This was a very lovely hotel. Although, I do honestly wish…read morethat the floor plan had been switched around, where the living room was and the living room was in the bedroom area. The beach had been closed to swimming while we had attended. We did not see this listed anywhere on the Bonvoy Marriout Website when we made the reservation. However, it apparently there is an area on their personal hotel webpage in which you can click an external link to check area beach conditions. They had offered some breakfast coupons to utilize during our stay to compensate for the lack of ocean swimming. They did not need to, it was not their fault that the beach had been polluted by southern waste being deposited in the ocean. However, the restaurant, that was really tasty! The food was quite delicious! There is a local coffee shop next door, not too many other options that were open at the end of June while we were there for meals.

I stayed at this resort to celebrate my 43rd birthday, and it was exactly the relaxing getaway I…read moreneeded. As a mom of three, relaxation was my top priority, and this place delivered! The ocean views were absolutely breathtaking, and the hot tub was the perfect place to unwind. There were also plenty of delicious food options nearby, which made the stay even better. Without a doubt, my favorite part of the trip was the rooftop Paint & Sip. Whoever came up with that idea is an absolute genius! Painting while listening to great music as the sun set over the ocean was such an incredible experience. The weather was perfect, and the entire evening was a total vibe. Our instructor, Emeli, was amazing, she made everyone feel like a true artist, no matter their skill level. We did experience a small hiccup when we first arrived due to a system glitch that wasn't the hotel's fault, but Aaliyah and the manager, Hammie, went above and beyond to take care of us and make everything right. Their kindness and excellent customer service truly stood out. From the friendly staff and great accommodations to the beautiful views and unforgettable experiences, this resort made my birthday so special. I can't wait to come back for another stay. I'd absolutely give this place a 10/10. Thank you for helping make my birthday one to remember!

Likely one of the best located Hampton Inns - LITERALLY next door to Baskin Robbins, Jersey Mikes,…read morean Italian place, Wing Stop, Raising Cane's across the street and CVS and Dollar Tree. My room was facing the street/intersections so it was a little loud at night like 4x when fast cars would drive by. This location has a bar/eatery on site which is awesome; also not common. This location had a microwave in my room, but not the one near the Gas Lamp District. This location is VERY south, but might be a good option for your needs. Friendly, helpful staff.

We come to IB to visit family and love staying at this hotel. Always clean, well kept, and the…read morestaff is really great. But the best part of this hotel is the bar tender, Cheryl! The food is very good. The conversation is great! We always look forward to coming and seeing Cheryl and eating some good grub.

American/mexican hospitality simplicity at its best!…read more Here are some of my top things I loved about this place: - across the street from the beach - this place was very simple to access with enough parking and very clean. - restaurants, liquor stores and other gift shops located right up the street. - All the necessities like soap, shampoo and conditioner were provided in the room. - firm and comfortable beds that got my kids to sleep throughout the night - I felt very safe to be in the area Additions that gave more than expected: - soap and sponge to clean dishes - mini refrigerator - Roku TV - little areas to relax - guest laundry (requires quarters) - guest customer service sms I will continue to recommend this place to family and friends

Sand Castle Inn & Suites ... this place was okay…read more Honestly, when going on vacation, you either want a place where you can spend your whole time relaxing in comfort in lavish surroundings, or you want some place where you can just dump your stuff and sleep the few hours in between eating out and seeing the sights. Sand Castle Inn is definitely in the latter category. Our room was small, but not restrictively so. The decor was in a Santa Fe style, with terracotta tiles with a smell that reminded me of my childhood living in a beach town, spending time at friend's pools. And the furnishing was sparse, but still adequate for our needs for a one night stay. As long as you're not looking for a 5-star experience on the cheap, you should be satisfied. As for any negative impressions, any photos you see on their website are likely not going to be what you get in your standard room. About the only thing that matched expectations was our bathroom (which was quite nice). The exterior was a bit lacking, with most furniture suffering from age and exposure and the walls in need of repairs in many spots. And there's no on-site management team, meaning any issues you might have has to be rectified through phone calls and texts; this can be less than ideal if you have any problem greater than missing towels or soap. Still, for the cost, Sand Castle Inn & Suites was about as good as we could have expected. If you go in knowing the limitations and extent of what you are paying for, you probably won't be too disappointed and come away satisfied.

Serenity by the sea is the quintessential beach house , floor to ceiling windows, mermaid theme and…read moreall the beach gear you could need. The house is fully stocked like a home away from home and perfect for a family with plenty of space. Nancy was a perfect host , very attentive and made sure our trip was wonderful . Must stay if not just for the sunsets from the patio !

My family and I just finished up a long and relaxing weekend at Serenity by the Sea. This was a…read morewonderful experience . Nancy's home is so welcoming from the minute you walk in. The Kitchen is very well equipped and " Fancy " . All the bedrooms were very cozy . The bathrooms especially the master WOW the tile work. The patio furniture was very comfortable and did we hit the jackpot with the weather. We never left the patio the 1st night ( we cancelled dinner reservations at sea 180 ) . The sunset was mesmerizing night after night. No need to run the air conditioning with the windows open the temp drops in the evening time we slept so well. We have rented 3 bedroom in Mission Beach and Imperial Beach in the past. Serenity by the Sea is a game changer. Thank you Nancy !!!

DO NOT STAY AT THIS HOTEL!!!…read more Please be aware of this hotel. I checked in on 6/29/2018 and immediately contacted AARP Expedia travel center as the room was unsanitary and not safe. The mattresses contain hair, dirt, stains and bed bugs. There was a plastic bag over the smoke detector. The outlets were not properly sealed on the wall. Someone was outside in the parking lot vomiting. Others were by the entrance smoking marijuana. I have numerous photos and I am reporting this hotel to the City of San Diego's code enforcement office. This hotel should NOT be open as it is not suitable and unsafe.

Average chain motel, although less expensive than the rest. This place is clean and the rooms have…read morethe most basic appliances you can expect -- not even a small fridge. If you want to watch TV then forget it, you only get a 20 inch one with only a bunch of news channels. This Super 8 is conveniently located and the staff is very friendly, probably the friendliest you'll find unless you go to a family owned motel. We had to extend our stay several times and Jazmine was extremely accommodating to all our needs. I wish she was there 24/7. The image bellow is from the day she wasn't working.

Great host, amazing food I was just passing through for the day but I eventually want to come back…read moreand stay for a weekend.

Went in the off season, super friendly staff and great overall experience. Only critical feedback…read moreis that the hot showers require a trick to use and we ended up taking a sink shower, however the host at the time was more than happy to help show us the trick with the shower when we let him know later that day. Also the phones were not working at the time, which meant we could contact the hostel when we were on our way there. The actual campsite is a fairly large dirt plateau that overlooks the pacific. Insanely gorgeous. You need to carry your gear down to the campsite, but no big deal. Fire rings are available (free). I will be coming back in a month from LA, just to spend the weekend here. It's worth it. $8/person/night when I went. Also- there are two ways to reach to the hostel. 1) stays on a paved road (I've heard) from the local, nearby town. 2) is a dirt road that is insanely beautiful to drive. Not very challenging, 2wd in dry conditions is ok, some ground clearance needed. It's a Jeep road. You might do it in your Toyota Camry, but it would be hell. Spotty cell service, remote road. Rock on, Happy Trails

A lovely park with plentiful street parking. Very clean with great quality air and amenities. Truly…read moreenjoy spending time here.

Amazing local park! There's a great dog friendly area, a well maintained play area for kids, and…read morepickleball, tennis, and basketball courts to schedule a use for anyone. We booked the pickleball courts a week in advance (locals get a discount). It was clean and well maintained. We will definitely be using the courts again or spending time in the beautiful park!

Very clean. Place smelled like cleaning chemicals when I first arrived so I know they clean a lot!…read moreAc worked well and everything in good condition.

DO NOT STAY HERE!!! ROACH INFESTED!!! If i could do ZERO…read moreSTARS, i would. booked for a stay at this motel thinking it would be okay, but no. Shower does not get hot enough & the pressure is super low. Nasty smell when running the sink water, it smelled like a portapotty. When we asked if we could change rooms since we JUST booked but were told no. We then saw a roach & took pictures to show reception, and he said there was nothing he could do and to "call the people on him" then said we can still shower in here with seeing a roach... boy what?? how does that sound. So yea, don't stay here. don't know how much longer they'll be in business. thanks for the worst stay Motel 6 at 1101 Hollister St !! :) * Melcio was the manager on duty.

My husband and I decided to stay at the Gaylord to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Overall, we…read moreenjoyed our time there. The pools were easily accessible, clean, and surrounded by many available chairs. Our room was pretty clean, and stocked with your regular amenities. My one criticism is that the customer service was a hit or miss. While at the pool, my husband and I were curious about opening hours for the pool restaurants/bars, and as we approached two staff members near the pool, they were engaged in conversation and completely ignored us for a few minutes. It almost felt like we were interrupting their conversation (which was not related to work, from what we could hear). This experience was a bit off putting considering we had just arrived to the hotel. The pool server that attended us was nice and attentive. The second off putting experience was at valet as we were leaving the hotel. The valet attendant looked frazzled and sternly told us our car would be brought out in 7-10 minutes. Our car was brought out after 30 minutes. I can understand how (especially during check out times) the wait time can be delayed for valet, and this would have been reasonable had we been told early on it would take a while before our car was brought out. The staff member who eventually brought our car out was SUPER helpful and apologetic about the whole experience. We appreciated his help very much. I would come back to the Gaylord again, but not sure if I would stay another night. I guess for the price that we paid, I sort of expected smooth and flawless customer service. Aside from this, my husband and I enjoyed our stay here.

I haven't stayed here yet but based upon the overall feel of this hotel I approve! It's nice to see…read morenewer things come to any community. There could have been some enhancements that would have elevated this space even further. This location has tons of potential. That's why I'm giving it five stars. It almost seems as the concept was rushed and not well thought out. The open concept and extreme use of sunlight is nice but it's also hot. We did come during the damn heat wave haha but even considering that, on a very sunny day, it's still gonna be a little hotter in the lobby. There should have been a way to provide shade if needed. I'm usually a person that runs cold as well. It didn't really bother me too much but I could see it being a problem with others. They need better circulation in the lobby, especially by the bar, I know the bar tenders are hot! I haven't stayed here and I don't know if I would. I am going to come back and use resort pass to come for a swim tho! If this is your vacation spot and you're wanting to do many things while staying in SD, why would you stay here and complain of the lack there of? There are many ways to find out places that better fit your narrative while traveling. This seems like a great place to come back for a girls day or even time by yourself. We had a drink at the bar Oeste. I do recommend the charcuterie and the drink prices are great! I should have taken a pic of this cute lil cactus chair they had in the lobby! The lobby is very pretty and I think that's what many take for granted but not me. I wish it would have been an even longer lobby space for the community. They also should have collaborated with local food chains, I don't really like In and Out but it's a Cali staple and there needs to be more food options. Who's too say there won't be more food options and other things in the future.

RoomsThe rooms are dirty, bed sheets are stained and had cigarette holes burns, bed bugs. Mold on…read morethe restroom walls, sink smell like sewer. Carpet stains llover the room, the door did not lock properly, the fridge smell and was full of old nasty ice. Not to forget very important, a lose nasty dancing toilet. SafetyNot safe, the building is surrounded by homeless people and drug dealers. Do not expect any security support from the staff in charge. WalkabilityThe stairs and elevator smell like smoke and urine plus unrecognizable bio smells.. Noteworthy detailsNoteworthy at all, save your money and time, they only care for there money not for your well being.

The rooms are really smelly due to them cleaning the carpets but not having the right equipment to…read moredry the carpets in one of the rooms 111 has mold coming out of the walls by the sink area asked to be moved due to the mold he just sent someone to painting over the mold have videos to prove it