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A hotel lobby with a 'Lobby' sign, palm trees, and a sunset sky.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area with chairs and a sofa, a ceiling fan, and a large window with curtains.
A restaurant with a bar area, booths, and a view of the sunset through large windows.
An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, red umbrellas, and a view of palm trees and a building with a 'BLW' sign.

1. Best Western Seven Seas

Best Western Seven Seas
Mission Valley
United States
Daijanice
₹7,994
₹9,189 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Best Western Seven Seas
A balcony with a table set for two, overlooking a marina with numerous boats.
A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking a marina with numerous boats.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a clear view of the elevator.
A marina with multiple boats docked, a multi-story building with outdoor seating, and a clear view of the surrounding coastline.

2. Bay Club Hotel & Marina

Bay Club Hotel & Marina
Point Loma
United States
Jennifer
₹15,223
₹17,498 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Bay Club Hotel & Marina
A resort with a large swimming pool surrounded by lounge chairs and palm trees.
A lobby with seating areas, a piano, and a reception desk.
A spacious lobby with a central round table, a reception desk, and a bar area.
A bar area with wooden chairs and tables, a bar counter with various bottles, and a sign reading "BEACH BUMS CATER HERE".

3. Handlery Hotel

Handlery Hotel
Mission Valley
United States
Ronald
₹10,508
₹12,078 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Handlery Hotel
A rectangular swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by tall trees and greenery.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and sink.
An outdoor seating area with wooden benches and tables, a shaded canopy, and a sign for a restaurant.
A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a painting on the wall.

4. Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle
Mission Valley
United States
Alyssa
₹8,420
₹9,679 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle
A corridor with hexagonal tiles leading to a beach view.
A bar with three colorful cocktails on a mat, bottles and glasses in the background, and a view of the sea through arched windows.
A stone-paved pathway leading to a covered entrance with a view of the sea.
A spacious lobby with a large marble coffee table, comfortable seating, and a view of the pool area.

5. La Jolla Shores Hotel

La Jolla Shores Hotel
La Jolla Shores
United States
Jennifer
₹19,772
₹28,176 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
La Jolla Shores Hotel
A hotel sign with palm trees in the background.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a bathroom.
A group of people gathered around a food truck with a wooden wall backdrop.

6. The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo

The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo
Mission Valley
United States
jannet
₹8,127
₹9,342 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a painting, and a view of the city.
A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, palm trees, and a parking area.
A spacious lobby with a round table, blue benches, a large painting, and a view of the outdoors.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and greenery.

7. Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel
National City
United States
Alexander
₹14,079
₹15,515 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel
A hotel lobby with a large seating area, a kitchen counter with coffee machines, and a stone fireplace.
A compact kitchen with dark cabinets, a white refrigerator, and a dishwasher. There is a small dining area with a table and chairs.
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a television mounted on the wall.
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a reception desk.

8. Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Rancho Bernardo

Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Rancho Bernardo
Carmel Mountain Ranch
United States
Chad
₹9,827
₹11,197 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Rancho Bernardo
A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, surrounded by palm trees, and a parking lot with cars.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by trees and a building.
A restaurant with a bar area, multiple seating options including round tables and booths, and a visible menu board.
A modern living area with a stone wall, a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a fireplace.

9. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA
Sorrento Valley
United States
Alyssa
₹13,574
₹15,603 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA
An aerial view of a marina with numerous boats docked, surrounded by a residential area with buildings and streets.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with blinds.
A restaurant with a breakfast bar, ceiling fans, and a kitchen area with appliances.
A hotel rooftop with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the marina and cityscape.

10. Comfort Inn San Diego Airport At The Harbor

Comfort Inn San Diego Airport At The Harbor
Point Loma
United States
Robert
₹9,844
₹11,118 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
Comfort Inn San Diego Airport At The Harbor
An outdoor cafe with tables and chairs arranged in rows, large windows, and a potted plant.
A multi-story building with the name "RAMADA" on the facade.
A spacious lobby with a grey sofa, a red rug, and a snack kiosk.
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a red rug. There is a plant on the coffee table and a window with curtains.

11. Ramada by Wyndham San Diego National City

Ramada by Wyndham San Diego National City
National City
United States
Dan
₹6,586
₹7,257 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Ramada by Wyndham San Diego National City
A multi-story hotel with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a fire escape.
A hotel room with a large walk-in closet, a bed with white bedding, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wall-mounted mirror.
A Starbucks with a modern interior, including a wooden wall and a counter with a coffee machine.
A person holding a bottle and glasses, wearing a dark shirt with a logo and an apron.

12. The Sofia Hotel

The Sofia Hotel
Downtown San Diego
United States
Christie Gail
₹13,026
₹17,745 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
The Sofia Hotel
A modern hotel lobby with a central seating area, a bar, and a large window providing natural light.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a small table.
A hotel with a sign reading "Wyndham Garden," surrounded by palm trees and a well-lit entrance.
A spacious room with large windows, modern furniture, and decorative lighting fixtures.

13. Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld

Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld
Point Loma
United States
Nayla
₹9,064
₹10,418 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld
A restaurant with outdoor seating, brick walls, and decorative lighting.
A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and elegant furniture.
A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a large chandelier.
A vintage car parked in front of a building with a sign that reads "Horton Grand Hotel."

14. The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter
Downtown San Diego
United States
Joshua
₹13,111
₹17,831 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter
A pool area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.
A dining table set for a wedding with floral centerpieces and candles, overlooking a marina with boats.
A marina with boats, a bridge, and a building with a pool and palm trees.
A hotel room with a bed, a lamp, and a box of pizza.

15. The Dana on Mission Bay

The Dana on Mission Bay
Mission Bay
United States
elizabeth
₹15,180
₹20,164 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
The Dana on Mission Bay
A hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a bed, a chair, and a small table.
A room with a view of a cityscape, a chair with a patterned cushion, and a floor lamp.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by buildings and palm trees under a sunset sky.
A tall, modern hotel with a curved facade, multiple balconies, and an American flag.

16. The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection
Downtown San Diego
United States
Bradley
₹13,172
₹15,272 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection
A hotel lobby with a waterfall feature, outdoor seating area, and multiple floors with balconies.
A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a television screen.
A spacious lobby with two sofas, a reception desk, and a large chandelier.
A swimming pool with a surrounding patio area, lounge chairs, and a building with multiple balconies.

17. Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG

Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG
Mission Valley
United States
Veronica
₹11,528
₹13,285 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, modern furniture, and a fireplace.
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a fountain with dolphin sculptures, and a modern building in the background.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a fireplace, modern seating, and large windows offering a view of greenery.
A modern building with a reflective glass facade, surrounded by palm trees and a pool with dolphin sculptures.

18. Four Points by Sheraton San Diego

Four Points by Sheraton San Diego
Kearny Mesa
United States
Gustavo
₹13,607
₹15,640 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Four Points by Sheraton San Diego
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, overlooking a beach and ocean.
A large, multi-deck riverboat with a white exterior and multiple levels of balconies.
A serene garden with a pond, lush greenery, and a gazebo.
A waterfront property with a pathway lined by palm trees and string lights, leading to a building with a dock and boats.

19. Bahia Resort Hotel

Bahia Resort Hotel
Central Mission Beach
United States
Annmarie
₹18,624
₹26,645 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Bahia Resort Hotel
An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a stone fire pit, string lights, and a pool area.
A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a sofa.
A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, balconies, and a landscaped driveway.
A rooftop pool area with a fire pit, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

20. Sonesta ES Suites Carmel Mountain – San Diego

Sonesta ES Suites Carmel Mountain – San Diego
Carmel Mountain Ranch
United States
Liotta
₹10,489
₹11,951 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Sonesta ES Suites Carmel Mountain – San Diego
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Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

8/10 Good
"Muy bien por el precio, estuve dos noches muy bien todo"
Virginia 2-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
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