Beach Shack that Leaves Much To Be Desired
I recently stayed at this hotel based on reviews which I had read. Upon arriving you are greeted by a very friendly staff. You are then given your room keys to which your adventure then begins. For starters all rooms have exterior entrances with direct access of Ocean Beach and several nearby bars. Upon entering the courtyard you will see that most things are rusted, worn and dated compared to the pictures I saw posted which makes it look much nicer.
Upon entering the room you realize that you have just stepped back in time by 25 or 30 years. The bedspread was OLD, no curtains only blinds which did not seem to fully close at the bottom and very dated and worn furniture. The AC was one of which was added and they had cut a hole in the wall to run the duct work. When I turned on the AC it sounded much like a freight train. The bathroom was very small and the sink had a spider looking crack throughout the entire bowl. 
They have free wi-fi however my work PC would not connect due to it not being a secured connection. In my colleague's room the wood molding had completely rotted away. The nicest part of the entire room was the flat screen TV mounted on the wall. 
Last but not least the hotel is located at the end of the San Diego airport runway therefore you hear every plane that takes off or lands from the airport or lands depending on the arrival and departure pattern for the runway. Given the lack of insulation in the room you can hear every plane. 
There are a lot of bars close by however my colleague and I elected to head into old town for dinner and wine. We stayed out until the bars closed prior to coming back to the hotel. 
If all you want is a place to sleep and prefer something close to a beach shack then this would be a great place for you to stay. If you are looking for any type of amenities I would suggest going elsewhere.