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A hotel lobby with a 'Lobby' sign, palm trees, and a sunset sky.
A restaurant with a bar area, booths, and a view of the sunset through large windows.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area with chairs and a sofa, a ceiling fan, and a large window with curtains.
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
SAR 318
SAR 365 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Best Western Seven Seas
A resort with a large swimming pool surrounded by lounge chairs and palm trees.
A hotel with a curved entrance, palm trees, and a parking lot.
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.

2. Handlery Hotel

Handlery Hotel
Mission Valley
SAR 431
SAR 538 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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 window with blinds, a round mirror, two teal chairs, a small round table, and a television on a wooden cabinet.

3. Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle
Mission Valley
United States
Joshua
SAR 332
SAR 381 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle
A hotel sign with palm trees in the background.
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.
A restaurant with marble-topped tables and chairs, pendant lighting, and a bar area.

4. The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo

The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo
Mission Valley
United States
Tevaun
SAR 345
SAR 397 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo
A corridor with hexagonal tiles leading to a beach view.
A beach with palm trees, a playground, and a pier in the background.
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
Cindy
SAR 976
SAR 1,360 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
La Jolla Shores Hotel
A balcony with a table set for two, overlooking a marina with numerous boats.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a clear view of the elevator.
A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking a marina with numerous boats.
A modern hotel room with a balcony, a sofa, a chair, a coffee table, and two bedside tables with lamps.

6. Bay Club Hotel & Marina

Bay Club Hotel & Marina
Point Loma
United States
Thuan
SAR 591
SAR 680 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Bay Club Hotel & Marina
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
Suresh
SAR 571
SAR 629 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel
A hotel lobby with a waterfall feature, outdoor seating area, and multiple floors with balconies.
A hotel with a large pool area, outdoor seating, and a well-maintained garden.
A swimming pool with a surrounding patio area, lounge chairs, and a building with multiple balconies.
A spacious lobby with two sofas, a reception desk, and a large chandelier.

8. Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG

Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG
Mission Valley
SAR 443
SAR 511 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG
An outdoor dining area with a long table and chairs, a street view, and a building with a 'P' parking sign.
A reception area with a brick wall, palm tree artwork, and surfboards on display.
A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.
A cozy restaurant with brick walls, wooden tables, and chairs. There are candles on the tables, and a chandelier hangs from the ceiling.

9. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter
Downtown San Diego
SAR 657
SAR 762 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a red chair, and a view of the city.
A conference room with a long table, chairs, a projector screen, and large windows with a view of outdoor umbrellas.
A hotel room with a desk, office chair, and a sofa with a throw pillow.
A bar area with a sign reading 'Fireside Bar & Grill,' equipped with a computer and bar stools.

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

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA
Sorrento Valley
United States
Jane
SAR 571
SAR 657 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA
A pool area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.
A hotel room with a bed, a lamp, and a box of pizza.
An outdoor seating area with a fire pit table, surrounded by chairs and umbrellas, in a courtyard with palm trees and a building in the background.
A dining table set for a wedding with floral centerpieces and candles, overlooking a marina with boats.

11. The Dana on Mission Bay

The Dana on Mission Bay
Mission Bay
United States
Zachary
SAR 672
SAR 880 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
The Dana on Mission Bay
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 spacious room with large windows, modern furniture, and decorative lighting fixtures.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, bar area, and seating with bar stools and cushioned chairs.

12. Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld

Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld
Point Loma
United States
Nayla
SAR 393
SAR 452 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld
A restaurant with outdoor seating, brick walls, and decorative lighting.
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."
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and a central chandelier.

13. The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter
Downtown San Diego
United States
Kelane
SAR 577
SAR 774 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter
A hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a bed, a chair, and a small table.
A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, a large flat-screen TV displaying a scenic ocean view, and a seating area with pink chairs.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by buildings and palm trees under a sunset sky.
A room with a view of a cityscape, a chair with a patterned cushion, and a floor lamp.

14. The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection
Downtown San Diego
United States
Abeer
SAR 538
SAR 623 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection
A hotel lobby with a large seating area, a kitchen counter with coffee machines, and a stone fireplace.
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a reception desk.
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.

15. Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Rancho Bernardo

Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Rancho Bernardo
Carmel Mountain Ranch
United States
Chad
SAR 372
SAR 424 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Rancho Bernardo
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, modern furniture, and a fireplace.
A modern building with a reflective glass facade, surrounded by palm trees and a pool with dolphin sculptures.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a fireplace, modern seating, and large windows offering a view of greenery.
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a fountain with dolphin sculptures, and a modern building in the background.

16. Four Points by Sheraton San Diego

Four Points by Sheraton San Diego
Kearny Mesa
United States
David
SAR 487
SAR 559 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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 beachside hotel with a row of beach chairs and umbrellas, palm trees, and a calm sea.

17. Bahia Resort Hotel

Bahia Resort Hotel
Central Mission Beach
United States
Margarita
SAR 598
SAR 895 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Bahia Resort Hotel
An aerial view of a marina with numerous boats docked, surrounded by a residential area with buildings and streets.
A hotel rooftop with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the marina and cityscape.
A rooftop patio with wicker furniture and palm trees, overlooking a marina.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with blinds.

18. Comfort Inn San Diego Airport At The Harbor

Comfort Inn San Diego Airport At The Harbor
Point Loma
SAR 388
SAR 438 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Comfort Inn San Diego Airport At The Harbor
An outdoor patio area with string lights, seating arrangements, and a fire feature.
A spacious living area with a large sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and potted plants. There is a decorative wall piece and a chandelier.
A lobby with a stone fountain, tiled walls, and a staircase.
The exterior of the El Cordova Hotel with a tiled roof, arched windows, and a red awning.

19. El Cordova Hotel on Coronado Island

El Cordova Hotel on Coronado Island
Historic Downtown Coronado
United States
Linda
SAR 943
SAR 1,163 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
El Cordova Hotel on Coronado Island
A hotel reception area with a cityscape mural, a 'No Smoking' sign, and a refrigerator stocked with beverages.
A neatly made bed with white linens, a wall-mounted painting of a sunset, and a bedside table with a phone.
An outdoor balcony with a table and chairs, a large umbrella, and a view of trees and buildings.
A modern kitchen area with a coffee station, fruit bowl, and a refrigerator with a glass door displaying food items.

20. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar
Rancho Peñasquitos
United States
Carolina
SAR 316
SAR 363 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar
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Best Western Seven Seas

Best Western Seven Seas

8/10 Good
"Clean rooms, helpful staff and cleaners. A little too much noise from next door neighbors I guess due to plumbing or thin or uninsulated walls. Good experience overall. Close to public transportation. Thanks."
Erhan 2-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
Best Western Seven Seas

Frequently asked questions

What are the best 3-star hotels in San Diego?
Club Wyndham Harbour Lights, around 0.16 kilometers southeast of downtown San Diego, is an Expedia guest favorite. A sauna and free WiFi are among its conveniences. Gaslamp Plaza Suites is another 3-star hotel recommended by travelers. It features a nightclub and a pillowtop mattress, and is approximately 0.32 kilometers southeast of the city center.
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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in San Diego?
The principal difference between a 3- and 4-star hotel in San Diego will be the level of service and availability of creature comforts. Three-star hotels are usually more pocket-friendly and include the conveniences and services you need to be comfy, such as breakfast, WiFi and a gym. You can look forward to a bit more at a 4-star hotel — think upscale furnishings, luxury toiletries and extras like on-site spa centers.