The Wayfarer San Diego

The hotel appears to have recently changed names, so you might still see it listed as “Blue Sea Hotel.” It’s a wonderful and charming place! The staff was very friendly, and parking in the back was a huge convenience. I stayed for four days and didn’t need to drive at all, everything was within walking distance, including (I believe) a 7-Eleven. At check-in, the front desk gives you a parking pass for your car. Inside, the hotel is vibrant and colorful, with books and play areas for kids — very family-friendly. The rooms are spacious with clean sheets, fluffy pillows, and a fresh scent throughout. It’s located right by the beach, and everything felt well-maintained and peaceful. I slept incredibly well during my stay.

Just spent 5 days and 4 nights here! You can’t beat the location. Literally on the beach! Our oceanfront room did not disappoint. We had a nice little patio with seating and nothing but ocean in front of us. Our room was nice. The bed was exceptional! Mini fridge and microwave in the room was a bonus. The pool has the same great oceanfront views with plenty of seating and a fire pit, as well as direct access to the boardwalk/beach! And let’s talk about the location…you can’t beat park your car and never leave! There is plenty to eat and do right in walking distance! Would definitely stay there again!!!

The staff is great and very friendly. The rooms are pretty mediocre though. The legs on one our chairs was broken upon arrival, so we had to call maintenance to take it away. The air conditioning in our room had no effect on the air quality. Despite running the AC at the lowest temperature 24/7, it never once felt comfortable and we had to sleep without sheets every night. Also the carpet in our room felt perpetually moist throughout our stay for some reason? Parking is annoying because all of the spaces are essentially compact. The pool is nice and spacious in proportion to the hotel size, but the only annoying thing is that there is no towel service on the actual pool deck. If you need pool towels, you have to talk to the front desk, which is in a separate building from the pool. Overall, it's a great location, but for the price we paid, the quality of the rooms was not worth it.