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Del Mar Beach Hotel, hotel in San Diego

Facing the Pacific Ocean in Del Mar California, this beachfront motel offers guest parking, a picnic area and use of beach amenities. Each guest room includes a 60-inch cable TV.

The water in the shower was not so hot as I like and not as strong, forceful as I like.
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated superb
Superb
591 reviews
Price from
£285.62
1 night, 2 adults
El Rancho Motel, hotel in San Diego

El Rancho Motel is located in Coronado. It features guest rooms with free WiFi access. Coronado Ferry Landing Shopping Center is just 400 metres away.

Cozy, small, clean, convenient location near Ferry and beautiful bay, near bus, supermarket, shops, restaurants
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very good
288 reviews
Price from
£171.46
1 night, 2 adults
Berkshire Motor Hotel, hotel in San Diego

Berkshire Motor Hotel is conveniently located on El Cajon Boulevard in San Diego. All rooms feature free WiFi. North Park, Park Boulevard and Adams Avenue are all less than 5 minutes' drive away.

Very nice
Scored 7.9
7.9
Rated good
Good
1,156 reviews
Price from
£104.90
1 night, 2 adults
Baymont by Wyndham San Diego Downtown, hotel in San Diego

Located in Central San Diego, this completely non-smoking motel offers traditionally furnished guest rooms equipped with free WiFi. San Diego International Airport is 4.8 km away.

It was okay. The room was clean, but the bed was creaky. All in all, it was worth the money.
Scored 7.0
7.0
Rated good
Good
1,899 reviews
Price from
£99.99
1 night, 2 adults
EZ 8 Motel Old Town, hotel in San Diego

Featuring a seasonal outdoor pool and hot tub, this San Diego motel offers a cable TV with HBO film channels in every room. San Diego International Airport is just 10 minutes' drive away.

Nothing
Scored 5.5
5.5
Rated passable
Average
3,048 reviews
Price from
£70.54
1 night, 2 adults
The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo, hotel in San Diego

San Diego International Airport is 10 minutes' drive from The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo, which offers an outdoor pool with cabanas and a 10-person hot tub.

Great value for the money.
Scored 7.4
7.4
Rated good
Good
2,200 reviews
Price from
£96.79
1 night, 2 adults
Old Town Western Inn, hotel in San Diego

Located off Interstate-5, this inn is 3 miles from Sea World theme park and the San Diego International Airport. It features classic rooms with free Wi-Fi and serves a daily continental breakfast.

Very nice room with big comfortable bed, good shower with plenty of hot water and a good Wi-Fi signal. Walking distance to the bus and train station, attractions, bars and restaurants. Breakfast is waffles and muffins, it's the US!
Scored 7.1
7.1
Rated good
Good
399 reviews
Price from
£123.10
1 night, 2 adults
Lodge at 32nd, hotel in San Diego

Lodge at 32nd is located in San Diego, 5.1 km from San Diego Zoo and 5.1 km from San Diego Convention Center.

People were very kind and helpful.
Scored 7.4
7.4
Rated good
Good
198 reviews
Price from
£193.87
1 night, 2 adults
PB Surf Beachside Inn, hotel in San Diego

Just a half-block from Pacific Beach, this San Diego hotel offers spacious guest rooms with cable TV included.

Great location, especially for price.
Scored 7.3
7.3
Rated good
Good
243 reviews
Price from
£166.94
1 night, 2 adults
Sunrise Inn San Diego, hotel in San Diego

Located 1.6 km away from San Diego’s scenic Shelter Island and San Diego International Airport, Sunrise Inn San Diego features guest rooms with free WiFi. Free parking is provided to guests.

The staff was really friendly
Scored 5.0
5.0
Rated passable
Average
780 reviews
Price from
£259.68
1 night, 2 adults
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  • Baymont by Wyndham San Diego Downtown
    Scored 7.0
    7.0
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,899 reviews

    Located in Central San Diego, this completely non-smoking motel offers traditionally furnished guest rooms equipped with free WiFi. San Diego International Airport is 4.8 km away.

    Great location! Nice rooms! Good customer service!

  • Old Town Western Inn
    Scored 7.1
    7.1
    Rated good
    Good
     · 399 reviews

    Located off Interstate-5, this inn is 3 miles from Sea World theme park and the San Diego International Airport. It features classic rooms with free Wi-Fi and serves a daily continental breakfast.

    Very quiet clean and very classy. Nice place to relax

  • Solis Place in Old Town
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 65 reviews

    Solis Place in Old Town is set in San Diego, 1.1 km from Old Town San Diego State Historic Park and 3.6 km from University of San Diego.

    good store with nice friendly people on the corner.

  • Harvey's Motel SDSU La Mesa San Diego
    Scored 7.2
    7.2
    Rated good
    Good
     · 227 reviews

    Located off Interstate 8, this San Diego motel offers rooms with free Wi-Fi and a cable TV. San Diego State University is 5 minutes' drive away.

    great location. Close to SDSU and Target/walmart/ross.

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  • Berkshire Motor Hotel
    Budget options available
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,156 reviews

    Berkshire Motor Hotel is conveniently located on El Cajon Boulevard in San Diego. All rooms feature free WiFi. North Park, Park Boulevard and Adams Avenue are all less than 5 minutes' drive away.

    Perfect for visiting breweries I wanted to walk to.

  • EZ 8 Motel Old Town
    Budget options available
    Scored 5.5
    5.5
    Rated passable
    Average
     · 3,048 reviews

    Featuring a seasonal outdoor pool and hot tub, this San Diego motel offers a cable TV with HBO film channels in every room. San Diego International Airport is just 10 minutes' drive away.

    You get what you paid for nothing else nothing less

  • Hotel Aqua Mar
    Budget options available
    Scored 6.0
    6.0
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 856 reviews

    Only 2 miles from San Diego International Airport, this motel features boutique style rooms with free Wi-Fi. Cable TV is available in each air-conditioned room at Hotel Aqua Mar.

    room was clean just a little noisy but good overall.

  • Downtown San Diego Lodge
    Scored 5.8
    5.8
    Rated okay
    Above average
     · 425 reviews

    Conveniently located 1.9 km walk from the San Diego Convention Center, this centrally located hotel offers free guest parking along with free WiFi in every room.

    No breakfast! Staff were very friendly and helpful.

  • Travelodge by Wyndham San Diego SeaWorld
    Scored 5.8
    5.8
    Rated okay
    Above average
     · 455 reviews

    Located in San Diego, Travelodge by Wyndham San Diego SeaWorld is within 10 minutes' drive to SeaWorld and Torero Stadium. The motel offers rooms with free WiFi.

    Loved the location and the room Was clean and comfy

  • Sunrise Inn San Diego
    Scored 5.0
    5.0
    Rated passable
    Average
     · 780 reviews

    Located 1.6 km away from San Diego’s scenic Shelter Island and San Diego International Airport, Sunrise Inn San Diego features guest rooms with free WiFi. Free parking is provided to guests.

    Cute Lil quite place decently clean very friendly staff

  • Harborview Inn & Suites-Convention Center-Airport-Gaslamp-Seaworld-Zoo-Balboa Park
    Scored 6.5
    6.5
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 552 reviews

    Located in the heart of San Diego's Little Italy, this hotel is than 4 km from Petco Park, the Gaslamp District and the Convention Center. Free WiFi access is available.

    Front desk clerk was understanding. I appreciate him

  • Hotel Point Loma
    Scored 7.1
    7.1
    Rated good
    Good
     · 549 reviews

    Conveniently located just 5 minutes’ drive from San Diego International Airport, Hotel Point Loma offers comfortable accommodations furnished with free WiFi.

    Friendly and helpful staff. Location was excellent.

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  • Del Mar Beach Hotel
    Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 591 reviews

    Facing the Pacific Ocean in Del Mar California, this beachfront motel offers guest parking, a picnic area and use of beach amenities. Each guest room includes a 60-inch cable TV.

    Location!!! Loved the bikes (free) Comfortable bed Free coffee

  • El Rancho Motel
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 288 reviews

    El Rancho Motel is located in Coronado. It features guest rooms with free WiFi access. Coronado Ferry Landing Shopping Center is just 400 metres away.

    From the grounds to the bungalow it was perfection!

  • The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo
    Scored 7.4
    7.4
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,200 reviews

    San Diego International Airport is 10 minutes' drive from The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo, which offers an outdoor pool with cabanas and a 10-person hot tub.

    I like the room location and the size of the room.

  • PB Surf Beachside Inn
    Scored 7.3
    7.3
    Rated good
    Good
     · 243 reviews

    Just a half-block from Pacific Beach, this San Diego hotel offers spacious guest rooms with cable TV included.

    The location is amazing and the staff was helpful.

  • Ace Budget Motel
    Scored 3.6
    3.6
    Rated poor
    Poor
     · 43 reviews

    Ace Budget Motel is located in San Diego, 3.6 km from San Diego State University and 12 km from San Diego Zoo.

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  • Avg. price/night: £86.44
    Scored 5.9
    5.9
    Rated okay
    Above average
     · 983 reviews
    It was cheap considering the other motels were alittle more expensive
    Barry
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £220.69
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,073 reviews
    Really loved the pool area with the hot tub. Very friendly and helpful staff. Like to specifically mention front desk manager Justin, who always swiftly took care of our requests 😊 Free parking available at the nearby street.
    Christian
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £98.15
    Scored 6.8
    6.8
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 4,789 reviews
    We had an early flight so the location near the airport was a plus, as was the free parking and free WI-FI. The complimentary breakfast was rather minimal but it did the job. However, the breakfast room was way too small for the size of the motel. This is an economy motel so I didn't expect luxurious furnishings, but the room was clean and the mattress extremely comfortable, so no complaints in that respect.
    Anne
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £109.63
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 2,802 reviews
    Very good motel in a convenient posizion for visiting (by car) all the main sites of San Diego. Quiet, well cleaned bedroom , good Wifi. Free parking on the Road next the motel. Definitely good choice
    Alessandro
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £152.75
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 4,092 reviews
    Quaint motel with complimentary coffee in the lobby. Free parking and located really near Old Town Transit Centre. Rooms are ideal size and bathroom hidden behind a partition wall. Two sinks. Little bath. Fixed shower..plenty of hot water. Lovely pool on site was heated to 80f. Staff really helpful and breakfast was standard complimentary fare. So good we booked a 2nd night. Good job folks!
    Wendy
    Family with young children
  • Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 118 reviews
    We loved this apartment. It was huge, spotlessly clean and had everything we needed. The location is good and we walked everywhere, except to Old Town which was just too far. We got an Uber there. The bed was very comfortable. We easily found free parking on the road outside, that runs alongside the park.
    Estelle
    Young couple
  • Scored 6.9
    6.9
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 692 reviews
    Free parking was a bonus. The breakfast provided was basic but appreciated. San Diego Old Town was about a 15 minute drive away from the motel and there were several restaurants within walking distance.
    Stephanie
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £118.97
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 4,660 reviews
    - Free parking at hotel - Clean room , with silent A/C ,but with bad lighting as in every US motel/hotel - Pool was properly maintained. - Breakfast was small but sufficient: eggs , bacon ,cereal , bread , cake ,coffee ,juice... - Good location, restaurants nearby and away from the busy centre but not far .
    Sem
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £152.75
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 4,092 reviews
    Perfect value for a night in San Diego! The beautiful colonial-style building is located next to Old Town, full of bars and restaurants. The room was spacious, clean and had the necessary motel amenities. Free parking and great breakfast. Super eelcoming staff. Overall, really recommended.
    Laura
    Young couple

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