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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 Del Mar Fairgrounds are 7 minutes’ drive away.

Location of this hotel is fantastic. It's beachfront in a quiet location next to the best restaurants. The hotel is the cutest little remodeled boutiques style hotel. The rooms have everything you need. The staff is so friendly and the chairs of the back of the hotel to watch the beach are fantastic. We could sit and watch the view for hours.... very close to the shopping district in Del Mar. Would highly recommend! Not to mention you can walk from miles on either direction on this clean clear flat beach.

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9.2
Superb
472 reviews
Price from
€ 312
per night

Each air-conditioned room at this motel features sleek dark wood furniture and a flat-screen cable TV. The en suite bathrooms come with fresh towels and a bath or shower. Extras include a desk, a refrigerator and bed linen.

This was a wonderful spot. Love everything about it. Felt like a boutique hotel. Lots of dining choices within walking distance

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8
Very good
1,110 reviews
Price from
€ 113
per night

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.

El Rancho Motel offers free guest parking.

The motel is 5.7 km from Coronado Beach and 1.4 km from Coronado Shopping Plaza Shopping Center. San Diego International Airport is 5 km away.

Nice room with stove, exellent and cosy outdoor area, close to restaurants and cafees

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8.3
Very good
274 reviews
Price from
€ 215
per night

All guest rooms at the motel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a kitchenette, a dining area and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and a shower. At Solis Place in Old Town the rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels.

good store with nice friendly people on the corner.

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8.2
Very good
40 reviews
Price from
€ 160
per night

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.

All rooms feature a seating area, refrigerator and an en suite bathroom. A wake up service is also available at EZ 8 Motel Old Town.

Check in fast service was great asked questions answered and completed the task

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5.6
Review score
3,100 reviews
Price from
€ 99
per night

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.

The air-conditioned guest rooms at Baymont by Wyndham San Diego Downtown provide a cable TV and a work desk with a seating area. All guest rooms include a hairdryer and ironing facilities.

The staff and the facilities, also the spot is very good. Downtown is the perfect place to go to other spots to get known SanDiego

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6.8
Review score
1,893 reviews
Price from
€ 92
per night

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. Every room at the hotel features a cable TV.

Honestly, this hotel was much more better then I expected!!! Really really good!! Room was so big and very very clean!! Stuff was friendly and helpful!! Thank you so much!! I loved it!! Especially I didn’t expected such a small price for one night and such a great experience for this little price!

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7.3
Good
2,194 reviews
Price from
€ 162
per night

Lodge at 32nd is located in San Diego, 5.1 km from San Diego Zoo and 5.1 km from San Diego Convention Center. Featuring a garden, the 2-star motel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Guests can have a drink at the snack bar.

Very clean room, comfy bed👍🏼

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7.5
Good
217 reviews
Price from
€ 123
per night

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. Private bathrooms have a bathtub or shower.

Perfect option for low price, clean, has everything you need for one night, good location

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6.1
Review score
796 reviews
Price from
€ 87
per night

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.

A seating area and an alarm clock are available in all classically-furnished, air-conditioned rooms at Harvey’s Motel. Select guest rooms offer a microwave and a fridge.

I stayed 4 days and no problems. The staff was great. The bedding was a little outdated and bed was hard, but other than that, there were no problems. The place was clean and quiet. The rooms have a microwave and fridge. I would definitely stay there again.

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7.5
Good
227 reviews
Price from
€ 108
per night

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  • Baymont by Wyndham San Diego Downtown
    6.8
    Scored 6.8
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,892 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.

    Good location. Can walk to many places. Safe and clean.

  • El Rancho Motel
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 275 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!

  • Solis Place in Old Town
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 40 reviews

    Set in San Diego and within 1.1 km of Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, Solis Place in Old Town has a tennis court, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.

    good store with nice friendly people on the corner.

  • Old Town Western Inn
    6.8
    Scored 6.8
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 431 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.

    The bathroom, the heater and the fresh baked pancakes

  • Travel Time Motel
    5.8
    Scored 5.8
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 32 reviews

    Travel Time Motel is located in San Diego. Free Wi-Fi is available in each guest room and guests can enjoy the manicured grounds. Cable TV is offered in each guest room at the Motel Travel Time.

Great access to the city centre! Check these motels in San Diego

  • Del Mar Beach Hotel
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 472 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

  • Berkshire Motor Hotel
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,109 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.

  • Lodge at 32nd
    Central location
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 218 reviews

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

    it was quiet even though there was a highway nearby

  • Harvey's Motel SDSU La Mesa San Diego
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated 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.

    I like the customer service. And the room was nice and cozy

  • The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,193 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.

  • Hotel Point Loma
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 409 reviews

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

    The staff was very helpful, clean & good location.

  • PB Surf Beachside Inn
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 284 reviews

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

    I love how everything was within walking distance.

  • Harborview Inn & Suites-Convention Center-Airport-Gaslamp-Seaworld-Zoo-Balboa Park
    6.5
    Scored 6.5
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 548 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.

    Location, staff, room, ease of checking in, free parking

  • Hotel Aqua Mar
    6.1
    Scored 6.1
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 796 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.

    L'emplacement est proche des parcs c'est propre

  • Downtown San Diego Lodge
    5.8
    Scored 5.8
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 479 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
    5.8
    Scored 5.8
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 424 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

  • EZ 8 Motel Old Town
    5.6
    Scored 5.6
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 3,100 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

  • Sunrise Inn San Diego
    5.4
    Scored 5.4
    Average
    Rated passable
     · 663 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.

    great area clean room and the free upgrade was amazing

  • Ace Budget Motel
    4.7
    Scored 4.7
    Disappointing
    Rated disappointing
     · 26 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: € 344.73
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,908 reviews
    Free parking, breakfast, and friendly staff
    WonyC
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: € 167.86
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,196 reviews
    Easy access, free parking, entire environment was clean and quiet, the king room with double size bed I stayed was very clean and there was daily cleaning of rooms including entire environment. The air condition worked very well and the management team were prompt to fix issue with the fridge and bath waste drain.
    Ray
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 182.88
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,193 reviews
    Nothing! It was awful. There was cops and couples fighting in the middle of the night. It felt like we were in the ghetto. My kids did NOT feel safe. There were creepy men driving in circles around there parking lot trying to wave at my minor daughters. I’m not impressed and will NOT ever stay with this “hotel” again. It’s more like a low grade motel.
    Mallory
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: € 178.95
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,944 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: € 220.17
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 4,067 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
  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 96 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
  • 7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 807 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: € 255.89
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4,591 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: € 220.17
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 4,067 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
  • Avg. price/night: € 178.95
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,944 reviews
    Nice little motel located on the side of the highway. Nothing spectacular, but a better version of your typical roadside motel, with large clean rooms, nice swimming pool and attentive staff. Good and affordable choice of accommodation if you’re visiting San Diego for a couple of nights. Free parking. Breakfast options on site.
    Spyridon
    Solo traveller

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