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Reviews of ITH San Diego Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel 2 stars

707 Reed Avenue, Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA 92109, United States

#132 of 255 hotels in San Diego

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 530 hostel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.9

  • Comfort

    7.9

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    8.0

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free WiFi

    8.3

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  • Reviewed: 1 September 2025

    7.0
    Great experience definitely will come back here again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 12 Bed Mixed Dorm with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not enough space to get a parking spots they were full though out the days I stayed

    Very creativity very great places to socialize with other people!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2025

    8.0
    Great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 12 Bed Mixed Dorm with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room looked a bit old and cramped. Also, when I arrived, I sounded the doorbell multiple times and no one showed up to check me in for quite a while

    The location was great, right in front of the beach. Also great vibe to meet new people.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2025

    8.0
    Recommended. Perfect location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Backpacker-style, don't expect much comfort. The young hostel crowd was sometimes a bit intense, mostly the guys, but that's not the hostel's fault.

    Great staff, awesome location, easy to meet people

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    some amneties are old, it's a vibe

    location was amazing, and free breakfast is great

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 June 2025

    9.0
    Absolutely amazing vibes at this place. I already want to plan to come back to san diego just to stay at this hostel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower curtain in our 4-bed room wasn’t long enough, and the liner was covered in black mold. The kitchen is very small. (But the pantry is huge)

    The location is amazing. The staff is so nice. There is a pancake and egg breakfast included every day. The common areas are awesome. The hostel hosts daily events like sangria night, tie dying, poker, etc. Everyone is respectful of the space- I got lucky and no one in my room was loud at night. Gym equipment is provided. Bikes, surfboards, and wetsuits are available to rent at very reasonable prices. There is a hostel puppy named Olivia!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2025

    7.0
    Great location on the beach, but the facilities really don't deliver on what was shared on booking.c
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Firstly, facilities are misleading, it said my room had a balcony when I booked, and this was the main reason for booking. However, the balcony, is the shared balcony at the front. The Double rooms, even though its hostel, need some attention as do some of the seating area. I dont expect it be perfect, but when things are ripped, it needs sorting. Being a bit older (52), I had no issue with the vibe and the place, but the quality of the room, curtains and stuff, could be better.

    Location was nice, and it had a nice vibe around the place. Can understand why people stay at the location.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some of the furniture especially outside could be updated so we can actually sit down. The furniture by the fire pit was very run down and ripped up.

    I love that there were pancakes and eggs provided. I also loved the last evening I was here with the party and DJ.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    for the cleaning and the breakfast; they need to improve that

    Everything was amazing

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2025

    8.0
    Cheap stay with options to socialize or do your own thing
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 12 Bed Mixed Dorm with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    have to bring own toiletries

    location, 24 hr check in/out, fun vibes, nice guests

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2025

    9.0
    I would definately stay here again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property itself could use some love and attention.

    The private room was very comfortable and the location was great.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2025

    7.0
    Welcoming atmosphere and superb location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cleanliness ok but can be improved, communication about check-in requests can also improve.

    Amazing location, great atmosphere with great people and lovely guests, beautiful views, lots of equipment to rent and corners to relax.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2025

    8.0
    If you want to wake up next to the beach that's the place to go
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The stuff were amazing, great vibe, the location was literally on the beach.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2025

    9.0
    We will be back ASAP
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • 12 Bed Mixed Dorm with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bunking with loud mates can be tough sometimes but all in good fun!

    The property staff was super friendly and available at all times! We really enjoyed that each day of the week is something different!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2025

    8.0
    Really enjoyable, would definitely stay again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    My bathroom was pretty dirty, and very small. All to be shared for 8+ people.

    Staff were lovely, Location amazing, Great activities.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not quite for older adults, was dirty and needs updating in common room and patio area

    The room was clean where I slept

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 12 Bed Mixed Dorm with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights

    If the bed has curtain it should be better.

    The location is very nice if you like beach. The breakfast is good, has eggs, fruits and you can making pancakes.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2025

    9.0
    Perfect location, enjoyable stay with decent enough rooms.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Depending on which room you're staying in, it can get very noisy. I was woken up almost everyday by the garbage truck in the morning since the garbage bins were on the road right beside my room. Dorm room is pretty small for the number of beds and I can imagine it could get quite packed and claustrophobic if it was completely full. Be prepared to wait to use the toilet, as each dorm room only has one shared bathroom and there is another shared bathroom in the common area.

    Location was excellent. Self-service breakfast (pancakes and eggs that you cook yourself, with fruits provided sometimes) was a nice touch. Staff were super friendly, and people there were very nice. I loved that they had activities planned out practically everyday, which brought the hostel community together. Bicycle, surfboard and wetsuit rentals for residents had the best value prices in the area. Lovely patio area that faces the beach where you can enjoy drinks on the bar chairs, couches or hammocks.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful! Thank you for everything!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 12 Bed Mixed Dorm with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I stayed with a group for 1 night, so they were very noisy unfortunately.

    They make efforts to take care of travelers well! For example, Free Breakfast and Light Meal. (Not always )

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff are so friendly! Thanks for storing our bags for the day while we were waiting for our late flight. In the morning breakfast is do it your self pancakes,they provide the pancake mix and sometimes fruits. We also had coffee and tea! I loved the hammocks in the patio! Very social hostel environment

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 February 2025

    8.0
    Great location and vibe, steps away from Pacific Beach.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The place needs a bit of maintenance, some painting probably. It looks a bit unorganized, especially the kitchen and dining area with all the utensils.

    The location is unbeatable, right on the beach. The staff is nice and they offer breakfast every morning as well as other events where you get the change to meet other travellers.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 January 2025

    9.0
    The epitome of a chill surf hostel by the sea
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I found parking pretty easily, but I got lucky. I could see how it would be hard to find parking otherwise.

    Unbeatable location, friendly staff, good facilities. Love how much of the hostel is outside.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Access to the beach for see the delfin family.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 November 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Facility could use some upgrades. Room key card didn't work. Lockers were dirty

    Great location. Excellent staff

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2024

    9.0
    An amazing atmosphere and the best location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 12 Bed Mixed Dorm with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The kitchen could have been better

    The best location and space to relax

    Stayed in August 2024

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