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1. Lafayette Hotel & Club

Lafayette Hotel & Club
4.0 star property
University Heights
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,706 reviews)
"Always a great stay. The vibes are immaculate and the staff is always very efficient and nice. We love coming here!"
United States
Jessica
The price is AU$409
includes taxes & fees
15 June - 16 June
Lafayette Hotel & Club

2. Element by Marriott San Diego Mission Valley

Element by Marriott San Diego Mission Valley
3.0 star property
Mission Valley
The price is AU$398
includes taxes & fees
18 June - 19 June
Element by Marriott San Diego Mission Valley

3. Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG

Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG
3.5 star property
Mission Valley
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,042 reviews)
"Always a great stay."
United States
amanda
The price is AU$188
includes taxes & fees
30 June - 1 July
Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG

4. Kings Inn San Diego

Kings Inn San Diego
2.5 star property
Mission Valley
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (3,732 reviews)
"Clean room, friendly staff, and my kid loved the pool!"
United States
Mark
The price is AU$158
includes taxes & fees
15 June - 16 June
Kings Inn San Diego

5. Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG
2.5 star property
Mission Hills
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,085 reviews)
"Staff was so great nice rooms really great stay"
United States
Amelia
The price is AU$281
includes taxes & fees
16 June - 17 June
Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG

6. The Alcala Hotel Mission Valley/Seaworld

The Alcala Hotel Mission Valley/Seaworld
2.5 star property
Mission Valley
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (188 reviews)
"Staff was great and rooms were nice."
United States
Brittney
The price is AU$170
includes taxes & fees
29 June - 30 June
The Alcala Hotel Mission Valley/Seaworld

7. Old Town Western Inn & Suites

Old Town Western Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
Old Town San Diego
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,007 reviews)
"Very good area for visiting the area"
United States
Carla
The price is AU$178
includes taxes & fees
16 June - 17 June
Old Town Western Inn & Suites

8. Courtyard by Marriott Old Town

Courtyard by Marriott Old Town
3.0 star property
Old Town San Diego
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Hotel was centrally located to our destination but also to other areas that we visited on our off days. Hotel was clean/quiet, food choices were delicious, and staff was beyond courteous and accommodating!"
United States
Cynthia
The price is AU$236
includes taxes & fees
14 June - 15 June
Courtyard by Marriott Old Town

9. Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old Town

Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old Town
3.0 star property
Old Town San Diego
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (2,059 reviews)
"Excellent stay! Beautiful grounds and friendly staff."
United States
Rebecca
The price is AU$222
includes taxes & fees
14 June - 15 June
Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old Town

10. Comfort Inn San Diego Old Town

Comfort Inn San Diego Old Town
2.5 star property
Old Town San Diego
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (2,037 reviews)
"Great place to stay near Old Town"
United States
Robert
The price is AU$224
includes taxes & fees
5 July - 6 July
Comfort Inn San Diego Old Town

11. The Neon Elm Hotel

The Neon Elm Hotel
2.0 star property
Bankers Hill
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (11 reviews)
"Could use a chair or bedside table."
United States
Pamela
The price is AU$214
includes taxes & fees
15 June - 16 June
The Neon Elm Hotel

12. City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills
4.5 star property
Middletown
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (162 reviews)
"Nice and very friendly staff was a great stay"
United States
Alexander
The price is AU$267
includes taxes & fees
16 June - 17 June
City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

13. 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, (1,474 reviews)
"Hotel is lovely mission style in keeping with the area. The location is very convenient to local attractions."
United States
Toni
The price is AU$262
includes taxes & fees
28 June - 29 June
Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Old Town/SeaWorld Area

14. California Suites Hotel

California Suites Hotel
2.0 star property
Clairemont
7.8 out of 10, Good, (2,635 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Nice staff, pretty affordable for the area and nice pool & spa"
United States
Kimberly
The price is AU$146
includes taxes & fees
14 June - 15 June
California Suites Hotel

15. Berkshire Motor Hotel

Berkshire Motor Hotel
2.5 star property
North Park
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean and the guy at the front desk is very friendly"
United States
Carlos
The price is AU$181
includes taxes & fees
15 June - 16 June
Berkshire Motor Hotel

16. 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, (1,759 reviews)
"Great location, helpful staff when needed, and parking."
United States
Marilyn
The price is AU$165
includes taxes & fees
15 June - 16 June
The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo

17. Best Western San Diego/Miramar Hotel

Best Western San Diego/Miramar Hotel
2.5 star property
Miramar
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,387 reviews)
"Great stay Really close to the cut water brewery!"
United States
Jessica
The price is AU$184
includes taxes & fees
14 June - 15 June
Best Western San Diego/Miramar Hotel

18. Pleasant Inn

Pleasant Inn
2.5 star property
Clairemont
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,438 reviews)
"Pleasant Inn was clean and the service was great!"
United States
Shirley
The price is AU$166
includes taxes & fees
6 July - 7 July
Pleasant Inn

19. Abpopa Hillcrest

Abpopa Hillcrest
3.0 star property
Hillcrest
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (686 reviews)
"Excellent location with amazing staff and management team."
United States
kelly
The price is AU$185
includes taxes & fees
16 June - 17 June
Abpopa Hillcrest

20. Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area

Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area
2.5 star property
Mission Valley
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (2,715 reviews)
"It was a nice clean place for our stay. The staff was super nice and accommodating!"
United States
Shelby
The price is AU$222
includes taxes & fees
15 June - 16 June
Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area
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