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The Sofia Hotel

The Sofia Hotel

3.5 out of 5
150 W Broadway San Diego CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$180 nightly
The price is $209 total per night from Jun 7 to Jun 8
$209 total
Jun 7 - Jun 8
Total with taxes and fees
A restaurant and a 24-hour gym are featured at this hotel. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center, free WiFi in public areas, and valet ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,031 reviews)
Great stay, beautiful hotel. Not too far from the main strip in the gaslamp district or the train depot for people taking public transit. Plenty of stores and restaurants immediately around the hotel too. Valet staff were nice and very attentive too. Would recommend.

Reviewed on May 13, 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
$82 nightly
The price is $94 total per night from May 19 to May 20
$94 total
May 19 - May 20
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,485 reviews)
100 recommendations

Reviewed on May 13, 2026

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The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

3 out of 5
1617 1st Avenue San Diego CA
Fully refundable
$119 nightly
The price is $138 total per night from May 25 to May 26
$138 total
May 25 - May 26
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,561 reviews)
In the pictures it perceives a much better hotel and you get there and it was just so run down. Needs some work. The room we stayed in was a bay view it wasn’t bad. The parking situation was terrible. The angling of the whole parking structure was off because the hotel is in the size of a circle. ...

Reviewed on May 13, 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
$80 nightly
The price is $92 total per night from May 20 to May 21
$92 total
May 20 - May 21
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! (2,686 reviews)
Staff was great. Had to switch rooms because the first one reeked of pee. Second one smelt old but better than pee. The outside area also smells of pee

Reviewed on May 13, 2026

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Comfort Inn San Diego Airport At The Harbor

Comfort Inn San Diego Airport At The Harbor

3.5 out of 5
San Diego CA
Fully refundable
$108 nightly
The price is $122 total per night from May 25 to May 26
$122 total
May 25 - May 26
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace. Business travelers can take advantage of the free WiFi in public areas. Enjoy the free full breakfast ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,503 reviews)
Very limited breakfast; run out of options ealy

Reviewed on May 13, 2026

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Handlery Hotel

Handlery Hotel

3.5 out of 5
950 Hotel Cir N San Diego CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$129 nightly
The price is $148 total per night from May 25 to May 26
$148 total
May 25 - May 26
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! (2,525 reviews)
Walking in to check in . The lady was very rude and short. We get to the room it smells old the toilet was rocking . Room was clean. I would not stay at this hotel again. The stars are wrong on this place

Reviewed on May 13, 2026

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Bay Club Hotel & Marina

Bay Club Hotel & Marina

3.5 out of 5
2131 Shelter Island Dr San Diego CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$169 nightly
The price is $194 total per night from May 25 to May 26
$194 total
May 25 - May 26
Total with taxes and fees
A marina, a gym, and a restaurant are all featured at this traditional hotel. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the free WiFi in public areas and free ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,570 reviews)
Nice smaller hotel in a good location. All of the staff were top notch. Special shout out to Tanya and Miriam in the bar restaurant, they were great.

Reviewed on May 14, 2026

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The Dana on Mission Bay

The Dana on Mission Bay

3.5 out of 5
1710 W Mission Bay Dr San Diego CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$224 nightly
The price is $257 total per night from May 17 to May 18
$257 total
May 17 - May 18
Total with taxes and fees
A marina, 2 outdoor pools, and 2 hot tubs are all featured at this smoke-free hotel. If you want to take your pet along, this pet-friendly property offers everything ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,340 reviews)
Within a mile walk to the beach/Boardwalk. It was always able to grab a chair by the pool. Pretty standard hotel room. Took advantage of the discounted water adventures! Found on Expedia and would recommend.

Reviewed on May 12, 2026

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La Jolla Shores Hotel

La Jolla Shores Hotel

3 out of 5
8110 Camino Del Oro La Jolla CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$279 nightly
The price is $320 total per night from May 31 to Jun 1
$320 total
May 31 - Jun 1
Total with taxes and fees
2 outdoor tennis courts, an outdoor pool, and a hot tub are all featured at this smoke-free hotel. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,354 reviews)
An absolute dream stay right on the beach! If you're traveling with kids, this location is unbeatable and super accessible. The food at the restaurant was delicious, but the real highlight for us was the huge courtyard and patio. The kids had a blast playing cornhole, ping-pong, and foosball while ...

Reviewed on May 13, 2026

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Bahia Resort Hotel

Bahia Resort Hotel

3.5 out of 5
998 W Mission Bay Dr San Diego CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$223 nightly
The price is $257 total per night from May 20 to May 21
$257 total
May 20 - May 21
Total with taxes and fees
2 outdoor tennis courts, an outdoor pool, and a hot tub are all featured at this smoke-free resort. Spend a day at the beach surfing, or relax with free beach ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,068 reviews)
Friendly staff. Very nice resort

Reviewed on May 14, 2026

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