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1. Mission Bay Motel

Mission Bay Motel
Pacific Beach
5.6 out of 10, (232 reviews)
"Definitely would stay again great location"
United States
Qiana
$90 nightly
The price is $101
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Total with taxes and fees
Mission Bay Motel
Exterior

2. Motel San Diego - In San Diego (Pacific Beach)

Motel San Diego - In San Diego (Pacific Beach)
2.0 star property
Pacific Beach
7.0 out of 10, Good, (568 reviews)
"A very peaceful and quiet place for a great price. It’s a simple and comfortable place to stay, especially if you’re visiting SeaWorld — it’s located nearby. I really enjoyed the calm atmosphere and the fact that you can stay here without spending a lot of money. Great value for the price!"
United States
Zhanna
$99 nightly
The price is $112
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Total with taxes and fees
Motel San Diego - In San Diego (Pacific Beach)
Room

3. Motel 6 San Diego, CA - North

Motel 6 San Diego, CA - North
2.0 star property
Clairemont
6.8 out of 10, (1,038 reviews)
"Super quiet area, friendly staff"
United States
Rony
$99 nightly
The price is $112
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 San Diego, CA - North
Property grounds

4. El Rancho Motel

El Rancho Motel
2.0 star property
Coronado
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (926 reviews)
"Cute cottage style hotel on the Main Street!"
United States
Jeffrey
$110 nightly
The price is $121
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Total with taxes and fees
El Rancho Motel
Lobby sitting area

5. Crown City Inn

Crown City Inn
2.5 star property
Coronado
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (815 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Mondi
$147 nightly
The price is $162
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Total with taxes and fees
Crown City Inn
Beach

6. Coronado Inn

Coronado Inn
2.5 star property
Bayside
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (849 reviews)
"Great location!"
United States
john
$169 nightly
The price is $186
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Total with taxes and fees
Coronado Inn
Lobby

7. Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East

Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East
2.0 star property
Santee
7.6 out of 10, Good, (894 reviews)
"I liked everything will be staying again very soon"
United States
Amanda
$87 nightly
The price is $96
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Total with taxes and fees
Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East
Lobby

8. Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach

Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach
2.0 star property
Downtown Encinitas
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,303 reviews)
"Nice place"
United States
Helli
$94 nightly
The price is $103
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Total with taxes and fees
Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach
Exterior

9. Coronado Island Inn

Coronado Island Inn
2.5 star property
Coronado
7.2 out of 10, Good, (567 reviews)
"Clean Motel, with great overall location. Free bikes for use and near bus stops if prefer not to drive. Parking can be difficult for large vehicles however street parking is nearby if early enough. Staff is helpful and friendly."
United States
Nancy
$169 nightly
The price is $186
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Total with taxes and fees
Coronado Island Inn
Exterior

10. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG
2.5 star property
Escondido
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,010 reviews)
"Clean room, comfortable beds, excellent breakfast that included hot breakfast options, free parking, clean pool and fridge and microwave in room. Conveniently located within walking distance to restaurants and grocery stores. Friendly and helpful staff! Great stay!!"
United States
Lisa Ann
$119 nightly
The price is $131
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG
Beach/ocean view

11. Moonlight Beach Motel

Moonlight Beach Motel
2.5 star property
Downtown Encinitas
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (638 reviews)
"A well appointed and clean motel with great access to the beach."
United States
melissa
$188 nightly
The price is $207
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Total with taxes and fees
Moonlight Beach Motel
Economy Single Room, 1 King Bed

12. Motel Mediteran Escondido

Motel Mediteran Escondido
2.5 star property
Kit Carson
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,066 reviews)
"Hidden gem, way better than other similarly priced hotels."
United States
Brendan
$71 nightly
The price is $78
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Total with taxes and fees
Motel Mediteran Escondido
Outdoor pool

13. Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Hotel Circle - Mission Valley

Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Hotel Circle - Mission Valley
2.0 star property
Mission Valley
6.6 out of 10, (1,618 reviews)
"Everything look good little old building but good to sleep"
United States
Jack
$92 nightly
The price is $106
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Hotel Circle - Mission Valley
Arcade

14. The Rambler Hotel

The Rambler Hotel
3.0 star property
Chula Vista
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,225 reviews)
"Just a great place to stay!"
United States
Tracy
$107 nightly
The price is $134
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Total with taxes and fees
The Rambler Hotel
Breakfast area

15. Super 8 by Wyndham El Cajon/San Diego

Super 8 by Wyndham El Cajon/San Diego
2.0 star property
El Cajon
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,003 reviews)
"This Motel is very good considering the rate you pay,the beds are clean and other parts of the room are clean,the staff are very friendly,the breakfast was fair but it could be improved and dining room could be larger ,the surroundings is excellent"
United States
Jalal
$76 nightly
The price is $83
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Total with taxes and fees
Super 8 by Wyndham El Cajon/San Diego
Room

16. Escondido Lodge

Escondido Lodge
2.5 star property
Kit Carson
7.8 out of 10, Good, (438 reviews)
"Will be staying here again!"
United States
Angelica
$80 nightly
The price is $88
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Total with taxes and fees
Escondido Lodge
Lobby sitting area

17. Studio 6 National City, CA - Naval Base San Diego

Studio 6 National City, CA - Naval Base San Diego
2.0 star property
National City
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,007 reviews)
"I highly reccomend this property. clean room, comphy bed, and a great location."
United States
Michael
$82 nightly
The price is $90
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Total with taxes and fees
Studio 6 National City, CA - Naval Base San Diego
Room

18. Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
2.0 star property
San Marcos
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,013 reviews)
"They have a great variety of amenities that are great for the weather. Also, the staff was super nice and accommodating to help during your stay."
United States
Kweku
$71 nightly
The price is $78
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Total with taxes and fees
Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
Property grounds

19. National City Motel

National City Motel
2.5 star property
National City
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,007 reviews)
"Right off the 5 South frwy or easily take the trolley and city bus to Downtown San Diego as well San Ysidro border. Rates are most definitely very good compared to others nearby."
United States
Lisa
$75 nightly
The price is $82
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Total with taxes and fees
National City Motel
King Suite with Ocean View | Terrace/patio

20. Los Bungalows

Los Bungalows
2.5 star property
Imperial Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (551 reviews)
"Awsome place to stay close to the beach"
United States
Xavier Jr
$180 nightly
The price is $205
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Total with taxes and fees
Los Bungalows
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Top La Jolla Hotel Reviews

Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines

Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines

10/10 Excellent
"Views were great. Room was amazing and clean. Everything was perfect except the pool was cold!"
Lynn 1-night trip
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Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines

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La Jolla Motels information

Number of reviews
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Accommodation
2 Motels
Lowest Price
$78
Highest Price
$207

Frequently asked questions

What is the nightly rate for a motel in La Jolla?
You can find a great deal from $78 on La Jolla motels with Expedia. Typically, prices are higher during popular times – like weekends and holidays – while staying midweek is often cheaper. To find the best nightly rates on La Jolla motels, try to be flexible with travel dates, and sort search results by price from low to high.
Is it better to stay in a La Jolla motel or hotel?
Motels and Hotels have different perks. When you stay at a motel, you're likely to find free parking and an outdoor pool. Staying overnight at a motel, can be handy when requiring easy road access. You'll often have access to your room from outside, and directly from the parking lot. Hotels generally have room access from inside the building. Motels are also often less expensive than hotels. The word "motel" was coined in 1925 by the owner of the Milestone Mo-Tel in San Luis Obispo, California.

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