Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site. However, parking is limited.

Does the property allow pets?

Yes, pets are allowed with a pet fee of USD 30 per pet, per night. A pet deposit of USD 100 per stay is also required. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in time is at 3:00 PM, and check-out time is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.

What accessibility features does the property offer?

The property has limited wheelchair accessibility features, including accessible facilities in public areas. Step-free entrances are also available.

What is the location of the hotel in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is centrally located in Oceanside, within a 10-minute drive of Oceanside Beach and Flower Fields of Carlsbad. It is approximately 8 miles from LEGOLAND® California and 4.6 miles from Carlsbad State Beach.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Up to 2 children aged 17 years old and younger can stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

Guests must contact the property in advance to reserve cribs or rollaway/extra beds. Availability and any associated costs may vary.

The Hotel Oceanside - Affordable Stay in Oceanside

Average nightly price at The Hotel Oceanside by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$91
February	US$93
March	US$121
April	US$90
May	US$100
June	US$128
July	US$137
August	US$121
September	US$94
October	US$91
November	US$95
December	US$86

What guests think

At The Hotel Oceanside, guests frequently find clean, quiet, spacious rooms with kitchenettes and appreciate the convenient location near the beach and downtown, offering good value for budget travelers seeking a simple base.

Service reviews are mixed, from friendly, responsive front desk and housekeeping to reports of unwelcoming attitudes and rigid policies, including a widely mentioned $200 deposit. Facilities are basic: no breakfast or gym, and recurring issues include a frequently inoperative elevator, hot hallways, and some broken ice or vending machines. Several guests noted maintenance and comfort concerns such as weak AC or water pressure, firm beds, occasional odors, pests, or TV and Wi‑Fi problems. Expect a clean, no‑frills stay close to the coast.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic with no breakfast, pool, or gym; several reviews cite a frequently out‑of‑service elevator, hot hallways, and occasional broken ice or vending machines. Parking is generally available but tight, with a steep driveway; laundry is onsite and the property is pet friendly.

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Mitzi

19 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Property looks nice on the outside and decent on the inside. It’s an old building and a lot of the amenities listed on this platform are incorrect and inaccurate. There is no public terrace, vending machines were out of order, no gym as listed and their washers were down. This facility has one way in and one way out making it difficult to bring your items in. The front desk staff is mediocre at best and isn’t friendly. Charged me for my service dog so beware if you have that or emotional support animal. Overpriced for the quality of the room and will never stay there again. Inexperienced front desk and only do what they are told. I expressed my concern and was quickly dismissed as to not address my issue at hand so I didn’t bother.

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victoria

26 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Broken elevator?!? My disabled husband had to walk three flights of stairs. No offer to move our room or to help us carry our luggage up. Unbelievable. Room large but outdated and overpriced.

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laiza

20 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This Hotel is only 8-10mins from the ocean, next to great food places and plazas to see. This Hotel really is just to sleep in, there’s elevator, no breakfast, no pool and you’ll need a $200 deposit at check in. Overall it was great, parking is easy and the overall hotel was a 4/5

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Shannon

31 May 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Rooms were big and clean. The front desk lobby was clean and coffee in the morning was hot. The cleaning staff was very friendly and accommodating. Elevator was out of service so was the ice machine on the first floor. But the walk up the 2nd floor wasn't to bad.

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Leslie

26 May 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Staff, room, area, all great. My only complaint is that there really should be a warning about the driveway! If you don't go in and out at a serious angle you scrape the bottom of your car pretty bad.

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Adam

29 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

For a nights sleep I would recommend, but their elevator is “out of service” which we found out was not but due to a city inspection. So needless to say we had to walk up the 3 flights with all our luggage. Rooms were average, beds were comfy though. Ice machines were broken as well , all except one which was on the 2nd floor. The bathroom lighting was nice though

10

Moua

7 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The only entrance/exit is through the check in lobby. The place is quiet and beach is a 16 minute walk to the beach.

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Sharon

3 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Elevatot broken after told to use it. Had to carry bicycles up 3 flights of stairs. Ice maker broken, no bathrooms in lobby, several vending machines broken, couldnt use rear parking lot exits, ac in room not working had to switch rooms after asking 3 times, lights flickering in parking lot, room key stopped working. Checked out early and will never book this hotel again.

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Lauren

27 May 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Hotel room large and clean. We had a stroller and child. Really disappointed that the elevator was down our entire stay. Staff kept saying it just happened was going to be fixed. This was a big inconvenience. We had to go up 3 flight of stairs with a stroller and Child.

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Matthew

16 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

False advertising on the website. They claim to have a gym and bar area. They do not have either. The rooms need maintenance. The air conditioner stinks like really bad mildew. I was afraid to turn it on because of the air quality. I will say that the rooms were clean and smelled like thy use bleach to clean.

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Cleanliness

Many guests describe rooms as very clean, but feedback is mixed due to recurring reports of odors, stained linens, and pests (notably ants, with a few mentions of fleas/bed bugs). Housekeeping quality otherwise earns frequent praise.

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Jose Antonio

25 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Fleas were present in the room (106) that was assigned to us. As soon as we walked in the door we felt them jumping on us and then biting us. After realizing what was happening, we killed/collected a few of them that were on our legs into a water cup and showed to the staff. They proceeded to give us another room (105) down the hall but we we’re uncomfortable staying the night with the concern of more fleas being nearby. Will not stay here ever again

10

william

26 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was very clean and appeared to be newly renovated. The rooms are spacious and we were surprised to have a microwave, refrigerator and bar sink in our room. The location is great for walking to the harbor or pier, if you don’t mind walking. The only thing that was a bit alarming was a few lots down was a boarded up hotel. This has attracted homeless folks that hang out in the area. But other than that it was a good place to stay and the price was great for a few nights stay near the beach.

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erica

22 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

**Bed bugs** I stayed at the hotel 1/16/2025-1/18/2025. I stayed in room 104 and I woke up with bed bugs bites all over my body. I tried to contact the hotel to let them know so they could probably treat the room and others if it had spread I received no response. I would never stay here again and would recommend everyone else to find another hotel. Would leave no stars If I could.

4

Donna

5 Dec 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Their were ants in the bathroom and they sprayed but it didn’t work. The ants kept getting worse. I had to clean out my toiletries bag, It was full of ants in the morning.

10

Blanca

18 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay. Courteous staff, clean room and property location.

4

Johnny

19 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There were water stains all over the bathroom floor and stains on the bed sheets this place was kind of gross

6

Michelle

29 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room was nicely decorated. Bed was very comfortable. Mini fridge was not properly cleaned. As soon as I walked in the room the smell of must was horrible and overwhelming.

6

Angela

18 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

It was loud, weird smell, and there was evidence of blood on my sheets.

10

Karabet

27 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean

6

George Paul

1 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Bugs in the room and shower

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Rooms

Rooms are often spacious and quiet, many with kitchenettes that add convenience. Common complaints include firm beds, weak AC or water pressure, dated fixtures, and inconsistent TV or Wi‑Fi.

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Sheena

6 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was a great choice for the one night that we needed. Felt secure, clean and quite spacious compared to most double bed rooms. The only negatives I can think of was the a/c wasn't quite cooling the room enough... It was a tad warm for us. If we were going to be there longer I might have asked for a fan. Also, the stripping around the door (going into the hall) was pretty non-existent. You could see a ton of light through the sides. Just more of an observation that a complaint. It might have bothered some.

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william

26 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was very clean and appeared to be newly renovated. The rooms are spacious and we were surprised to have a microwave, refrigerator and bar sink in our room. The location is great for walking to the harbor or pier, if you don’t mind walking. The only thing that was a bit alarming was a few lots down was a boarded up hotel. This has attracted homeless folks that hang out in the area. But other than that it was a good place to stay and the price was great for a few nights stay near the beach.

4

Maribel

28 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The shower had no water pressure whatsoever. It took me over an hour to shower and get all the shampoo out of my hair.

10

ronald

4 Nov 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The Hotel Oceanside was perfect for my business trip to work at the Breeders Cup at Del Mar. I enjoyed the quiet, spacious comfortable room. Plenty of table and countertop space as well as more than enough drawers. The only thing that wasn't perfect was the water pressure in the shower. But the price and convenience surely made up for it.

6

Charlotte

2 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very convenient location. Staff friendly. Security (i.e. front door) seemed good; required room key to unlock 24-hrs). There didn't seem to be a restaurant or bar; just cash only vending machines, granola bars and coffee downstairs. The building is definitely older and worn; lots of wear & tear in the rooms, although clean. The internet is so bad it's virtually non-existent.

6

Jeremy

3 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Extremely warm/hot in the hotel itself, hallways and other accessible areas. Rooms AC worked well but still took a while to cool down the room upon first entry.

8

Kelley

25 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Just came back from my first Oceanside weekend at this hotel, we typically stay at another but this year was out of my price range. I was pleasantly surprised at how nice the rooms were and clean too. It came with microwave, refrigerator, freezer, extra sink….the beds were quite comfortable. I would definitely stay here again and price was very reasonable.

10

Fernando

27 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, spacious, easy parking, quiet place. Overall nice stay !

10

Janice

31 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Exceeded expectations especially in regards to value. Large room. Comfortable bed. Clean. Everything you want with a great price point.

10

Danielle

7 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I really enjoyed the stay. Great location close to the beach. A/C worked okay but not great. Hotel staff don’t say much. But overall worth the stay. Rooms are very clean.

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Service

Service is inconsistent: numerous guests found staff friendly and helpful, while others reported unwelcoming attitudes, slow responses, and strict deposit and checkout inspections.

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Karen

8 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was GREAT!

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Aaron

21 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We really enjoyed our stay. Wish it was longer. The staff was extremely helpful and kind. If we come back to Oceanside we're definitely staying there again.

10

Jennifer

2 Jun 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

They're very communicative which was a great help when we had been up a long time from traveling. Very attentive to our needs. We appreciated the help. I would book it again.

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Diane

19 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Front desk personnel were terrible. They wouldn’t even look at you in the eye. They were very unwelcoming and not friendly at all. You felt like you were bothering them. What do you say? There was a gentleman there that was good, but the two females at the front desk were terrible. The housekeeping personnel were very friendly and good.

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Connie

21 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Outrageous fees for a pet friendly hotel. Even charged for emotional support animals. Only one entrance in and out of the building. And very rude front desk.

10

Blanca

18 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay. Courteous staff, clean room and property location.

10

Darlene

10 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I was evacuating my home in LA due to the fires. The hotel was affordable and a safe place to escape with my fur babies on short notice. The manager made an exception to their pet policy for me which they will never know how much this meant to me. I was scared and had no where else to go. Waking up this morning I did not know if I had a home any longer. Luckily, i did. I’ll forever be grateful to the staff and management here! The place was clean, comfortable, quiet, and convenient. I’ll definitely be back. Hopefully under more fun circumstances!

4

Pat

2 May 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Central location Went for luggage cart at 10:30am. Non available. Only 1 on property. Front desk lady told us if we weren't out by 11 would be charged for another day. Was rude. I told her I was ready to go but needed cart. We were on a business trip & had boxes of heavy books, etc. Told me it wasn't her problem and to carry them down. Could not believe her attitude.

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John

21 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Everything was great up until the end. Me and my boyfriend stayed in the king bed with kitchenette room. The room was relatively clean, did have stains in our curtains, but other than that it felt clean. The ac worked great, water pressure was perfect, was very quiet, and just overall comfortable. When we arrived there was a young woman at the front desk and she was very nice and helpful when we asked for extra towels. However, when we went to check out on our 3rd day a different woman was at the desk. We walked out to throw trash away (took 1 minute max) and when we walked back in to collect our cash deposit, the woman was no longer there. We waited 10 minutes.. no one. 30 minutes.. no one. We knocked on the office door and there was no answer. We checked for cleaning ladies to possibly page the receptionist and couldn’t find anyone. Now it’s 8:30 am (an hour and a half we’ve been waiting) and now we’re getting upset, we’ve called the front desk phone numerous times and called out in the lobby as well. We hear a chair move in the office that we’ve knocked on a few times. My boyfriend knocks again and the woman comes out and SHES BEEN SLEEPING!!! I was so frustrated because we aren’t from Oceanside and wanted to be on the road at 7 am to start our 10 hour drive. Now we’re an hour and a half behind and couldn’t leave because the policy is a $200 CASH deposit when you stay for 3 days. She looked young maybe early 20s. This place has “24 hour reception.”

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Jesus

9 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

first of all an extra $200 charge on my card that will be refunded in 5-7 business days is ridiculous. For a hotel that wasn’t that comfortable and that nice plus the front desk staff had a horrible attitude. first time ever i don’t feel welcomed at a hotel.

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Location

Convenient to the harbor, beach, and downtown; many spots are walkable within about 10–20 minutes and freeway access is easy. Some note a sketchy feel, nearby construction, and a steep driveway.

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Travis

9 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location at a great price. Within walking distance to so many places including the pier on the ocean. Very quiet and i slept sound for 11 hours after a long day of traveling.

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Ana

25 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel, centrally located to beach, marina and restaurants. Walking distance to fast food Inn N Out and Weinerschnitzel and CVS. Clean room with coffee maker, fridge and excellent air-conditioning. Will definitely stay again

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william

26 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was very clean and appeared to be newly renovated. The rooms are spacious and we were surprised to have a microwave, refrigerator and bar sink in our room. The location is great for walking to the harbor or pier, if you don’t mind walking. The only thing that was a bit alarming was a few lots down was a boarded up hotel. This has attracted homeless folks that hang out in the area. But other than that it was a good place to stay and the price was great for a few nights stay near the beach.

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Katja

15 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is clean and the beds are comfortable. The check in was uneventful, the agent was disengaged but not unfriendly. If you don't drive a car with high clearance, be mindful as you enter the driveway so you don't scratch or damage your car. It's a convenient location to harbor and pier.

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Kim

6 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

2nd time staying here this past year. Love the Hotel. It’s nice and quiet and right around the corner from the harbor and the beach

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Carol

21 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel. Easy check in, clean and convenient location. Close to beach!!!

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Minoti

30 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Good hotel in a great location and right by the beach!

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Joe

15 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy access right off the freeway. Reasonable price due to off season. Spacious room with king size bed. Checkin and checkout was simple.

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Francisco

28 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

It was a great location for our event and near the Main Street within walking distance.

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Mario

27 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I chose a budget-price stay in what I hoped was not the sketchy part of town. I was a 12-minute walk from the Oceanside Transit Center in the center of town and there were plenty of coffee shops, restaurants, and bars close by, upscale to divey. The pier is a 15-minute walk so the hotel is conveniently close to the ocean. Like any American city, there were homeless about but not on the property and I always felt safe. The hotel has seen lots of use but was well-cared for. The furniture had dings but my room was surprisingly large and very clean. However, I couldn't get the TV to work. I was there on Fri-Sat nights and it was quiet and comfortable. The reviews asked about my balcony view which was funny because I didn't have or expect one. So I've attached the view from my room window.

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Dining

On‑site options are very limited: no breakfast or restaurant, and lobby coffee or snack market/vending can be inconsistent and often cash‑only. Guests rely on nearby eateries.

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Lexy

14 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely loved this place. The only things I would change would be having screens on the windows. It was nice to have an unobstructed view but it just didn't feel quite safe especially since I like to open the windows when I'm near the ocean. There was supposed to be breakfast but when I went down at 8am but there was nothing. Other than that I really enjoyed it here, I loved the room and wish I could have stayed longer. I would definitely stay again.

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Bernie

21 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Well what happened was going into town for a few nights to take care of important stuff and same time for leasure. Needed something last min so went on app and scored this place. Will say love the stuff it offered like laundry room, spacious room, kitchen area with sink, microwave and fridge. Plus in the heart of Oceanside and close to transportation. Only negatives was no free breakfast and onsite snack shop only accepted cash only. Also a bit on pricey side. Overall if you need something last min on expensive side I'd say this is your choice..

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Lucia

9 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel is good, great location. Only issue was there was no coffee at 7am, the front desk person said I had to wait till house keeping came in at 8:30am.

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Terri

25 Aug 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

It looks like at one time they did a continental breakfast, but was told since Covid they shut it down and have not reopened it. I think it would’ve been a nice thing to have available.

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Marissa

2 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms were clean. My only issue was that The soda that I purchased in the vending machine was hot! And all sticky. The ice machines were not working as well. Everything else was great

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Cherie

25 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

No breakfast. Lobby was dumpy. 3rd floor hall had dirty walls. Very, very few tv channels. $200 cashbdeposit is ridiculous.

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sean

20 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

If I knew this was the old la quinta inn I would have booked sooner. Had no idea, it's nice to have a familiar place to come to in Oceanside. But the website says a free bright side breakfast, which they did not have. That was the most disappointing point of the hotel, other than that, great service the first night and great housekeeping staff. Friendly and courteous.

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Callum

10 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The picture are nicer than the place is in person. The front desk is not a friendly bunch unfortunately. And the room was not clean. The sheets had marks on them, the pillows were small, the toilet was crazy loud and 0 shower water pressure. Most vending markets were cash only, and the rest didn’t work.

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Eduardo

15 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Didn't like that there was no Continental Breakfast.

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Jeffrey

25 Nov 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Not much to say. It’s no frills. But you get what you pay for. There was a continental breakfast area, that had flowers on the table but only had a basket a granola bars and belvita cookies. A bowl of five oranges. Hot coffee in pump carafes. A toaster with no breads. It was cheap and clean. And close to Pendleton. I’d update the place with maybe a usable chair in each of on that maybe folds out. Minimal linens provided and miniature sleeping pillows. Very clean. Very polite staff. Some bit of a language barrier with a few, but specially the cleaning ladies. The $200 cash deposit is a little off. Watched a lady check in and they told her she could put the deposit on a card. But when we asked the day before, they said it had to be cash. Don’t like dogs in the building. But it’s not my business. Again, clean and cheap.

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The Hotel Oceanside

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed, Balcony

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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