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Pacific Beach, a coastal San Diego neighborhood, is an unlikely place for a hideaway crafted from translucent glass with lines that are contemporary and clean. But that is what you will find at Tower23 Hotel, a chic retreat surrounded by serious surfers and sun-worshippers. Sporting a cool and unconventional façade, its name is derived from lifeguard tower 23, which is positioned near the hotel and serves as a beacon for beach goers. Select from an assortment of room and suite types - Spirit Pad, Sky Pad, Surf Pad, Sanctuary Suite and Sweet Suite - that bask in modernistic features with sleek furnishings and minimalist appointments, coupled with private balconies or patios. The amenities are also a bit out-of-the-box, with chromatherapy baths, step-in rain showers, mini-bars personalized to your liking, and Xbox entertainment centers.
Tower23 Hotel
4551 Ocean Blvd.
San Diego, California
92109
Nearest Airport: SAN
Love the location of this hotel but the staff was lovely and made my stay even better …. The views are priceless and the rooms are great and large in size. I walked every day on the boardwalk and that was a treat!
Paula R
My hubby and I stayed here for a week to celebrate my birthday. We truly enjoyed our stay. The customer service was outstanding. Steven was a gem. Our room was spacious, clean, modern, and well appointed. We had a beautiful view of the ocean and ate breakfast on our balcony while enjoying the gorgeous sunrise. We dined at JRDN restaurant several times (brunch and dinner) and the food was delicious. The hotel is beautiful and in close proximity to other restaurants, shopping, activities. We love Tower23 Hotel and we plan on making this an annual trip/stay. We highly recommend this wonderful property!
carrie h
From the moment we walked in and were greeted by Steven and Taylor, we knew it was going to be a great stay. They were very friendly and went out of their way to make sure we were good. Check in was a breeze and the location couldn’t be better. We’ll definitely be back anytime we’re in SD. Thanks
gabe7599 - Austin, Texas
Absolutely an incredible hotel! The location is phenomenal: right on the beach, and pacific beach boardwalk, best sunsets and view of surfers and pier. The restaurant is SO good and have a fabulous happy hour! The staff and service is amazing! And the rooms are incredible! From balconies to big bubble baths and very spacious suites. There is a fabulous patio with a firepit and lounge area perfect for sunbathing, watching the sunset or getting some room service. They also have complimentary bikes which is so fun to check out the cool surf spots in the area. I will definitely be back. You will not want to leave!
Puck R
Tower 23 is clean and inviting. Great views and great food. People watching from our balcony was super. Very good beach access!
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Excellent hotel and service... will not consider another hotel in San Diego. Staff is professional and top shelf.
-E. Hastings
Outstanding location facing the ocean in an old beach suburb of San Diego. Beautiful setting and clean contemporary design to establish a new standard for the city. Impeccable rooms atop a fine restaurant and service is hip, attentive and aware. I lose myself every time I stay. A highlight of my travels.
-G. Gustafson
Excellent customer service from start to finish... I will return soon!
-A. Herro