Motel was fine although some problems with the toilet but we got moved to another room! I would recommend it if you're on a budget travelling with friends as it is close to the beach and beside the tram to city centre!As i said it done the job and i liked the seaside theme going on in the rooms!Ask for Uncle John.....he'll make you at home in San Fran!

I have stayed here once before and it was ok. The place is very old and run down. I use the chain lock and put suitcases in front of the door to feel safe. I stayed here this second time because " The Great Highway Inn" was booked. In addition this is where my grandparents use to stay when my grandpa had to go to the VA hospital. I believe it is not the same ownership though.

I didn't sleep very well because I had forgotten my own pillows and their pillows are completely flat. When I awoke the following morning I got up and went to Ocean Beach, which was my whole purpose for being in the city. I lost myself in the walk as the ocean is captivating. As I arrived back to the motel on foot I was looking in the windows for check out time and so nothing posted anywhere. I looked in the room and on my receipt which was just my credit card receipt. There was nothing saying when check out is, nor was I told when checking in. I figured with most places it is between 11 and 12. It was 10:45 so I decided to jump in the shower. I thought I heard the phone ring while in the shower but was not sure. Once out of the shower did the usual girl thing and blow dried my hair. Once done I heard this knocking on the door and someone saying something about check out but could not quite understand. I called back that I wasn't ready yet. Within 10 mins there was another knock on the door by the lady manager, I presume. She begins yelling at me to "open this door right now". I said, "do you mind if I put my shirt on first." I open the door and she rudely says, "it is past check out. Next time answer the phone. Check out was at 11 now get out. It is 11:45." I was shocked. I said, "do you mind if I get my things first." She just looked at the cleaning person and said, "she is done." I loaded my things, turned in the key, and got into my car. The clock in my car said 11:30.

I will never use this motel in my life again. If I have to I will use Days Inn a block up.

Well, maybe I am just not "picky". This hotel looks really run down on the outside. I was pretty skeptical the first time we stayed there. The rooms are definately not "fancy" but have everything you need. We have stayed here with our family at least 5 times. We go once or twice a year. So there may be a few grains of sand in the carpet...what do you expect. It's two blocks from the beach. The zoo is across the street, and a great cafe next door. What I love about it. We don't have to drive, once you are there, everything we do is walking distance. My son is 6 and loves it there! We don't have to worry about him ruining the place because it is just a good old, down to earth, crashing place. Has cable and coffee, bed, and a shower. That's all ya need. The best rooms are upstairs in the middle. Can even get a glimpse of the ocean in betwenn buildings. I am glad the snobs can go stay in a fancy place and get ripped off, but I love Roberts and will be going back again and again. The owners are nice too, they let us keep our car there extra long, so we don't have to pay for zoo parking.

Many years ago I used to stay here on fairly regular basis. Some things never change...like a great location. Otherwise, since the place was taken over by a new owner, who doesn't seem the least bit interested in puting any money into the place it has deteriorated noticably.

I just completed by most recent stay today. First when you check in the smell of curry from the resident manager/owners kitchen is overwhelming. The room is self was OK, but simply that. It was in many respects kinda rundown and shabby. The exterior is awfull and has not been painted in at least 20 years. The walls are paper thin and you can hear ever detail of what is being said, or "done" the the rooms next to you.

Now I read one of the reviews hear that talked about hookers hanging around the place. Well Roberts is kinda dumby I've never seen a hooker around this hotel and this area and I know it very well.

If possible you money could be better spent elsewhere. If you can't find anything else, as was the case with me, you can stay here for a night in acceptable comfort.