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A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with balconies.

1. Mission Bay Motel

Mission Bay Motel
2.0 star property
Pacific Beach
5.4 out of 10, (351 reviews)
"Staff was super friendly and helpful. Parking was super easy and the motel was super close to the beach."
United States
Lilliana
$79 nightly
The price is $90
Nov 18 - Nov 19
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, (605 reviews)
"Love the location and live plants on the property"
United States
Evelyn
$110 nightly
The price is $124
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Motel San Diego - In San Diego (Pacific Beach)
A modern living room with a sofa, a dining area, a kitchen, and a TV mounted on a wall with a mural.

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, (1,392 reviews)
"Very clean, and the staff very kind."
United States
Jeanette
$74 nightly
The price is $82
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach
A beach with a building on the left, waves crashing onto the shore, and a clear sky.

4. Moonlight Beach Motel

Moonlight Beach Motel
2.5 star property
Downtown Encinitas
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (679 reviews)
"This was my third time staying here and I will return on my next visit to California. Nice clean room with amazing view. Plus a 2 minute walk to the beach, can’t beat that!"
United States
raymond
$97 nightly
The price is $107
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Moonlight Beach Motel
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a nightstand, a mirror, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

5. Motel 6 San Diego, CA - North

Motel 6 San Diego, CA - North
2.0 star property
Clairemont
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"I stay here often. Great place. Close to everything"
United States
Allan
$99 nightly
The price is $112
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 San Diego, CA - North
A patio area with outdoor seating, a sign for El Rancho Coronado, and surrounding greenery.

6. El Rancho Motel

El Rancho Motel
2.0 star property
Coronado
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (963 reviews)
"Great place will stay again"
United States
Nouman
$109 nightly
The price is $120
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
El Rancho Motel
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a painting of a coastal scene, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

7. Motel Mediteran Escondido

Motel Mediteran Escondido
2.5 star property
Kit Carson
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,072 reviews)
"Another great stay, at the BEST budget-friendly hotel in Escondido!"
United States
Kimberly
$62 nightly
The price is $68
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Total with taxes and fees
Motel Mediteran Escondido
A wooden door with a metal handle and a number plaque, a brick-paved entrance, and lush green foliage around the building.

8. Crown City Inn

Crown City Inn
2.5 star property
Coronado
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (885 reviews)
"This is a really amazing place to stay in Coronado."
United States
Kate
$175 nightly
The price is $193
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Total with taxes and fees
Crown City Inn
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, a small desk, and two wall-mounted paintings.

9. Escondido Lodge

Escondido Lodge
2.5 star property
Kit Carson
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (492 reviews)
"Clean, friendly"
United States
Debra
$72 nightly
The price is $79
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Escondido Lodge
A buffet with various food items, including omelets and other dishes, displayed in metal serving trays.

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, (1,002 reviews)
"Love that there were a lot of different places within walking distance."
United States
Pedro
$118 nightly
The price is $130
Dec 13 - Dec 14
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG
A retro-themed arcade with classic games, a foosball table, and a long communal table with stools.

11. The Rambler Hotel

The Rambler Hotel
3.0 star property
Chula Vista
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,212 reviews)
"Very nice retro hotel. Near highway and lots of restaurants. Would stay there again. Great coffee."
United States
Mark S.
$91 nightly
The price is $105
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Total with taxes and fees
The Rambler Hotel
A wall-mounted sign with 'Greetings from California' and a coffee station with a coffee maker, cups, and condiments.

12. 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, (1,000 reviews)
"Amazing staff and front desk are very helpful"
United States
Maria
$76 nightly
The price is $83
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Total with taxes and fees
Super 8 by Wyndham El Cajon/San Diego
A hotel room with a bed, desk, and a large window.

13. Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad

Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad
2.5 star property
Olde Carlsbad
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"GOOD PLACE FOR A SHORT STAY"
United States
Jacqueline
$77 nightly
The price is $86
Dec 2 - Dec 3
Total with taxes and fees
Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad
A bathroom with a white sink, mirror, and toilet. There is a shower curtain and a vase with black foliage.

14. Coronado Island Inn

Coronado Island Inn
2.5 star property
Coronado
7.4 out of 10, Good, (599 reviews)
"Quaint spot in a good location which was centrally located within the island."
United States
Andrew
$149 nightly
The price is $164
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Coronado Island Inn
A hotel room with two beds, a large window, and a view of the building outside.

15. Motel 6 San Diego Airport - Harbor

Motel 6 San Diego Airport - Harbor
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,033 reviews)
"The place was clean and the beds are so comfortable."
United States
lucia
$73 nightly
The price is $83
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 San Diego Airport - Harbor
A room with wicker chairs, a small table, and a potted plant.

16. Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East

Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East
2.0 star property
Santee
7.6 out of 10, Good, (916 reviews)
"Great"
United States
Gabriel
$87 nightly
The price is $96
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Total with taxes and fees
Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East
A beach scene with people walking, some holding surfboards, and a building with a red roof in the background.

17. Coronado Inn

Coronado Inn
2.5 star property
Bayside
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (982 reviews)
"Newly renovated and perfect location!"
United States
Anna
$159 nightly
The price is $175
Dec 15 - Dec 16
Total with taxes and fees
Coronado Inn
A neatly made bed with white linens and two wall-mounted lamps on either side.

18. Baycities Motel

Baycities Motel
2.0 star property
Chula Vista
7.2 out of 10, Good, (310 reviews)
"Stayed for 18 days and they were extremely nice people!"
United States
Aidan
$61 nightly
The price is $67
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Total with taxes and fees
Baycities Motel
A compact hotel room with a bed, a desk, a kitchenette, and a bathroom.

19. Scandia Motel

Scandia Motel
2.5 star property
Carlsbad Village
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"The staff is friendly and the rooms are clean"
United States
Kaitlin
$62 nightly
The price is $69
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Scandia Motel
A compact kitchen with a microwave, two sinks, and white cabinetry.

20. Relax Inn And Suites

Relax Inn And Suites
2.0 star property
El Cajon
5.6 out of 10, (489 reviews)
"The most disgusting hotel I’ve ever step foot into"
United States
Camille
$67 nightly
The price is $74
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Relax Inn And Suites
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Accommodation
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Lowest Price
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Highest Price
$193

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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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