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Handlery Hotel

Handlery Hotel

3.5 out of 5
950 Hotel Cir N San Diego CA
$82 nightly
The price is $94 total per night from Dec 14 to Dec 15
$94 total
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Total with taxes and fees
This smoke-free hotel includes 2 restaurants, an outdoor pool, and a hot tub. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center and free WiFi ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,040 reviews)
"Great place. Clean and friendly staff"

Reviewed on Nov 11, 2026

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Best Western Seven Seas

Best Western Seven Seas

3 out of 5
411 Hotel Circle South San Diego CA
$85 nightly
The price is $97 total per night from Nov 15 to Nov 16
$97 total
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
2 hot tubs, an outdoor pool, and a gym are all featured at this smoke-free hotel. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center and free WiFi ...
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Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

3 out of 5
543 Hotel Circle S San Diego CA
$84 nightly
The price is $97 total per night from Nov 29 to Nov 30
$97 total
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features an outdoor pool and a gym. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center and free WiFi in public areas. Enjoy the hot tub ...
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The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo

The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo

3 out of 5
1201 Hotel Circle South San Diego CA
$75 nightly
The price is $86 total per night from Dec 14 to Dec 15
$86 total
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Enjoy the hot tub and perks like free WiFi. A coffee shop, a snack bar/deli, and a picnic ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,914 reviews)
"the hotel is consistently comfortable, accomodating and pleasant"

Reviewed on Nov 14, 2026

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Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG

Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG

3.5 out of 5
2270 Hotel Cir N San Diego CA
$110 nightly
The price is $127 total per night from Nov 17 to Nov 18
$127 total
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center and free WiFi in public ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,512 reviews)
"Travelled to San Diego for a week, with a stop in Temecula. The Crowne Plaza was well located and easy to uber to Seaworld, The Zoo, Belmont Pier and the Airport. The “heated pool” was colder than the ocean and my son didn’t utilize that much. Room was very nice, area was quiet and cleaning staff ..."

Reviewed on Nov 14, 2026

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Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Sorrento Mesa

Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Sorrento Mesa

3 out of 5
6639 Mira Mesa Blvd San Diego CA
$135 nightly
The price is $155 total per night from Dec 13 to Dec 14
$155 total
Dec 13 - Dec 14
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features an outdoor pool and a gym. Business travelers can take advantage of the free WiFi in public areas. Enjoy the free buffet breakfast each ...
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA

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

3 out of 5
5975 Lusk Blvd San Diego CA
$135 nightly
The price is $155 total per night from Nov 22 to Nov 23
$155 total
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features an outdoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and a restaurant. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center and free WiFi in public ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,761 reviews)
"I really wanted to give this hotel a higher rating because it was close to my work and offered a good deal. Unfortunately, the cleanliness was disappointing. I arrived late at night and found hair in the bed when I was getting ready to sleep. Another concern was the spa area by the pool, where I ..."

Reviewed on Nov 14, 2026

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Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Old Town/SeaWorld Area

Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Old Town/SeaWorld Area

3 out of 5
4200 Taylor St San Diego CA
$108 nightly
The price is $124 total per night from Dec 6 to Dec 7
$124 total
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Enjoy the gym and perks like free WiFi. Self parking, a business center, and express check-in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,561 reviews)
"Second time staying here and we love it. Rooms are clean and comfortable and so are the beds. We really love the shower also. It was nice to have an iron available in the room also and having not just a mini fridge but a mini microwave was kind of cool too. Looking forward to the next time we stay ..."

Reviewed on Nov 13, 2026

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Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old Town

Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old Town

3 out of 5
4041 Harney St San Diego CA
$139 nightly
The price is $159 total per night from Nov 30 to Dec 1
$159 total
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center, free WiFi in public areas, ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,203 reviews)
"For breakfast, the toaster didn't work for about 3 days. They never brought a new one, and little thing like the bread was hard maybe the bread was old."

Reviewed on Nov 14, 2026

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Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Mission Valley/Hotel Circle

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Mission Valley/Hotel Circle

3.5 out of 5
595 Hotel Circle South San Diego CA
$111 nightly
The price is $128 total per night from Nov 22 to Nov 23
$128 total
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center and free WiFi in public ...
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3 Star Hotels Central San Diego

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