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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, (291 reviews)
"Definitely would stay again great location"
United States
Qiana
$81 nightly
The price is $91
Oct 11 - Oct 12
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
$94 nightly
The price is $105
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
Motel San Diego - In San Diego (Pacific Beach)
A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a mirror, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

3. Motel 6 San Diego, CA - North

Motel 6 San Diego, CA - North
2.0 star property
Clairemont
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,016 reviews)
"Super quiet area, friendly staff"
United States
Rony
$99 nightly
The price is $112
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 San Diego, CA - North
Lobby

4. 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, (1,344 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 dining area with outdoor seating, a sign reading "El Rancho Coronado," and a variety of flowers.

5. El Rancho Motel

El Rancho Motel
2.0 star property
Coronado
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (943 reviews)
"Very calm , clean and quiet ! Staying there again."
United States
Deniya
$150 nightly
The price is $165
Oct 2 - Oct 3
Total with taxes and fees
El Rancho Motel
A beach scene with people walking, some holding surfboards, and a building with a red roof in the background.

6. Coronado Inn

Coronado Inn
2.5 star property
Bayside
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (912 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 wooden sign for Coronado Island Inn with a pergola and palm trees in the background.

7. 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
$144 nightly
The price is $158
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
Coronado Island Inn
A room with wicker chairs, a small table, and a potted plant.

8. 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 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East
A living room with a round table, a blue sofa, a patterned armchair, and a potted plant.

9. Crown City Inn

Crown City Inn
2.5 star property
Coronado
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (846 reviews)
"Amazing Stay!"
United States
Guillaume
$185 nightly
The price is $204
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
Crown City Inn
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

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, (1,001 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 beach with palm trees, a lifeguard tower, and a sandy walkway.

11. 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.

12. Motel Mediteran Escondido

Motel Mediteran Escondido
2.5 star property
Kit Carson
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,072 reviews)
"Wonderful staff and great location"
United States
Bob
$69 nightly
The price is $76
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Total with taxes and fees
Motel Mediteran Escondido
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a hilly landscape.

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, (1,616 reviews)
"For the price it was very nice."
United States
Monica
$78 nightly
The price is $90
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Hotel Circle - Mission Valley
A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a sunset view, and a wooden floor.

14. Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
2.0 star property
San Marcos
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,023 reviews)
"The room was clean and the location was close to where we needed to go."
United States
R
$76 nightly
The price is $83
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
A retro-themed arcade with classic games, a foosball table, and a long communal table with stools.

15. The Rambler Hotel

The Rambler Hotel
3.0 star property
Chula Vista
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,214 reviews)
"Great hotel"
United States
Johnny
$105 nightly
The price is $121
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Total with taxes and fees
The Rambler Hotel
A restaurant interior with round tables, blue cushioned chairs, large windows, and a display of snacks.

16. 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, (1,000 reviews)
"Nice place to stay no issues"
United States
Ashley
$80 nightly
The price is $88
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Total with taxes and fees
Studio 6 National City, CA - Naval Base San Diego
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a microwave, and a small refrigerator.

17. Om Park Inn and Suites El Cajon near San Diego

Om Park Inn and Suites El Cajon near San Diego
2.0 star property
El Cajon
6.6 out of 10, (487 reviews)
"The friendliness of the front desk manager is always genuine.. he’s helpful friendly and the room is always clean and comfortable"
United States
Sonia
$88 nightly
The price is $97
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
Om Park Inn and Suites El Cajon near San Diego
A wall-mounted sign with 'Greetings from California' and a coffee station with a coffee maker, cups, and condiments.

18. 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, (1,012 reviews)
"Room was clean, quiet & very comfortable."
United States
Lori
$81 nightly
The price is $89
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Super 8 by Wyndham El Cajon/San Diego
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, a small desk, and two wall-mounted paintings.

19. Escondido Lodge

Escondido Lodge
2.5 star property
Kit Carson
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (466 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 building with a blue door marked "103" and lush tropical plants surrounding it.

20. Villa Serena

Villa Serena
2.0 star property
El Cajon
6.4 out of 10, (306 reviews)
"Nice clean rooms and very friendly management."
United States
Andre
Villa Serena
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Top La Jolla Hotel Reviews

Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines

Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines

10/10 Excellent
"This is a great hotel with great service. Very clean and the view in the back is beautiful. Highly recommend."
KATHRYN 1-night trip
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Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines

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La Jolla Motels information

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Accommodation
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Lowest Price
$68
Highest Price
$204

Frequently asked questions

What is the nightly rate for a motel in La Jolla?
You can find a great deal from $68 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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