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
Must Stay - Highly Recommend
From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with kindness and care. I was thoroughly impressed by the staff. We were fortunate that our room was ready early and they also gifted a stuffed animal to my little. The room was fabulous, too. The highlight for me was the huge bathtubs with jets, which mom and little both enjoyed. Location was awesome, close to both beach and great food & coffee. Would highly recommend.
Halee_USA - Baja California, Mexico
Amazing stay at Tower23 and perfect hotel for our engagement
Amazing location, reasonably-priced, and very kind staff. I chose this hotel for the weekend of our engagement, and the staff at Tower23 was so helpful in making it the perfect weekend for us by going above and beyond! I would definitely recommend this hotel, and we will certainly be back.
Wes F
Date night
We had a wonderful time at tower 23 hotel. Great restaurant and location! Our view of the ocean was amazing! We fell asleep to the sounds of the waves breaking in the beach.
Neil G
Great Experience at Tower23
Staying at Tower23 was an amazing experience. You cannot beat the location of the hotel, the rooms are great and the patio is a perfect spot to relax. All of the staff are so welcoming, nice, and helpful. We will definitely stay here again.
Jonna F
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
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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
