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Facing the Pacific Ocean in Del Mar California, this beachfront motel offers guest parking, a picnic area and use of beach amenities. Each guest room includes a 60-inch cable TV. The Del Mar Fairgrounds are 7 minutes’ drive away.

Everything was perfect: location, staff, complimentary coffee...

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9.2
Wonderful
448 reviews
Price from
$229
per night

Each air-conditioned room at this motel features sleek dark wood furniture and a flat-screen cable TV. The en suite bathrooms come with fresh towels and a bath or shower. Extras include a desk, a refrigerator and bed linen.

Good value for money. Easy check in and check out. And clean.

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8
Very Good
1,084 reviews
Price from
$94.90
per night

El Rancho Motel is located in Coronado. It features guest rooms with free WiFi access. Coronado Ferry Landing Shopping Center is just 400 metres away.

El Rancho Motel offers free guest parking.

The motel is 5.7 km from Coronado Beach and 1.4 km from Coronado Shopping Plaza Shopping Center. San Diego International Airport is 5 km away.

It was perfect for us: separate sleeping areas so we had personal space, kitchen area for when we got tired of eating out, great location near restaurants/shopping/beach/shuttle ferry dock, etc.

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8.2
Very Good
281 reviews
Price from
$160
per night

All guest rooms at the motel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a kitchenette, a dining area and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and a shower. At Solis Place in Old Town the rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels.

Walking distance from everything experience was great and friendly staff

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8.2
Very Good
34 reviews
Price from
$135
per night

Featuring a seasonal outdoor pool and hot tub, this San Diego motel offers a cable TV with HBO film channels in every room. San Diego International Airport is just 10 minutes' drive away.

All rooms feature a seating area, refrigerator and an en suite bathroom. A wake up service is also available at EZ 8 Motel Old Town.

Check in fast service was great asked questions answered and completed the task

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5.6
Review score
3,121 reviews
Price from
$72
per night

Located in Central San Diego, this completely non-smoking motel offers traditionally furnished guest rooms equipped with free WiFi. San Diego International Airport is 4.8 km away.

The air-conditioned guest rooms at Baymont by Wyndham San Diego Downtown provide a cable TV and a work desk with a seating area. All guest rooms include a hairdryer and ironing facilities.

It’s was a good deal for a turn around trip. The men at the front desk was nice and friendly. They also have breakfast

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6.8
Review score
1,963 reviews
Price from
$109
per night

San Diego International Airport is 10 minutes' drive from The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo, which offers an outdoor pool with cabanas and a 10-person hot tub. Every room at the hotel features a cable TV.

Pool area was fabulous. The bedroom Was huge . 2 very comfortable beds . Fridge etc all good .

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7.3
Good
2,100 reviews
Price from
$104.64
per night

Lodge at 32nd is located in San Diego, 5.1 km from San Diego Zoo and 5.1 km from San Diego Convention Center. Featuring a garden, the 2-star motel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Guests can have a drink at the snack bar.

Very clean room, comfy bed👍🏼

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7.5
Good
219 reviews
Price from
$89.49
per night

Only 2 miles from San Diego International Airport, this motel features boutique style rooms with free Wi-Fi. Free guest parking is available.

Cable TV is available in each air-conditioned room at Hotel Aqua Mar. Private bathrooms have a bathtub or shower.

The front desk employees are great

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6
Review score
780 reviews
Price from
$74
per night

Located off Interstate 8, this San Diego motel offers rooms with free Wi-Fi and a cable TV. San Diego State University is 5 minutes' drive away.

A seating area and an alarm clock are available in all classically-furnished, air-conditioned rooms at Harvey’s Motel. Select guest rooms offer a microwave and a fridge.

I stayed 4 days and no problems. The staff was great. The bedding was a little outdated and bed was hard, but other than that, there were no problems. The place was clean and quiet. The rooms have a microwave and fridge. I would definitely stay there again.

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7.4
Good
222 reviews
Price from
$100
per night

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  • Del Mar Beach Hotel
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 448 reviews

    Facing the Pacific Ocean in Del Mar California, this beachfront motel offers guest parking, a picnic area and use of beach amenities. Each guest room includes a 60-inch cable TV.

    Location!!! Loved the bikes (free) Comfortable bed Free coffee

  • El Rancho Motel
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 281 reviews

    El Rancho Motel is located in Coronado. It features guest rooms with free WiFi access. Coronado Ferry Landing Shopping Center is just 1312 feet away.

    From the grounds to the bungalow it was perfection!

  • Solis Place in Old Town
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 34 reviews

    Located in San Diego and within a 13-minute walk of Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, Solis Place in Old Town has a tennis court, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.

    It was a really nice place, roomy, comfortable, with a decent view.

  • Lodge at 32nd
    Breakfast options
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 219 reviews

    Lodge at 32nd is located in San Diego, 3.1 miles from San Diego Zoo and 3.2 miles from San Diego Convention Center.

    it was quiet even though there was a highway nearby

  • PB Surf Beachside Inn
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 302 reviews

    Just a half-block from Pacific Beach, this San Diego hotel offers spacious guest rooms with cable TV included.

    I love how everything was within walking distance.

  • Old Town Western Inn
    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 444 reviews

    Off Interstate-5, this inn is 3 miles from Sea World theme park and the San Diego International Airport. It features classic rooms with free Wi-Fi and serves a daily continental breakfast.

    Quiet when the neighbors turned off their music :)

  • Travel Time Motel
    6.2
    Scored 6.2
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 21 reviews

    The Travel Time Motel is in San Diego. Free Wi-Fi is available in each guest room and guests can take advantage of the manicured grounds.

Great access to the city center! Check these motels in San Diego

  • Berkshire Motor Hotel
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,084 reviews

    Berkshire Motor Hotel is conveniently located on El Cajon Boulevard in San Diego. All rooms feature free WiFi. North Park, Park Boulevard and Adams Avenue are all less than 5 minutes' drive away.

    Perfect for visiting breweries I wanted to walk to.

  • Harvey's Motel SDSU La Mesa San Diego
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 222 reviews

    Located off of Interstate 8, this San Diego motel features rooms with free Wi-Fi and a cable TV. San Diego State University is a 5-minute drive away.

    I like the customer service. And the room was nice and cozy

  • The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,100 reviews

    San Diego International Airport is 10 minutes' drive from The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo, which offers an outdoor pool with cabanas and a 10-person hot tub.

    I like the room location and the size of the room.

  • Hotel Point Loma
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 368 reviews

    Conveniently located just 5 minutes’ drive from San Diego International Airport, Hotel Point Loma offers comfortable accommodations furnished with free WiFi. Free guest parking is available.

    It was very clean, and the price in the area was very good

  • Baymont by Wyndham San Diego Downtown
    6.8
    Scored 6.8
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,966 reviews

    Located in Central San Diego, this completely nonsmoking motel offers traditionally furnished guest rooms equipped with free WiFi. San Diego International Airport is 3 mi away.

    limpieza, comodidad, ayuda y atencion del personal

  • Harborview Inn & Suites-Convention Center-Airport-Gaslamp-Seaworld-Zoo-Balboa Park
    6.5
    Scored 6.5
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 550 reviews

    Located in the heart of San Diego's Little Italy, this hotel is than 2.5 mi from Petco Park, the Gaslamp District and the Convention Center. Free WiFi access is available.

    Location, staff, room, ease of checking in, free parking

  • Hotel Aqua Mar
    6.0
    Scored 6.0
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 780 reviews

    Only 2 miles from San Diego International Airport, this motel features boutique style rooms with free Wi-Fi. Free guest parking is available.

    L'emplacement est proche des parcs c'est propre

  • Travelodge by Wyndham San Diego SeaWorld
    5.6
    Scored 5.6
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 420 reviews

    Located in San Diego, Travelodge by Wyndham San Diego SeaWorld is within 10 minutes' drive to SeaWorld and Torero Stadium. The motel offers rooms with free WiFi.

    Loved the location and the room Was clean and comfy

  • EZ 8 Motel Old Town
    5.6
    Scored 5.6
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 3,121 reviews

    Featuring a seasonal outdoor pool and hot tub, this San Diego motel includes a cable TV with HBO movie channels in every room. San Diego International Airport is just a 10 minute drive away.

    You get what you paid for nothing else nothing less

  • Sunrise Inn San Diego
    5.5
    Scored 5.5
    Average
    Rated fair
     · 619 reviews

    Located 1 mi away from San Diego’s scenic Shelter Island and San Diego International Airport, Sunrise Inn San Diego features guest rooms with free WiFi. Free parking is provided to guests.

    great area clean room and the free upgrade was amazing

  • Ace Budget Motel
    5.5
    Scored 5.5
    Average
    Rated fair
     · 15 reviews

    Ace Budget Motel is located in San Diego, 2.2 miles from San Diego State University and 7.5 miles from San Diego Zoo.

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  • Avg. price/night: $175.70
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,680 reviews
    The motel is very old and needs complete renovation. The air conditioner is super noisy, you can't sleep because of it :( The property It's pet friendly, it's smells like gog. The room is poorly lit, it feels like dungeon
    Ivailo
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $207.97
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 4,071 reviews
    Great location, easy to access via vehicle. Within walking distance to Old Town San Diego Historic Park (5 min walk). Free parking, free breakfast, free wifi, free movies, clean and well maintained rooms, helpful staff 😊
    Leona
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $150.39
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,100 reviews
    Nice, big, clean room. Lots of people working around complex, easily engage with visitors. Location convenient to most attractions in San Diego by car. Free parking!
    Carlton
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $164.65
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 2,425 reviews
    Very clean but no room coffee facilities. Ample free parking. Good location.
    keith
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $207.97
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 4,071 reviews
    Quaint motel with complimentary coffee in the lobby. Free parking and located really near Old Town Transit Centre. Rooms are ideal size and bathroom hidden behind a partition wall. Two sinks. Little bath. Fixed shower..plenty of hot water. Lovely pool on site was heated to 80f. Staff really helpful and breakfast was standard complimentary fare. So good we booked a 2nd night. Good job folks!
    Wendy
    Family with young children
  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 94 reviews
    We loved this apartment. It was huge, spotlessly clean and had everything we needed. The location is good and we walked everywhere, except to Old Town which was just too far. We got an Uber there. The bed was very comfortable. We easily found free parking on the road outside, that runs alongside the park.
    Estelle
    Young couple
  • 7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 826 reviews
    Free parking was a bonus. The breakfast provided was basic but appreciated. San Diego Old Town was about a 15 minute drive away from the motel and there were several restaurants within walking distance.
    Stephanie
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $152.89
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 4,603 reviews
    - Free parking at hotel - Clean room , with silent A/C ,but with bad lighting as in every US motel/hotel - Pool was properly maintained. - Breakfast was small but sufficient: eggs , bacon ,cereal , bread , cake ,coffee ,juice... - Good location, restaurants nearby and away from the busy centre but not far .
    Sem
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $207.97
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 4,071 reviews
    Perfect value for a night in San Diego! The beautiful colonial-style building is located next to Old Town, full of bars and restaurants. The room was spacious, clean and had the necessary motel amenities. Free parking and great breakfast. Super eelcoming staff. Overall, really recommended.
    Laura
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $137.15
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,961 reviews
    Nice little motel located on the side of the highway. Nothing spectacular, but a better version of your typical roadside motel, with large clean rooms, nice swimming pool and attentive staff. Good and affordable choice of accommodation if you’re visiting San Diego for a couple of nights. Free parking. Breakfast options on site.
    Spyridon
    Solo traveler

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