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The Best Beach Hotels in San Francisco

Where to Stay for an Oceanfront Vacation in San Francisco

San Francisco is a stunning coastal area known for its great beaches, oceanfront location, as well as its scenic ocean views. When searching for the best beach hotels in San Francisco, visitors often seek a variety of amenities and luxuries like a fun pool, easy to reach location, gym or fitness center, free parking, water sports, a restaurant, and perhaps even a kitchen inside the room. If you're a family traveling with kids, a kid-friendly atmosphere is a must, while couples seeking a romantic getaway would probably prefer a spa, hot tub, and beautiful ocean views. We've analyzed many of the oceanfront hotels near the water in San Francisco, and with so many options to choose from, finding the perfect beach resort or hotel can be overwhelming. So, we have identified the top hotels by the beach in San Francisco based on guest ratings and key criteria. From smaller beachfront hotels to luxurious resorts, these hotels offer the best accommodations for travelers looking for a top beach hotel experience. So, if you're deciding where to stay at the beach in San Francisco, we've found the perfect hotel stays on the beach for your trip. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly environment or a romantic getaway, this area has something for everyone, and the best beach hotels in San Francisco offer the ultimate in comfort and relaxation. So, let's get started!

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Hotel Cielo Rojo

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $86 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places at the Beach in San Francisco
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
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Located at Calle Asia No 6, Hotel Cielo Rojo has great rooms from $86 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling. It has a terrific 8.98 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.6 km from the city center, visitors will especially love a bar, breakfast, hiking, laundry services, and golf at this beach hotel. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food. The price of this hotel is less than average for beach hotels, which makes it a great value.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
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Hotel Casa San Pancho

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $102 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Hotel for a Beach Vacation to San Francisco
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
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A great place to stay is Hotel Casa San Pancho which has nice rooms starting at $102. Offering an outdoor pool, snorkeling, a bar, breakfast, and hiking, it also has a great guest rating of 9.30 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Pakistan 156. This terrific hotel is also nice because it offers mountain views, golf, a free breakfast, cooking classes, and free parking which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.4 km from the city center. The swimming pool is fantastic and lots of fun, too.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air-conditioned
  • Adults only
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Hotel Maraica

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $187 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel at the Beach in San Francisco
  • Outdoor pool
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We found Hotel Maraica to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $187. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.00 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Av. Las Palmas #28. You'll also find a bar, hiking, mountain views, child care, and golf which beach-goers will love. And this relaxing hotel is just 1.3 km from the center of town. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Family rooms
  • Picnic area
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Hotel Casa Palomera

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $87 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Oceanfront Hotel in San Francisco
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for beach hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
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With terrific rooms from $87, Hotel Casa Palomera, at Calle Mexico 4 provides an outdoor pool, snorkeling, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and pet-friendly rooms. Its terrific guest rating is 8.70 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Visitors will really like this comfortable hotel which also offers a child pool, fishing, family rooms, a tour desk, and air-conditioning. It's located just 0.4 km from the city center, too. The kitchen in the room is great, because you can cook your own meals to save time and money. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchen
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
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Hotel Ysuri San Pancho

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $142 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Hotels Near the Water
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
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Hotel Ysuri San Pancho has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a bar, hiking, and city views. The great rooms here start at $142 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Avenida Tercer Mundo # 58. Furthermore, it also offers free parking, horse riding, fishing, family rooms, and a heated pool, which is nice for visitors. Just 0.8 km from the city center, this convenient hotel is a terrific choice. After a busy day, the heated pool is a nice place to unwind.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
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Hostal San Pancho

Hostel with prices starting at $16 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Location in San Francisco
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
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The great guest rating of Hostal San Pancho is 7.90 out of 10. This place has room service, snorkeling, breakfast, hiking, and laundry services. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $16, and it's located at Avenida Tercer Mundo, 12. We also love the a free breakfast, free parking, horse riding, an indoor play area, and laundry facilities which are great for travelers. And since it's just 0.3 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for beach hotels, which makes it a great value.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
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Hostal La Selva San Pancho

Guest House with prices starting at $20 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Beach Trip Hotel in San Francisco
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
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A cool place is Hostal La Selva San Pancho because it has great rooms that start at $20. It has hiking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, and pet-friendly rooms, it also earned a great guest rating of 7.70 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Avenida Tercer Mundo Numero 50. Only 0.1 km from the city center, beach-goers will especially love cooking classes, free parking, horse riding, car rentals, and laundry facilities at this fun hotel. We always love being able to prepare simple meals in a hotel room, and the kitchenette here was teriffic. It's also less than the average price for beach hotels, so it's a great value.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
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Also, take a look at the Beach hotels in nearby destinations: Puerto Vallarta, Sayulita, Nuevo Vallarta, Bucerías, and Punta de Mita.

How much do beach hotels and resorts cost in San Francisco?

San Francisco Average Beach Hotel Price
$91

After analyzing 7 beach hotels in San Francisco, we found the average beach hotel price to be a remarkably economical $91. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic beach accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in San Francisco.

The average prices of our suggested beach hotels by star rating:

  • 3-star hotels: $137
  • 2-star hotels: $73


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