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16 Oct - 18 Oct

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Our top choices for San Diego beach hotels

A balcony with wicker furniture overlooking a marina and a coastal cityscape.

A modern restaurant with a view of a marina, featuring geometric wall panels, patterned flooring, and contemporary pendant lighting.

A modern living room with a curved sofa, a flat-screen TV, and a balcony with outdoor seating.

A sunlit outdoor seating area with a view of a marina, featuring a sofa, chairs, and a fire pit.

1. Sheraton San Diego Resort

Harbor Island

Escape to waterfront paradise with complimentary beach shuttle, three sparkling pools, and breathtaking sunsets.

AED 511

AED 773 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel courtyard with outdoor seating, palm trees, and a view of the ocean at dusk.

A marina with multiple boats docked and tall buildings in the background.

A high-rise urban area with modern buildings, palm trees, and a clear sky.

A hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a dining table, and two lamps.

2. Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Downtown San Diego

AED 559

AED 776 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A hotel lobby with a 'Lobby' sign, palm trees, and a sunset sky.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and a stationary bike.

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, red umbrellas, and a view of palm trees and a building with a 'BLW' sign.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area with chairs and a sofa, a ceiling fan, and a large window with curtains.

3. Best Western Seven Seas

Mission Valley

AED 344

AED 395 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a central bar area, and a view of the city through large windows.

A hotel room with a bed, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, purple armchairs, a striped armchair, a patterned rug, a framed picture on the wall, and a printer.

A modern bathroom with a granite countertop sink, a large mirror, a toilet, and a shower with a curtain.

4. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Diego Mission Bay

Pacific Beach

AED 336

AED 387 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A hotel with a curved entrance, palm trees, and a parking lot.

A resort with a large swimming pool surrounded by lounge chairs and palm trees.

A bar area with wooden chairs and tables, a bar counter with various bottles, and a sign reading "BEACH BUMS CATER HERE".

A lobby with seating areas, a piano, and a reception desk.

5. Handlery Hotel

Mission Valley

AED 340

AED 391 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A hotel with a central courtyard, palm trees, and a fountain.

An outdoor patio area with a central fountain, string lights, and potted plants.

A spacious lobby with leather seating, a reception desk, a bar area, and a staircase.

A fountain surrounded by tables and chairs, with string lights and palm trees.

6. Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Old Town/SeaWorld Area

Old Town San Diego

AED 406

AED 467 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A luxurious room with a grand piano, plush blue sofas, ornate chandeliers, and elegant decor.

A fountain with multiple water jets in a courtyard with seating and potted plants.

A luxurious lobby with a grand chandelier, plush blue sofas, and ornate decor.

A luxurious room with ornate chandeliers, a grand staircase, and plush seating.

7. Westgate Hotel

Downtown San Diego

AED 509

AED 717 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A spacious lobby with a large seating area, a wooden ceiling, and large windows offering a view of the outdoor patio area.

A modern hotel with a prominent entrance, multiple floors, and a parking lot.

A spacious hotel lobby with a mix of seating arrangements, including a sofa, round tables, and chairs.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a fire feature.

8. Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego Airport Liberty Station

San Diego

AED 599

AED 689 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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Beach hotels with pools in San Diego

A rooftop lounge with a view of the city and ocean, featuring a sofa, chairs, and round tables.

A modern hotel with a prominent yellow and blue facade, large windows, and a well-lit entrance area with palm trees.

A dining area with round tables set for a formal event, large windows offering a view of the city, and elegant floral arrangements.

A harbor with boats, a large building, and a parking area.

Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

Downtown San Diego

AED 683

AED 794 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A luxurious room with a grand piano, plush blue sofas, ornate chandeliers, and elegant decor.

A fountain with multiple water jets in a courtyard with seating and potted plants.

A luxurious lobby with a grand chandelier, plush blue sofas, and ornate decor.

A luxurious room with ornate chandeliers, a grand staircase, and plush seating.

Westgate Hotel

Downtown San Diego

AED 509

AED 717 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with a blue patterned carpet, multiple seating areas, and large windows offering a view of the cityscape.

A modern dining area with a large table, six chairs, and a city view through large windows.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a desk, a sofa, and a view of the sea.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, and a view of the city.

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

Downtown San Diego

AED 775

AED 1,099 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

An aerial view of a resort with multiple swimming pools, lounge areas, and palm trees.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and hanging wicker lamps.

A modern hotel with a prominent circular tower and a glass facade.

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, a fire pit, and string lights.

Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

Downtown San Diego

AED 1,047

AED 1,387 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A spacious lobby with a large seating area, a wooden ceiling, and large windows offering a view of the outdoor patio area.

A modern hotel with a prominent entrance, multiple floors, and a parking lot.

A spacious hotel lobby with a mix of seating arrangements, including a sofa, round tables, and chairs.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a fire feature.

Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego Airport Liberty Station

San Diego

AED 599

AED 689 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

Poolside bar

A modern lobby with a digital display wall, reception desks, and a spacious, well-lit area.

A modern bar area with a circular bar, multiple stools, and a large screen.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a menu stand, and a view of a street with palm trees and a building in the background.

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Downtown San Diego

AED 604

AED 877 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a wardrobe.

A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

A hotel entrance with a stone archway, a reception desk, and potted plants.

A modern hotel room with a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, two patterned armchairs, a TV mounted on a wooden cabinet, and a small kitchenette area.

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG

Mission Hills

AED 529

AED 608 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A swimming pool with a tiled edge, a blue lounge chair, and decorative wooden panels.

A hotel with multiple floors, a prominent sign, and a modern building in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

A modern interior with a sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, and large windows offering a view of the cityscape.

Best Western Plus Bayside Inn

Downtown San Diego

AED 557

AED 645 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An outdoor dining area with a long table and chairs, a street view, and a building with a 'P' parking sign.

A cozy restaurant with brick walls, wooden tables, and chairs. There are candles on the tables, and a chandelier hangs from the ceiling.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

A reception area with a brick wall, palm tree artwork, and surfboards on display.

Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

Downtown San Diego

AED 634

AED 735 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A resort with two-story buildings, balconies, and a pool area.

A canal lined with palm trees and a row of buildings with balconies.

A restaurant with a view of a marina, featuring high ceilings, modern lighting, and a central chandelier.

An outdoor bar area with a pool, bar stools, and a variety of bottles.

Humphreys Half Moon Inn

Point Loma

AED 676

AED 850 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

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Beach hotels with free breakfast in San Diego

A spacious lobby with a large seating area, a wooden ceiling, and large windows offering a view of the outdoor patio area.

A modern hotel with a prominent entrance, multiple floors, and a parking lot.

A spacious hotel lobby with a mix of seating arrangements, including a sofa, round tables, and chairs.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a fire feature.

Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego Airport Liberty Station

San Diego

AED 599

AED 689 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a wardrobe.

A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

A hotel entrance with a stone archway, a reception desk, and potted plants.

A modern hotel room with a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, two patterned armchairs, a TV mounted on a wooden cabinet, and a small kitchenette area.

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG

Mission Hills

AED 529

AED 608 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A rooftop lounge with a view of the city and ocean, featuring a sofa, chairs, and round tables.

A modern hotel with a prominent yellow and blue facade, large windows, and a well-lit entrance area with palm trees.

A dining area with round tables set for a formal event, large windows offering a view of the city, and elegant floral arrangements.

A harbor with boats, a large building, and a parking area.

Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

Downtown San Diego

AED 683

AED 794 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with a blue patterned carpet, multiple seating areas, and large windows offering a view of the cityscape.

A modern dining area with a large table, six chairs, and a city view through large windows.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a desk, a sofa, and a view of the sea.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, and a view of the city.

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

Downtown San Diego

AED 775

AED 1,099 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A buffet area with a checkered floor, a variety of food items, and a coffee station.

An outdoor patio area with round tables and chairs, blue umbrellas, and potted plants.

A gym with a stationary bike, a bench, and a rack of dumbbells.

Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown

Downtown San Diego

AED 539

AED 625 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An outdoor dining area with a long table and chairs, a street view, and a building with a 'P' parking sign.

A cozy restaurant with brick walls, wooden tables, and chairs. There are candles on the tables, and a chandelier hangs from the ceiling.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

A reception area with a brick wall, palm tree artwork, and surfboards on display.

Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

Downtown San Diego

AED 634

AED 735 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

An aerial view of a resort with multiple swimming pools, lounge areas, and palm trees.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and hanging wicker lamps.

A modern hotel with a prominent circular tower and a glass facade.

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, a fire pit, and string lights.

Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

Downtown San Diego

AED 1,047

AED 1,387 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A spacious lounge area with a high ceiling, a fireplace, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A modern aquarium with a celestial-themed backdrop.

A spacious hotel lobby with a geometric patterned carpet, leather armchairs, a sofa, and a dining table. Large windows offer views of the outside.

A hotel pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a brick walkway.

TownePlace Suites by Marriott San Diego Airport/Liberty Station

San Diego

AED 646

AED 742 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel courtyard with outdoor seating, palm trees, and a view of the ocean at dusk.

A modern living room with a green sofa, a round glass table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A grocery store with refrigerated sections for beverages, shelves with snacks, and a display of packaged goods.

A marina with multiple boats docked and tall buildings in the background.

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Downtown San Diego

AED 559

AED 776 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A hotel breakfast area with a long counter displaying various food items, including fruits, pastries, and a coffee station.

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a check-in counter, and a wall-mounted sign indicating check-in and check-out times.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk with a lamp, and a bookshelf.

A snack and beverage display area with various snacks, drinks, and packaged goods.

Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area

Mission Valley

AED 470

AED 540 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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Top San Diego Hotel Reviews

The Dana on Mission Bay

The Dana on Mission Bay

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel atmosphere has a nice tropical feel. Landscaping was nicely maintained as well as the hotel. Staff was friendly and helpful. The fitness center is very convenient from where our room was. It had all the necessary equipments to complete a giod workout routine. The only draw back to he hotel is the lack of walking distance shops and restaurants, aside from the hotel restaurant."

Kings Inn San Diego

Kings Inn San Diego

10/10 Excellent

"Our stay was excellent. The front office staff was excellent. The room was clean and updated. The only thing I would add is hooks in the bathroom for clothing. Other than that it was wonderful and will stay there again."

Handlery Hotel

Handlery Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The pool is great! A good family spot."

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

10/10 Excellent

"Extremely clean, and super centrally located to everything! Nice bar downstairs, Nobu restaurant in the lobby, and a diner for breakfast and lunch!"

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

8/10 Good

"The property is very beautiful; however, it feels a tad bit outdated. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and wouldn’t mind staying again."

Frequently asked questions

What is San Diego like for travelers who love the beach?

Known for its beaches and museums, San Diego offers a lot for the traveler planning a beach getaway.

What's the best place to stay near the beach in San Diego?

Paradise Point Resort & Spa is a top beachfront resort offering 5 outdoor pools and 3 restaurants, located within a short 14-minute walk of Ski Beach. Other good options for your stay near the beach include Ocean Beach Hotel and Bahia Resort Hotel.

How many beach hotels will I be able to find in San Diego?

Choose from one of Expedia's 19 hotels in San Diego for your beachside break.

When's the best time for a beach vacation in San Diego?

You can plan your beach trip with a look at weather throughout the year in San Diego: The hottest months are usually August and September with an average temp of 71°F, while the coldest months are February and January with an average of 57°F. Average annual precipitation for San Diego is 13 inches.

What is there to see and do around San Diego?

After checking into your accommodation of choice, you'll probably want to venture out and explore. If you're excited to scope out the beaches, spend a relaxing day by the water at Mission Beach or Ocean Beach. Experience the area's museums and theater, and make time for local attractions like San Diego Zoo and Mission Bay. You can also pay a visit to Petco Park or Port of San Diego for more to see and do.

What's the best way to get to my beach hotel in San Diego?

This travel information can help you get to and around your beach accommodation in San Diego with ease. Make your way to San Diego with a flight to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN), the closest major airport which is located 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from the city center. You can walk to nearby metro stations including Civic Center Station, Civic Center Station, and 5th Avenue Station. If you'd like to explore more of the area, hop aboard a train from San Diego Santa Fe Depot, Old Town Transit Center, or San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station. You can learn about water travel options at the port.

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