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1. The Inn at Sunset Cliffs

The Inn at Sunset Cliffs
2.5 star property
Ocean Beach, 1 km from Sunset Cliffs
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"My family really enjoyed our stay."
United States
Troy
The price is AU$351
includes taxes & fees
12 Aug - 13 Aug
The Inn at Sunset Cliffs

2. Best Western Yacht Harbor Hotel

Best Western Yacht Harbor Hotel
2.5 star property
2.6 km from Sunset Cliffs
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (2,009 reviews)
"Was a great hotel"
United States
Natalia
The price is AU$197
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Best Western Yacht Harbor Hotel

3. Sea Harbor Hotel

Sea Harbor Hotel
2.0 star property
2.3 km from Sunset Cliffs
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,040 reviews)
"Nice smooth easy stay !"
United States
Ryan
The price is AU$204
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Sea Harbor Hotel

4. Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina

Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina
3.0 star property
2.9 km from Sunset Cliffs
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,609 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Jay
The price is AU$248
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina

5. Comfort Inn San Diego Airport At The Harbor

Comfort Inn San Diego Airport At The Harbor
3.5 star property
2.3 km from Sunset Cliffs
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,626 reviews)
"Very clean and overall a great stay"
United States
adele
The price is AU$201
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Comfort Inn San Diego Airport At The Harbor

6. Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego Airport Liberty Station

Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego Airport Liberty Station
2.5 star property
3.9 km from Sunset Cliffs
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,713 reviews)
"Very nice hotel, close to the SD Airport."
Mexico
Brenda
The price is AU$253
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego Airport Liberty Station

7. Humphreys Half Moon Inn

Humphreys Half Moon Inn
3.5 star property
2.9 km from Sunset Cliffs
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (3,084 reviews)
"Such a great hotel and wonderful location. We stay here every chance we get because of the great pool,cabana and proximity to everything"
United States
heather
The price is AU$336
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Humphreys Half Moon Inn

8. Sheraton San Diego Resort

Sheraton San Diego Resort
4.0 star property
5.1 km from Sunset Cliffs
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (3,644 reviews)
"Perfect hotel for family fun."
United States
Andre
The price is AU$311
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Sheraton San Diego Resort

9. Bay Club Hotel & Marina

Bay Club Hotel & Marina
3.5 star property
2.9 km from Sunset Cliffs
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (3,813 reviews)
"This place was wonderful. We will definitely stay here again on next trip to San Diego"
United States
Paula
The price is AU$291
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Bay Club Hotel & Marina

10. Holiday Inn Express San Diego - SeaWorld Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Diego - SeaWorld Area by IHG
2.5 star property
4.4 km from Sunset Cliffs
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,013 reviews)
"Clean room, great staff and good breakfast"
United States
Leslie
The price is AU$275
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Holiday Inn Express San Diego - SeaWorld Area by IHG

11. Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld

Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld
3.0 star property
4.5 km from Sunset Cliffs
7.4 out of 10, Good, (4,168 reviews)
"It was a good stay for the price!"
United States
marissa
The price is AU$204
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld

12. Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Airport/Liberty Station

Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Airport/Liberty Station
3.0 star property
3.4 km from Sunset Cliffs
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,637 reviews)
"Great central location for all the tourist activities around San Diego"
United States
Ann
The price is AU$373
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Airport/Liberty Station

13. Old Town Inn

Old Town Inn
2.5 star property
5.5 km from Sunset Cliffs
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,921 reviews)
"Well kept, great location and would definitely recommend and stay again!"
United States
Jennifer
The price is AU$233
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Old Town Inn

14. Comfort Inn San Diego Old Town

Comfort Inn San Diego Old Town
2.5 star property
Old Town San Diego, 5.9 km from Sunset Cliffs
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (2,052 reviews)
"Was a great stay. Would stay again."
United States
Terri
The price is AU$181
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Comfort Inn San Diego Old Town

15. 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, 6.2 km from Sunset Cliffs
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,489 reviews)
"Loved the stay the staff were amazing!"
United States
Cari
The price is AU$230
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Old Town/SeaWorld Area

16. Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Diego SeaWorld Near Old Town

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Diego SeaWorld Near Old Town
4.0 star property
5.4 km from Sunset Cliffs
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,184 reviews)
"Nice and safe place to stay"
United States
Dominador
The price is AU$252
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Diego SeaWorld Near Old Town

17. Courtyard by Marriott Old Town

Courtyard by Marriott Old Town
3.0 star property
Old Town San Diego, 5.9 km from Sunset Cliffs
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Always enjoy our stay so convenient!"
United States
Carmen
The price is AU$234
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Courtyard by Marriott Old Town

18. Old Town Western Inn & Suites

Old Town Western Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
Old Town San Diego, 6 km from Sunset Cliffs
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,013 reviews)
"Very friendly staff and clean rooms! Extremely close to transit lines which made travel very convenient"
Canada
Sayeeda
The price is AU$162
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Old Town Western Inn & Suites

19. Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old Town

Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old Town
3.0 star property
Old Town San Diego, 6.2 km from Sunset Cliffs
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (2,095 reviews)
"Pool and view, close to old town."
United States
Fernando
The price is AU$233
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old Town

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

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG
2.5 star property
6.4 km from Sunset Cliffs
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,088 reviews)
"Very good hotel at the price with good choice of breakfast."
United States
Tirthankar
The price is AU$249
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG
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What are the best hotels in Sunset Cliffs that travellers recommend?
Two of the best hotels in Sunset Cliffs that receive consistently high recommendations from travellers are The Inn at Sunset Cliffs and The Pearl Hotel.

The Inn at Sunset Cliffs, with an excellent 9.2 rating, offers comfortable, clean rooms and is praised for its beautiful, amazing location. Guests particularly enjoy the ocean views and the nearby Ocean Beach Park.

Another highly recommended option is the 4-star The Pearl Hotel, which has an 8.8 rating. Guests frequently compliment the perfect, clean rooms and the friendly, great staff. It also features an outdoor pool with sun loungers and a poolside bar, making for a relaxing stay.
What are the best family hotels in Sunset Cliffs?
For family-friendly hotels in Sunset Cliffs, consider The Inn at Sunset Cliffs or the DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego Bayside.

The Inn at Sunset Cliffs, with an excellent 9.2 rating, is highly praised by guests for its beautiful location and comfortable, clean rooms. It offers amenities such as free rollaway extra beds and cribs, child-friendly window designs, and connecting rooms, making it ideal for families. The hotel also features a playground for children and many rooms provide an ocean view, with the ocean and beach nearby. It is conveniently located near Ocean Beach Park and Sunset Cliffs Natural Park.

The 3-star DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego Bayside, rated 8.2, is another great option for families. Guests frequently praise the friendly and great staff, clean rooms, and excellent food. It provides a pool, free cribs, kids' meals, connecting rooms, and a pool gate for added safety. The hotel is situated close to the USS Recruit and the New Americans Museum.
What hotels in Sunset Cliffs offer free breakfast?
For hotels in Sunset Cliffs offering complimentary breakfast, consider options such as Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel, Best Western Yacht Harbor Hotel, California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach, Comfort Inn San Diego Airport At The Harbor, and Ramada by Wyndham San Diego Airport.

Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel, with an excellent rating of 9.6, provides free breakfast, including a to-go option, along with free WiFi and a terrace. It is conveniently located just 0.8 km from Ocean Beach Park and 1.8 km from Mission Beach Boardwalk. Guests frequently praise the helpful staff and its prime location right on the beach.

The Best Western Yacht Harbor Hotel, rated 8.6, offers a complimentary buffet breakfast and free WiFi. This hotel also provides free self-parking. It is situated 1.8 km from the New Americans Museum and 2.4 km from Spanish Landing Park. Reviewers often highlight the great breakfast, convenient location, and clean rooms.

California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach, with a rating of 8.8, includes free continental breakfast and free self-parking. Guests appreciate the friendly and helpful staff, as well as the clean bathrooms and the great hot tub. It's located 1.2 km from Rock Church and 1.6 km from the New Americans Museum.

The 3.5-star Comfort Inn San Diego Airport At The Harbor, rated 7.8, provides a complimentary full breakfast. This hotel also features an outdoor shared pool. It is conveniently positioned 0.3 km from USS Recruit and 1.9 km from the New Americans Museum. Guests frequently praise the nice, clean rooms, helpful staff, and convenient location.

The 3-star Ramada by Wyndham San Diego Airport, with a rating of 7.4, offers free continental breakfast and free WiFi. This hotel also provides complimentary self-parking. It is located 0.5 km from USS Recruit and 1.5 km from Rock Church. Travellers frequently mention the comfortable and clean rooms, as well as the friendly staff.
What are the top pet-friendly hotels in Sunset Cliffs?
For pet-friendly accommodation in Sunset Cliffs, consider the Ocean Beach Hotel, The Monsaraz San Diego, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, or the Comfort Inn San Diego Airport At The Harbor.

The 3-star Ocean Beach Hotel, rated 8.6, is an excellent choice for pet owners as pets stay free and the hotel provides food and water bowls. It features private patios, yards, and furnished balconies, great for pets to enjoy the outdoors. The hotel is conveniently located near Ocean Beach Park.

The Monsaraz San Diego, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, a 3.5-star hotel with an 8.6 rating, welcomes both dogs and cats and offers food and water bowls. Guests frequently mention the clean, big rooms and the excellent, helpful staff. It is located near the New Americans Museum and Spanish Landing Park.

Another good option is the 3.5-star Comfort Inn San Diego Airport At The Harbor, which has a 7.8 rating. This hotel is specifically designed with pets in mind, offering a dedicated dog exercise area and providing food and water bowls. It is conveniently situated near the USS Recruit and Shelter Island.
What are the top boutique hotels in Sunset Cliffs?
For a top boutique hotel in Sunset Cliffs, The Monsaraz San Diego, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, is an excellent choice.

This 3.5-star hotel, with an 8.6 rating, is praised by guests for its clean and spacious rooms, as well as its helpful and friendly front desk staff. Its convenient location is noted as excellent, being just 0.6 km from the San Diego Yacht Club. The hotel offers amenities such as couples dining, designer toiletries, and valet parking.
What are the best budget hotels in Sunset Cliffs?
For budget-friendly accommodation in Sunset Cliffs, consider the Best Western Yacht Harbor Hotel, the Ramada by Wyndham San Diego Airport, the California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach, the DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego Bayside, or the Ocean Beach Hotel.

The Best Western Yacht Harbor Hotel, with an 8.6 rating, offers a variety of complimentary features such as free breakfast, wired internet, free WiFi, and free parking. Guests frequently praise the great breakfast, convenient location, clean rooms, and friendly staff. It is located near the Rock Church and the New Americans Museum.

The 3-star Ramada by Wyndham San Diego Airport, rated 7.4, provides free continental breakfast, free internet, free WiFi, and free self-parking. Visitors appreciate the comfortable and clean rooms, great location, and helpful staff. It is conveniently situated close to USS Recruit and the Rock Church.

The California Dreams Hostel - Ocean Beach has an impressive rating of 8.8. It provides free breakfast, free self-parking, free WiFi, and free continental breakfast. Guests consistently highlight the friendly and extremely helpful staff, clean bathrooms, and convenient location. It is near the Rock Church and the Women's Museum.

The 3-star DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego Bayside, with an 8.2 rating, offers free WiFi, free wired internet in public areas, free airport transportation, and free toiletries. Guests often praise the friendly staff, clean rooms, and excellent food. It is located near the Rock Church and the New Americans Museum.

The 3-star Ocean Beach Hotel, rated 8.6, provides free WiFi, allows pets to stay free, and offers free self-parking. It is highly regarded for its amazing location, nice rooms, and friendly staff. The hotel is very close to Ocean Beach Park and South Mission Beach.
What are the most romantic hotels in Sunset Cliffs for couples?
For a romantic stay in Sunset Cliffs, The Inn at Sunset Cliffs offers an exceptional experience, or you might consider the 4-star The Pearl Hotel.

The Inn at Sunset Cliffs, with an outstanding 9.2 rating, provides comfortable and clean rooms and is praised for its beautiful, amazing location near Ocean Beach Park and Sunset Cliffs Natural Park. Many guests appreciate the ocean views and nearby beach access, along with a nice, warm pool.

Alternatively, the 4-star The Pearl Hotel, rated 8.8, is another excellent option. Guests frequently highlight the perfect, clean rooms and friendly, great staff. It features an outdoor pool with sun loungers and a poolside bar, and is conveniently located near the San Diego Yacht Club.
What are the best hotels in Sunset Cliffs near San Diego Bay?
For a highly-rated hotel in Sunset Cliffs that is well-suited for families and conveniently located near San Diego Bay, the Sea Harbor Hotel is an excellent choice.

This hotel, with an 8.6 rating, offers a variety of amenities that cater to families, including connecting rooms and a refreshing pool. Guests consistently highlight the comfortable and clean rooms, along with the friendly and helpful staff. Its location is also frequently praised, making it a good base for exploring the area. While San Diego Bay is 12 km away, the hotel is closer to other points of interest such as Spanish Landing Park, just 2.8 km away, and Shelter Island, which is 1.4 km from the hotel.
When is the best time to go to Sunset Cliffs?
The best time to visit Sunset Cliffs is during late spring and early autumn, specifically from May to June and September to October.

During these months, the weather is typically warm and sunny, with less of the marine layer (coastal fog) that can sometimes obscure the views in early summer. The temperatures are pleasant for exploring the cliffs and beaches, usually in the low 20s Celsius, making it ideal for leisurely walks and enjoying the natural beauty.

For those looking for a relaxing getaway, these shoulder seasons offer a more tranquil experience compared to the busier summer months. You'll find fewer crowds, making it easier to find a quiet spot to watch the sunset or enjoy the tide pools along the shore without feeling rushed. This is particularly good for couples seeking a peaceful escape.

If you're a keen photographer, the light during late spring and early autumn is often softer and clearer, superb for capturing the dramatic cliff formations and the vibrant colours of the sunset.
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