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Crystal Pier Hotel & Cottages vs Pacific Terrace Hotel

Both hotels are praised by expert writers. Overall, Pacific Terrace Hotel scores significantly better than Crystal Pier Hotel & Cottages. Pacific Terrace Hotel comes in at #20 in San Diego with recommendations from 9 publications including DK Eyewitness, Lonely Planet and Oyster.

Crystal Pier Hotel & Cottages
Crystal Pier Hotel & Cottages
8 / 10
4500 Ocean Blvd., San Diego, CA 92109
From $0 /night
  • Free Parking
  • Kitchenette
  • Beach
  • Flatscreen TV
  • Refrigerator
  • Private balcony
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Concierge Concierge
"The Crystal Pier is perfect for vacationing families, groups of friends, and pretty much everyone else, too."
Fodor's Fodor's
"Rustic little oases with a charm all their own, the cottages may lack some of the amenities of comparably priced hotels, but you're paying for character and proximity to the ocean." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Charming, wonderful and unlike anyplace else in San Diego, Crystal Pier has cottages built right on the pier above the water." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"There is simply no way to get any closer to the ocean in San Diego than staying at the Crystal Pier Hotel." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Reservations are essential for these 1927 Cape Cod-style cottages which sit directly on the pier. Many have kitchenettes, and patios with views of Pacific Beach."
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Pacific Terrace Hotel
Pacific Terrace Hotel
8 / 10
610 Diamond Street, San Diego, CA 92109
From $194 /night
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Travelers love this terrific beachfront hotel and the ocean views from most rooms; it's a perfect place for watching sunsets over the Pacific." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Choose an ocean view or street view, and you fork out the same low price - a real deal considering you're within spitting distance of the beach." Full review
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Choose an ocean view or street view, and you fork out the same low price - a real deal considering you're within spitting distance of the beach.
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Sunset views over the Pacific define high living at one of San Diego’s finest beach hotels."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Entrancing, chic accommodation on the beach, with rooms offering kitchenettes, fridges, internet access and sea-facing balconies, and suites with the full range of swanky amenities."
Star Service Star Service
"Despite its size, this is a frontline favorite of families and individuals looking to sample the San Diego lifestyle firsthand." Full review
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