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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 240 hotels in San Diego

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 1172 hostel reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    9.1

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    9.0

  • Free WiFi

    9.0

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  • Reviewed: May 14, 2024

    9.0
    We stayed here with 3 friends for a surf and party week-end and could not have expected better!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Cleanliness Proximity to the beach and all services Friendliness of the place

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 13, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Need one more bathroom downstairs, not handicapped accessible with the stairs in the front entrance.

    Friendly staff, very good location, excellent value.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 11, 2024

    10
    Great place for friends, eats, bars, and surfing!!!!
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Honestly can't think of a thing.

    Great outdoor space! The kitchen is also a big gathering point at this Hostel; great place to meet new people from around the world! Friendly and professional staff. Super clean spot! And Fun!!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 11, 2024

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

    The location was great. The hostel was very clean. The stuff was very helpful and nice. Nice experience!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 9, 2024

    8.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    -

    Close to the beach, friendly staff, good value for money

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 3, 2024

    8.0
    They are amazing, for first time to visit OB, it definitely is a great experience.
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    May be a pump on the roof for water make some Low-frequency noise. I would give an advice that they can put some springs system or soft pads under the pumps for release the vibration.

    The staffs did a phenomenal job, take security immediately, clean kitchen frequently, control the rules well and friendly to guests all the time. They also provided several small and sweet offers.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 1, 2024

    8.0
    Met a great group of people.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    I was on the first floor and there were no women's bathroom. There was one all gender bathroom but since there was a shower in it. It almost always was occupied. I had to keep going to the all gender bathroom in the common area. Both my chicken tenders and alcohol were thrown out before the date I was leaving and I had them marked. Breakfast just had eggo waffles, oatmeal and small muffins, coffee was the only breakfast and breakfast stopped at 9 am.

    It had a great vibe and I met a lot of friendly people. I always had someone to hang with.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • 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

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