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Hotel Aqua Mar

2.0 star property
Hotel near Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego

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Front of property - evening/night
Reception
Exterior detail
25-inch TV with cable channels
1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, soundproofing, free WiFi

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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1510 Rosecrans Street, San Diego, CA, 92106
  • Shelter Island
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Marine Corps Recruit Depot
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • SeaWorld
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, soundproofing, free WiFi

Double Room

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, soundproofing, free WiFi

Single Room

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, soundproofing, free WiFi

Traditional Single Room

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, soundproofing, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, soundproofing, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

San Diego

Point Loma stay.Your stay at this Point Loma hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Marine Corps Recruit Depot and Naval Base Coronado. Also, San Diego Bay is within half a mile (1 km) and Humphreys Concerts by the Bay is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Shelter Island - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Marine Corps Recruit Depot - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Mission Bay - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • SeaWorld - 7 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Mission Beach - 9 min drive - 5.6 miles

Getting around

  • County Center - Little Italy Station - 6 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 10 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mitch's Seafood - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Point Loma Seafoods - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Hotel Aqua Mar

Hotel near Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego
As a guest of Hotel Aqua Mar, you'll find multilingual staff, coffee/tea in a common area, and concierge services. Public spaces have free WiFi. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This San Diego hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1970
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • No smoking on site
Hotel Aqua Mar offers 18 accommodations with air conditioning. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Premium cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. This San Diego hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Microwaves and refrigerators can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Secured self parking on site (USD 10 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 25-inch HDTV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 35
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: USD 25 for check-in between midnight and 1:30 AM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - midnight
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Hotel Point Loma 2933 Fenelon St, San Diego, CA 92106]
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [Hotel Point Loma, 2933 Fenelon St, San Diego, CA 92106]
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Secured self parking fee: USD 10.00 per night
  • Early check-in fee: USD 35 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: USD 25 for check-in between midnight and 1:30 AM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Aqua Mar to the airport?

Hotel Aqua Mar is 2.5 mi (10-min drive) away from the San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Aqua Mar?

As of Aug 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Aqua Mar on Sep 2, 2025 start from $70.3, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hotel Aqua Mar have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Aqua Mar.

How close is Hotel Aqua Mar to the beach?

This hotel is 5.1 mi (14-min drive) from Mission Beach and 10.9 mi (22-min drive) from La Jolla Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel Aqua Mar offer free breakfast?

Hotel Aqua Mar does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hotel Aqua Mar?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hotel Aqua Mar?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:30 AM. Early check-in costs USD 35 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Hotel Aqua Mar?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 10.00 per night.

Does Hotel Aqua Mar have a pool?

Hotel Aqua Mar does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Aqua Mar have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Aqua Mar to downtown San Diego?

Hotel Aqua Mar is 4 mi away from San Diego.

Hotel Aqua Mar Reviews

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 240 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 211 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 181 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 136 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 235 out of 1003 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

5.2/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Kimberly

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Hotel Aqua Mar was okay. I did appreciate them calling to ask what time I would be checking in, in which showed they were expecting me. However, the room was more on the smaller side. We stayed in a two queen room. We were a little snug for my family of 4.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Motaz

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There were cockroaches all over the room and in the bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Motaz

There were cockroaches all over the room and in the bathroom all night. 👎
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anastasiia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good clean
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Batuhan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aram

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent, Midland

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This motel is a hidden gem. The front desk gentleman 100% customer service. No matter the situation ( I made my reservation for the wrong dates) He handled it so well I didn’t feel the least bit bad from my mistake. There are features here unlike other places. Nice & newer easy to open & close windows on two sides of my rooms to get a nice little breeze instead of a/c. My single room is the least expensive and it has a larger size dorm room fridge that looks new & a nice new clean easy to use microwave. The medium gray color room darkening curtains were measured correctly and fit the window width with extra material so no gaps on the sides! The walls are nicely textured with great colors of paint in shades you might want to paint the inside rooms of your house when you get home! The mattress I like it is my firmness with smaller comfy bed pillows almost squares. Large flat tv with Cox great picture. The bathroom has the best large round flush fitting light fixture with the exhaust fan having enough power to do its job & it’s vented out! In closing my thoughts are this. How nice a smaller motel for a change. This motel location is great to go to Shelter Island, Liberty Station & don’t forget to visit the Cabrillo Monument. They are re-doing the road there now.i haven’t been here in 3 yrs & Miguel’s Cocina is still no doubt my favorite Mexican food restaurant in all of So-Cal with the best staff!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edwardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very close to the airport and Liberty Station, lots of dining places nearby that is walkable, liquor store and Winchell's donuts right across street. Very convenient spot. Room was clean and inviting. Upon checking in, Dave was polite and very helpful. This was the first time staying here. Price was very reasonable and I will definitely stay here again when in the area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alfonso, Northridge

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrea

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The beds are cheap and weird. The room needed a deep cleaning. You get what you pay for.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Antu

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Daniela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location was great. Delicious coffee shop right across the street. The harbor with lots of really good restaurants, all walkable. The hotel was easy and convenient!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dany

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good experience
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Ok for one night. But not the best area for noise in hotel and street noise
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Chelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room shared a door with the lobby which made me uncomfortable as a female traveling alone. I could clearly hear the front desk having conversations on the phone.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dany

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good experience
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Cancelled Show

My stay at Hotel Aqua Mar was good. It was cleaner and in better condition than I anticipated. It is definitely not a luxury hotel, but it provided all the amenities you would need such as a mini-fridge, coffee maker. It is close to the harbor which is nice. The bed wasn't very comfortable, but I have slept on worse. The room is on a main street, so the morning is a bit noisy. The hotel is good for the value. I will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

enoch

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
It's a great location for getting to Shelter Island or Point Loma/beaches. The street it's on is a traffic nightmare. There's a coffee shop right next door, which is nice. The room is what you'd expect for the price. It seemed clean except there was a weird burnt piece of plastic on the bathroom floor. I couldnt wait to leave in the morning, but it's fine if you just need a bed for the night.

10/10 Excellent

De'Janique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025