In the heart of Ocean Beach, Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel offers a vibrant beachside retreat. Start your day with to-go breakfast, connect with in-room WiFi, and unwind on the outdoor entertainment area or take advantage of beach towels for an adventure nearby.
San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 24 min drive
San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 35 min drive
Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 49 min drive
Tijuana Intl. Airport (TIJ) - 57 min drive
Old Town Transit Center - 16 min drive
San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 16 min drive
San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 21 min drive
Restaurants
South Beach Bar & Grille - 3 min walk
Hodad's Ocean Beach - 2 min walk
Pizza Port Brewing Company - 3 min walk
The Template - 3 min walk
OB Surf Lodge - 4 min walk
About this property
Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel
When you stay at Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Mission Bay and Balboa Park. Free perks include WiFi and on-the-go breakfast daily between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM. Also, Hotel Circle and Port of San Diego are within a short drive. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
22 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
Children (18 years old and younger) not allowed
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
No onsite parking
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free on-the-go breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Services
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Beach towels
Facilities
ATM/banking
Terrace
Bicycle parking
Lockers available
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
Handrails in stairways
Visual fire alarm
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Hardwood flooring in public areas
Hardwood flooring in room
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating
Ceiling fan
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Separate dining area
Freshen up
Soap and shampoo
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Union Pay
Does Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Mission Bay (2.1 mi) and Mission Beach (4.2 mi), along with Balboa Park (7 mi) and USS Midway Museum (7.3 mi).
What's the area around Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel like?
Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel is a short 4-minute walk from Ocean Beach and 4 minutes' walk from Ocean Beach Pier.
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Reviews
Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
9.6
Cleanliness
9.4
Amenities
9.8
Staff & service
9.6
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
The property is located very close to the beach, with many guests mentioning it's within a short walking distance. (24 reviews)
Breakfast was a nice touch with a variety of options including waffles, pancakes, fruit, coffee, and granola bars. (7 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
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Reviews
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10/10 Exceptional
May 21, 2026
Great location and staff
Always look forward to staying here
Pamela
Pamela, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 23, 2026
I enjoyed my stay. Staff was friendly and I slept very well.
Sariya
Sariya, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 28, 2026
Staff was friendly and it was clean!
Taryn
Taryn, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 11, 2026
Helpful staff, great location, clear directiions, clean as hostels come
Spencer
Spencer, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 19, 2026
Clean rooms, decent staff, decent breakfast, good location
Minhaz
Minhaz, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 25, 2026
Location and common areas really neat
Amy
Amy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 17, 2026
Fantastic hostel! Very clean and well equipped with everything you need. And so close to the beach! Great place to stay in OB!
Erik
Erik, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 25, 2026
Neat room and good warm staff
Nkoro
Nkoro, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 29, 2026
Nice and helpful staff place is always clean when i was there would book again
Arturo
Arturo, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 14, 2026
Great little place very clean
Jennifer
Jennifer, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 27, 2026
i’ve been here 7-8 times and i can’t stop coming back! amazing staff, clean rooms, and free breakfast! can’t get any better than this at a hostel!
Ashley
Ashley, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 20, 2026
Excellent staff and cleanliness
andres
andres, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 5, 2026
Very well kept. Breakfast time is awesome and the rate for the stay was very well worth it.
Jose
Jose, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 9, 2025
Super friendly staff and place. Comfy, clean and literally there best location in OB. Would stay here again and again.
Heather
Heather, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 9, 2025
Great stay. Great hotel, clean, safe, super!
Jeffrey
Jeffrey, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 18, 2025
Booked one of the private rooms - room was clean, comfortable, and cute! Location was great, walking distance from the beach and plenty of food options. Staff were helpful and friendly
Rachel
Rachel, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 4, 2025
Everything was nice and comfortable. Staff very friendly.
Kim
Kim, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 3, 2025
Everything was amazing!! Great location!!
Diego
Diego, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 31, 2025
The breakfast is solid similar to continental breakfast. The property has a stove and toaster oven. Lots of shopping and eateries near buy. The bus line is a block away. The staff is friendly and accommodative.
Aquila
Aquila, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 5, 2025
Great staff and location
Pamela
Pamela, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 5, 2025
Clean. Cool, helpful staff. Great location.
damon
damon, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 26, 2025
Perfect stay
Perfect. Room was clean, staff was friendly
Anne
Anne, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 15, 2025
Folks are easy and chill
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 28, 2025
Thank you George For Having Coffee and Breakfast ready in the Morning - The place is Great for a short stay. Pretty center to restaurants shops and the Beach.
Antonio
Antonio, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 8, 2025
The staff was very professional, friendly and helpful. The room and bathrooms was clean a lot of space to chill out. I had a great experience