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Paradise Point Resort & Spa

1404 Vacation Rd, San Diego, CA

4.2/5Excellent! (1,583 reviews)

"What a relaxing weekend! Loved the fire pits and s’mores. Glad they’re doing crowd control at the pools"…"

Reviewed on Aug 5, 2020

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

1355 N Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA

4/5Very Good! (3,358 reviews)

"I stayed here during the pandemic. Had a great experience! It’s very comfortable and the prices are reasonable. They follow Covid regulations and make sure guests follow them too."…"

Reviewed on Aug 4, 2020

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

207 5th Ave, San Diego, CA

4.3/5Excellent! (1,944 reviews)

"Majority of the staff was very courteous and professional. The hotel was kept in a high state of cleanliness. The only real con was that the restaurants and shops and bars were closed due to Covid and staffing safety, which is very understandable."…"

Reviewed on Aug 4, 2020

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San Diego Motels for the Frugal Traveler

You'll find 37 affordable motels in San Diego among more than 2179 lodging choices. These budget-friendly accommodations can help you cut costs when compared with traditional hotels, which have more amenities but ones you may never use.

Because you'll save on your room, you can enjoy all that San Diego has to offer. Not-to-be-missed sights include Petco Park, Seaport Village, and USS Midway Museum.

Fun fact: Motels made their debut in the 1920s as a convenient place to stay for the tired traveler taking a road trip along the major roadways of America. Motels often have free parking, and many have outdoor pools.

Here are some of our customers' recommended San Diego motels to choose from:

Super 8 by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

Stay within a 5-minute drive of Hotel Circle and Balboa Park.
Enjoy access to the fitness center, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking.

Bay Inn and Suites at Seaworld

An outdoor pool and free WiFi are available during your stay, along with room amenities like a soaking tub.
You'll be located within a 5-minute drive of Old Town San Diego State Park and Hotel Circle.

Riverleaf Inn Mission Valley

Enjoy access to the outdoor pool, and freebies including WiFi and parking.
Stay within a 5-minute drive of Hotel Circle and Old Town San Diego State Park.

Good Nite Inn San Diego near SeaWorld

It's located within a quick 2-minute drive of Hotel Circle.
Free WiFi and laundry facilities are available during your stay, along with room amenities like a flat-screen TV.

The Atwood

Stay within a 5-minute drive of Hotel Circle and Old Town San Diego State Park.
Enjoy access to the restaurant, and freebies including WiFi and parking.

What to Do in San Diego

Check out the acclaimed art scene and fascinating museums in this historical area while you're sightseeing. Visitors to San Diego speak highly of its popular zoo, waterfront, and beaches.

Here are some popular places:

Petco Park
Seaport Village
USS Midway Museum

These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places:

Balboa Park
Harbor Island
Coronado Beach

You'll find these family-friendly attractions:

San Diego Zoo
Hotel Circle
SeaWorld

Best Time to Visit San Diego

Figure out the ideal time to visit San Diego by reviewing these seasonal weather details:

The hottest months are typically August and September, while December and January are the coldest months
January-March: Daytime temperatures average 66° F and nighttime temperatures average 48° F
April-June: 73° F is the daytime average and 54° F is the nighttime average
July-September: Daytime averages are around 77° F and nighttime averages are around 63° F
October-December: The average temperatures are 74° F during the day and 48° F at night
Average rainfall is 9.84 inches in a year

How to Get to San Diego and Around the Area

San Diego Transportation
Name	Type	Distance
San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)	Airport	2.4 mi (3.8 km)
San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field)	Airport	6.7 mi (10.8 km)
San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field)	Airport	13.3 mi (21.4 km)
Civic Center Station	Metro Station	0.2 mi (0.2 km)
5th Avenue Station	Metro Station	0.2 mi (0.4 km)
Convention Center Station	Metro Station	0.4 mi (0.6 km)
San Diego Santa Fe Depot	Train Station	0.4 mi (0.7 km)
San Diego-Old Town Transit Center	Train Station	3.5 mi (5.7 km)
San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station	Train Station	13.5 mi (21.8 km)

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to San Diego?

When you save on your room price, you can enjoy all that San Diego has to offer. Not-to-be-missed sights include San Diego Zoo, Hotel Circle, and SeaWorld.

What's it like to stay in a motel?

At many motels, you’ll often find free parking and an outdoor pool. When you stay at a motel property, you’ll usually access your room directly from the parking lot. In the U.S., motels became more commonplace at the end of the 1940s with the popularity of car travel and road trip vacations, peaking in the mid-1960s with more than 60,000 properties.

What are the best motels in San Diego?

Pleasant Inn: Stay within a 10-minute drive of Hotel Circle and Balboa Park. Enjoy access to the 24-hour front desk, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Good Nite Inn San Diego near SeaWorld: Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities like a flat-screen TV. You’ll be located within a 5-minute drive of Hotel Circle and Old Town San Diego State Park. Ocean Villa Inn: Enjoy access to the free WiFi and seasonal outdoor pool, as well as room amenities like cable TV. Stay within a 5-minute drive of Ocean Beach Park and Dog Beach. Riverleaf Inn Mission Valley: You’ll be located within a 5-minute drive of Hotel Circle and Fashion Valley Mall. An outdoor pool, free WiFi, and free parking are available during your stay. Pacific Shores Inn on Pacific Beach: Stay within a 5-minute drive of Pacific Beach Park and Crystal Pier. Enjoy access to the outdoor pool, and freebies including breakfast and parking.

What can I do in San Diego?

While you’re sightseeing in this walkable area, check out the well-known zoo and enjoy the scenic seaside. Those who’ve visited San Diego love its waterfront, theater scene, and museums. Some popular places to visit include San Diego Zoo, Hotel Circle, and SeaWorld. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Balboa Park, Harbor Island, and Coronado Beach. You’ll find these family-friendly attractions: USS Midway Museum, Belmont Park, and Maritime Museum of San Diego.

What's the weather like in San Diego?

The hottest months are usually August and September with an average temp of 70°F, while the coldest months are December and January with an average of 58°F. Average annual rainfall for San Diego is 10 inches.

How can I get around San Diego?

Fly into San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN), which is located 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from the city center. You can also search for flights into San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field), which is 6.7 mi (10.8 km) away. You can access metro transit at Civic Center Station, 5th Avenue Station, and Convention Center Station. If you’d like to explore more of the area, hop aboard a train from San Diego Santa Fe Depot, San Diego-Old Town Transit Center, or San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station. You can learn about your options for water transportation at the local port.

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