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San Diego

Updated:May 16, 2020

Recommended Hotels in San Diego, CA

by Fish&Tips

Located in the southernmost part of California, bordering Mexico, San Diego is an exotic city that fuses two cultures. It is warm all year round and is ideal for enjoying sports such as golf and various marine activities. There are also many attractions nearby such as Sea World, San Diego Zoo and Midway Museum. Here are some recommended hotels in San Diego!

TownePlace Suites by Marriott San Diego Airport/Liberty Station

“TownePlace Suites by Marriott San Diego Airport/Liberty Station” is an apartment style hotel located a 2-minute drive from San Diego International Airport. All 222 rooms have a kitchen with a microwave, oven and a stove and also a bathtub, LCD TV with satellite channels and Netflix. The hotel also has facilities such as a heated outdoor pool, fitness center, laundry room, meeting room and a parking lot.

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The hotel is located right by the airport and you can see the airplanes taking off and landing.

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There was a kitchen, living room, bathroom, and two bedrooms. It felt as if I was staying in an apartment.

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There was an outdoor heated pool that was open from 6 am to 10 pm. Deck chairs and tables were set up by the pool.

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Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Mission Valley

“Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Mission Valley” id a hotel with an outdoor pool, jacuzzi, 24-hour fitness center, business center and shops. All 192 guest rooms are equipped with a kitchen with a microwave and dishwasher, a living room, sofa bed, bathtub and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.

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There were many business hotels lined up in this area. The hotel is located on a hill surrounded with palm trees and is only 15 minutes away form the San Diego Airport.

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There were two bedrooms, a living room, bathroom and a kitchen. It was very spacious and comfortable to spend time in.

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There was a fireplace next to the pool.

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SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

“Springhill Suites by Marriott San Diego Downtown Bayfront” is a waterfront hotel with facilities including an outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, a business center, parking and a shop. All 253 rooms are equipped with premium bedding, smart TV, Netflix, coffee maker and a microwave. Guests are also offered a complimentary buffet breakfast.

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The building was modern with the color yellow used as an accent. It id only a 10 minute drive to the hotel.

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I stayed in a corner room on the top floor, so the view from the room was wonderful. You can see airplanes taking off and landing nearby.

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There was an outdoor pool on the 2nd floor. The skyscrapers around pool looked picturesque. It was nice to be able to see the San Diego Bay from the pool.

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Sheraton La Jolla Hotel

“Sheraton La Jolla” is a hotel located near the University of California San Diego and has an outdoor pool, jacuzzi, fitness center, business center and a club lounge. All 252 rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, free Wi-Fi, microwave and a coffee maker.

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There were tropical tress planted everywhere around the hotel.

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Sunlight coming in through the big window and it felt very nice. The bed was tall, big and very comfortable to sleep on. It was also convenient to have a microwave in the room.

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There was a big outdoor pool and a jacuzzi at the center of the hotel that you can get to with your room key. You can order drinks at the bar and drink outside. Towels were prepared in a box like a vending machine, and it was designed so that you can get one by by sliding your room key into a slot.

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Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Central

Located approximately 15 minutes from the airport, “Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Central” features an outdoor pool, basketball court, 24-hour fitness center, business center and a laundry room. All 144 rooms have a kitchen with a microwave and cookwares and an LCD TV with cable channels. Guests can also enjoy a complimentary buffet breakfast.

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The hotel is located right off the highway.

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There was a kitchen/dining room, living room and a staircase leading to the second floor where there was another bedroom.

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There was an outdoor pool, BBQ area, basket ball court and a tennis court.

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SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Diego Oceanside/Downtown

“Springhill Suites by Marriott San Diego Oceanside/Downtown” is located near the beach. It has an outdoor pool, jacuzzi, 24-hour fitness center, business center, laundry room, convention hall and shops. All 149 rooms have a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a microwave, a coffee maker and a work desk. Guests can enjoy a complimentary buffet breakfast.

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The hotel is located near the beach and there are shops and restaurants nearby which is very convenient.

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You can see the beach from the window. The design of the room was simple and neat with a big L-shaped sofa and a desk dividing the living room and the bedroom.

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There was an outdoor pool and a jacuzzi on the top floor of the hotel and it was an open pool where you can enjoy the view of the beach.

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Residence Inn San Diego North/San Marcos

“Residence Inn San Diego North San Marcos” is a hotel in San Marcos that features an outdoor pool, jacuzzi, 24-hour fitness center, lounge space with billiard tables, courtyard with a BBQ area, laundry room, and a business center. All 112 rooms have a kitchen with a microwave and a dishwasher, premium bedding and a TV with cable channels. Guests are also offered a complimentary breakfast.

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The hotel faces the highway exit and was very noticeable. There is a parking which is convent if you have a car.

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There was a kitchen, living room, bathroom and a bedroom and all the rooms were very spacious. There was also a big window with sunlight shining in.

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There is an outdoor pool and a jacuzzi that was accessible with a key. There were parasols and deck chairs placed around the pool.

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Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Old Town

“Fairfield Inn and Suites San Diego Old Town” is a hotel located in the heart of Old Town with an outdoor pool, jacuzzi, 24-hour fitness center, business center, laundry room and shops. All 123 rooms have an LCD TV with cable channels, a microwave and a coffee maker. Guests are also offered complimentary breakfast.

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This hotel is located in Old Town and is about a 10-minute drive from the airport.

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There was a living room, bedroom and a bathroom and all rooms were very big and comfortable.

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There was a pool in the courtyard and it was crowded in the evening. There was also a jacuzzi next to the pool.

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San Diego Marriott Marquis and Marina

Located on the waterfront, “San Diego Marriott Marquis and Marina” is connected to the convention center. There is an outdoor pool, 24-hour fitness center, business center, ballroom, restaurant and bar, shops, and more in the hotel. All 1360 rooms have satellite TV, iPod dock, luxury bedding and a coffee machine.

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The hotel is an oval, curvilinear, mirrored high-risen building consisting of two buildings, the North Tower and the South Tower.

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The room was a common room with a carpet floor. From the window at the back you can see the San Diego Bay with private boats anchored in the marina, a naval shipyard, etc.

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There was an outdoor pool and at night Disney films were being shown on the big screen, and children were playing in the pool even after 8:00 pm.

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Four Points by Sheraton San Diego

“Four Points by Sheraton San Diego” is located 10 minutes north of downtown and features a 9-hole golf course, outdoor pool, jacuzzi, 24-hour fitness center, business center, laundry room, restaurant, cafe and a bar. All 225 rooms are equipped with a plasma TV with satellite channels, microwave and a coffee maker. The San Diego Zoo and SeaWorld San Diego are a 10-minute drive from the hotel.

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The hotel was stylish with a golf course in the back.

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There was a living room, bedroom and a bathroom. The bathroom had a jacuzzi type bathtub.

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There was an outdoor pool and a jacuzzi. It was a very relaxing space.

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Courtyard San Diego Old Town

“Courtyard San Diego Old Town” is a hotel located in Old Town with an outdoor pool, jacuzzi, 24-hour fitness center, laundry room, business center, meeting room, restaurants and shops. All 176 rooms are equipped with a TV with cable channels, premium bedding and a coffee maker.

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The hotel was retro and designed to blend in with the Old Town.

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There was a living/dining room, bedroom and a balcony. All rooms were big and relaxing. The bathroom even had a jacuzzi.

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There was an outdoor pool and jacuzzi.

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Four Points by Sheraton San Diego - Sea World

Just a 10-minute drive from SeaWorld San Diego, “Four Points by Sheraton San Diego-SeaWorld” features an outdoor pool, jacuzzi, 24-hour fitness center, laundry room, business center, meeting rooms, restaurants and shops. All 207 rooms have a flat-screen TV with cable channels and Netflix, microwave and a coffee machine.

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The hotel is located within a 7 minute drive from San Diego International Airport and right by the highway exit.

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The room was kept clean. There was a veranda facing the courtyard and the pool, so I was able to sit and relax while enjoying the view.

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The hotel had an outdoor pool and children were playing there all day. Unfortunately, it may be a little too deep pool for small children to swim in. There were also chairs by the pool and some people were reading and relaxing

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Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon

“Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon” is a hotel in El Cajon with an outdoor pool, jacuzzi, fitness center, laundry room, café and shops. All 120 rooms have an LCD TV with cable channels, a microwave and a coffee machine.

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There is a big shopping mall within a 10-minute walk from the hotel.

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At the front was the living room and the bedroom was at the back. There was a coffee counter between the two rooms, and I was impressed with the simple and stylish design. The lights in the room were toned down creating a nice atmosphere.

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The hotel had an outdoor pool and a jacuzzi. It was kept very clean.

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Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown

Just a 3-minute drive from San Diego International Airport, “Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown” features an outdoor pool, jacuzzi, 24-hour fitness center, laundry room, business center and shops. All 121 rooms have a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a kitchen with a microwave and cookware, and a bed using premium bedding. They also offer free breakfast and an airport shuttle service.

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There is a drug store, 7-Eleven, supermarket, and restaurants within walking distance from the hotel.

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The rooms were very big! The living room was in the middle and there were bedrooms on each side.

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There was an outdoor pool, jacuzzi, fire pit and a BBQ grill.

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Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

“Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter” is located in a convenient area for shopping and sightseeing. There is an outdoor pool, fitness center, laundry room, business center, restaurants and shops in the hotel as well. All 240 rooms have a kitchen with a microwave and cookware, an LCD TV with satellite channels and Netflix.

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The hotel is a Victorian style building.

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The room was not big, but there was a kitchen, bed, sofa and everything necessary prepared to spend a comfortable time.

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There was an outdoor pool with a BBQ space next to it.

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San Diego Marriott Gaslamp Quarter

“San Diego Marriott Gaslamp Quarter” is within walking distance to Petco Park and features a fitness center, business center, club lounge, restaurant and a rooftop bar. All 306 guest rooms have beds using premium bedding and a coffee machine. It is conveniently located a 15-minute drive from San Diego International Airport and a 4-minute walk from Gaslamp Quarter Station.

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The entrance was luxurious, and there was always a staff standing.

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The Junior Suite had a living room, bedroom, and even a luxurious marble bathroom.

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There was a roof top bar.

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Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego La Jolla

“Residence Inn San Diego La Jolla is a hotel located near the beach with an outdoor pool, jacuzzi, 24-hour fitness center, and a business center. All 288 rooms have a kitchen with microwave and dishwasher and a smart TV with cable channels and Netflix. Guests are also offered a complimentary breakfast.

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La Jolla is a calm tourist destination in San Diego, and the hotel is easily accessible from the highway which is very convenient for getting around places.

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There was a kitchen, living room and a bedroom on the first and second floor.

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Many of the guests go to the beach, but there was an outdoor pool and a jacuzzi at the hotel.

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