800 Seacoast Dr, Imperial Beach, California, United States | 1-619-621-5900
On
Imperial Beach with restaurants less than a 10-minute walk away
Contemporary,
beachy suites have upscale bathrooms and balconies with ocean views
Beautiful outdoor pool and hot tub also have ocean views
Baja-Mediterranean
cuisine, plus local craft beers, served at SEA180 Coastal Tavern
Massages,
body scrubs, and mani/pedis available at full-service Dames Spa
Rooftop
terrace features panoramic ocean views and seating
Modern,
24-hour fitness center has various cardio and weight-training machines
Bike,
kayak, paddleboard, and boogie board rentals on-site
Free
Wi-Fi throughout
Far
from attractions
Only
expensive valet parking
Some
rooms can experience outside noise
Room
service has limited hours
Some find decor a bit bland for an upscale property
The 78-room Pier South
Resort, Autograph Collection sits directly on Imperial
Beach, with panoramic ocean views throughout the property. Modern suites have a polished
beach look and come with Keurig coffeemakers and balconies with partial or full ocean views. Features include an oceanfront outdoor pool and hot tub, rooftop terrace, full-service spa, and the well-reviewed SEA180 Coastal Tavern. This upscale property also offers 24-hour business and fitness centers, and beach equipment rentals. Wi-Fi
is free throughout, but only pricey valet parking is available.
Scene
An upscale beach hotel with lots of natural light and excellent panoramic ocean views
Housed in a simple, modern, cream-colored cement building with balconies enclosed by pale green glass, this Marriott property emits a cool, coastal vibe immediately. The open and airy lobby is
beautiful and beachy, with natural light flooding through large windows, and decor combining pale ocean tones with stylish pops of lime green, bright blue, orange, and yellow. A friendly atmosphere emanates
throughout the hotel, as do eclectic sea-themed art and panoramic ocean views. Free
newspapers are also available in the lobby. Natural wood floors and reclaimed wood chairs and tables combine with cool grays and minimalist-industrial light fixtures for a casually upscale vibe at SEA180 Coastal Tavern. The restaurant has floor-to-ceiling windows offering marvelous ocean views, and an outdoor seating area with brown wicker
chairs and strung lights. The Dames Spa is simply decorated with tan and green tile, bright green countertops, light wood furniture, and neutral-striped wallpaper. Up
on the rooftop terrace, guests -- mainly tourists -- can relax and take in the panoramic ocean views from white wicker couches set amidst potted flowers.
Location
On the beach with a park and restaurants less than 10 minutes away
The Pier South Resort,
Autograph Collection is on Imperial Beach next to a park with a playground and
basketball court. Several restaurants are within a five- to 10-minute walk. Other area attractions -- including Silver Strand Beach, Living Coast Discovery Center, Coronado Beach, the San Diego Zoo, and San Diego Convention Center -- are within a 15 to 25 minutes' drive. San Diego International Airport is around a
30-minute drive from the property.
Rooms
Refined beach-style suites all have balconies with ocean views and upscale perks
All rooms are large suites decorated in a modern beach style that combines light wood furniture, wave-patterned brown carpet, crisp white
bedding, and ocean-themed artwork and accessories. Floor-to-ceiling windows allow light into the living rooms, which have subtly patterned sofa-beds and armchairs in turquoise and gray. All rooms have 42-inch flat-screen TVs, Keurig coffeemakers, and iPod docking stations; the inclusion of minibars is free in oceanfront rooms, and available for a fee in rooms with partial ocean views. All rooms have balconies with seating and either oceanfront or partial ocean views. Large contemporary bathrooms combine white subway tile with pale green mosaic tiling, and include lighted mirrors, and attractive wood cabinets with square sinks; some have shower/tub combos, while others have glass-enclosed stall showers. Robes and slippers, and luxury toiletries are included. Some rooms do get quite noisy, and others have unattractive views of air-conditioning units, so guests wanting great ocean views should be sure to request them.
Features
Beach access, plus an outdoor pool and hot tub with ocean views and a wonderful restaurant
The direct beach access is
a major plus for most guests and, unlike at other surrounding beaches, there is no
seaweed on the sand here. Sun loungers are also available at the hotel. The modern, almost-L-shaped pool and rectangular hot tub offer exceptional ocean views. Local craft beers, cocktails, and Baja-Mediterranean fare are served at
SEA180 Coastal Tavern for breakfast, lunch, and dinner to excellent reviews. Body scrubs, massages,
facials, and mani/pedis are available at the full-service Dames Spa. Bike, paddleboard, kayak, and boogie board rentals are available on-site. Cardio
equipment and free weights are provided at the 24-hour fitness center, while the 24-hour business center comprises a small office area with two computers, a printer, and a privacy wall. Room service is available from relatively early in the morning to later at night, and there
is a marketplace with snacks, drinks, and sundries. Parking is valet-only and pricey.