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Reviews of Samesun Ocean Beach This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

4961 Newport Avenue, Ocean Beach, San Diego, CA 92107, United States of America

#6 of 239 hotels in San Diego

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 1161 hostel reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    9.1

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    9.0

  • Free WiFi

    9.0

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  • Reviewed: April 30, 2024

    10
    Really good stay. Much better than expected.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Cold offer more amenities like shampoo/soap gel.

    All good.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 27, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    MY FAVOURITE HOSTEL!!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 27, 2024

    10
    Swedish traveler enjoyed his three night stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are few restrooms which is especially notable in the morning. The upper bed in bunk bed was a little difficult to get out from. A minor thing, provide a toilet brush so the guest can clean if he has done a mess with number two. That will make it nicer for the next guest

    This is an excellent hostel. The environment is very good. I really enjoyed the breakfast and that there were both coffee and tea during the whole day. The kitchen is well equipped, the only thing that lacks is a proper owen (there are two micro). The storage box under the bed is excellent.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 25, 2024

    10
    Perfect in every way! Genuinely our favorite hostel so far. Great staff, perfect location, price is right, amenities are
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    n/a

    1000/10

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 21, 2024

    10
    Amazing place to crash and hang right in the heart of OB and next to the beach.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Awesome hostel. Excellent location. Super clean. Friendly, helpful staff. Fun people staying here. International crowd. Highly recommend.💖 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 21, 2024

    10
    Loved it here, the room was lovely and the staff were silver friendly! We were lucky enough to be there on a Wednesday w
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location, atmosphere and staff!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 20, 2024

    10
    Great place, great value for my money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was perfect

    Location, cleanliness, staff friendliness

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 19, 2024

    10
    I found the staff at Samesun to be thoughtful and helpful often going out of their way to help guest
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    I loved everything about this place.

    The kitchen was always spotless and breakfast was always different. There was always free food left by others which current guests could use.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 18, 2024

    10
    Great stay in unique Ocean Beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Maybe they could pimp the breakfast just a little bit but still thankful for them even offering it!

    Probably the best hostel if you're looking for Beach location. Everything was so well made and I met the greatest people there.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: April 17, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location friendly staff nice breakfast Plenty of open spaces for guests. Fun place to make new friends.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 15, 2024

    9.0
    Clean and great location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room I stayed was too small for 6 beds, so If 2 of 6 girls were with the bags open, it would be difficult to walk in the bedroom. No shelfs and no locker for big bags, just small ones. Could have a curtain around the bed to give privacy and protect from light. Not all, but part of staff not very friendly. Also, I was working from my computer and couldn’t find a place outside my bedroom that was warm and slightly quiet.

    Super clean, organized and I felt safe there . Super close to the beach and close to a target, another great grocery store almost in front and a great sushi near!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 15, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very cool place for a trip to San Diego. Mega friendly and helpful staff. Room with private bathroom pleasant. Breakfast of coffee, tea, various oatmeal and fruit sufficient to start the day. Close to stores, delicious eateries and the ocean

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 14, 2024

    10
    Always consistently super staff and stay at Samesun 🍀🍀☘️
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    None

    Amazing

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 13, 2024

    10
    Amazing stay in an awesome location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The cleanliness of the hostel, the lovely communal outside patio, and the location!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 11, 2024

    8.0
    Great place to stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    In general the place could do with some cosmetic touch ups, especially in the bathrooms but kept fairly clean. Also my dorm had a strange smell (almost like garlic) but I think it was because my dorm window backed onto a restaurant nearby so not really the hotel's fault.

    Great friendly staff that helped me when I was sick. Gave great recommendations and reception staffed 24 hours a day. Access only to guests with a key card but stored my luggage and let me use the shower in the afternoon before heading off to my next stop. Great location for the bus services and the beach. Nice area for socialising and chilling. Vending machine with drinks and essentials eg Toothbrush and paste etc which was a nice touch. The breakfast was also decent once I figured out where everything was, but kitchen was a bit cramped when I was busy.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 11, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very chill place and affordable price

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 7, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    None

    I have to say they are the best in town. The staff are super nice and friendly. Place is very clean. A good breakfast.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 3, 2024

    10
    Idea
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Need to have "social night" once a week , offer a free beer or drink of any kind.....invite everyone to "mingle"

    10 stars

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 2, 2024

    10
    Perfect place to unwind.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything - my room was beautiful, the vibe was chilled, everything was really clean and lovingly maintained, the beach and nearest bus stop both only a few minutes’ walk away.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 2, 2024

    8.0
    Great
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Common indoor areas could be a bit nicer. Apart from that, everything great

    Great location and general vibe. The staff was also very nice and helpful.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 2, 2024

    10
    better than expected
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No eggs for breakfast

    It is about 10m from the airport, it is very clean and it has a great atmosphere.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2024

    10
    Amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I generally enjoyed everything. Maybe the only thing that I missed was nicer common areas indoors since it rained for some of the days I was there and the indoor areas weren't very cozy.

    The location was great, 3 min walk to the beach. The common areas and general vibe was also awesome, definetely what made the hostel so special.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2024

    10
    AMAZING!
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I think they could have more individual bathrooms.

    The place is amazing! Excelent service, nice rooms, amazing and friendly patio and a very good location. I really loved this place! Top of my favorites list.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2024

    9.0
    I loved it- would definitely stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The area is a bit out of the way but it’s definitely one of the best spots in San Diego so it’s worth it!

    The beds were comfortable and the facilities were clean. Staff were very helpful and everyone staying there was friendly - it was easy to meet people as a solo traveller.

    Stayed in March 2024

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