Reviews of Samesun Ocean Beach Hotel & Hostel 3 stars
4961 Newport Avenue, Ocean Beach, San Diego, CA 92107, United States
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Reviewed: 3 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 2 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewThe location was remarkable. 2 minute walk to the beach, shipping, restaurants and bars everywhere. We were in a private room and it was clean and the bed was comfortable. Coffee in the morning was a plus. Nice equipped kitchen. Street parking is free on Sundays and holidays. Otherwise it’s free for two hrs.
Reviewed: 2 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewRight by the beach, lots of lounging areas, kitchen, room set up is nice, house keeping everyday, u can ask for changes of towels sheets etc.
but it can get a little grimey in the area lots of unhoused individuals prepare to be yelled at/cat called esp as a solo female travelled.
Reviewed: 2 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 31 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 31 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 29 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 29 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewFantastic location, great staff, very good communal facilities
Small room
Reviewed: 28 August 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe whole vibe was awesome.
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Reviewed: 28 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe location was amazing, being within a few minutes of the beach and close to several good eating options. Small market across the street. The room was clean and comfortable. Great bed. Availability of communal surfboards for folks to use.
The 24-hour receptionist was AWOL when I (and several others, in an unrelated party also checking in) showed up ~ 9 PM. He apologized to us when returning ~ 15 minutes after we (repeatedly) rang the front doorbell. The facility smelled pretty strongly of body funk throughout. Floors could use a deep cleaning. Breakfast was....not good.
Reviewed: 28 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 27 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewI love the proximity of the property to the beach and also how clean everything was.
No television in the private rooms
Reviewed: 25 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 25 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 22 August 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe facility was so nice and cozy with clean amenities! The location was perfect with being so close to the beach and nearby eateries. If I ever return to San Diego I will definitely be staying here again!
Nothing could be better in my opinion, especially for a hostel. Every member of staff was extremely pleasant and welcoming.
Reviewed: 19 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 18 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewHostel was very clean, including the bathrooms and even though we were there on the weekend we never had to wait long for showers. Breakfast was nice and other guests were all respectful
The mixed dorm was very small, as were the lockers, and we were lucky it was only full on one of the 3 nights we were there as it could have easily felt cramped. Also there were no privacy curtains as mentioned on the listing.
Reviewed: 16 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 16 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 16 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 16 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewExcellent location, helpful and kind staff
The breakfast is super simple (coffee and waffles), and you need to get up early, if you don't wanna miss it.
Reviewed: 15 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 14 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
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