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Inn By The Sea La Jolla

Inn By The Sea La Jolla
3.5 star property
Village of La Jolla
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1733)
"Delightful stay. Perfect location. "
United States
Nicole
$150 nightly
The price is $173
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Total with taxes and fees
Inn By The Sea La Jolla

Bay Club Hotel & Marina

Bay Club Hotel & Marina
3.5 star property
Point Loma
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (3175)
"Great stay and location!"
United States
Jason
$134 nightly
The price is $154
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Bay Club Hotel & Marina

Comfort Inn Sea World Area

Comfort Inn Sea World Area
3.5 star property
Point Loma
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (3123)
"we like the location, free parking and breakfast."
United States
yi
$86 nightly
The price is $98
Dec 15 - Dec 16
Total with taxes and fees
Comfort Inn Sea World Area

Comfort Inn San Diego Airport At The Harbor

Comfort Inn San Diego Airport At The Harbor
3.5 star property
Point Loma
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1180)
"Great location on the bay and close to the airport "
United States
Shawn
$83 nightly
The price is $94
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Comfort Inn San Diego Airport At The Harbor

Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel
3.5 star property
National City
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (3505)
"Great friendly staff "
United States
mohammed
$116 nightly
The price is $128
Dec 17 - Dec 18
Total with taxes and fees
Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Diego SeaWorld

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Diego SeaWorld
3.0 star property
Point Loma
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (396)
"The room was clean and the staff was very friendly."
United States
Li Li
$114 nightly
The price is $131
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Diego SeaWorld

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle
3.0 star property
Mission Valley
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (2428)
"Front desk staff was kind, knowledgeable and efficient "
United States
Elizabeth
$88 nightly
The price is $102
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Total with taxes and fees
Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

Best Western Seven Seas

Best Western Seven Seas
3.0 star property
Mission Valley
7.8 out of 10, Good, (3043)
"Very clean hotel and the people that cleans are really nice. Perfect to visit San Diego, great location."
United States
Ernesto Alonso
$74 nightly
The price is $85
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Total with taxes and fees
Best Western Seven Seas

The Dana on Mission Bay

The Dana on Mission Bay
3.5 star property
Mission Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (3914)
"The room was spotless the bed was so comfy the Amenities were great!! The food at the restaurant very delish"
United States
Emily
$156 nightly
The price is $180
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Total with taxes and fees
The Dana on Mission Bay

The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo

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
$82 nightly
The price is $95
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Total with taxes and fees
The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection
3.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (726)
"Great little boutique hotel ! Friendly staff as well"
Canada
Caroll
$103 nightly
The price is $120
Dec 17 - Dec 18
Total with taxes and fees
The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Mission Valley/Hotel Circle

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Mission Valley/Hotel Circle
3.5 star property
Mission Valley
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1436)
"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

Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld

Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld
3.0 star property
Point Loma
7.4 out of 10, Good, (4110)
"Clean rooms and friendly staff."
United States
Aniket
$85 nightly
The price is $97
Dec 17 - Dec 18
Total with taxes and fees
Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld

Bahia Resort Hotel

Bahia Resort Hotel
3.5 star property
Central Mission Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1807)
"Staff was very friendly hotel was very very clean! "
United States
Antonio
$183 nightly
The price is $211
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Bahia Resort Hotel

La Jolla Cove Suites

La Jolla Cove Suites
3.0 star property
Village of La Jolla
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1087)
"The great ocean view, the friendly service from staff and the comfortable beds!"
United States
John
$112 nightly
The price is $128
Dec 22 - Dec 23
Total with taxes and fees
La Jolla Cove Suites

Humphreys Half Moon Inn

Humphreys Half Moon Inn
3.5 star property
Point Loma
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2690)
"Great stay !!"
United States
Caleb Scott
$166 nightly
The price is $191
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Total with taxes and fees
Humphreys Half Moon Inn

Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG

Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG
3.5 star property
Mission Valley
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1010)
"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

Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Downtown/Bayside

Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Downtown/Bayside
3.5 star property
Downtown San Diego
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1220)
"Great location, great hotel. Will stay again. "
United States
Felicia
$129 nightly
The price is $150
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Total with taxes and fees
Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Downtown/Bayside

Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter
3.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1229)
"Very nice clean room and amenities and staff was pleasant and we love the location. "
United States
Arnold
$137 nightly
The price is $159
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Total with taxes and fees
Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

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

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA
3.0 star property
Sorrento Valley
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1398)
"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
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