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A hotel with a curved entrance, palm trees, and a parking lot.

1. Handlery Hotel

Handlery Hotel
3.5 star property
Mission Valley
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (3,053 reviews)
"Great location!"
United States
Helen
The price is SAR 322
SAR 370 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Dec - 14 Dec
Handlery Hotel
A table with a fire feature, a charcuterie board, and two glasses of wine, overlooking a marina with boats.

2. Bay Club Hotel & Marina

Bay Club Hotel & Marina
3.5 star property
Point Loma
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (4,067 reviews)
"Beautiful, clean hotel and friendly staff!!"
United States
Robin
The price is SAR 571
SAR 656 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Bay Club Hotel & Marina
A hotel lobby with a 'Lobby' sign, palm trees, and a sunset sky.

3. Best Western Seven Seas

Best Western Seven Seas
3.0 star property
Mission Valley
7.8 out of 10, Good, (4,044 reviews)
"Nice restaurant staff, and very good food."
United States
James
The price is SAR 318
SAR 365 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
Best Western Seven Seas
An outdoor seating area with wooden benches and tables, a shaded canopy, and a sign for a restaurant.

4. Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle
3.0 star property
Mission Valley
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (3,176 reviews)
"Great place too stay."
United States
Oscar
The price is SAR 316
SAR 363 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle
A hotel sign with palm trees in the background.

5. The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo

The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo
3.0 star property
Mission Valley
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,910 reviews)
"Great stay, clean room, well maintained property and very good service."
United States
SAID
The price is SAR 284
SAR 326 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo
A hotel lobby with a waterfall feature, outdoor seating area, and multiple floors with balconies.

6. Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG

Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG
3.5 star property
Mission Valley
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,499 reviews)
"Had a good stay"
United States
Yesenia
The price is SAR 428
SAR 493 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG
A pool area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

7. The Dana on Mission Bay

The Dana on Mission Bay
3.5 star property
Mission Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (4,507 reviews)
"Very nice stay"
United States
Heather
The price is SAR 590
SAR 786 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
The Dana on Mission Bay
A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, exposed beams, and hanging plants. There are multiple seating areas with tables and chairs.

8. Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel
3.5 star property
National City
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (4,224 reviews)
"Clean room and really nice area for our stay"
United States
Brandon
The price is SAR 503
SAR 555 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel
A spacious room with large windows, modern furniture, and decorative lighting fixtures.

9. Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld

Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld
3.0 star property
Point Loma
7.4 out of 10, Good, (4,198 reviews)
"great stay"
United States
Sarah
The price is SAR 360
SAR 414 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld
A hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a bed, a chair, and a small table.

10. The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection
3.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2,369 reviews)
"Really enjoyed my stay!"
United States
Kelly
The price is SAR 475
SAR 551 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection
A seaside restaurant with outdoor seating overlooking the ocean, a pier in the background, and a clear sky.

11. Ocean Beach Hotel

Ocean Beach Hotel
3.0 star property
Point Loma
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,524 reviews)
"Great place, convenient location."
Canada
Anne
The price is SAR 632
SAR 712 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
Ocean Beach Hotel
A hotel entrance with a stone facade, a covered patio area, and a large glass door.

12. Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Sorrento Mesa

Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Sorrento Mesa
3.0 star property
Sorrento Valley
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,025 reviews)
"The room was clean and the breakfast was great. The staff were very inviting and friendly! I definitely enjoyed my stay and will be coming back again! I recommend this hotel!"
United States
Natalie
The price is SAR 426
SAR 489 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Sorrento Mesa
A living room with a sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, a blue ottoman, a wooden chair with cushions, a built-in bookshelf, and a stone wall with a fireplace.

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

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA
3.0 star property
Sorrento Valley
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,754 reviews)
"Had a great stay!"
United States
Terrance
The price is SAR 507
SAR 583 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA
Three cocktails on a bar counter with a blurred background.

14. Bahia Resort Hotel

Bahia Resort Hotel
3.5 star property
Central Mission Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2,523 reviews)
"Location is PERFECT & beautiful relaxing views from everywhere"
United States
VALENTINA
The price is SAR 537
SAR 826 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Dec - 11 Dec
Bahia Resort Hotel
A modern building with a sloped roof and large windows, surrounded by palm trees and a well-maintained garden.

15. Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina

Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina
3.0 star property
Point Loma
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,641 reviews)
"Excellent location, great amenities and easy parking close to room."
Australia
Adam
The price is SAR 523
SAR 601 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Dec - 14 Dec
Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina
A reception desk with a wooden panel wall, a crescent-shaped logo, and a digital payment terminal.

16. Comfort Inn San Diego - SeaWorld Area

Comfort Inn San Diego - SeaWorld Area
3.5 star property
Point Loma
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (4,312 reviews)
"Staff was very friendly, rooms were gorgeous and clean, and breakfast was a hit! Definitely staying here again in the next San Diego trip!"
United States
Luis
The price is SAR 383
SAR 440 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Comfort Inn San Diego - SeaWorld Area
A room with two teal armchairs, a small round table with a lamp, and a large cityscape painting on the wall.

17. SureStay Hotel by Best Western Chula Vista San Diego Bay

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Chula Vista San Diego Bay
3.0 star property
Chula Vista
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (2,032 reviews)
"A good hotel, with a good location at a very good price, has a reasonable breakfast."
Brazil
Sergio
The price is SAR 287
SAR 316 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Dec - 14 Dec
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Chula Vista San Diego Bay
A resort with two-story buildings, balconies, and a pool area.

18. Humphreys Half Moon Inn

Humphreys Half Moon Inn
3.5 star property
Point Loma
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (3,169 reviews)
"Incredibly clean property, incredibly kind and hospitable staff (everyone you interact with), and maybe the best breakfast options I've seen at a hotel restaurant!"
United States
David
The price is SAR 578
SAR 739 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Humphreys Half Moon Inn
An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a stone fire pit, string lights, and a pool area.

19. Sonesta ES Suites Carmel Mountain – San Diego

Sonesta ES Suites Carmel Mountain – San Diego
3.0 star property
Carmel Mountain Ranch
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,005 reviews)
"The room was nice."
United States
Gary
The price is SAR 417
SAR 475 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Dec - 14 Dec
Sonesta ES Suites Carmel Mountain – San Diego
A hotel with a central courtyard, palm trees, and a fountain.

20. Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Old Town/SeaWorld Area

Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Old Town/SeaWorld Area
3.0 star property
Old Town San Diego
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,569 reviews)
"Great stay."
United States
Christopher
The price is SAR 475
SAR 546 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Dec - 14 Dec
Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Old Town/SeaWorld Area
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Sheraton San Diego Resort

Sheraton San Diego Resort

1380 Harbor Island Dr San Diego CA
The price is SAR 435 per night from Dec 11 to Dec 12
SAR 435
SAR 690 total
11 Dec - 12 Dec
includes taxes & fees
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Top San Diego Hotel Reviews

Ocean Beach Hotel

Ocean Beach Hotel

8/10 Good
"Everything worked very well. Except one time i put a do not disturb sign and it seems someone, besides me, went into the room."
Elvio 3-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Ocean Beach Hotel

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.