

Great location! I arrived late night and they provide me an opportunity to have access to my room, Good communication. Second time staying and I do recommend

Great location, close to the beach. It ended up raining on and off during our visit, but it was great because in the pockets where it wasn't raining we could just walk on over to the beach for a stroll along the water. Lots of good food in the area, and parking at the hotel wasn't a problem. The only thing we didn't love was that the doors to the (very nice and clean) hotel rooms is a bit thin, so when children are playing in the pool you can hear them in your room. But if you're out and about, that shouldn't be a problem, the pool quieted down by nighttime.