The Seabird Resort

San Diego, California

Virgin rating

The hotel

Just steps away from the white sands and surfboards of Southern California, the Seabird Resort is a coastal estate in which you can relax, eat and drink, and get pampered to your hearts content. The hotel offers a beach concierge service with chairs, umbrellas and other essential supplies for you. The standard rooms are spacious, plenty of which offer ocean views - but if you're travelling as a larger group then the suites offer expansive balconies, large soaking tubs, and that extra bit of luxury for your stay. At the Shore Room you'll find iconic views, ocean delicacies, and craft cocktails - often accompanied by live acoustic music sets on 'Sparkling Sundays'. Sunny's Spa and and Beauty Lounge is on hand, whatever treatment you may be after, or relaxing on the chaise lounges around the pool could be enough for you! The hotel is next door to the sister resort, Mission Pacific Hotel, which offers a rooftop bar with live DJ sessions if you're looking for a more lively evening out.

Amenities

  • Surfing
  • Bar
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • No Smoking
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool

Where is it

Located in the heart of Oceanside, San Diego’s north county, directly across from the Oceanside pier. The hotel is just a few feet away from the Oceanside Transit Center, offering Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner and Metrolink.

Hotel information

226 rooms, including 56 suites. All with air-conditioning, either a Juliette or full balcony, 55” flat-screen HDTV with premium channels and streaming capability, complimentary WiFi access, mini bar*, coffee machine, bathroom amenities, bathrobes, hairdryer, safe, and garment steamer. 

City View Rooms have either 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 people. 

Poolside rooms have either 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 people.

Cityscape Deluxe Rooms feature a separate living room with sleeper sofa, and bedroom with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 people.

Partial Ocean View rooms have either 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 people.

Ocean View rooms have either 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 people.

Premier Ocean View rooms feature an oversized balcony, and a larger bathroom with separate soaking tub and shower, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 people.

Ocean Front rooms are west facing with uninterrupted ocean views, with either 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 people. 

Partial Ocean View Sanctuary Studio suites feature a separate living area and kitchenette, larger 65” HDTV, and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 people.

Ocean View Sanctuary Studio suites feature a separate living area and kitchenette, larger 65” HDTV, and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 people.

Ocean Front Studio suites feature a separate living area and kitchenette, larger 65” HDTV, and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 people.

Grand Ocean Suites feature 1 and a half bathrooms, separate lounge with sleeper sofa, ocean views from the balcony, and bedroom with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 people.

Estate Suites feature an expansive beachfront patio, living room with reading nook, two full bathrooms, master bedroom with 1 king-size bed, and second bedroom with 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 6 people.

Grand Estate Suites are the same as above, with the addition of a fireplace on the balcony, and are located on the 6th floor. 

Piper (serving fresh garden-to-table dishes and homemade pastas, open for breakfast and dinner, as well as weekend brunch). The Shore Room (oceanfront cocktail bar with live acoustic music at weekends). The Shelter Club (pool bar and restaurant serving casual fare and drinks during the day Fri - Sun). 

Live acoustic music sessions at The Shore Room. 

Rooftop swimming pool. Poolside cabanas*. 24-hour fitness centre with fitness classes. Sunny's Spa & Beauty Lounge*. Pool table. 

Valet parking $44 per night (payable locally, fee subject to change). Room service*. Laundry service*. 

There is a daily destination fee of $46 plus tax per room (payable locally, fee subject to change).

Resort fee includes:- 2 reusable water bottles per stay – Access to premium alkaline water fill stations – Premium illy in-room coffee – Daily fitness classes – Access to the 24-hour fitness centre – Access to hotel pool and hot tub – Complimentary beach chairs, umbrellas, towels and beach games – High speed internet access – Daily digital newspaper. Resort fee and inclusions are subject to availability and change. 

*Denotes local charge

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Beautiful hotel…but lacking in customer service

Apr 26, 2024 JodiK040 Long Beach, New York

We just returned from a 2-night stay at the Seabird. The hotel is absolutely stunning. The decor and design of every detail of the hotel are top-notch. But don’t expect to be pampered. There is no waiter service at the pool so if you’re looking to lounge by the pool, sipping fruity cocktails, I’d look for another property. In fact, I did not see… Read more
We just returned from a 2-night stay at the Seabird. The hotel is absolutely stunning. The decor and design of every detail of the hotel are top-notch. But don’t expect to be pampered. There is no waiter service at the pool so if you’re looking to lounge by the pool, sipping fruity cocktails, I’d look for another property. In fact, I did not see a single staff member at the pool for the duration of our trip. After inquiring about food and beverage service, I was told we could order from room service by scanning the QR code which was on our welcome paperwork, which I had left in the room. A paper with the QR code was promptly brought to me at the pool. We ordered 2 items and after an hour, the food arrived, but we were told they had run out of one of the items. After waiting an hour, we were not going to wait another hour for something else. We were charged $28 for 3 chicken nuggets and fruit for a kids meal..absolutely not worth the price. My WOH membership was not acknowledged at check-in. The guest of honor award we had applied was not acknowledged and benefits were not explained. They ran out of the reusable water bottles provided to guests. And to top it all off, a men’s vest was found on our bed upon returning to our room after lunch on our last day. It’s a very uneasy feeling knowing someone had been in our room. For the high price tag and high point redemption, I would not recommend staying here. We stayed at the Bahamar in Nassau, Bahamas in February for fewer points and the guest experience was unparalleled. I’m sorry to say the Seabird missed the mark. Read less
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Apr 25, 2024 Paul R

Great hotel, terrific facilities, amazing staff, super nice. The staff made our stay, they were so incredibly nice to us, every single one of them. How do they do that??
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Perfect Location

Apr 23, 2024 Kaushal P

Beautiful location, excellently maintained property with great staff. We loved our stay and definitely recommend to anyone wanting to spend some time on the beach for a getaway.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Another outstanding Stay

Apr 20, 2024 Lisa M Highlands Ranch

We just came back from another wonderful weekend at the Seabird! From the minute we checked in to when we left, our entire experience was outstanding! Olga, Luke, Brandon and Rosie were also helpful and responsive to anything we needed. They are great example of why we love to stay at the Seabird! The rooms were wonderful, and our dinner at Piper… Read more
We just came back from another wonderful weekend at the Seabird! From the minute we checked in to when we left, our entire experience was outstanding! Olga, Luke, Brandon and Rosie were also helpful and responsive to anything we needed. They are great example of why we love to stay at the Seabird! The rooms were wonderful, and our dinner at Piper was absolutely incredible! We are already looking forward to our next stay there! Read less
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Apr 20, 2024 taylerk543 Charlotte, North Carolina

Beds aren’t comfy, small rooms, no microwave. Really excellent restaurant though with fantastic waiting staff.