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Our top choices for La Jolla motels

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden dresser, a mirror, a window with curtains, and wall art.

1. Mission Bay Motel

Mission Bay Motel
Pacific Beach
5.6 out of 10, (292 reviews)
"Definitely would stay again great location"
United States
Qiana
$78 nightly
The price is $88
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Total with taxes and fees
Mission Bay Motel
A parking lot with palm trees and a McDonald's restaurant in the background.

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, (585 reviews)
"Staff was very nice and the room was clean. Great location"
United States
Jennifer
$83 nightly
The price is $94
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees
Motel San Diego - In San Diego (Pacific Beach)
Lobby

3. 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, (1,345 reviews)
"Nice place"
United States
Helli
$89 nightly
The price is $98
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach
A motel with a 'Welcome' entrance, a parking lot, and a building with a balcony.

4. Motel 6 San Diego, CA - North

Motel 6 San Diego, CA - North
2.0 star property
Clairemont
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,017 reviews)
"Quite and nice getaway. Great value. Looking forward to using this as my future vacation home."
United States
Sterling
$99 nightly
The price is $112
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 San Diego, CA - North
A beach with palm trees, a lifeguard tower, and a sandy walkway.

5. Moonlight Beach Motel

Moonlight Beach Motel
2.5 star property
Downtown Encinitas
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (646 reviews)
"Nice older place that’s well taken care of. Great location"
United States
Scott
$160 nightly
The price is $176
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Total with taxes and fees
Moonlight Beach Motel
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a painting of a coastal scene, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

6. Motel Mediteran Escondido

Motel Mediteran Escondido
2.5 star property
Kit Carson
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,073 reviews)
"Wonderful staff and great location"
United States
Bob
$69 nightly
The price is $76
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Total with taxes and fees
Motel Mediteran Escondido
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, a small desk, and two wall-mounted paintings.

7. Escondido Lodge

Escondido Lodge
2.5 star property
Kit Carson
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (467 reviews)
"Will be staying here again!"
United States
Angelica
$62 nightly
The price is $68
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Escondido Lodge
A dining area with outdoor seating, a sign reading "El Rancho Coronado," and a variety of flowers.

8. El Rancho Motel

El Rancho Motel
2.0 star property
Coronado
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (944 reviews)
"Very calm , clean and quiet ! Staying there again."
United States
Deniya
$150 nightly
The price is $165
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
El Rancho Motel
A wooden sign for Coronado Island Inn with a pergola and palm trees in the background.

9. Coronado Island Inn

Coronado Island Inn
2.5 star property
Coronado
7.4 out of 10, Good, (587 reviews)
"Quaint spot in a good location which was centrally located within the island."
United States
Andrew
$127 nightly
The price is $139
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Total with taxes and fees
Coronado Island Inn
A beach scene with people walking, some holding surfboards, and a building with a red roof in the background.

10. Coronado Inn

Coronado Inn
2.5 star property
Bayside
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (918 reviews)
"The motel felt very safe and the staff was incredibly friendly and helpful."
United States
Michelle
$144 nightly
The price is $158
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Total with taxes and fees
Coronado Inn
A living room with a round table, a blue sofa, a patterned armchair, and a potted plant.

11. Crown City Inn

Crown City Inn
2.5 star property
Coronado
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (848 reviews)
"Amazing Stay!"
United States
Guillaume
$195 nightly
The price is $215
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
Crown City Inn
A retro-themed arcade with classic games, a foosball table, and a long communal table with stools.

12. The Rambler Hotel

The Rambler Hotel
3.0 star property
Chula Vista
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,216 reviews)
"Great hotel"
United States
Johnny
$100 nightly
The price is $116
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Total with taxes and fees
The Rambler Hotel
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

13. 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, (1,001 reviews)
"Staff is great. Location and room were very good as usual. Only area of improvement is the breakfast dining area which they say is scheduled for refurbishment (and hopefully new furniture) but I wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again"
United States
Patrick
$118 nightly
The price is $130
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a hilly landscape.

14. 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, (1,616 reviews)
"For the price it was very nice."
United States
Monica
$78 nightly
The price is $90
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Hotel Circle - Mission Valley
A multi-level outdoor patio with a dining area, potted plants, and a large umbrella.

15. Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad

Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad
2.5 star property
Olde Carlsbad
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Location was fantastic and room was always super clean."
United States
James
$88 nightly
The price is $99
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Total with taxes and fees
Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad
A wall-mounted sign with 'Greetings from California' and a coffee station with a coffee maker, cups, and condiments.

16. 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, (1,001 reviews)
"Room was clean, quiet & very comfortable."
United States
Lori
$82 nightly
The price is $90
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Super 8 by Wyndham El Cajon/San Diego
A room with wicker chairs, a small table, and a potted plant.

17. Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East

Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East
2.0 star property
Santee
7.6 out of 10, Good, (904 reviews)
"I liked everything will be staying again very soon"
United States
Amanda
$87 nightly
The price is $96
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Total with taxes and fees
Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East
A two-story building with a tiled roof and a balcony.

18. National City Motel

National City Motel
2.5 star property
National City
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,003 reviews)
"Clean rooms good for the price"
United States
Lisa
$62 nightly
The price is $68
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Total with taxes and fees
National City Motel
A hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.

19. Scandia Motel

Scandia Motel
2.5 star property
Carlsbad Village
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Location and good for an overnight stay."
United States
Jorge
$63 nightly
The price is $70
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Total with taxes and fees
Scandia Motel
A building with a sign reading "RELAX INN & SUITES".

20. Relax Inn And Suites

Relax Inn And Suites
2.0 star property
El Cajon
5.6 out of 10, (464 reviews)
"I always have a good time at the Relax inn"
United States
Raymond
$67 nightly
The price is $74
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
Relax Inn And Suites
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Top La Jolla Hotel Reviews

Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa

Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa

10/10 Excellent
"This was a real treat. The staff are brilliant but the overall estancia itself is really lovely and holy and spacious as is the room. A very comfortable and happy stay for our family."
Yashan Zarir 3-night trip
Posted 20 hours ago
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa

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La Jolla Motels information

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Accommodation
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Lowest Price
$68
Highest Price
$215

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What is the nightly rate for a motel in La Jolla?
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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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