This was wonderful! As expected an inn that allows dogs to be- casual, clean and the friendliest people around at reception, housekeeping and maintenance! My daughter and I checked in on Friday, and with wrong card. The guys were very kind in voiding and redoing on correct one- my fault! The list they have at desk of dog friendly restaurants that helped us out. Parking is tight And it is $15 per night and there is a $150 deposit not listed when booking and that is ONLY reason for 4 stars. It should be 5 - we will return and gladly pay that again as the convenience to the gorgeous dog beach that everyone keeps clean, is well worth it! The people we met on beach and around town were Amazing and friendly as well- a great trip! read more

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Very run down and not at all like the photos Unfortunately, our stay at Ocean Villa Inn was extremely disappointing. Our room looked nothing like the photos online and was very run down. There were four of us and only two towels were provided, and one of those towels, which was supposed to be white, was visibly brown. The shower was in particularly poor condition and honestly disgusting. The beds were also very uncomfortable, with extremely thin pillows, making it difficult to get a good night's sleep. The air conditioner was very old and heavily rusted, including sharp points that made it feel like it could be a safety hazard. We also had a concerning experience with the back gate that leads toward the beach. We had used it several times during our stay without a problem. The last time we went through it, the door came unhinged at the top and nearly fell on me before completely breaking. We left to go to the beach, and when we returned several hours later, there was a sign on the gate saying DO NOT OPEN and instructing guests to call the front desk. I called, but the phone just rang and rang with no answer. We ended up having to walk completely around the entire property to get back to our room. As we passed the lobby, we could actually see someone sitting at the computer, which made it even more frustrating that no one had answered the phone. We also used the dog wash station several times, and each time we had to unclog the drain ourselves because the water wasn't draining properly and we would otherwise be standing in stagnant water. Overall, the property needs significant maintenance and upkeep. I understand that this isn't a luxury hotel and wasn't expecting luxury, but there is a big difference between an older property and one that feels neglected and poorly maintained. Between the condition of the room, lack of towels, uncomfortable beds, rusted AC unit, clogged dog wash, and especially the broken gate and inability to reach the front desk, we were very disappointed with our stay. The property simply did not live up to how it is represented in the photos. read more

Booked the room online. The AC worked great, and I had a comfortable stay for a very reasonable price. read more

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I'm going to round up, but I think I'd give this a 2.5 star if I could. Even the upgraded room was a bit ran down. The toilet wasn't clean when I got here, dried poop splatter stains on the bottom of the toilet seat, and a good amount of dried pee on the rim of the toilet seat. That made me wonder if they even changed the sheets or did an adequate job cleaning elsewhere. However, everything else appeared clean, even though it was quite weathered. There were ants, which whatever, but we did have to kill quite a lot of little cockroaches. The bed was comfy, the balcony was cool and had a great view, and the upgrades made the room cute to look at. If you're a light sleeper, the airplanes flying over are quite loud. The parking is lame. They make you pay, but say it is first come first serve. They say they waive the parking charge if you can't find a spot and have to park on the street, which we did have to do. I think I might stay here again, if I found a good deal. read more

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I've stayed here twice and somehow experienced both the "vacation brochure" version and the "I think I'm at the wrong address" version of this hotel. First stay? Amazing. I had an ocean view room that was newly renovated, the balcony view was gorgeous, parking was easy, and I genuinely loved my stay. I thought I found a hidden gem. Couldn't wait for the next stay here! Second stay? I fear I entered a different dimension. I'm currently writing this while sitting on top of a mattress with a giant crater in it because the springs appear to have retired sometime around 2007. Walked into the room and it was warm, so naturally I turned the AC on... and was immediately blasted with the unmistakable aroma of dog pee. I understand this is a dog-friendly hotel, but at some point the turf outside needs to meet a hose and a chemical of sorts. I wouldn't even want my dog to go on this grass if I brought her here. Then I checked out the "garden view balcony." Opened the weird little security latch on the sliding door and discovered... a turd. Just sitting there. Day 2 update: the turd remains. At this point it's less of a surprise and more of a returning cast member. The bathroom looks like it lost a fight with a Home Depot clearance aisle. The non slip tiles are mismatched, peeling, and dirty, and the shower floor looks and feels like someone grouted actual driveway gravel into it. It does have a handicap seat though, which is genuinely thoughtful & useful if needed. Parking this trip has also been a nightmare. I'm typing this from my lumpy mattress while my husband drives around the entire neighborhood hunting for parking. I understand it's a holiday weekend, but if the hotel requires parking passes, I'd hope that eventually leads to... parking. If I have one recommendation: absolutely do not book the first-floor garden rooms unless you enjoy pee pee AC and door doo doo. At minimum, get an ocean view room -- it's at least above the pee smell. The only consistently positive thing I can say is the room is fairly wheelchair accessible... although unfortunately someone will probably already be parked in the handicap spot when you get there. Without a handicapped tag. read more

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I went for my birthday trying to have a night out explorer near the beach went back to relax and found bedbugs. pictures are not anything like the website. Towels were dirty . I had to check out as soon as I saw the bedbugs drove back home took me two hour left the hotel at 11:30 P.M. worse stay ever. Only gave it one star because it was next to the beach read more

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Room was outdated. Floors dirty, sticky and needing repair. TV didn't work. Bed and linens uncomfortable. Didn't feel safe outside immediate location. read more

Wow! What a fantastic hotel! A special shout-out to Lydia, who checked us in -- she couldn't have been nicer! The rest of the staff was equally amazing, and the room, location, and the charming on-site breakfast Airstream, Benedict's, made our stay extra special. Thanks for a great week -- we're already looking forward to coming back soon! read more

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We had a nice stay at Ocean Villa Inn. Sebastian at the front desk was great -- he helped us out quickly and professionally when we had a small hiccup at check-in, and we really appreciated it. The room was clean and comfortable, and the location is perfect -- just steps from the beach. It's a laid-back, pet-friendly place with a chill vibe, and it was exactly what we were looking for. Thanks again to Sebastian and the staff for making our visit smooth and welcoming !!!!! read more

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We've been staying at OV Inn for 20+ years but they don't recognize customer loyalty here. i've also referred many friends/family as well. customer service is very inconsistent. this year the sink was 100% clogged but no apology or comp. curtain rod collapsed to the ground. $50-$65 charges appear after we've checked out without any explanation. I'm going to start looking for a new place to stay. We"ve always been exceptionally nice, thoughtful & loyal and don't deserve this. read more

Everything! OLD STINKY ROOM 47 - smells dog urine, curtains tearing apart from old - chest furniture and beds from the 80's . The room was slept from cleaning one time- the second day and I did removed the "do not disturb sign" I left 5 instructions for the cleaning lady in English and Spanish that day. Parking lot $15 a day and they did not respect the extra space for handicapped. The floor has tiles lifting - shower too. We had to keep the bathroom fan 24/7 to minimize the smell. One of the beds with wavy mattress - too old. Coffee only one reg and one decaf. The neighborhood is ghetto! Oh yes!!! The towels are cardboard- too old! Dry and peels your skin. They asked me how was my staying and I did and no response yet read more

coolest dog-friendly hotel It's right on dog beach! Everywhere you look, there are happy pups running around, visiting other guests, and just creating the most welcoming vibe. Everyone here is so friendly, both the people and the dogs. Now, this isn't a luxury property, and when we arrived at 4 PM our room still wasn't ready. The atmosphere makes up for it completely--it feels more like a community of dog lovers than a hotel stay. If you love traveling with your pup and want a place where they can be part of the fun, this is the spot. read more

Ocean Villa Inn - Dog run outside first floor rooms - Hotels Near Me - San Diego, California

Staying here for the first time, LOVE LOCATION to the dog beach...love the area out back for the dogs, dog friendly is an understatement for this Inn!! Check in was seamless! Rooms...well, that's where 3 stars come in! The tile floors felt like they had beach sand on it before we had even been to the beach. The beds where squishy soft (not our preference), the towels are TP thin, the patio table & chairs rusted & paint peeling (not the best for this climate), water pressure in the shower will blast your flesh off!! The floor of the shower, soft and "spongy", water LEAKED out of the shower BAD (probably due to high pressure blast), toilet would take 3 flushes just to get TP to go down. A/C is dated, rusted, vent could not be pointed up. For the price we paid, I feel like it was not the quality for the price. Yes, location to dog beach...but we could drive over after staying at a well maintained hotel. read more

Love it... But they need a little renovation Old woods --in the bathroom.. towels old -- not clean -- Hope not to charge too much. read more

I booked a room this weekend with my family and they charged me for two rooms. I got one confirmation email. When i called asking for an early check in, they said my one room wasn't ready yet. When i got there to check in, i signed the paper for my one room and was given ONE ROOM BECAUSE I MADE ONE RESERVATION. No big deal, mistakes happen. I called and was like hi it looks like i was charged twice. He put me on hold and then told me that his manager told him it's because i booked two rooms. I had one reservation, i would have had two confirmation emails and they would have given me two rooms if thats what was booked. Instead of apologizing and fixing THEIR error, he blamed me and offered to refund me for one night. He said I have to wait until Friday to talk to the general manager about refunding the other night. The guy at the desk was rude when i checked in Monday morning and i figured he was having a bad day. We went and asked for cups on Tuesday (for coffee in the room) and was told to go to the liquor store if we need cups. He was rude on the phone, and cut me off when i was speaking and hung up on me. I've literally never left a bad review anywhere and i stay at this place like once a year so im really really disappointed. I'll speak with the manager Friday and hopefully get the other half resolved, but maybe the guy at the front desk can take a lesson or two on customer service. read more

We've been coming to this place for about 7 years now and yes it's definitely run down a bit but we choose to stay here for the convenience of being in ocean beach. We normally have a pleasant experience despite the issues with the rooms however this recent time was actually one of the worst stays we've had. We were "upgraded" to one of their "deluxe" and renovated rooms to accommodate another guest for the room we originally had, and this room had A LOT of problems not to mention the poor customer service that we had. Nick at the front desk was very dry when talking to. I made mention about some of the issues that were wrong with the room and no apology or accountability from him. It was almost as a "this happens regularly and I just work here" attitude. My advice- save the money on any of the deluxe rooms because the pictures are misleading and if you speak with Nick at the front desk, just know there will be little effort on his behalf to address any of your requests or concerns. The breaker to the mini fridge went out so our food had gone bad, the curtains were awful and didn't block any of the sunlight, the remote to the tv wasn't even the correct one. Mind you- we would have been perfectly happy with our experience had we received better customer service and a more hospitable environment from Nick read more

There are only 5 remodeled rooms and that certainly is not what we got! We had to ask for a larger tv. I've never stayed as a less clean room! Pool wasn't cleaned for a holiday weekend. Ice machine looked like it was never cleaned. Garbage not removed. Microwave was dirty inside. Fridge was old, rusty, and freezer was 3/4 full of ice. It was just gross. We left after the beach and realizing how bad the room was. Still charged us a night. read more

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The pictures of the hotel on Hotels.com were way different than what the hotel looks like. When I got in my room, I was literally in shock one of the worst I've ever stayed at and I've stayed in a lot of hotels, but this place is literally a dump. It needs a lot of help. This one is definitely off my list. read more

Felt blessed to find something SO dog friendly in such a great location for an affordable price. This beats Red Roof Inn tenfold. However, the room itself was a little underwhelming. My biggest complaint was that it was dark inside but not a big deal. Staff was kind. I'd 100% come again if I needed a pet friendly stay. read more

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This is in no way a boutique hotel. The pictures are misleading, and the hotel is very outdated, uncomfortable and dirty. The room smelled like a wet dog and was damp with dust cobwebs throughout. The towels are given I like the towels you were given in junior high for the showers, rough and look more like rags. Motel 6 is five star compared to this place. It's sad because if they put some money into it, it could be quite the cute little boutique hotel. The only thing going for it is it's Location to dog beach. read more

From the minute I checked in Rosa was very kind and helpful in checking me in. The location of this hotel is perfect for enjoying the beach and local restaurants and bars. read more

this place was a terrible stay. I do not recommend it. They have bugs in the room. tons of hair all over the bed, mattress, sheets, and pillows.$150 for a deposit is robbery for how inexpensive this place looks. doors have grime and dirt build up around them. walls and doors aren't the original colors anymore. no smoking outside zones. this is not a relaxing get away. come here if you want to save money only! read more

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This place has some ups and downs. The water pressure is horrible. Don't use the sink while showing or the shower will be FREEZING cold, then it will be SCOLDING HOT! Also don't flush the toilet either it will do the same. They do clean the rooms though. Nice warm heated pool. Very close proximity to the Dog Beach and Ocean Beach. If you have a dog this place is great. You can see Sea World's fireworks show from the hotel. read more

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Easy stay with dogs. Park and beach dog friendly and right outside the property. A dog bath on property. Many restaurants in Ocean beach are dog friendly. read more

Awful place, stay away. Disgusting rooms and terrible customer service! Save your money and go anywhere else

My family and I including our two dogs went on vacation to Ocean Beach. We were looking for a dog friendly place to stay when I stumbled across this Inn. I already had plans on taking the dogs to Ocean Beach dog beach so I wanted something that was in walking distance. Although I'm giving this location a five star review, I have to say that our first night there was not five stars. We arrived early to the hotel because we had to come from Anaheim. I do realize that check-in is at 4 PM but when you're on vacation and you don't have anywhere to go and you have animals with you and you're denied a room until 4 PM. It makes things a little difficult, we ended up driving over to Mission and let the dogs out to go potty and get some water before coming back. I really do wish that the check-in time was a little bit earlier like 2 o'clock so we didn't have to waste half of our day in the car. Once we finally checked in, we were given a room that was connected to the dog run area. The pictures on the website do not match what all the rooms look like. Not only that our room smelled terrible like dog pee and there was ants crawling all over the bathroom and beetles. I had to call the front desk and they had to have someone come in to spray the room. For the price you pay a night to stay in these rooms they should not smell like pee or have bugs in them. We chalk it up as being close to the beach and went about our evening. The dog run area was clean, and they even supplied poop bags, shovels, rakes and spades to pick up after your dogs. I was surprised at how clean the area was and it did not have a strong urine smell. The Ocean Villa has a gate that leads right out to the boardwalk/ sand dune's. Once you walk over the dunes, you hit dog beach which is actually the ocean beach river. This area is a giant dog park where you can let your dogs enjoy the beach off leash. The dogs really enjoyed it , and so did our kids. After a few hours at the beach, we brought the dogs back in and use the self service dog wash area. Both times I went to use this area there were no towels for the dogs. They were all dirty. However, they did have shampoo on the wall which was nice . We also use this area to rinse our feet off before walking into our room so we didn't track in any sand. We booked two nights originally at this location and the second night we had to move rooms to the other side of the Ocean Villa inn. It wasn't a big deal because we were able to just walk across the parking lot. Once we switch rooms our stay got so much better. The rooms that are not connected to the dog run area are much bigger and the room smelled so good. We had two boxers, and we were able to fit a large kennel in the room and still walk around comfortably. The back of the doors were very dirty. Also, the shower curtains don't have a plastic backing so the floor in the bathrooms get really wet. Besides those 2 things we actually enjoyed staying in this room so much we booked another night on a whim. On the backside of the building there was a nice green dog area which was fenced in with grass and a lot of beautiful trees. One of my favorite things about staying here was the labels on all the different plants. The common areas and the pool area was kept very clean. They even had a laundry room in case you need to wash or dry some clothing. The dogs were allowed in the pool area as long as they did not bark or enter the pool. They had plenty of towels at the pool and the kids had a great time because the pool was heated. There is a food truck within walking distance from your room that serves up the best pizzas! On our first night, we decided to eat here because we were starving and didn't feel like walking anywhere. You'll definitely want to try this place out because it is delicious. We will for sure be back! Thanks from Las Vegas. read more

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We stayed here for 4th of July weekend. The location is great and it allows dogs. The restaurant out front, Benedict's is great as well. There is a pool of you don't want to hit the beach. The bumer of this place is the bed was a hard as a rock and this is an easy cheep fix. The other bummer is the AC unit when on shake the walls and sounds like a fog horn going off next to your head. Thus we had a great stay, we slept like crap. Ear plugs helped a little with the AC but mattress felt like sleeping on the tile floor. read more

This spot is always welcoming. The staff is always friendly and treat us very good, from check in to the food bus, the food is amazingly delicious read more

Ocean Villa Inn - Benedict's is the place for your breakfast and coffee! Staff is chill as can be! - Hotels Near Me - San Diego, California

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Best location for a a few days with the dogs at Ocean Beach. We like to stay along the dog run on the park side.

We stayed a few months ago with our dogs . The rooms are simple and clean. The dog friendly rooms are on a dog run that all guests share. I did know what to expect and enjoyed our weekend. read more

The good bad and ugly.... Good: cheap (the main redeeming factor), relatively clean, close to sea world and a beach Bad: beds creak and old (but oddly comfortable), 6am ... choose your wake-up call: dogs incessantly barking, sea birds squawking, jets taking off from San Diego airport. Ugly: the room will never stop smelling like a teenage boys feet (probably the fact that dogs have laid on the bed comforters for years) and dogs are omnipresent. Your patio will have the odor of dog piss and there will be feces present and you feel like you're in a penitentiary. read more

Ocean Villa Inn - One long dog run. People will let their dogs run up and down this at six am. - Hotels Near Me - San Diego, California

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The dog area is very nice. Our small dog was rushed by a big dog- keep small dogs close by. The staff was pleasant. Location is awesome. Bring your own towels. read more

Fun in the sun with four legged friends. When we want to escape and not be seen we make our way down here to the Ocean Villa Inn. Located directly next to the Ocean Beach Dog Beach. Super chill vibe located in a cute little ocean front neighborhood full of plenty places to eat. A lot of places were still closed with COVID, but that's okay. We packed plenty of stuff to snack on and picked up a local pizza to eat in our room. Coronavirus times a few things have changed. We went back in April with a killer deal on our family suite. Luckily the beaches opened the day before we went. They don't offer the free Breakfast, and the pool is closed (umm the beach is right there). Everything is little to no contact. You check in at the window and they charge your card in file, including a security deposit then you get your keys. The room was very very clean. We like this place. It's not fancy. It's a place you visit with your dog. It's a Doggy Motel and humans can stay. Bring extra blankets from home because the in room ones are thin. Also bring your own beach towels. Remember there is a parking fee of $7.00. A non refundable pet fee of $25.00. And a refundable hold on your CC. read more

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This place is absolutely amazing. We have been traveling with kids and dogs consistently for five years. This is our favorite place we have ever stayed. Ever. The effort they put in to make dog owners lives so much easier makes a world of difference. Starting with tiled floors (not the laminate, poorly installed floors in chain motels). We had a patio that opened to the dog run where we could let or dogs out to do their business and play with other dogs. When they got too distracted to "go", right behind the fence is their huge dog park. AND right beyond that? Dog Beach. You don't have to worry about leaving your dog unattended in the room (within reason), either. A dog barking a couple of times at a dog walking by the window? No one is bothered. If that's not enough: there's a heated pool, a laundromat and a dog wash on site. If you're looking for luxury, this isn't your place. Some rooms could use a little updating to make them more modern, but it's not necessary for the average person who is bringing their dog to Dog Beach. If you're looking for a wonderful stay where your dog feels at home and makes new friends, be on the ocean, have comfortable beds and local restaurants in walking distance- this is your place. They do charge for parking, but if you don't want to pay that fee, there is street parking everywhere. We may come back to San Diego JUST to stay here. read more

Overall my husband and I enjoyed our stay here over the weekend with our 2 pups! It was affordable, a decent location, and had an excellent perk of being next to the Original Dog Beach! Love that it had a dog wash station as well as the pet run right outside your room's sliding back door! It was such a cute and convenient place to allow the dogs to run and play with supervision without having to leave the hotel. CONS: * there was a strange smell upon entering the room (It was reminiscent of Nair hair removal cream if you've ever smelt that). * the curtains for your sliding glass door don't quite cover all the glass easily and are easily moved by the pups. Would have been nice if it was one big heavy curtain that stretched the whole window and prevented them from looking out to see other dogs. * The layout of the room was strange with the fridge and microwave pretty much in the bathroom. This was so strange to me and a bit bothersome. One of the queen beds is also right in front of the sliding door blocking it. Nothing that can't be worked around.. just strange layout decisions. *Parking is limited accompanied by a small cramped lot, with one way in and out. Not a big dealbreaker or anything, just something to know. * The WiFi is horrible, one bar and is not in working order. *The people in the room above us were abnormally loud. I don't know if it's just poor flooring/ceiling but it seemed they were constantly moving furniture, bouncing balls, and dropping/slamming things. I know this is not the fault of the hotel but I thought I'd mention it as I actually saw it in another review and thought maybe it is a flaw and due to poor underlayment. Outside of that, the front desk staff was friendly and the room was clean, we would come back. read more

So happy I found this little gem. From the amazing staff to the spacious, clean and comfortable room, it was the perfect get away for my pup and I. Thank you Ocean Villa Inn, can't wait to return. read more

Tell us you don't care about your customers without telling us that you don't care. See pics below. We went out Friday night to a comedy show. Got back to the unit about 12:30am. When we attempted to shower it blew off and hit my gf in the head. Upset I went to the front desk for help. He told us to pack up and he would move us. Just as we were about to walk out with our stuff he knocked on the door to inform us he made a mistake and we couldn't move. Then magically had a replacement shower head after telling us no more were available. He installed it and told us to see the manager in the morning named Lydia. I did as he said and of course Lydia wasn't available to help and we were instructed to call back on Monday to get in touch with someone who can possibly reimburse us for our somewhat now comically bad experiences. This place has been bad for years and only keeps getting worse. Only silver lining is that we can have our pets (that come with a non refundable $30 charge a day and the $15 a day parking cost as well). Super dirty as an added bonus. BUYER BEWARE!!! STAY FAR AWAY read more

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If you like paying for parking and not having a spot late at night, this is the place for you. If you like dealing with stoner, incompetent desk attendance then you have found the right place. Or if you are under 6'0 in height then you will never be able to turn the light off as it is positioned on the ceiling right outside the shower so good luck trying to get any sleep as it is a motion light that can't be turned off. Be careful or the bugs will bite! Also none of the pictures are accurate or current of the rooms, they are way way worse than pictured. read more

Ocean Villa Inn - Lazy electrical work - Hotels Near Me - San Diego, California

We are visiting with our two small dogs. Perfect area for dog people. Park and dog beach right outside. Lots of walking trails and bike path. Hotel is simple and has a grass area outside the sliding door. Shower is nice. read more

Stayed here appx 4 yrs ago and liked its location for our dogs. Unfortunately it is not the same place. First they charge for parking $15 /day and its first come first basis to park. Fyi it isnt even a covered parking situation and truthfully a royal pain. You d think they could distribute assigned spots for each room and avoid the residents from having to figure where to park. Its also showing wear and tear where it definately needs to be refurbished. Pool is not heated and since i saw mold...did not feel comfortable to swim. 3 stars just for location read more