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1. Lafayette Hotel & Club

Lafayette Hotel & Club
4.0 star property
University Heights
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,723 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel"
United States
Cuauhtemoc
The price is AU$405
includes taxes & fees
29 June - 30 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$366
includes taxes & fees
17 June - 18 June
Element by Marriott San Diego Mission Valley

3. 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, (1,089 reviews)
"Staff was so great nice rooms really great stay"
United States
Amelia
The price is AU$278
includes taxes & fees
30 June - 1 July
Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG

4. Kings Inn San Diego

Kings Inn San Diego
2.5 star property
Mission Valley
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (3,748 reviews)
"Such an amazing place to stay at! hotel is so close to literally everything and the staff was amazing. Hotel was super clean and quiet definitely recommend!"
United States
Jasmyne
The price is AU$201
includes taxes & fees
17 June - 18 June
Kings Inn San Diego

5. Old Town Western Inn & Suites

Old Town Western Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
Old Town San Diego
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,011 reviews)
"Very good area for visiting the area"
United States
Carla
The price is AU$165
includes taxes & fees
17 June - 18 June
Old Town Western Inn & Suites

6. 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, (2,069 reviews)
"Excellent stay! Beautiful grounds and friendly staff."
United States
Rebecca
The price is AU$272
includes taxes & fees
28 June - 29 June
Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old Town

7. 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, (1,482 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$234
includes taxes & fees
28 June - 29 June
Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Old Town/SeaWorld Area

8. 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, (1,058 reviews)
"great stay"
United States
David
The price is AU$196
includes taxes & fees
29 June - 30 June
Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG

9. The Alcala Hotel Mission Valley/Seaworld

The Alcala Hotel Mission Valley/Seaworld
2.5 star property
Mission Valley
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (228 reviews)
"Staff was great and rooms were nice."
United States
Brittney
The price is AU$172
includes taxes & fees
17 June - 18 June
The Alcala Hotel Mission Valley/Seaworld

10. The Neon Elm Hotel

The Neon Elm Hotel
2.0 star property
Bankers Hill
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (16 reviews)
"Nice courtyard with outdoor seating and yard games. Squeaky clean room. Great place!"
United States
John
The price is AU$226
includes taxes & fees
17 June - 18 June
The Neon Elm Hotel

11. 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, (2,049 reviews)
"Great place to stay near Old Town"
United States
Robert
The price is AU$229
includes taxes & fees
5 July - 6 July
Comfort Inn San Diego Old Town

12. 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, (2,733 reviews)
"It was a nice clean place for our stay. The staff was super nice and accommodating!"
United States
Shelby
The price is AU$233
includes taxes & fees
17 June - 18 June
Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area

13. California Suites Hotel

California Suites Hotel
2.0 star property
Clairemont
7.8 out of 10, Good, (2,654 reviews)
"Really great hotel for the price. We will definitely be staying here again with our little ones"
United States
Cristina
The price is AU$145
includes taxes & fees
17 June - 18 June
California Suites Hotel

14. Best Western Seven Seas

Best Western Seven Seas
3.0 star property
Mission Valley
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (3,649 reviews)
"Would definitely be staying here again."
United States
Tawatchi
The price is AU$145
includes taxes & fees
17 June - 18 June
Best Western Seven Seas

15. Pleasant Inn

Pleasant Inn
2.5 star property
Clairemont
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,455 reviews)
"Staff were very accommodating & friendly the room was clean i would stay there again!"
United States
Scott
The price is AU$164
includes taxes & fees
6 July - 7 July
Pleasant Inn

16. City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills
4.5 star property
Middletown
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (163 reviews)
"Nice and very friendly staff was a great stay"
United States
Alexander
The price is AU$228
includes taxes & fees
17 June - 18 June
City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

17. Abpopa Hillcrest

Abpopa Hillcrest
3.0 star property
Hillcrest
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (690 reviews)
"Excellent location with amazing staff and management team."
United States
kelly
The price is AU$199
includes taxes & fees
29 June - 30 June
Abpopa Hillcrest

18. 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$179
includes taxes & fees
17 June - 18 June
Berkshire Motor Hotel

19. HYATT house San Diego/Sorrento Mesa

HYATT house San Diego/Sorrento Mesa
3.0 star property
Sorrento Valley
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,025 reviews)
"Amazing stay"
United States
Kevin
The price is AU$345
includes taxes & fees
5 July - 6 July
HYATT house San Diego/Sorrento Mesa

20. 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, (1,772 reviews)
"Great location, helpful staff when needed, and parking."
United States
Marilyn
The price is AU$182
includes taxes & fees
17 June - 18 June
The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo
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