Cardiff State Beach


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Beaches & Bluffs San Diego's Ultimate Coastal Driving Tour
€13
per traveller

Carlsbad: A Self-Guided Walking Tour of the Village by the Sea
€13
per adult

Solana Beach: E-Bike Tour to Torrey Pines or North Coast
€78
per adult
100% of travellers recommend

Private Surf Lesson Solana Beach Ride the Waves Fletcher Cove 2hr
€95
per adult

Heritage Park & Old Town Walking Ghost Tour in San Diego
€36
per adult
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The Sofia Hotel
Downtown San Diego
Price was €2,298, price is now €1,347 per person
€1,347
per person
25 Oct - 31 Oct
found 1 day ago
Return direct flight included
Dublin (DUB) to San Diego (SAN)
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,462 reviews)
Disappointing Stay — Several Areas Need Improvement
Unfortunately, our stay at this hotel did not meet the standard we expected. There were several issues involving both service and the condition of the room that significantly affected our experience.
1. Valet Service
The attitude of some of the valet attendants came across as entitled and disrespectful. Professionalism and courtesy should be consistent, particularly in a guest-facing service.
2. Front Desk/Concierge
The service at the front desk and concierge area felt uninterested and lacking in attentiveness. We did not feel that our concerns were treated with the level of urgency or customer service we would expect from a hotel of this standard.
3. Wet Carpet / Leaking Refrigerator
The refrigerator in our room was leaking and left the carpet wet. Although the refrigerator was still running, the underlying issue was not properly addressed. A leaking appliance and wet carpet should be treated as a maintenance concern, especially when guests are occupying the room.
4. Very Thin Walls
The walls provided very little sound insulation. We could clearly hear conversations and other noises from neighboring rooms, which made it difficult to relax and get proper rest.
5. Shower Door and Water Leakage
The sliding glass shower door was noticeably crooked and did not close properly. As a result, water escaped from the shower area and accumulated around the toilet area. This is another maintenance issue that should have been corrected.
Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026

Tours & day trips
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Beaches & Bluffs San Diego's Ultimate Coastal Driving Tour
Activity duration is 6 hours
9.2 out of 10 with 11 reviews
Free cancellation available
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Incredible Slot Canyons to the Pacific
Activity duration is 2 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 132 reviews
Free cancellation available
Food, drink & nightlife
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Encinitas Food Tour
Activity duration is 3 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 9 reviews
Free cancellation available
Classes & workshops
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Revitalising Beach Yoga Sessions in Carlsbad
Activity duration is 1 hour
Free cancellation available
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