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Our top choices for Sunset Cliffs hotels

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$261
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
The Inn at Sunset Cliffs

2. Ocean Beach Hotel

Ocean Beach Hotel
3.0 star property
Ocean Beach, 2.3 km from Sunset Cliffs
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,481 reviews)
"Staff friendly and for be an older Hotel it was clean and well maintained"
United States
Steve
The price is AU$215
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Ocean Beach Hotel

3. Sea Harbor Hotel

Sea Harbor Hotel
2.0 star property
2.3 km from Sunset Cliffs
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,083 reviews)
"Property was well kept and area was nice"
United States
Jorge
The price is AU$188
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
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, (1,622 reviews)
"Clean hotel in a great location! Excellent restaurant as well."
United States
Michael
The price is AU$246
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina

5. 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, (2,053 reviews)
"Clean room, parking was good too"
United States
Arturo
The price is AU$243
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Best Western Yacht Harbor Hotel

6. 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, (1,695 reviews)
"Clean comfortable rooms with a great breakfast buffet. Excellent location!"
United States
Robert
The price is AU$169
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Comfort Inn San Diego Airport At The Harbor

7. Ocean Villa Inn

Ocean Villa Inn
2.5 star property
Ocean Beach, 2.9 km from Sunset Cliffs
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,383 reviews)
"Great location great price."
United States
DAVID
The price is AU$191
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Ocean Villa Inn

8. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Airport/Liberty Station

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Airport/Liberty Station
3.0 star property
3.5 km from Sunset Cliffs
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,259 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel. View was great, clean room."
United States
Brittany
The price is AU$300
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Airport/Liberty Station

9. 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, (1,712 reviews)
"Loved the staff and location."
United States
David
The price is AU$277
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego Airport Liberty Station

10. Bay Club Hotel & Marina

Bay Club Hotel & Marina
3.5 star property
2.9 km from Sunset Cliffs
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (3,943 reviews)
"We loved staying here!"
United States
Jennifer
The price is AU$276
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Bay Club Hotel & Marina

11. TownePlace Suites by Marriott San Diego Airport/Liberty Station

TownePlace Suites by Marriott San Diego Airport/Liberty Station
3.0 star property
3.9 km from Sunset Cliffs
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Staff were nice and friendly and the place is clean."
United States
Felomina
The price is AU$299
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
TownePlace Suites by Marriott San Diego Airport/Liberty Station

12. 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, (4,187 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Nayla
The price is AU$155
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld

13. 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, (1,686 reviews)
"Amazing place location and hotel staff were amazing."
United States
Orlyn
The price is AU$330
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Airport/Liberty Station

14. Humphreys Half Moon Inn

Humphreys Half Moon Inn
3.5 star property
2.9 km from Sunset Cliffs
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (3,118 reviews)
"Amazing stay"
United States
Johnny
The price is AU$349
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Humphreys Half Moon Inn

15. Sheraton San Diego Resort

Sheraton San Diego Resort
4.0 star property
5.1 km from Sunset Cliffs
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (3,698 reviews)
"Beautiful resort."
United States
Rosemarie
The price is AU$344
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Sheraton San Diego Resort

16. 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, (1,006 reviews)
"We loved our stay ! The staff was helpful and always maintained excellent cleaning"
United States
Christina
The price is AU$244
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Holiday Inn Express San Diego - SeaWorld Area by IHG

17. 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, (1,508 reviews)
"great location, excellent hotel"
United States
Edward Palacios
The price is AU$196
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Old Town/SeaWorld Area

18. 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, (2,058 reviews)
"The room was very clean, the staff was very friendly, and around the property was nice as well."
United States
Christian
The price is AU$179
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Comfort Inn San Diego Old Town

19. Old Town Inn

Old Town Inn
2.5 star property
5.5 km from Sunset Cliffs
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,985 reviews)
"Great place to stay!!!"
United States
Layne
The price is AU$232
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Old Town Inn

20. The Dana on Mission Bay

The Dana on Mission Bay
3.5 star property
Mission Bay, 4.6 km from Sunset Cliffs
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (4,443 reviews)
"Awesome location by the Bay Firefly restaurant was excellent staff and food"
Canada
Satish
The price is AU$313
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
The Dana on Mission Bay
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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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