Name: The Wayfarer San Diego
Address: 707 Pacific Beach Drive, San Diego, 92109, US

100 reviews shown

10/10

Exceptional

05 Aug 2026

Amy

Great Place! Perfect location on beach

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2026

Emily

Very friendly staff, clean, close to the beach, not too crowded. My son & I loved it and would go back!

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2026

Mondi

I loved my stay here. Everyone I spoke with was nice and helpful. The one thing I did not like was that the fire pit was never lit so I was unable to enjoy it.

6/10

Pleasant

02 Aug 2026

Jennifer

Clean, great view. Right on the beach.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2026

Melissa

We had a great stay. Hotel is in a location close to so many things to do and right on the beach. The staff were incredibly helpful with everything from restaurant suggestions, to researching availability for an extra night and even just scrounging up quarters to use the laundry. They had bike and board rentals onsite which we didn’t use this time but definitely will in a future visit.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2026

Lauren

New rooms, helpful staff, nice pool with easy beachfront access.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Aug 2026

Jasmine

If you want to stay right in the beach this is your spot. Super Convenient and the hotel has beach chairs and boogie boards you can rent to make the day even better!

10/10

Exceptional

01 Aug 2026

Dean Frederick

We didn't get an oceanfront room, it was facing the street but you could see the ocean, just a feet from the boardwalk! The area is super walkable, with many dining destinations, and a grocery store a few blocks away to try to keep some meal cost down.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Aug 2026

Sarah Boensch

The location is perfect, parking is easy and the atmosphere is fun.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2026

Richard

low water pressure in the bathrooms.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2026

Daniel

I loved the location and the daily room service.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2026

Christy

Love the location, convenient to the beach, shopping and restaurants. Rooms are clean and beds are comfortable. My only complaint this trip was every time we tried to sit on the balcony the smell of pot was overwhelming...not the hotels' fault, just other guests using their balcony.

6/10

Pleasant

27 Jul 2026

Christina

The location is amazing! Just steps away from the beach! Although it’s a surf only zone right in front of the hotel. If you're planning on wading in the ocean you’ll have to move much further down the beach.

I have some issues with the hotel that I wasn’t expecting.

The building we were in only had elevator access to the 3rd floor thru the parking garage. Our truck didn’t meet the 6’ clearance so we parked in the lot. In order to bring our luggage to our room we had to load up the cart, roll it down the driveway into the parking garage (which was steep). The luggage was falling over and off the cart. We had to stop and load up the cart again with the fallen luggage. Needless to say that was a stressful experience. Then we get to our room and start to roll the cart in when we’re abruptly stopped because the door doesn’t open all the way. There’s a wall behind the door which prevents it from fully opening. We had to prop the door open with the cart and unload the luggage in the doorway.

The other issue I have is the toilet seat sounds like it was going to bust off the wall when you sat on it and we’re not large people.

There is no counter space in the bathroom. Don’t plan on putting anything by the sink. This could be because of the room we selected.

The floor in the room is a little uneven causing my equilibrium to be off. It took a couple days for it to be less intense.

For the amount of money we paid I was expecting more.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2026

Stephen

Very friendly and helpful staff, especially Stephanie at the front desk!

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2026

Michael

No better place to be than a nice room on the beach!

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2026

Morgan

Amazing staff, went out of their way to make recommendations for nearby stores to procure essentials and helped with our bags up the stairs to the main floor in our tower. The pillows were so good that my friend and I were looking them up online to buy our own for home. Patio was nice to have, can’t beat an ocean view! Highly recommend and will book here again.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2026

Marlene

This was a home away from home. We love to be in the pool area and looking out at the ocean. My kids had fun going into the ocean and then coming back and playing in the pool. We’d love to renting bikes and riding down to Belmont Park.This is our second stay in San Diego. We enjoyed this stay much better. Love how quiet it was in the rooms. You couldn’t hear any other people. It definitely stay here again.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2026

Chadwick

Get a room with a balcony facing the beach or else you won’t enjoy the full experience of Pacific Beach ❤️

4/10

Poor

23 Jul 2026

Naomi

Room was pretty stinky, screen was ripped, sliding door safety bar broken. There is no restaurant like it states, it’s a cafe with chips and drinks. They have breakfast pastries and coffee, nothing the brag about. Staff were great! Wouldn’t recommend for the price.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2026

Erica

Great hospitality. Would stay again.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2026

Max

Staff was great! Room was super clean and the amenities where perfect for a get away vacation

8/10

Excellent

22 Jul 2026

Kristin

The staff is outstanding!!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2026

Mostafa

It was amazing, will come back again for sure

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2026

Madeline

We come to San Diego every 3 - 5 years and always stay at Wayfarer (formerly Blue something). We love it. We didn't get breakfast, though. We loved our clean room, our balcony and your fabulous staff. See you in 3 - 5 years. We wish it wasn't so very expensive, of course.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2026

Jennifer

This hotel was just what our family needed for a short vacation! Staff was so nice, beds where comfortable and rooms clean!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2026

Angelo

Hotel was clean and comfortable and in the great location, you can’t go wrong with this choice

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

18 Jul 2026

Edward Scott

It’s a revamped hotel that’s cool, but not more than 3 stars.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2026

Duc

My wife and I have stayed at this property several times and we've always been happy with the room. The room is very clean and comfortable. AC is extremely strong and powerful, which really helps bring down the humidity in the night. Shower gets hot quickly. Staff is very accessible and can be reached via text as well. Parking is in a covered garage (provided there is space).

The oceanfront rooms have also been redone and there is no more floor-to-ceiling mirror, which is a huge improvement. The fridge also holds quite a bit of food/drinks.

A couple of quirks that could boost the room even more positively -
1. Ice is only available on the first floor, so you will need to make your trip down the elevator to get to it (if you were on the third floor like me). It would be nice to have an ice machine on every floor. That said, the north side ice machine actually has a water dispenser, which is a nice perk of being on the north side.

2. Shower - would be nice to have a detachable wand attachment for more thorough cleaning while showering.

3. Additional bath towels on check in would be nice. You are given three large bath towels, but for my wife, she will often need an additional towel for her hair and so we often need to ask for additional towels on check in. Having 4-5 large bath towels would be good here.

Overall though, really like the hotel and would stay here again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2026

Jeff

Great location!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2026

Teri

I try to go to Pacific Beach every year. I have stayed at the Capri twice, Pacific Terrace, Ocean Park Inn and they Wayfarer has been my favorite. I will be staying there again.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

14 Jul 2026

Robert

Air conditioning didn’t not work and the patio screens door was broken.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2026

Rosemary

Wonderful place to stay

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2026

Crystal

Perfect Beach Front Property..👍

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2026

Melissa

Great all around property!

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2026

Patricia

Love staying here! This is my second time staying here and it was perfect! Clean, cute and perfect location, right on the beach. Great beach view from the room balcony.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2026

Jennifer

I surprised my husband for his birthday on the stay at the Wayfarer and he loved it. The staff at check-in were lovely. They found out it was his birthday and comped us all rentals for a day which we took advantage of. We got checked in early and got a room on top floor with partial view to ocean and it was gorgeous. We slept with the patio doors open all nights and were soothed to sleep with the sounds of the ocean. The property was perfect and we definitely want to bring our girls back to take advantage of the pool.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Jul 2026

David

Great value. Good location

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2026

Brenna Leigh

Fabulous ocean-front location right on the beach walk. Great for sunset watching, friendly staff, and clean rooms and facilities. Enjoyed the laidback atmosphere of this hotel.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2026

Kimberly

Excellent stay! Cute, CLEAN and perfect location right on the beach! Great view as well from room balcony.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

03 Jul 2026

Bryan

Really nice place to stay --you can't beat the location, and the pool area was great. They charge for all extras: $45 a day for parking, and it cost (not a minimal amount) to rent bikes, boogie boards, beach, chairs, etc., though they do give you beach towels with the room. The cleaning crew forgot to clean our room one day, which I didn't realize until pretty late. Linens were nice and the space was good. Plus, for an \"partial\" beach view, the view was great! Overall, it was very convenient and the staff was nice, so I'd go back.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2026

Erica

The Wayfayer is such a great place to stay. It’s on the beach. You walk right outside and you’re on the boardwalk. It’s close to so many food options and it’s a wonderful place to stay.

My sunshine at the desk this afternoon is always so warm and welcoming. She remembers me whenever she’s working. I can’t remember her name but she’s the sunshine working morning shift through this afternoon. Her energy is so positive and welcoming.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2026

carl

Location, location location, right on the beach on the boardwalk close to dining and shopping. Amenities is very good. Hot tub heated pool got a room with a partial ocean view. It’s much better if your room is pointed toward the interior where the pool and hot tub are I’ve done a lot of pricing in comparison the hotel is reasonably priced for the area. They are some great helpful people who are there wish I had gotten her name but she’s been at the desk last two times we visited so helpful and personality plus

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2026

Robert

Amazing location. Everything is walkable, but if you need to drive somewhere all the things in San Diego are close. Beach, restaurants and things to do all steps from your room.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2026

Clifford Thomas

The staff were very friendly, the room was clean, the pool and hot tub were a positive amenity at the hotel.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2026

Martha

Love it

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

01 Jul 2026

Tolulope

It was was a decent experience overall. Proximity to the beach is the highest selling point.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2026

Ryan

This was my first solo trip and wanted somewhere to relax and unwind for a few days. I could ramble on but without a doubt I’m very happy I stayed at the Wayfarer. It’s in the perfect location close to all the bars and restaurants but removed enough it’s not noisy and a little more quiet! The pool and lounge area were well kept, but the access to the beach was the highlight of my trip. Beach chair rentals only $15 per day but totally worth it with free towels. Shoutout to Rick the overnight security guard who escorted me to my room when I arrived super late in the night and gave me a mini tour and recs for spots nearby! The staff were super nice for my late checkout and holding my bags all day till my evening flight. Overall this was a 10/10 trip and highly recommend this hotel to anyone traveling solo or wanting a more chill hotel experience!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2026

Eric

THIS IS THE BEST HOTEL EVER! 5 STARS ACCROSS THE BOARD!

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

28 Jun 2026

marie-helene

Clean and nicely kept hotel. Service was spotty, some were very welcoming seemed annoyed having to deal with guests.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2026

Alyna

Proximity to the beach was ideal! Such a walkable area, gorgeous property, and such kind and welcoming staff. Loved our stay!

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2026

jason

A+

Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2026

jason

A+

Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2026

Stephen

Great property in a convenient walkable location , rooms are nice, staff was driensly

Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2026

Susan

We loved our stay. We had an ocean view room. So glad we upgraded to this room. It was so fun to watch the people on the boardwalk and the beautiful sunsets.
All employees were very kind and helpful.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

26 Jun 2026

Julie

There were multiple serious accessibility and safety failures in an ADA-accessible bathroom. The condition of the room created an unforeseeable risk of injury to a disabled guest and rendered the bathing area unsafe and difficult to use.

The shower curtain could not secure properly because the side-wall ADA grab bar extended too far, preventing the curtain from closing as intended. This caused substantial water to pool on the bathroom floor, creating a slip hazard and nearly causing a fall.

The soap, shampoo, and conditioner dispensers were placed behind the user rather than in front while facing the faucet, making them difficult to reach and use from the accessible bathing position.

The bathtub also contained an old manually fastened type seat instead of a wall-mounted folding seat. The seat was very heavy and had to be removed so the shower curtain could be placed between the inside of the tub wall and the seat to prevent water from escaping. This arrangement was impractical, burdensome, and further evidence that the room was not properly configured for accessible use.

Taken together, these conditions reflect a failure to provide a safe, usable, and properly configured accessible bathing area. The hotel was obligated to provide an accessible room that was functional in practice, not merely labeled accessible.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2026

Madison

I booked this room for my daughter and a couple friends for one night before they went to their next destination. Their flight got delayed, they got in super late. The first text I got was \"the ladies at this hotel are SO AWESOME\". After a tough day, it was so nice to hear that the hotel staff was so wonderful to this weary group. Beyond helping them get checked in quickly, they brought them up water and ice. They gave them a late checkout, stored their bags and were just super kind. Thanks for taking such good care of my girls!

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2026

Ashley

We always have the best time and you can’t beat the location for surfing, boogie boarding, and going back and forth between the pool, beach, and hot tub.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2026

Krystle

Clean room, direct access to boardwalk and beach, great views even with the partial view room

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2026

James

Perfect stay here. Right on beach, updated property, professional and attentive staff and great amenities. Highly recommend for anyone seeking a perfect beach vacation!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2026

Cassandra

Rooms were clean, staff was awesome and the beach access was easy.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2026

Sherida

Great customer service! We were able to check in quite early, which was so nice! The front deck people were helpful and so jolly!
The room was lovely and had a beautiful ocean view!
The room was always tidied up and ready to enjoy when we returned in the evening.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2026

Manilyn

Lovely hotel and excellent location. A lot of restaurants walking distance to choose from. The staff were helpful! He helped us find parking at night since it’s full.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2026

Erica

Great location!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2026

Wendy

This is our favorite hotel in Southern California. We stay here an average of 4x a year or more and have for around 10 years it use to be Blue Sea and is now the Wayfarer. It is nice to be right on the ocean.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2026

Jena

My boyfriend and I had a great stay! The partial ocean view room was perfect for a weekend getaway. The hotel is right on the boardwalk and within walking distance of lots of restaurants and bars. Parking is an additional cost and is a bit pricey, but it was worth it for us. The parking garage is a little tight for larger vehicles, but we appreciated having a secure place to park. We loved the pool and hot tub and would definitely stay here again! :)

Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Jun 2026

Rachel

Really great location!!! Rooms were comfortable including the bed. Super clean. Love that you get an ocean view from the pool and our room. Nice and helpful staff!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2026

William Robert

Great

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2026

Arturo

Rooms were clean and comfortable. Staff was friendly and helpful. Great location. Will be back for sure!

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2026

Jonathan robert

It was all great.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2026

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10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2026

Geno

The staff were all wonderful. With reserving bikes to asking to light the outdoor fire pit they were right on it. The maids droping off more coffee, everyone was very accommodating. The location was perfectly located on the beach-walkway for resturants that were within walking distance and workout gyms... We would stay there again. 5 Star.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2026

Michael

Entire hotel was well maintained and clean..

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

12 Jun 2026

Rosa

Bedsheets had hairs on them. Didn’t pull the covers after we saw the hairs. AC did not work at all.

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2026

Ruth

Great location and within walking distance of a variety of great food and bars.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2026

Selena

I loved everything about this place!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2026

Brittany

Our 7th time staying there. There’s no better place in SD than this property.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2026

Marcus

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2026

Kay

Excellent location with a picture perfect view of the ocean! Staff was very attentive and even carried my suitcase up the stairs- I felt so spoiled!!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2026

Lily

We love the location and the pool and hot tub were great. Having direct beach access was the best part of our trip. Will visit again!

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

05 Jun 2026

Robert hall brown

We loved how it was right on the beach. My husband had a back injury, so he made good use of the hot tub. I would stay there again.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Jun 2026

Susan

Great location if you like to be near a busy beach setting. Rooms are very nice but not soundproof so I was awake much of first night due to screaming baby next door as well as sound of something like a massager. Second night was a dripping sound all night that stopped when daylight returned. Loved having the balcony. Loved the ample parking although not cheap. Great location to get to what we wanted to do around San Diego. Stayed before busier season starts but hot tub was active both nights so did not use. Parties on public beach where people left lots of trash so be mindful if walking barefoot. Photos are from the balcony.

Family

4/10

Poor

03 Jun 2026

Felipe

The bed is the worst’s in my life. Is a noisy hotel. Definitely never going back

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2026

Xandy Belle

We stayed for 2nights,,room was clean and looks really cool and modern. Location is perfect, lots of dining options nearby. We enjoyed our stay here, if we visit San Diego again, we will still choose this hotel.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

02 Jun 2026

Amy

Really slippery around pool so people fell

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2026

Steve

Great place to stay. Staff was very hospitable

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2026

Oday

Perfect location for beach vacation.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2026

Mehlia

Great location and value. No restaurant or bar but many close by. Breakfast from Woody’s is highly recommended! Cleaning staff was diligent and very friendly.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Jun 2026

Waleed

Breakfast with room fees

8/10

Excellent

31 May 2026

Kelly

Second time we have stayed here. Great location and great property. Only issue we had this time was people leaving the bars at 2 & yelling & arguing while walking down the boardwalk was annoying. Not the properties fault, just annoying for a Friday and Saturday middle of the night wake up.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2026

Linda

Great place, clean and right on the beach!

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

31 May 2026

Anton

Air conditioning in room was not working despite requests to fix. For $400+ per night, this should not even be come up as an issue.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2026

Mark

Fantastic location on the ocean and easy walk to bars, restaurants, shops, bay side, resorts

Self

8/10

Excellent

28 May 2026

Carl

The rooms are clean and spacious and the views of the ocean from the balcony are great. Parking is a bit expensive, but the location is great.Theres always lots of boardwalk traffic in front of the hotel, and very close by are several restaurants and bars for entertainment. Its great for a beach getaway and conveniently close to San Diego.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2026

NANCY

This hotel is great! The staff is amazing and the whole place was very clean. They have an awesome breakfast and coffee bar and most of the rooms have a beach view. It's a great place to relax and have fun.

Partner

2/10

Poor

26 May 2026

Yesenia

The lobby staff at this hotel were very unprofessional and very selective. We have been coming here for a few years this will be the last. When we got to the hotel it seemed like we were inconveniencing them. When we got our rooms they were muggy.

8/10

Excellent

24 May 2026

Rose M

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2026

kerri ann

Nice place to stay on the beach went in may didn’t realize California is called may gray so weather was so so nice heated pool and comfortable beds

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2026

Janet

Friendly staff, great for families

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2026

Shuyuan

We liked this location, however, the room signed to us, the stopper in the bathtub broke, we couldn’t take bath, shower was ok! It is clean! The AC is old and was a bit noisy when it was on. Overall it was a good experience!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2026

Rory

Loved every second of this place