Tower23 Hotel
San Diego, California
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About the Hotel
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.
Location
Tower23 Hotel
4551 Ocean Blvd.
San Diego, California
92109
Nearest Airport: SAN
Features and Amenities
- Dining
- Private Dining
- Restaurant
- 24-Hour Room Service
- Bar
- On-Site Amenities
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Laundry Service
- WiFi
- Rooftop Terrace
- In-Room Spa Services
- In-Room Amenities
- Bathrobes
- CD Players
- Direct Dial Telephones
- Hair Dryers
- In-Room Safes
- Mini Bar
- Iron/Ironing Boards
- Flat-Screen Televisions
- Luxury Linens
- Luxury Bath Amenities
- Activities
- Bicycling
- Fishing
- Windsurfing
- Surfing
- Boating
- Nearby
- Shopping
- Zoo
- Beach
- Beaches
- Interests
- Beach
- Summer Getaways
Reviews for Tower23 Hotel
Best Beachfront Stay in Pacific Beach
We wanted something boutique and close to the beach—not a big chain—and this place nailed it. It’s literally on the beach; you walk down a few steps and you’re there. The hotel includes bikes, umbrellas, chairs, and boards, so we rode the boardwalk every morning. The best coffee shop and best breakfast spot are right next door. The restaurant in the hotel is solid, and if you’re into sports, they keep the games on the big TVs. Every employee—from the bartender to the host team to housekeeping—was upbeat and genuinely seemed to enjoy their job. It shows. We met the owner on day one and immediately understood why the place runs as well as it does. We spent a lot of time on the patio people-watching with a drink, and during the day we lounged on the deck watching surfers. The staff cleans nonstop—they even mop the concrete. There are plenty of food options nearby, and La Jolla is just a short Lyft ride away. No car needed. After checking out the other hotels in the area, this was easily the best location and the coolest spot by far.
kellysF165KZ - Omaha, Nebraska
Look no further!
Location is not everything, but important! Tower 23 is a very nice hotel (the best in the area) with a great location and a wonderful restaurant. Try the Whiskey Sower. It was my Anniversary, and the hotel had a bottle of wine in the room on ice at check in, supper nice staff.
Wade L
Amazing boutique hotel
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
Wonderful stay!
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
Amazing place with great customer service!
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
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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
