Ocean Villa Inn

We got there at 4pm and our room was not ready yet. We finally got to check in and the floor was still wet. Parking is so packed and even places around the hotel you cannot find parking. The room does not have comforters only a blanket. They do have a heater but we could not get comfortable. Heater right next to bed so it dried us out. The staff was outside our room first thing in the morning and chit chatted outside of our door for about 30 to 45 min before they started their shift. The whole time we were there they had cleaning staff by the laundry with their cart in the middle of the parking lot. We had a hard time getting out of our space because parking is so crammed there. The lady at the counter was really sweet but just not a great getaway for me. I got this as a gift so I had no clue it was a dog hotel. Perfect for people with dogs. The beach in the back of the place is filled with dogs but some have leashes and some don’t so when we walked down there some people were yelling at each other because of the leash situation.

My go to dog friendly hotel/​inn in San Diego! Great rates. Nice staff! Clean rooms. Free wifi is always a plus!

5 stars for dogs. Two stars for people. They don’t straighten up the rooms or bring fresh towels, coffee or shampoo etc much less clean the rooms. There is not enough light or electrical sockets. They’ll give you couple of more towels if you go ask for them. Having said all that is hard to imagine a better place to stay with dogs and the location on dog beach is unbeatable.

Our family stayed here with our dog for the holidays. The pet friendly room we stayed in was filthy.
Looking under the bed, it was obvious that not even a quick vacuum or a simple sweep had been done in quite some time.
There were 2 beds in our room. The bed my husband and I slept in dipped so low on the right side that it almost touched the floor.
The shower did not drain properly due to the fact that sand was piled on top of the drain, which made it impossible for our family to bathe.
But here is the most important part.
As San Diego natives whose families have lived here for over 100 years, whose fathers, grandparents, children, brothers and sisters have served in the Military, the wording used in the current deal The Ocean Villa Inn has running on Livingsocial is ignorant and Anti-​American and here is why.
Under «Destination» in their current promotion on Livingsocial below is their description of the area.
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(The below information was taken directly from the current promotion that The Ocean Villa Inn has listed on Livingsocial)
The Destination
Though still the site of a Naval base, San Diego has come a long way from its buttoned-​up brass roots. Today, its ports share space with trendy yachts and sailboats, and military-​style buildings are outnumbered by modern skyscrapers that scream style. Almost always a balmy 75 degrees, San Diego is a land of perpetual sun, and its residents have made a lifestyle out of playing outside. From the surfing culture along the Pacific shoreline to the outdoor cafés and bars that line the vibrant Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego’s current mission is to capture joie de vivre.
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Part of San Diego’s history is the Naval Base and the Marine Corp recruit Depot and the military-​style buildings.
The Ocean Villa Inn is a dump. In addition to dirty rooms and clogged drains be prepared to meet your neighbors to the left and right whether you want to or not, who hang outside their rooms drinking and smoking throughout the night.
The Pet Friendly rooms are all located on the bottom floor and there are not many to choose from.
The Ocean Villa Inn in is not a clean or safe place and definitely not a place for families, even if you’ve got your dog.

I’m giving Ocean Villa Inn 5 stars because our trip was for our dog and he had the best time ever! If you are picky about hotels and only stay at 4 – 5 star places, you won’t like it here. It’s basic and very simple. Made for dogs to have fun with each other and be in a friendly environment by the dog beach :)
The Inn is currently being remodeled and we had one of the old rooms. It had tile floor that is great for dogs because they track in everything (so you don’t have to worry about dirtying carpet). They had cable TV, a dresser, 2 lamps by the bed, simple bed (nothing special), a wicker chair, and a basic shower and changing room. They have sliding doors at the back of your room on the bottom floor (where we stayed) so your dog can go in and out of a dog run! All the dogs loved playing in the dog run and even enjoyed visiting each other’s rooms :) if you don’t want visitors, you will want to shut your door! Also, at check-​in your pooch will get a goodie bag with treats and toys! So nice!
You can enjoy a free basic breakfast or ask the front desk for a listing of dog friendly places. There are a lot of places to eat that allow your dog so just walk up and down the streets and scope it out! We went to a Hawaiian café (Te Mana Café) up the road (5 min walk) and it was delicious!!! They have a cute seating area outside and are fast at getting your order out! If you are looking for a place with heaters, drive to The Wine Pub (15 min drive). It was fantastic and warm! If you like beer, go to Mike Hess Brewing! It’s a 5 – 10 min walk and allows dogs!
Another very important tip is that the hotel has a free dog wash! The water isn’t warm though so you can go to the Dog Beach Dog Wash (5 min walk) and pay $ 15 to wash your dog. They will give you an apron, towel, shampoo, brush, etc. to get your pooch clean. They have dog washing stations so you can hook your dog up if he squirms! This place also has dog treats and toys! We went there every day :)

A place for dog lovers and beach folks. It’s not perfect, but I still decided on a 5-​star review because it’s got so many special qualities. For example, the room has a total beach cottage feel including teal and blue everything — especially cute was the restored painted dresser. And no carpet! Just feels very good to sit in this cute, cozy room and look out at the beach and water. It’s a Dog Beach!!! Doesn’t get much happier energy than that:) There’s a nice private patio with a built in bench, table and 2 chairs.
The free breakfast was ok — yogurt, bananas, bagels and english muffins, toaster, cream cheese, crappy coffee, milk, cereal, instant oatmeal, toaster waffles, oj. The price was pretty good for being right on the beach. You could see surfers and the sunset as well as the dogs. The bed was fine. One great thing was the towels. They were soft and fluffy and NOT white. There’s a microwave and fridge. There’s a convenience store about 2 blocks away and tons of great restaurants and shops within 10 – 15 minute walk. The shower was not 5-​star, but it was fine. The pool is small and warm.
Please bring your dogs here and have FUN!

We had the best vacation ever with our dog, Willow. This place is heaven for dogs and dog owners! From the welcome bag for our dog, to the outdoor doggy bathtubs, shampoo, towels, to the nature trails, which lead to the dog beach, literally on the grounds!
The continental breakfast was awesome. Delicious coffee. Friendly staff. Perfect location. We stayed 2 extra nights because we were having such a great time!
I highly recommend Ocean Villa Inn!

First let me state… this is a VERY dog friendly motel. This is not the place you go to for a quiet, luxury retreat. This cute little motel sits a short, 5 minute walk to the beach… I mean, to the actual shore line where the waves will be lapping your feet.
Upon checking in, our pooch received a sweet goodie bag. Treats, a ball, a chew/​tug toy, and a roll of poo bags! The staff was extremely helpful, and eager to point us to all the dog friendly places in the area.
Our room was on the ground floor, as I believe all the dog friendly rooms are. The room was very basic, and clean. Two beds, a nightstand and a dresser. It was actually cute! There is a large sliding door that leads to a grassy dog run. At the far end of the hotel, there is a dog bathing area, which was WONDERFUL after coming back from the beach with a seriously sandy dog.
There is a pool (pool was nice and warm) area, some vending machines, and an ice machine. Continental breakfast is included with the stay.
Why I’m giving this place 4 stars instead of 5…
BREAKFAST is seriously basic, compared to other motels offering this amenity. Honestly, better coffee and coffee condiments would make a MASSIVELY better impression on the breakfast. Real bagels instead of thins, and maybe a fresh fruit… bananas or oranges would be a nice addition.
POOL AREA could use some TLC. It doesn’t take much time to sweep the pool area daily. It’s not huge! The furniture ought to be cleaned down once a week… lots of spider/​spider webs under the lounges.
DOG RUN omg this was a HUGE peeve of mine. We came back from breakfast, and the grass had apparently been watered? It was flooded. NO WAY was I going to send our dog out to the run, just to come back covered in mud! Also, there is a chain link fence with a «park view». I’ll be brutally honest. There is nothing particularly pleasing about the «park view». People playing with their dogs… and in the evening, homeless chilling on the grass. Both equally obnoxious because dogs just want to bark at the people invading their space. Not to mention, no real privacy! What would be a nice view is greenery. Trees, shrubs, flowers, vines… anything to impart privacy, and give the illusion of nature.
Lastly, THE SHOWER! OMG, it’s a good thing my partner and I are only 5’5″!! Any taller and the showers would seriously suck. The water output on the shower head was weak. The shower itself looked dingy, though I know it was clean.
All in all, we enjoyed this place, and plan to go back. The location is prime, in my opinion. Everything we set out to do was either a walking distance away, or a short drive. We loved the area, for all that it is. It was wonderful to stay at a motel that welcomed our pup.

The location is the best! We were literally ON the beach. The price for one night was $ 148. Free parking, free continental breakfast which included bagels, waffles, yogurt, boiled eggs, and baby muffins. They can go by the pool just not in the pool, the check in lady was super friendly, gave us a welcome doggy bag full of treats :)

We stayed for 3 nights with our 3 German Shepherds. The rooms attached to the dog runs were a little small for 3 big dogs, but perfect for coming to and from the beach everyday. Tile floors are a smart move! The dog wash on the property is very convenient & right next to a hotel entrance to the beach. The dog run was perfect and all the other guests and dogs were friendly. The patio/​dog run faces the beach, so you can watch the sunset with your pooch if you want.
We ran into some trouble because one of our shepherds is an escape artist and was able to pull open the room door while we were out. The staff was AMAZING about this! Unfortunately, unbeknownst to us, it happened the first night while we were at dinner, but the night clerk had dialed the wrong number. Jen & Lydia in the morning, called us when we sat down to breakfast to let us know the boys were out again. The staff was able to get the boys back in the room each time. Of course, we were happy they were safe, AND completely embarrassed, but everyone, including the service staff on property (who all the dogs visited on their escapades) had nothing but nice and comical things to say about the boys!
Good thing this is a dog friendly community, because we now had to take the dogs everywhere we went. Thank dog for Kevin!!! Kevin was at the front desk when we checked in, and the first one to wrangle ours dogs back to our room. He was so helpful with recommendations for dog friendly eateries and even turned us on to the best local bar that let us in with our 3 big dogs! Kevin helped us out immensely!
The only thing I can say is that maybe they can figure out a way to secure the door knob from being pulled down and opened that’s still within ADA codes in the dog run rooms. We know our dog isn’t the only one who can figure this out. ;-)
We can’t wait to go back!!!

5 Bones!
Now if you are expecting the Four Seasons, then you best find one. If you enjoy travel with your dog, like a place that will let you stay with your dog and want to be walking distance to the dog beach and restaurants that allow you AND your dog, then this is your hotel!
At check-​in your loveable pup will be greeted with a goody bag with a treat, toys and some rolls of bags for his business!
If you chose a studio, the rooms are large, with a 32″ flat screen tv, decent size fridge with little freezer, microwave and coffee maker, small counter and cupboard if you stay a few days to store some snacks, soda, etc., french doors to let the sun shine in, and large bathroom area with changing area. The décor is simple «beach».
A continental breakfast is offered, if you are on a budget it will definitely help take away the cost of a breakfast out. They offer fresh coffee along with milk and orange juice, bananas, yogurt, waffles, hard boiled eggs, English muffins, bagels with cream cheese, cereal, oatmeal and mini-​muffins, plenty to make a nice meal of to get your beach-​going day started.
The pool is heated and you can even take the pup along, of course he needs to relax on the sideline, but at least he doesn’t have to wait back in the room for you while you get your laps in!
The dog beach is a short walk away, unleash and watch your furry friend folic through the sand as you make your way to the shoreline. Take a look over your shoulder as you smile at your hotel an arms reach away!
As you head back to your room, take the scenic trail to admire the succulents, as you head through the gate, to the right awaits a dog wash area stocked with shampoo and clean towels to give the pup a scrub a dub dub.
After your furry little friend gets back to the room and shakes it off and does his usual bathtime crazies, get your sneakers on and head over to Newport Street for some pup friendly dining!
Try to be back by the hotel by 930, as you can catch the evening fireworks from Sea World right from behind the hotel on the pathway!
** Note, some of the rooms do not have a table, if like us you would like to get take-​out or head back to the room with your breakfast, just tell the front desk and they will accommodate your request!

The location is amazing, especially if you are traveling with your fury kids. We brought our dog here and we loved being steps from the off leash dog beach. And the dog bath on the property is awesome! But, this place needs a gut job. From the plumbing to the flooring… everything. We stayed for 3 night. The first night we were in a room attached to
The dog run. The dog run was convenient but pretty gross at the same time. The room
Just felt dirty. Then, when I took a shower, water leaked all over the floor. My husband
took one after me and the place was practically flooded. Management was great. He gave us one of the studio rooms. It felt cleaner but still old and in need of a renovation. And by cleaner, I do not mean clean. Just better than the first room. I would come back but would definitely bring my own mop and bleach.

If you want to be right next to the beach with your dog this is your place!!! It’s a basic room and it’s very clean with tile floors. Very dog friendly with off leash fenced area right outside your back sliding glass door to your room. Walk right to the beach and they even have a dog wash station. We will definitely be back!!!

We spent another FUN weekend here. The five star rating is for location, location, location. It’s just a short walk to the dog beach & my doggie had a blast running in the sand, swimming in the water and making new furry friends. My dog had such a good time that we are already planning a return trip… ha ha.
I love the outdoor doggie bath that lets you plop your disgustingly filthy doggie into the tub and scrub all the sand and salt water out. There is a nice stack of towels and bottles of dog shampoo to use.
If you are looking for 5 star luxury accommodations, you should look elsewhere. Our room however was spacious, clean, we had a frig, we had quiet neighbors and our patio door opened up to shared fenced in dog run. The area is a magnet to a young crowd & there are restaurants and sandwich shops within walking distance. There is wifi at no extra charge and a pretty nice continental breakfast in the morning.
The front desk and the other staff we came into contact with were all friendly, nice and polite. The hotel is older but it’s a great value for the price and it’s awesome location. Our doggie had so much fun running around on the beach that she slept for the next two days & running around on the beach is good exercise for humans too… ha ha.
We are looking forward to our next visit.

If you have ever thought of vacationing with your dog, this is the place to go. After a day at the dog beach, you can walk back to the hotel and they have a dog wash station to clean your dog up in. There is a fenced-​in, grassy common area that is remarkably clean. They even gave us a welcome gift for the dogs with chewy sticks and tug toys. I definitely will be back!

Stayed one night here with our fur baby. This place is awesome allowing dogs in the bottom floors. Tile floors lets you bring in the sand, from the dog beach just around the corner, without any worry of messing up the joint. The beds were super comfortable. If you are a high maintenance person, dont stay here. If you want a clean room, that caters to patrons with their fur kids in tow, and next to ocean beach’s dog beach, this is the place you want to be at. They laid out some treats and toys for the kid which is a nice touch. Only gripe is you can hear the upstairs people stomping around, so if they are up early, then so will you. Otherwise, the staff is super friendly, the rooms are fine. Would stay here again when we bring the fur kid along.

We stayed here with our dog this month and we loved it. Part of making this hotel work for you is your own expectations — read the reviews and info and understand that it’s a hotel for dogs that also accepts people. :) I can’t speak for the upstairs rooms, I guess those are nicer but I never saw one. I did see into other ground floor rooms besides ours when doors were open for housekeeping, and some are nicer than others. All are perfectly suitable in my opinion, considering this room is to be a home base for your sandy beach vacation with a pet. If you want to hang out in your room all day and night, probably find something else. If you want to come in with sandy feet and paws and not worry about incurring a cleaning fee, there you go!
Our a/​c unit worked great, our room was quite clean, and the bed was fantastic. I slept deeply and comfortably for five nights here. A broom was provided for sweeping off the tile floor and I do recommend bringing slippers because the sand just can’t be defeated. We met a lot of super friendly fellow dog people in the common dog run area and didn’t find it overly dirty out there. Dogs run around and tear up grass, they also pee and poop a lot, what do you want? Most of the poop is picked up. Some is missed just like any dog park. Expectations!
Only one gripe — the upstairs neighbors were LOUD. They sounded like they were pushing furniture around and clog dancing every time they were home. They had a four year old up here that we nicknamed Little Thumper because he booked around flat footed at max speed all the time. The teenagers spit off their balcony and dropped cigarette butts right down into our patio area. Some kids are great, these were the kind that barely look up from their phones and don’t acknowledge being spoken to when I nicely asked them to stop raining their garbage down on us. In their favor, all the thumping and bashing around ceased around 10pm each night so we weren’t mad for long and we weren’t hanging out during the day anyway. These rude people weren’t the hotel’s fault, but heed the warning that the walls are thin and you’ll be aware of your neighbors.
In sum, loved our vacation here in dog paradise and would come back in a heartbeat!

The location is amazing-it’s true. Love the dog run outside your door and this dog beach is exceptional! Adorable dog wash and goodie bag at check in. Awesome dog friendly restaurants near by and good coffee stand not far down the block.
But-​this place has a really good website photographer… Our room smelled like an old persons home, the tv and console were extremely dated. Sheets were clean though and cable tv!
I would go back– my dogs absolutely thrived here and had the most amazing time.

Beautiful ocean view! Nice for humans too!
Pros:
1– location, location, location!
2– hotel discounts make it an exceptional value
3– ocean view suite is spacious, lots of storage space, mini kitchenette w/​o stove
4– partially remodeled & comfy: nice laminate vs vinyl wood floors, new bathroom fixtures, nice vanity mirror, comfy but slightly too soft for me mattresses
5– large balcony with large patio table, 2 small sliders to maximize the view
6– room temp very comfortable; no need for a/​c or heater in mid April
7– close to eateries, adjacent to beach & ocean white water, views of sail boats, planes, bay & ocean
8– enclosed pool
9– parking right below rooms open motel style corridors
10– breakfast included
Cons:
1– no place in shower stall for soap & shampoo
2– big sink drain w/​o stopper so others dropped receipts & soap bar into it which partially clogged it. I had to remove the objects to clear the drain
3– water handle in shower loose so temp control was tricky but once set, temp did not fluctuate
4– sand in sofa bed sheets: Cleaning lady forgot to change sofa bed sheets but the bedspreads & sheets to beds smelled clean. Sofa bed cover also was not washed.
5– sound insulation weak due to old construction from another era. Airplanes overhead really not as annoying as I had expected & I am sound sensitive. People sounds bothered me more but people get quiet after 10pm.
6– ceiling fan wobbles when u pull strings. Is this a safety issue? Hope it is solidly mounted since SD is in earthquake zone.
Overall, the positives far outweigh negatives. Very affordable & great value for what you get & what you pay. I would return and I am local!!! Too many bad reviews made me nervous but I was open minded & am delighted so had to write my 1^st Unilocal review to counter balance all the negative ones. If management focuses attention to room details, the returns on reviews will be stellar. Thank you for offering a wonderful & affordable beach living vacation!

I knew before booking this that I wasn’t to expect much and I guess I can’t say I was disappointed but it could have been worse. My only gripe is the shower was absolutely disgusting so I wore my flip flops to shower. We stayed one night which was fine I don’t think I would ever consider more than one night here.
They provided a doggie treat bag at check in to my surprise actually had quality items in it. Definitely pet friendly hotel, all the bottom floor rooms had their pups in tow. I liked that the sliding back door lead to a small patio and a fenced off area to let your dogs roam free. Also, beach access is right behind the hotel gate just need the room key for access that was an awesome amenity!
My only other complaint that was absolutely annoying was the smoke detector continually KEPT going off. For no reason. Finally my boyfriend just unhooked it and took the battery out for the remainder of our stay so we could sleep. Also, the walls are paper thin. A little annoying to be woken up at 6am to other dogs barking therefore making our dogs bark. I know it’s a puppy hotel and to be expected but it still gets on my nerves when I’m on vacation to relax.
So long story short: stay here with your dogs but not more than one night, bring shower shoes and prepare to be woken up at the crack of dawn.