Samesun Ocean Beach Hotel & Hostel

Great hostel. Newly-renovated, great staff and awesome facilities. Bed was quite squeaky and lacked privacy curtain. Loved the young lady at front desk as well as the helpful friendly Latin guy. Kudos to them. Energy bars pancakes and fruits at breakfast. Loved the hammock, couches, surfboard rental, beach towels rentals and availability of sunscreen.

Amazing place with great accommodations and price. I had a pretty comfortable week long stay. Soft beds(mattresses) and clean bathrooms. It's mostly all pros but here is the good and the bad Pros: 1) soft beds 2) quiet is encouraged after 11 so not too noisy at bed time 3) close to ocean beach. It is right on Newport avenue so great location 4) they have chairs and umbrellas as well as surfboards which you can borrow Cons 1) breakfast is very bare bones. They just have some tangerines, waffles and instant oat/granola bars which gets over by 9:15AM 2) you have to park couple of blocks down if you have a vehicle 3) bathrooms sometimes are fully occupied in the morning, but not too bad. 4) kitchen is small. So lot of people moving around during breakfast means you have to wait.

Loved my stay here! The staff was so friendly and helpful! Very clean rooms and safe, secure building. Fast internet and spaces for me to work.

Went there on a whim whim, was pleasantly surprised That they had guitars to play and yoga mats to use, nice smoking area where people chat and meet friends.

Think they need to remind folks about the smoking areas. Definitely got a few close whiffs while eating breakfast near the couches/TV area.

Probably the nicest, cleanest hostel I have stayed in anywhere in the world. Staff were super friendly great vibe to the place and perfectly situated close to beach, shops and restaurants. Only downside was on street parking but always managed to find a spot but you may have to drive a couple of laps to get close to the hostel.

A fantastic hostel! Incredible staff, great people, very clean, and great services. They serve coffee and some food in the morning, offer boards and beach toys for rental, and have some very nice, comfortable common spaces. The rooms are very clean, beds are very comfortable, and are set up nicely to give you a private, cozy space even though you are in a room with 1-5 other people! This was my first time staying at a hostel and it was truly an excellent experience.

Very convenient for a solo trip. Did have a private room but if a group is sharing it'd be convenient as well with a number of beds available. Place is super clean and very cozy. One could just relax with coffee available and nice patios to enjoy the moment. Very close to the beach and the area is to walk around with many coffe shops and restaurants, and bars nearby. I would definitely take it next time around I have a solo project. And If I go with company, it'd be also convenient with a private room. Staff is superb. I had an awesome check in experience (with a welcome tour!) and a nice chatting moment. Most may say it is just a coincidence but it could also be that it they're doing a great job. Can't point out more than it is a pristine place, maybe one of the most important aspects of lodging. Kudos to housekeeping! Restrooms,.though shared, it's not as though one has no bathroom available. There are some "solo" bathrooms as well. Very convenient. All in all, excellent place to land. Did I mention one has a chance to mingle with tourists of their places? I got a chance to use my Spanish with some folks from Argentina! and use my rusty French as well. Cool place.

It was a nice hostel with nice people. They offered beach towels, sunscreen and some more things for free. They had vending machines and beach stuff for rent. The breakfast was ok and the kitchen was oretty well equipped. The women's bathrooms were nice but sometimes the showers stayed a little dirty for a few days.

We stayed in a private room. It was clean and comfortable. I was pleasantly surprised to find a small heater, portable air conditioner and a fan. Common areas are fantastic! Grocery store across the street. Hated to leave!

Great staff. Very clean place

Great stay. Friendly staff. Clean premises.

When I was looking at places to stay this was a lil odd to me but couldn't beat the price. I was weary of sleeping in a room with 7 strangers but I never heard a peep from anyone the 3 days I was there. I was a lil weirded out when booking about shared bathrooms/showers but there is a private one (only used the downstairs one) upstairs in the shared was pretty nice though. I got ready in there and showered and thankfully theres a "free to use" box that came in handy. Everything was clean except if you barefoot around sand is everywhere which I didn't mind. The location is perfect, one way to the beach and the strip has shops, eateries, bars and was suprised even a Target! I absolutely would stay here again, never had a concern for my safety and staff was friendly!

Perfect. Room was clean, staff was friendly

Great location. Roughly 5 minute walk to the beach. Rooms were clean, and bathrooms were pristine and taken care of. Staff were available if I ever needed help. Enjoyed my stay!

Clean and comfortable

I liked the location’s proximity to the beach, just a five minute walk away. There were also dozens of food options, within walking distance, however non-tourist gift shops were a little far. Rooms were pretty clean, bathrooms could have been checked more, the common areas were the least clean

It was a nice hostel with nice people. They offered beach towels, sunscreen and some more things for free. They had vending machines and beach stuff for rent. The breakfast was ok and the kitchen was oretty well equipped. The women's bathrooms were nice but sometimes the showers stayed a little dirty for a few days.

We stayed in a private room. It was clean and comfortable. I was pleasantly surprised to find a small heater, portable air conditioner and a fan. Common areas are fantastic! Grocery store across the street. Hated to leave!

Samesun is a great budget option! The staff were nice, very strict on the rules, but that was ok because it made it feel like a safe and controlled space. Everything was super clean, and it is very close to the beach. I would definitely stay again.

Fun location, attentive friendly staff, but mattress and shared rooms could use improvment.

Amazing place with great accommodations and price. I had a pretty comfortable week long stay. Soft beds(mattresses) and clean bathrooms. It's mostly all pros but here is the good and the bad Pros: 1) soft beds 2) quiet is encouraged after 11 so not too noisy at bed time 3) close to ocean beach. It is right on Newport avenue so great location 4) they have chairs and umbrellas as well as surfboards which you can borrow Cons 1) breakfast is very bare bones. They just have some tangerines, waffles and instant oat/granola bars which gets over by 9:15AM 2) you have to park couple of blocks down if you have a vehicle 3) bathrooms sometimes are fully occupied in the morning, but not too bad. 4) kitchen is small. So lot of people moving around during breakfast means you have to wait.

First time staying at a hostel, needed to shower sleep and go. Couldn’t justify 300+ nightly for 2 days and 8 total hours in a room. Check in easy, clean, shower private, like a dormitory in college.

I was looking for a safe affordable option as a solo traveler, and Samesun delivered on all counts. I appreciated the attention to safety and emotional wellbeing, as well as the welcoming atmosphere and fun, cozy decor. I especially appreciated the option between communal bathroom and single bathroom/shower combos on each floor. I was not there long enough to take full advantage of the surfboards and patio and games in the communal area, but would love to come back for a longer stay. There is airport noise, but that’s true everywhere in San Diego. All the shops and eateries on the street are fun and unique, and the nightlife is vibrant and engaging.

Loved my stay here! The staff was so friendly and helpful! Very clean rooms and safe, secure building. Fast internet and spaces for me to work.

Room I stayed in smelled horrible and had a person staying there who snored so loud he kept everyone up.

I stayed at Samesun for 4 night. They had 24/7 reception which was great for security and late flight times! The location is right on the beach , giving a chiller Venice beach vibe. The workers make sure the place stayed clean, I see them cleaning every morning ! The workers had great hiking and food recommendations. The only thing I wasn’t a fan of was overall environment. There were some young groups who were just like me looking to explore new places , but there is also a wide range of people who are staying long term and are not permanently housed outside the hostel. Some of these individuals made it really hard to relax inside the hostel, I made sure to keep busy and stayed exploring. They made me feel super uncomfortable when I tried to relax around the hostel. At night it would get super rowdy within the hostel , i would hear a lot of banging. There was an obvious divide in guests where most of the people I met there were just as uncomfortable as me with the guests that were staying long term and even decided to leave early because you could not relax within the hostel it’s self. I was lucky to meet two amazing people , but I’m not sure Samesun is the environment I was looking for. There was great potential for the environment to be welcoming and friendly , it was already done by the workers and the LGBTQ community inclusion. The guest demographics was not at all as expected in the social media posts, but thank you for the memories and the walkable neighborhood

Bunk beds could be more sturdier, I was on the top bunk and anytime the person on the bottom bunk moved I felt like there was an earthquake

Room was very thiny. It was stuffy

We stayed in a private room. It was clean and comfortable. I was pleasantly surprised to find a small heater, portable air conditioner and a fan. Common areas are fantastic! Grocery store across the street. Hated to leave!

It was definitely very clean! You need to do residential parking unfortunately. Feels pretty safe in general since it’s in a very busy street with shops, restaurants and bars. Only complaint is the receptionist that checked us in was a bit rude. I called the day before our stay to see if we can do an early check in and they happily said yes, anytime after 8am. We arrive early and he was very rude saying check in is at 3pm. We explained the situation and how we called in advance. He then said: idk who you talked to but check in is at 3pm. Very dismissive. Thankfully he then checked to see if there was a room available which our room was ready (as we called in advance). He then said sorry for the confusion. But he definitely left us with a bitter taste. The rest of the staff was super nice and tried to help us with our luggage.

Samesun in Ocean Beach is a gem. Parking after 4pm is pretty easy to find. I've stayed at other hostels in SD and this is a HUGE issue. Mark was there at check in. He is clearly the veteran staffer and it shows. My check out was not as smooth. I am an early riser 5am. Morning staff dude was slow to make coffee and set out breakfast. Fussed at me for not stripping the bed. Had to make two additional trips upstairs to the room to complete what was asked...because he failed to provide clear instructions. I'm sure the other visitor was awakened each time. Next time I'll just get up and leave. Less drama and Starbucks has better coffee.

Great staff. Very clean place

Great stay. Friendly staff. Clean premises.

Staff was great - friendly and approachable! I would stay again in a heart beat.

Perfect. Room was clean, staff was friendly

Staff is Racist and very ignorant and offensive in conversations

The room was clean, but it's the front desk gentleman who was so patient and helpful! He helped me carry my big suitcase to the second floor.

Staff member was very rude critical

Staff is Racist and harassing from check in to time to check out

Amazing place with great accommodations and price. I had a pretty comfortable week long stay. Soft beds(mattresses) and clean bathrooms. It's mostly all pros but here is the good and the bad Pros: 1) soft beds 2) quiet is encouraged after 11 so not too noisy at bed time 3) close to ocean beach. It is right on Newport avenue so great location 4) they have chairs and umbrellas as well as surfboards which you can borrow Cons 1) breakfast is very bare bones. They just have some tangerines, waffles and instant oat/granola bars which gets over by 9:15AM 2) you have to park couple of blocks down if you have a vehicle 3) bathrooms sometimes are fully occupied in the morning, but not too bad. 4) kitchen is small. So lot of people moving around during breakfast means you have to wait.

Great location and perfect amenities

Great location and great value.

Great spot for beach access and surfing. Bike rentals nearby. Farmer's market Wednesday afternoon/evening right out the front door.

Very reasonably priced and great location

Great location. Roughly 5 minute walk to the beach. Rooms were clean, and bathrooms were pristine and taken care of. Staff were available if I ever needed help. Enjoyed my stay!

LOVE the centralized location of this place on one of the main strips in Ocean Beach! Had no reason to leave the area as everything was in walking distance with plenty of spots for food, drinks and the beach close down the street! Definitely interested in staying at this place in the future!

Probably the nicest, cleanest hostel I have stayed in anywhere in the world. Staff were super friendly great vibe to the place and perfectly situated close to beach, shops and restaurants. Only downside was on street parking but always managed to find a spot but you may have to drive a couple of laps to get close to the hostel.

I love how close it was to the beach.

Loved my stay here! Great location in Ocean Beach and great hostel. I would stay here again anytime.

Breakfast and staff was amazing

Amazing place with great accommodations and price. I had a pretty comfortable week long stay. Soft beds(mattresses) and clean bathrooms. It's mostly all pros but here is the good and the bad Pros: 1) soft beds 2) quiet is encouraged after 11 so not too noisy at bed time 3) close to ocean beach. It is right on Newport avenue so great location 4) they have chairs and umbrellas as well as surfboards which you can borrow Cons 1) breakfast is very bare bones. They just have some tangerines, waffles and instant oat/granola bars which gets over by 9:15AM 2) you have to park couple of blocks down if you have a vehicle 3) bathrooms sometimes are fully occupied in the morning, but not too bad. 4) kitchen is small. So lot of people moving around during breakfast means you have to wait.

Samesun in Ocean Beach is a gem. Parking after 4pm is pretty easy to find. I've stayed at other hostels in SD and this is a HUGE issue. Mark was there at check in. He is clearly the veteran staffer and it shows. My check out was not as smooth. I am an early riser 5am. Morning staff dude was slow to make coffee and set out breakfast. Fussed at me for not stripping the bed. Had to make two additional trips upstairs to the room to complete what was asked...because he failed to provide clear instructions. I'm sure the other visitor was awakened each time. Next time I'll just get up and leave. Less drama and Starbucks has better coffee.

Thank you George For Having Coffee and Breakfast ready in the Morning - The place is Great for a short stay. Pretty center to restaurants shops and the Beach.

Think they need to remind folks about the smoking areas. Definitely got a few close whiffs while eating breakfast near the couches/TV area.

This hassle was surprisingly wonderful. Obviously it was affordable, but the amenities were better than I expected with breakfast including waffles,, pancakes, fruit, coffee and granola bars. The location could not be better for proximity to all the fun things in ocean beach. It also offered people watching at its finest. I recommend this hostel and plan to come back again.

Friendly staff. Breakfast should have been little better

A fantastic hostel! Incredible staff, great people, very clean, and great services. They serve coffee and some food in the morning, offer boards and beach toys for rental, and have some very nice, comfortable common spaces. The rooms are very clean, beds are very comfortable, and are set up nicely to give you a private, cozy space even though you are in a room with 1-5 other people! This was my first time staying at a hostel and it was truly an excellent experience.

Very convenient for a solo trip. Did have a private room but if a group is sharing it'd be convenient as well with a number of beds available. Place is super clean and very cozy. One could just relax with coffee available and nice patios to enjoy the moment. Very close to the beach and the area is to walk around with many coffe shops and restaurants, and bars nearby. I would definitely take it next time around I have a solo project. And If I go with company, it'd be also convenient with a private room. Staff is superb. I had an awesome check in experience (with a welcome tour!) and a nice chatting moment. Most may say it is just a coincidence but it could also be that it they're doing a great job. Can't point out more than it is a pristine place, maybe one of the most important aspects of lodging. Kudos to housekeeping! Restrooms,.though shared, it's not as though one has no bathroom available. There are some "solo" bathrooms as well. Very convenient. All in all, excellent place to land. Did I mention one has a chance to mingle with tourists of their places? I got a chance to use my Spanish with some folks from Argentina! and use my rusty French as well. Cool place.

It was a nice hostel with nice people. They offered beach towels, sunscreen and some more things for free. They had vending machines and beach stuff for rent. The breakfast was ok and the kitchen was oretty well equipped. The women's bathrooms were nice but sometimes the showers stayed a little dirty for a few days.