The Wayfarer San Diego
San Diego, United States
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Is The Wayfarer San Diego good? Overview, pros and cons
Verdict: 8.4/10 (Staylist AI score). Guests praise: beach access; new rooms; nice pool. Main complaint: thin walls.
Staylist AI overview · based on 8 public guest reviews
“The Wayfarer's beachfront charm, thin walls”
The Wayfarer San Diego is a cute beachfront hotel — an unbeatable location on the boardwalk near restaurants and the sand, newly-renovated rooms (a non-ocean room still glimpsed the ocean; tub/shower excepted), a nice pool with direct beach access, clean as-described spaces, and yearly-returning guests. The complaints: really poor soundproofing — footsteps and upstairs noise carried, ruining rest; a humid room with subpar cleaning; and front desk couldn't explain a late-checkout offer — a service disconnect.
- Rooms
- Newly-renovated, clean rooms near the beach.
- Service
- Good mostly; an offer disconnect noted though.
- Location
- An unbeatable boardwalk and beach spot.
- Facilities
- A nice pool with direct beach access.
- Noise
- Really poor soundproofing carried upstairs noise.
- Value
- A loved yearly-return beach stay overall.
- Beach access
- New rooms
- Nice pool
- Walkable
- Private parking
- Thin walls
- Humid
- Service gap
- Far from the centre (9 km)
Best forBeach holidaysCouplesRelaxation
How it compares
The Wayfarer San Diego ranks #34 of 155 hotels Staylist lists in San Diego and #16 of 45 4-star hotels there. At about $440 a night it is 13% above the median for 4-star hotels in San Diego ($389). The closest listed alternative is Surfer Beach Hotel, under 50 m away (score 7.7).
About the hotel
- Address
- 707 Pacific Beach Dr, San Diego, California, 92109, United States
- Hotel class
- ★★★★ 4-star
- Opened
- 1981
- Renovated
- 2023
- Check-in / out
- From 16:00 · by 11:00
- Distance to centre
- 9 km
- Getting there
- Airport: San Diego International Airport (11.39 km) · Train Station: Santa Fe Depot (14.2 km) · Metro: Old Town Transit Center (10.14 km)
- Children
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Nearby hotels
- Surfer Beach Hotelunder 50 m · 7.7 · $275
- Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa200 m · 7.7
- Ocean Park Inn500 m · 8.5 · $343
- Tower 23 Hotel700 m · 9.0
- Pacific View Inn900 m · 8.3 · $398
Amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Surfing
- Private parking
- Luggage storage
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Cafe
- Bicycle rental
- Wake-up call
- Wi-Fi in public areas
- Pool with view
- Heated pool
- Fax/copying service
- Concierge service
- Safe at front desk
- Tour and ticket booking service
- Snack bar
- Room service
- Elevator
- Vending machines
- No smoking in public areas
- Gift shop
- Kayaking
- Motorized water sports equipment
Frequently asked questions
- What time is check-in at The Wayfarer San Diego?
- Check-in starts at 16:00 and check-out is by 11:00.
- Does The Wayfarer San Diego have a pool?
- Yes: outdoor swimming pool, pool with view, heated pool.
- Is there parking at The Wayfarer San Diego?
- Yes: private parking.
- How far is The Wayfarer San Diego from the airport?
- The nearest airport is San Diego International Airport, about 11.39 km away.
- How far is The Wayfarer San Diego from the centre of San Diego?
- About 9 km.
- Is The Wayfarer San Diego suitable for children?
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.