The Boardwalk Hotel

What The Boardwalk Hotel does

The Boardwalk Hotel is an 18-room boutique hotel opened in 2023 at 839 Santa Clara Pl in San Diego's Mission Beach neighborhood, positioned between Mission Bay and the Mission Beach boardwalk. The property operates a direct-to-consumer model with a portfolio of nine room and suite configurations — including Serene Queen Hideaways with hot tubs or infrared saunas, two-bedroom family suites with bunk beds, ADA-compliant suites, and a two-bedroom seaside suite with a balcony firepit — alongside three- to seven-night discount tiers, an Early Bird rate, and curated Romance and Family Fun packages.

The underlying technology stack is intentionally lean and outsourced: Cloudbeds powers reservations and the booking funnel, while in-room technology is limited to smart TVs with streaming, complimentary high-speed WiFi, and a contactless text-message self check-in flow that delivers room number and door code on arrival day. The hotel's product differentiation rests on a bundle of partner-supplied inclusions rather than proprietary tech — complimentary beach gear (paddleboards, surfboards, bikes, wetsuits, chairs, umbrellas) via a local rental shop partnership, an exclusive 20% Belmont Park discount, and a 15% Boardwalk VIP Card discount at participating Mission Beach restaurants.

Commercially, the hotel generates revenue primarily through nightly room rentals at quote-based pricing, supplemented by parking ($25–$29/day), package add-ons, and a high-AOV full-property buyout option for groups up to 60 guests. Customer acquisition is digital-first via Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, email newsletter, and SEO, with no OTA or wholesaler dependence disclosed. The business is privately held with no parent company, no funding rounds, and no disclosed management team beyond a general guest-services contact line; the operating team is six employees supporting a single property.

Name

The Boardwalk Hotel

Legal name

The Boardwalk Hotel

Website

https://hotelboardwalk.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Boardwalk Hotel is an 18-room boutique hotel opened in 2023 in San Diego's Mission Beach, offering direct-to-consumer bookings via Cloudbeds, contactless self check-in, and all-inclusive beach amenities targeting leisure tourists, families, and group event buyouts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Boutique Hotel Accommodations

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (721110), Traveler Accommodation (7211)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Beachfront & Coastal Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAI)

Keywords

• Boutique hotel accommodations
• Beachfront lodging services
• Vacation rental suites
• Group event venue rental
• Hotel amenities packages

Headquarters

HQ city

San Diego

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hotel Room Accommodations: Primary revenue from renting rooms and suites to guests. The property offers various room types including standard rooms, suites with kitchenettes, and units with premium amenities like hot tubs and saunas. Pricing varies by room type, occupancy, and length of stay with volume discounts available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Boardwalk Hotel is a boutique hotel offering 18 rooms and suites in Mission Beach, San Diego, with themed accommodations ranging from queen hideaway rooms to two-bedroom suites featuring kitchenettes, hot tubs, saunas, and ocean-view balconies. The offering includes complimentary beach equipment (paddleboards, surfboards, bikes, chairs, wetsuits), discounted attraction passes, and add-on packages such as a Romance Package and Family Fun Package. Room bookings are processed through the Cloudbeds reservation platform with electronic self-check-in via text message.

Product overview

The Boardwalk Hotel is a boutique hotel property in Mission Beach, San Diego offering 18 rooms and suites. The product portfolio consists of nine distinct room/accommodation types ranging from studios to two-bedroom suites, several with special features (hot tubs, saunas, balconies, ocean views). The hotel also offers add-on packages including Romance and Family Fun packages, extended stay discounts, and early bird booking incentives. Included amenities encompass beach equipment (chairs, umbrellas, paddleboards, surfboards, wetsuits, bikes), Belmont Park discounts, and restaurant discounts. The hotel provides group/event venue rental for full-property buyouts accommodating up to 60 guests. Room reservations are processed through the Cloudbeds booking engine.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Seaside Serenity: Two-Bedroom Suite with Balcony A two-bedroom suite with king-size beds, kitchenette, private balcony with firepit, and peekaboo ocean and bay views, accommodating up to 6 guests.
• Luxury Family Suite: King & Bunk Room A family-friendly two-bedroom suite with a king-sized bed and twin-over-full bunk bed with trundle, including kitchenette and living room with sofa sleeper, accommodating up to 7 guests.
• King Suite + Private King Room A two-bedroom suite with two king-size beds, kitchenette, and large flat-screen TVs, accommodating up to 4 guests.
• Luxury Two-Bedroom Suite with Pull-Out Couch A two-bedroom suite with king-sized beds, kitchenette, and living room with sofa sleeper for additional guests.
• King Suite + Private Sofa-bed Room A studio-style suite with fully equipped kitchenette, dining space, king-sized bed, and separate room with king-sized sofa sleeper, accommodating 2-4 guests.
• Serene Queen Hideaway with Hot Tub A cozy queen room with private patio and hot tub, including kitchenette and pull-out twin trundle bed, accommodating 2-3 guests.
• Serene Queen Hideaway with Sauna A serene queen room with private patio and infrared sauna, including a fully equipped kitchenette, accommodating 2-3 guests.
• Serene Queen Hideaway A queen room with private patio and fully equipped kitchenette, accommodating 2-3 guests.
• Accessible Luxury One-Bedroom Suite An ADA-compliant suite with king-sized bed, large flat-screen TV, and fully equipped kitchenette, featuring an accessible bathroom and standard-width main door.
• Romance Package A romantic getaway package including rose petals, candlelight, champagne, dinner at Miss B's Coconut Club with gift card, and late checkout at 1 PM, designed for couples.
• Family Fun Package A family package including Belmont Amusement Park passes, snacks, games, and ice cream in the room, with late checkout at 1 PM.
• Stay More, Save More Discount An extended stay discount offering 15% off for stays of 3 or more nights and 20% off for stays of 7 or more nights.
• Early Bird Discount An advance booking discount offering 20% off for reservations made 90 or more days in advance.
• Group/Event Venue Rental (Full Hotel Buyout) A full-property buyout option for weddings, corporate retreats, family reunions, and sports teams, where the entire 18-room property can accommodate up to 60 guests.

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Belmont ParkcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerExclusive partnership providing Boardwalk Hotel guests with 20% discount on Belmont Park Pass, including the onsite restaurant, bar, and pool. Belmont Park is a world-famous San Diego attraction located in Mission Beach adjacent to the hotel.
• Miss B's Coconut ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant partner included in Romance Package offering dinner with gift card to Miss B's Coconut Club, a local Mission Beach restaurant.
• Cheap RentalsminorOthersLuggage storage partner located one minute walk from the hotel offering complimentary luggage storage for guests arriving before check-in time.
• Nearby Beach Equipment Rental ShopminorOthersLocal rental shop partnership providing complimentary beach gear (bikes, paddleboards, surfboards) that guests can check out, included with hotel reservation.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Hotel del Coronado: Hotel del Coronado is a historic, iconic full-service beachfront resort in Coronado, San Diego. Comparable as a high-profile San Diego coastal property competing for beach leisure, weddings, and group events, though at luxury-resort scale far beyond The Boardwalk Hotel.
• Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa: Catamaran Resort is a 310-room full-service resort on Mission Bay adjacent to Mission Beach. Comparable as a major San Diego beachfront resort competing for the same leisure, family, and group-event demand in the Mission Bay/Mission Beach corridor, though at significantly larger scale.

Direct peers

• Tower23 Hotel: Tower23 Hotel is a boutique, design-forward beachfront hotel on Pacific Beach just north of Mission Beach. Directly comparable as a small, independent, design-driven coastal San Diego boutique hotel targeting similar beach-vacation and group-event guests.
• PB Surf Beachside Inn: PB Surf Beachside Inn is a small, independent, surf-themed boutique hotel on Pacific Beach boardwalk. Comparable as a similarly sized and themed coastal San Diego boutique hotel targeting beach leisure and surf-oriented travelers in the same metro market.
• Pacific Terrace Hotel: Pacific Terrace Hotel is a 73-room beachfront boutique property on Pacific Beach boardwalk. Comparable as an independent, full-service coastal San Diego hotel serving families, leisure travelers, and small groups in the same beach-metro geography.
• The Inn at Sunset Cliffs: The Inn at Sunset Cliffs is a small, independent boutique hotel in Point Loma, San Diego. Comparable as a small San Diego coastal boutique property serving leisure travelers with similar size, positioning, and target guest mix.
• Ocean Park Inn: Ocean Park Inn is a 45-room boutique hotel directly on the Pacific Beach boardwalk. Comparable as a family-friendly, mid-size beachfront San Diego hotel competing for similar Mission Beach/Pacific Beach leisure demand.
• Surfer Beach Hotel: Surfer Beach Hotel is a Pacific Beach/Mission Beach-area boutique hotel directly serving surf and beach leisure travelers. Comparable as a small coastal San Diego property competing for the same boardwalk-and-beach leisure segment.
• La Jolla Cove Suites: La Jolla Cove Suites is a 24-room boutique hotel in La Jolla, San Diego. Comparable as a small, independent coastal San Diego property serving leisure and family travelers with similar room count and pricing tier.

Emerging players

• Airbnb Mission Beach listings (vacation rental market): Airbnb's Mission Beach short-term rental inventory is the primary alternative-lodging competitor in this micro-market. Comparable because Mission Beach is one of San Diego's most saturated vacation rental neighborhoods, and pricing/availability there directly sets the competitive ceiling for boutique hotels like The Boardwalk.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• Instagraminstagram.com/hotelboardwalk
• TikToktiktok.com/@hotelboardwalk
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/theboardwalk

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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