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Exterior

Bay Club Hotel & Marina

Bay Club Hotel & Marina
3.5 star property
Point Loma
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (3,750 reviews)
"Staff was friendly and room was very clean"
United States
Tigran
The price is €222
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Bay Club Hotel & Marina
Exterior

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, (1,582 reviews)
"Great Staff and House keepers"
United States
Vincent
The price is €120
includes taxes & fees
11 Aug - 12 Aug
Comfort Inn San Diego Airport At The Harbor
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Bay View

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, (1,865 reviews)
"Staff was helpful and we got our room no problem! Super clean and quiet Hotel in the heart of San Diego!"
United States
juan
The price is €145
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection
Lobby

Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld

Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld
3.0 star property
Point Loma
7.4 out of 10, Good, (4,192 reviews)
"Good family place close to SeaWorld. Very budget friendly."
United States
KEVIN
The price is €130
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Bahia Resort Hotel

Bahia Resort Hotel
3.5 star property
Central Mission Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2,253 reviews)
"Wonderful resort"
United States
Jillian
The price is €313
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Bahia Resort Hotel
Property amenity

Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG

Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG
3.5 star property
Mission Valley
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,056 reviews)
"Really nice hotel "
United States
sue
The price is €131
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG
View from property

The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo

The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo
3.0 star property
Mission Valley
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,805 reviews)
"My favorite hotel"
United States
Jorge
The price is €117
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Handlery Hotel

Handlery Hotel
3.5 star property
Mission Valley
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (2,723 reviews)
"Close to the beach and a clean room with a balcony."
United States
Michael
The price is €144
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Handlery Hotel
Outdoor pool, a heated pool

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, (2,908 reviews)
"Great room & breakfast highly recommend"
United States
Charles
The price is €103
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle
Exterior

Best Western Seven Seas

Best Western Seven Seas
3.0 star property
Mission Valley
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (3,716 reviews)
"Nice property, close to all attractions and sightseeing. Enjoyed out stay."
United States
Ravi
The price is €124
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
Best Western Seven Seas
2 outdoor pools, a heated pool, pool loungers

The Dana on Mission Bay

The Dana on Mission Bay
3.5 star property
Mission Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (4,425 reviews)
"Very nice resort. Close to Sea World and other amenities. Friendly staff."
United States
Stephanie
The price is €286
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
The Dana on Mission Bay
Exterior

The Sofia Hotel

The Sofia Hotel
3.5 star property
Downtown San Diego
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,377 reviews)
"Great place to stay in San Diego!!!"
United States
Hollie
The price is €149
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
The Sofia Hotel
Breakfast and dinner served

Ramada by Wyndham San Diego National City

Ramada by Wyndham San Diego National City
3.0 star property
National City
5.6 out of 10, (1,052 reviews)
"The staff was very friendly. Cleanliness was ok, but property its old and needs some remodeling."
United States
Selene
Ramada by Wyndham San Diego National City
Lobby

Comfort Inn Sea World Area

Comfort Inn Sea World Area
3.5 star property
Point Loma
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (3,880 reviews)
"I’ve stayed here several times and always have a great experience. Its well maintained and plenty of parking."
United States
Jasmine
The price is €128
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Comfort Inn Sea World Area
Reception

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar
3.0 star property
Rancho Peñasquitos
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,374 reviews)
"Clean rooms, helpful staff and great breakfast."
United States
isabel
The price is €116
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel
3.5 star property
National City
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (3,942 reviews)
"Great service and nice rooms"
United States
Karina
The price is €177
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel
Gym

Hotel Z

Hotel Z
3.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,062 reviews)
"Super nice staff very helpful Will stay again great location"
United States
Allen
The price is €180
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Hotel Z
Food and drink

El Cordova Hotel on Coronado Island

El Cordova Hotel on Coronado Island
3.5 star property
Historic Downtown Coronado
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,014 reviews)
"We’ve stayed here twice and had a great stay both times"
United States
Steve
The price is €329
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
El Cordova Hotel on Coronado Island
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, free pool cabanas, pool loungers

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, (1,356 reviews)
"Nice location. Close to the harbor and plenty of food within walking distance."
United States
Tiara
The price is €191
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Downtown/Bayside
Dinner served

The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter
3.5 star property
Downtown San Diego
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,879 reviews)
"The history of the hotel is amazing. The hotel is beautiful"
Canada
Debora
The price is €167
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter
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Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

1355 N Harbor Drive San Diego CA
The price is €194 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
€194
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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Top San Diego Hotel Reviews

Best Western Seven Seas

Best Western Seven Seas

8/10 Good
"It's a good place — convenient location. Very attractive facility. If you stay here be sure to secure your valuables, since I could not locate a new high-end piece of clothing after staying for two days. That being said it is a very well-maintained facility."
William 4-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
Best Western Seven Seas

Frequently asked questions

What are the best 3-star hotels in San Diego?
Travellers looking for a comfortable and affordable San Diego property often choose Club Wyndham Harbour Lights. This 3-star hotel, roughly 0.16 kilometres southeast of the centre, offers a sauna and blackout curtains. Want another hot tip? Situated 0.32 kilometres southeast of downtown and including a rooftop terrace and a pillowtop mattress, Gaslamp Plaza Suites is also a preferred choice among guests.
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