Days Inn Oceanside

NEVER EVER AGAIN !!! Ok, so I booked this through a discount websiite! We came into town to spend the holidays with my family in Oceanside! We were ready to accept that this hotel was at a 3 star rating … ALTHOUGH I THINK 1 STAR. IS TOO GENEROUS! We were looking for a basic hotel where we were able to «hang our hat» for a few days and be close to family. THIS WASNT IT !!! We checked in and received our 1^st (yes I said first, mind you, we only stayed there 4 nights) hotel room. This room had a moldy type smell that I could possibly say was from being close to the harbor … But that was NOT THE REASON why we were moved … The TV looks pretty new. but looks can be deceiving. TV turns on, but there is no signal. After having the front desk, and their entire family into our room (11pm), they concluded to move us to another room. Next day we receive our «next» room,(yes, this is #2), the TV works… But THE FRONT DOOR WILL NOT LOCK AND THAT SAME MUSTY SMELL WAS THERE!!! So we go back to the front desk and yet again, ask for another room, but this time we ask for a room with a view. We were told that they would have to CHARGE US EXTRA. They did not charge us because of the 2 prior rooms. Ok, so the harbor view room is awesome, doesn’t smell, and what seem to be, the TV works ! That night after spending time with my family, we come back to unwind before bed, ya know watch the news. We turn on the TV and wouldn’t ya know, we couldn’t change the channels! At this point, we were unpacked and not gonna move for the 3^rd time!!! My family had a pretty good amount of dirty cloths, so me be the ever optimist, decided to wash a load of cloths there. The washer worked ok, but when it came time to use the dryer… PART OF THE INSIDE FELL APART onto my cloths and there was a very strong burning electrical smell !
The Days Inn is in need of a major overhaul ! Although I really don’t see this happening ! BE WARNED !!

This is absolutely THE worst place I have ever stayed at… my son and I stayed here during a weekend when we went to LegoLand. When we arrived, I was tired from the road trip and my son wanted to get in the pool. so we just checked in, got into our bathing suits and went straight into the pool, I didn’t notice anything strange about the room, YET…
The only benefit to this dump is that it’s literally walking distance from the beach and the pier there has the best fish’n chips ever. Though after returning from an evening of fun. showered and ready in bed, under the blankets, I distinctly notice a sickening aroma, but I couldn’t figure out from where it was coming from, and I was just too exhausted from the long day of fun my son and I had, that I just fell asleep… Next morning I wake up and that stench is so much stronger. It was like a strong pungent smell of dirty nasty GIANT feet … and the strong fowl odor I started to smell it on ME, all over my torso! That disgusting stench was not only on my clothes, but the it was so strong even after I took of my PJ’s I could STILL smell it on me… as I looked into where this disgusting stench was coming from, I started to smell the sheets, the sheets reeked, and as I took all the blankets off the bed and complained, I noticed even after they changed all the blankets, including the comforter, I was STILL smelling that fowl stench… I asked the manager to please move me to another room and explained the situation to them and they basically told me to deal with it and gave me additional blankets to put on top of the already made bed, in order to drown the disgusting stench. I have never ever in my life smelled such putrid, rancid, disgusting, offensive, and fowl strong odor… and to penetrate the blankets, my pj’s and to get on my skin… so freaking GROOOOOOOSSSSSS… STAY FAR FAR AWAY FROM THIS PLACE, YOU WILL LEAVE SMELLING LIKE A BIG GIANT PUTRID ROTTEN FOOT FROM HELL. Just extremely filthy and wrong… I was left shocked, angry, and disgusted.
This place is nasty! Gross gross gross gross gross. never again staying at ANY other Days Inn EVER EVER EVER EVER… Than nasty smell got all on me, who knows what kind of person could have left such a putrid and penetrating fowl odor. and this unsanitary «resort» what a disgrace! I have never been so appalled in my entire life.

Made a reservation on a discount website for a 3 star hotel this week and this is what we were given. There is no way this is a 3 star hotel! 2.5 at the very most! Rooms face outside. Community ashtray right outside our door. TV is poor quality. The sound sucks and the selection of channels is poor. Outdated «bedspread.» Bathroom has been updated. Carpet in room seems newer. Microwave looks like it’s from the 60’s! Were microwaves even around then? The iron is bolted and strapped to the ironing board! Railroad tracks about 100 feet from our side of building. I’m just glad we’re staying just one night! Place seems clean, but don’t have too much to say when it comes to positives. Feel ripped off!

We were supposed to check in in barona but my friend was not able to make us a reservation, so we ended up looking for a hotel near legoland cali. We found this place and checked the reviews 1^st before making a reservation. I was not impress by the reviews but i gave it a try. So we phoned them and theybgave us a room we needed which is two queen bed. It was easy. The lady, the only frontdesk lady was very nice and accomodating. We went inside the room and it smelled weird, maybe because they left the a/​c off while its not occupied. But they should atleast spray it with a scent that is relaxing and inviting. but what would I expect., its an Inn… bed were very clean and neat but the dashboard has a smudge of oil on it… or maybe its a hairproduct or something. bathroom is ok, clean, simple. Breakfast, its free and ew! I didnt eat… pool is small. I didnt not bother to go. The oceanside is a walking distance. There are restaurants nearby. Souvenir stores nearby too on the way to oceanside. My son loves the oceanside, a lot of surfers and swimmers. Family everywhere enjoying the view.

Worst place ever we booked with them three days ago they lost our reservation we ended up sleeping in the car cause they said we could have early checkin at 7 then 7 comes around and they tell us we have to wait till 12 what is this place they have zero hospitality I give this place zero out of 10 stars lied to us multiple times in person and on the phone just plane out rude and made it the worst experience ever had me give them my credit card number and security code and even gave us a confirmation number saying we have the rooms we book the just say they are occupied and under construction

The room itself was very nice and clean. The location of the hotel is good because you can walk to the harbor village and beach. My only complaints are regarding the noise. I got the worst sleep all 3 nights because we were right next to the tracks and trust me, there is a train every few minutes. LOUD. We were also next to the street so lots of honking and noisy cars/​trucks. The AC in the room was very loud. Woke me up every time it kicked on. Had to use it though because it was WAAYY too loud to open the window. Lastly, the refrigerator/​freezer was making constant ticking, crackling noises. So– nice room and location but I got very poor and frustrating sleep which sucked because I was here on a job, had to wake at 5am. I recommend getting a room as far from the tracks as possible. Stay away from room 234!

Awesome location about 3 minute walk to the beach and the restraunts, bars and markets. They have a fridge and microwave in the room which was great for leftovers. The room was super clean and they offered room service if you got hungry until 10 pm. The pool and jacuzzi were clean and nice. The only issue was the air conditioning didn’t work very well at all, its March and it was hot this weekend (in the 90’s) but not as hot as it will be in the summer so they should really get that fixed… Or it will be unbearable and muggy. All in all for the location and price this place is amazing and perfect, just make sure the AC is working :) we will definitely book again! We had a blast!

Great place to stay we will stay here again. Clean comfortable and the help is great. Would of gave them a five if more coffee had been left in the room.

The room was clean. They charged my card once and also my husbands card. Screw this place.

Solid motel. Queen beds, tiny bathroom, but clean.
Had a refrigerator AND microwave; free wifi! Breakfast was pastries & cereal. Good for the budget traveller.
Coffee maker in the room, too.

I’ve stayed here multiple times over the past probably 5 years. I’ve never had a problem with staff, noise level, parking or the room. I mean, the room isn’t anything special. Pretty much your basic hotel room. Firm bed that isn’t my favorite but it works, microwave, mini fridge and TV, coffee maker, clean but with rust in the shower, etc.
They offer a complimentary continental breakfast which is little pastries, toast, cereal, fruit, juice and coffee. It’s ok but I wish they had more options.
It is a close walk to the harbor and beach, which is awesome, but I normally just drive there as there is free parking. The harbor and the beach right there are two of my favorite spots in Oceanside.
All in all, great place to stay in Oceanside & it is definitely my go-​to.

This is like a nice motel 6, clean beds were not the most comfortable but ok. You are just a 5 minute from the harbor and several good restaurants and bars. The breakfast was not great but ok. We played $ 85 a night for a double.

I’ve had decent experiences with Days Inn in the past and this place was by far the worst. They have terrible customer service and can give a crap about their customers and their happiness. Once they have your money, you’re nothing to them. These people will never get another dime from me.

Checked in for one night on a thursday. I bicycled from Long beach heading to San Diego. This hotel is right off of Camp Pendleton, the location was perfect and price was within my budget, they accept AAA discount here. Walking distance to the harbor village and Denny’s. breakfast was included, staff was friendly.

I’m giving this 5 stars not because this is a fancy, 5 star hotel, but because this is a perfectly decent motel to stay in for a night – basically, the best you can get for what you pay for (cheap!). The four of us (2 adults, 2 kids) got in late in the evening and stayed one night, then left at noon. The staff was friendly, the room was clean and comfortable for a motel, and it was quiet. No frills, the «breakfast» wasn’t stellar, but no big deal. What more does one really need for a night at a roadside motel?

Very nice staff, awesome themed rooms, beautiful lobby, and their patios all lead to
A cute little gazebo over looking the marina. I loved this place and was pleasantly surprised. I’ve already started planning our next girls night out here

I would only stay at Days Inn for the location, if for anything at all. This is your average hotel with minimal perks for a relatively high cost.
The location is the selling point for this hotel. The hotel is a 5 minute walk to the harbor and a 15 minute walk to the beach. Location in terms of driving is also super convenient as this hotel is right off the exit of Highway 5.
The rooms themselves are average sized with two queen beds, a sink area, and the bathroom. The appliances (microwave, refrigerator, television) are pretty old-​school but still work. The AC under the window leaks, creating little trickles of water on the walkway outside (the ugly rolled up towels help a little)
Days Inn can really work on their «continental» breakfast. Unless you like cereal, toast, or prepackaged pastries, this breakfast isn’t really that appealing or nutritious.
WILL I come back: No
WHY not: For a hotel that costs over $ 100 a night, I expect better services

DO NOT – I repeat – DO NOT STAY HERE!!! I had stayed at this hotel because of it’s location more than a dozen times over the summer. On my last stay, however (yesterday), I ran slightly past the check-​out time. So MARCELLA at the front desk began calling my room. I told her that I would need about 25 more minutes before I could check out so MARCELLA proceeded to tell me that if I wasn’t out in 15 minutes housekeeping is just going to come in my room. I told her that I was getting dressed and if housekeeping comes into my room, I’m calling the police and that I need 25 more minutes (only 10 minutes more than what she said I could have). I then asked to speak to the Manager and she abruptly told me that the Manager was unavailable.
She then called me back in a couple of minutes to let me know that she had called the Oceanside Police to come and physically remove me from my room. That’s right… an employee who is a cost to the hotel called the police on a customer that represented at least $ 1,500 worth of revenue to the hotel over the past summer because of a 10 minute holdover!
So the police showed up as I was bringing my bags down and took down my personal info in front of the office like I was a burglary suspect and then let me go. They were just doing their job and should never have had to be there in the first place.
Needless to say, there are many other neighboring hotels in the area that I will stay at in the future and I would advise anyone else to do so as well to avoid having to go through the same ordeal that MARCELLA put me through.

This is THE place to stay when you’re doing the Camp Pendleton Mud Run. Practically a hop and skip to the Pendleton main gate entrance, and this is super important on race day morning since it’s always another 45 min drive sitting in traffic from the gate to the parking area. Every time I stay at this Days Inn, I wish I could stay longer. The rooms are comfortable and they have a nice little pool that cozies up next to the marina. It does get packed with runners on the Mud Run weekends, so the parking can get a bit tight if you show up at the hotel after most everyone has headed to bed… which has been as early as 9pm. My favorite part each time is hanging out in the breakfast room chatting up the other Mud Runners before heading out… hearing seasoned folk tell their stories and hearing the anxiousness & excitement from the newbies. It’s a really nice continental breakfast spread they got going on here… unfortunately, I’ve only partaken in the banana & coffee combo due to pre-​race jitters.

I’ve been staying here 3 years in a row now. Love the location! Major plus is that there’s walking distance to the harbor. So easy access to the beach! No worries about crowded parking or anything, although there is free parking for the harbor.
The staff and front desk are super nice, not once have I ever had a problem. I don’t feel like it’s ever crowded or noisy, even though the parking lot is all full. I’ve seen young and old crowds staying at this establishment. They have a pool and jacuzzi. But really what’s the point when the harbor is a 5 minute walk?! Haha.
The room does it’s job. It’s not decorated all fancy or nothing, I mean it’s got wall paper trimming. The TV is big and boxy, a lot of the channels are news & infommercials. The rooms each have an old microwave, that works well. And a small fridge and coffee pot. The A/​C/​heater is loud and rattley but gets the job done. They also have complimentary breakfast! (toast, pastries, oatmeal, cereal, orange&apple juice)
There’s a Denny’s and Del Taco a minutes walk away. Ralph’s is about 7 minute drive and Target is about 10. The Target area is near a couple plazas that home a lot of different food venues.
Its not that expensive to stay here especially since it’s near the harbor. I like staying here and most likely will be coming back again next year.