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This San Diego hotel is located along the ocean and is 1 mile from Mission Bay Park. This beachfront hotel features an oceanfront pool, bike rentals and rooms with balconies. Each guest room at the The Wayfarer San Diego is equipped with a 50" LCD TV, a refrigerator, coffee maker and private patio or balcony. Guests can watch an in-room movie. The The Wayfarer San Diego offers free WiFi throughout the entire property and a 24-hour front desk. Guests can relax in the hot tub or use the outdoor picnic area. Business services and laundry facilities are also available. The spacious lobby is also equipped with retro video games. This oceanfront hotel is 10 minutes' drive to Sea World Park and within 20 minutes' drive of the University of California. The San Diego Bay area offers many activities including water sports, bicycling, surfing, tennis and shopping.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Private parking at the hotel


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 large double beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews
Review score
Guest review summary
This is an automated summary based on 306 reviews from the past 12 months.
Guests loved the accommodation's prime beach <b>location</b> and easy access to the ocean. The <b>friendly staff</b> and stunning views were also highlights. The <b>pool</b> was a hit, especially for guests travelling with children. <b>Room comfort</b> and <b>cleanliness</b> received mixed feedback, with some noting noise and musty smells.
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Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
7.8
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
7.6
High score for San Diego
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Karen
    Australia Australia
    Great location, facilities were excellent All staff were very helpful Would highly recommend
  • Ashlee
    Australia Australia
    Location was great, pool and spa was great. Helpful staff.
  • Monika
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    Nice hotel and excellent location. Literally on the beach. The swimming pool very clean, however relatively small, very nice for children. Enough bench and sofas to relax. The room was spacy, with a small balcony. Cleaning service was perfect,...
  • Melissa
    Canada Canada
    Desk staff were friendly and helpful. We lived the selection of games available in lobby. Good size room. Great location
  • Michael
    Sweden Sweden
    Location and cleanliness. It also felt very welcoming.
  • Nisha
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location is right on the beach, next to lots of restaurants/bars, has a pool, jacuzzi and also serves food/beverages throughout the day.
  • Madeleine
    Canada Canada
    Location, guest services, view from the room, comfy bed
  • Samuel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nice TV in a spacious room, and the hotel is right next to the beach; plenty of shops, restaurants, and bars in the area too, making it conveniently placed for a good stay.
  • Kristen
    United States United States
    This hotel has an amazing location and the pool/ commons area is very clean and comfortable. The rooms were also nice and clean. Staff were all wonderful and took care of need we had. We would love to come back.
  • Dag
    Poland Poland
    Good value for money, great location, very clean . Ladies from the reception were very helpful. There is a private parking chargeable, but you can find one in the nearby

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Zephyr Café
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Facilities of The Wayfarer San Diego
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun terrace
  • Balcony

Kitchen

  • Coffee machine
  • Refrigerator

Activities

  • Beach
  • Water sport facilities on site
    Additional charge

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Radio

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Snack bar
  • Restaurant

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs US$36 per day.

  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Tour desk
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service

Safety & security

  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Lift
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • Pool with view
  • Heated pool
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

Wellness

  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

House rules
The Wayfarer San Diego takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 16:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

FAQs about The Wayfarer San Diego

  • Check-in at The Wayfarer San Diego is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The Wayfarer San Diego is 7.5 miles from the centre of San Diego. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Wayfarer San Diego offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Beachfront
    • Water sport facilities on site
    • Swimming Pool
    • Beach

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The nearest beach is just 100 yards from The Wayfarer San Diego. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Wayfarer San Diego on this page.

  • Room options at The Wayfarer San Diego include:

    • Double
    • Quadruple
    • Triple

  • The prices at The Wayfarer San Diego may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, The Wayfarer San Diego is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The Wayfarer San Diego has 1 restaurant:

    • Zephyr Café