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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
Fully refundable
$122 nightly
The price is $141 total per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
$141 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
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! (1,027 reviews)
"Nice hotel even for short stay."

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2026

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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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$125 nightly
The price is $144 total per night from Jul 5 to Jul 6
$144 total
Jul 5 - Jul 6
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! (1,778 reviews)
"Nice place. Would stay again"

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2026

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Handlery Hotel

Handlery Hotel

3.5 out of 5
950 Hotel Cir N San Diego CA
$153 nightly
The price is $175 total per night from Aug 2 to Aug 3
$175 total
Aug 2 - Aug 3
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! (2,688 reviews)
"The room was nice and the hotel is good, and the pool area is great and fun for the kids. The only bad thing is no elevator and no help to get bags to the room. Being an older guy lugging up suitcases wasnt my idea of vacation. Other than that ot was great."

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2026

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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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$112 nightly
The price is $128 total per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
$128 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,865 reviews)
"When we left the hotel for the day, we purposely left lights on and TV and had the DO NOT DISTURB sign on. When we came back the lights & TV were off. Please explain that, thanks."

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2026

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Best Western Seven Seas

Best Western Seven Seas

3 out of 5
411 Hotel Circle South San Diego CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$87 nightly
The price is $100 total per night from Jul 5 to Jul 6
$100 total
Jul 5 - Jul 6
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,671 reviews)
"I liked the hotel very much. Property well maintained and nicely landscaped.The room was made up every day of my 5 day visit. I did order from the cafe while in the bar watching the FIFA game. Good food, comfortable bed, good parking, reasonable rate. Central location for easy access to downtown ..."

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2026

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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
Fully refundable
$169 nightly
The price is $194 total per night from Aug 2 to Aug 3
$194 total
Aug 2 - Aug 3
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! (1,558 reviews)
"I enjoyed my stay here. Front desk was informative and friendly. I would definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on Jul 3, 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$167 nightly
The price is $192 total per night from Jul 19 to Jul 20
$192 total
Jul 19 - Jul 20
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! (1,497 reviews)
"The front desk staff was friendly and provided excellent customer service. However, the room was not very clean, as I found stains and hair on the bathroom wall. Housekeeping took nearly two hours and three phone calls to deliver bath towels. The wall-mounted A/C worked but was very noisy. Personally, ..."

Reviewed on Jul 3, 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$159 nightly
The price is $183 total per night from Jul 5 to Jul 6
$183 total
Jul 5 - Jul 6
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! (2,065 reviews)
"Staff"

Reviewed on Jul 3, 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$168 nightly
The price is $193 total per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
$193 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
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! (1,476 reviews)
"The hotel was great! Just an unfortunate proximity to the transient populations around the bus areas. Doesn’t make you feel super safe when leaving the hotel property."

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2026

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Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Central

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Central

3 out of 5
8651 Spectrum Center Blvd San Diego CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$171 nightly
The price is $197 total per night from Aug 2 to Aug 3
$197 total
Aug 2 - Aug 3
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 and free WiFi in public areas. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2026

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3 Star Hotels Central San Diego

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