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Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

3.0 star property
Mission Valley
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (2429)
"Front desk staff was kind, knowledgeable and efficient "
United States
Elizabeth
$88 nightly
The price is $102
Dec 11 - Dec 12
Total with taxes and fees
Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

Best Western Seven Seas

3.0 star property
Mission Valley
7.8 out of 10, Good, (3047)
"In spite of the construction, we enjoyed our short stay and will come again!"
United States
Patricia
$74 nightly
The price is $85
Dec 9 - Dec 10
Total with taxes and fees
Best Western Seven Seas

The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo

3.0 star property
Mission Valley
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1812)
"Staff was friendly from check in "
United States
Carmelo
$80 nightly
The price is $92
Dec 9 - Dec 10
Total with taxes and fees
The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Mission Valley/Hotel Circle

3.5 star property
Mission Valley
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1442)
"Good place to stay, and clean"
United States
Yuke
$99 nightly
The price is $114
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Mission Valley/Hotel Circle

Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG

3.5 star property
Mission Valley
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1008)
"Good value Nice place to stay "
United States
John
$85 nightly
The price is $98
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Total with taxes and fees
Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA

3.0 star property
Sorrento Valley
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1400)
"This place is a real vacation place I keep coming back to it cause it makes me feel satisfied "
United States
Fadi
$127 nightly
The price is $146
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Total with taxes and fees
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA

Handlery Hotel

3.5 star property
Mission Valley
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (2216)
"Staff was amazing and very accommodating. Always recommended staying here. "
United States
Taja
$105 nightly
The price is $121
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Handlery Hotel

Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Old Town/SeaWorld Area

3.0 star property
Old Town San Diego
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1282)
"Good location, the room was specious and clean. We really enjoyed our stay!"
United States
Yana
$102 nightly
The price is $118
Dec 18 - Dec 19
Total with taxes and fees
Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Old Town/SeaWorld Area

Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Central

3.0 star property
Scripps Ranch
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (772)
"Great stay"
United States
Dennise
$117 nightly
The price is $134
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Central

Courtyard by Marriott Old Town

3.0 star property
Old Town San Diego
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1004)
"All around great stay "
United States
Chasity
$119 nightly
The price is $137
Dec 19 - Dec 20
Total with taxes and fees
Courtyard by Marriott Old Town

Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old Town

3.0 star property
Old Town San Diego
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1855)
"Excellent location, courteous staff, great airport shuttle, delicious on-site restaurant."
United States
Kathleen
$116 nightly
The price is $133
Dec 15 - Dec 16
Total with taxes and fees
Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old Town

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Central

3.0 star property
Kearny Mesa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1004)
"The room was spotless and the staff over the top courteous."
United States
Pierre
$116 nightly
The price is $133
Dec 15 - Dec 16
Total with taxes and fees
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Central

Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Hotel Circle/SeaWorld Area

3.0 star property
Mission Valley
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1292)
"I was very happy with the room and the staff was pleasant "
United States
David Allan
$111 nightly
The price is $128
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Hotel Circle/SeaWorld Area

Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Sorrento Mesa

3.0 star property
Sorrento Valley
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1006)
"Good place"
United States
Frank
$131 nightly
The price is $151
Dec 10 - Dec 11
Total with taxes and fees
Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Sorrento Mesa

Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Mission Valley Stadium

3.0 star property
Kearny Mesa
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1010)
"The ac was great. Room was clean, staff was friendly."
United States
William
$99 nightly
The price is $114
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Total with taxes and fees
Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Mission Valley Stadium

Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Mission Valley/Zoo

3.0 star property
Mission Valley
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1005)
"Hotel was very clean and quiet"
United States
Michael
$115 nightly
The price is $132
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Mission Valley/Zoo

Springhill Suites San Diego Mission Valley

3.5 star property
Mission Valley
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"Clean, convenient, great property "
United States
Dana
$129 nightly
The price is $148
Dec 18 - Dec 19
Total with taxes and fees
Springhill Suites San Diego Mission Valley

HYATT house San Diego/Sorrento Mesa

3.0 star property
Sorrento Valley
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1005)
"It was great to stay!"
United States
Yalei
$143 nightly
The price is $164
Dec 18 - Dec 19
Total with taxes and fees
HYATT house San Diego/Sorrento Mesa

Four Points by Sheraton San Diego

3.5 star property
Kearny Mesa
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1008)
"The Staff, location, and hotel comfort was excellent. The comfort of the bed and room made the stay even more enjoyable. "
United States
Tiffany
$110 nightly
The price is $126
Dec 15 - Dec 16
Total with taxes and fees
Four Points by Sheraton San Diego

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Sorrento Valley

3.0 star property
Sorrento Valley
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1004)
"Room was spotless and staff was very accommodating…"
United States
Brenda
$126 nightly
The price is $144
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Total with taxes and fees
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Sorrento Valley
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