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

A spacious interior with a high ceiling and multiple hanging spherical light fixtures.

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.

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

Old Town San Diego

AED 389

AED 447 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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.

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

2. 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 hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

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.

3. Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Downtown San Diego

AED 559

AED 776 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

Poolside bar

A Hard Rock Hotel with a prominent Hard Rock Cafe sign, a large marquee, and a modern building facade.

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.

4. Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Downtown San Diego

AED 690

AED 977 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with a view of the outdoors.

A modern hotel room with a blue sofa, a grey armchair, a round coffee table, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A modern kitchen with a coffee station, a dining area with a large table and chairs, and a carpeted floor.

A modern bathroom with a white toilet, a granite sink, and a mirror.

5. Best Western Yacht Harbor Hotel

Point Loma

AED 419

AED 481 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

Lobby

Bathroom shower

A modern outdoor seating area with a sectional sofa, chairs, and a small table.

6. Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown

Downtown San Diego

AED 539

AED 625 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel lobby with a waterfall feature, outdoor seating area, and multiple floors with balconies.

A spacious lobby with two sofas, a reception desk, and a large chandelier.

A swimming pool with a surrounding patio area, lounge chairs, and a building with multiple balconies.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a television screen.

7. Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG

Mission Valley

AED 419

AED 483 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 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 lobby with wooden ceiling beams, comfortable seating with yellow cushions, a large wooden coffee table, and large windows offering a view of palm trees and a sunset.

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

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

8. Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego Airport Liberty Station

San Diego

AED 629

AED 724 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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Choose what matters most at beach hotels in San Diego

Pool

Adult-only

Breakfast included

Family-friendly

4 stars

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 cruise ship docked at a port with a large shipyard and military vessel in the background.

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.

Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

Downtown San Diego

AED 654

AED 760 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A rooftop pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a clear sky, and a high-rise building in the background.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

View from room

A spacious hotel lobby with a long reception desk, wooden paneling, and a large window with a view.

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

Downtown San Diego

AED 841

AED 1,175 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A high-rise building with a glass facade, a clear sky, and a cityscape in the background.

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a patterned carpet.

Best Western Plus Bayside Inn

Downtown San Diego

AED 548

AED 634 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

A marina with numerous boats docked, a large ship in the background, and a modern building with balconies.

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

Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

Downtown San Diego

AED 1,047

AED 1,387 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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 rooftop terrace with white sofas, a fountain, and potted plants.

Westgate Hotel

Downtown San Diego

AED 572

AED 790 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

A spacious outdoor lounge area with seating arrangements, a fire feature, and a view of the sunset.

A marina with boats, a modern building, and a sunset.

An outdoor dining area with multiple round tables and chairs, surrounded by palm trees and a view of the sea.

Hilton San Diego Bayfront

Downtown San Diego

AED 690

AED 979 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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 lobby with wooden ceiling beams, comfortable seating with yellow cushions, a large wooden coffee table, and large windows offering a view of palm trees and a sunset.

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

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

Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego Airport Liberty Station

San Diego

AED 629

AED 724 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A spacious kitchen with a central island, wooden ceiling, and modern lighting fixtures.

A swimming pool area with a pool ladder, a chair, and a door.

A hotel reception desk with two monitors, a coffee machine, and a potted plant.

A snack and beverage vending area with a refrigerator and shelves stocked with snacks and drinks.

Holiday Inn Express San Diego - SeaWorld Area by IHG

Point Loma

AED 529

AED 608 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

Lobby

Lobby

A modern outdoor seating area with a sectional sofa, chairs, and a small table.

Room

Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown

Downtown San Diego

AED 539

AED 625 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 high-rise urban area with modern buildings, palm trees, and a clear sky.

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.

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Downtown San Diego

AED 559

AED 776 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Beach hotels with free breakfast in San Diego

A rooftop pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a clear sky, and a high-rise building in the background.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

View from room

A spacious hotel lobby with a long reception desk, wooden paneling, and a large window with a view.

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

Downtown San Diego

AED 841

AED 1,175 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A cruise ship docked at a port with a large shipyard and military vessel in the background.

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.

Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

Downtown San Diego

AED 654

AED 760 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

Lobby

Lobby

A modern outdoor seating area with a sectional sofa, chairs, and a small table.

Room

Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown

Downtown San Diego

AED 539

AED 625 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

A marina with numerous boats docked, a large ship in the background, and a modern building with balconies.

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

Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

Downtown San Diego

AED 1,047

AED 1,387 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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 lobby with wooden ceiling beams, comfortable seating with yellow cushions, a large wooden coffee table, and large windows offering a view of palm trees and a sunset.

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

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

Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego Airport Liberty Station

San Diego

AED 629

AED 724 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

A breakfast station with a flat-top griddle, a coffee machine, and a sign indicating fresh pancakes are available.

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

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk with illuminated panels, a digital display, and a counter with a sign for Holiday Inn Express.

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG

Mission Hills

AED 580

AED 667 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

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

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.

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Downtown San Diego

AED 559

AED 776 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 reception area with a brick wall, palm tree artwork, and surfboards on display.

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

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

Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

Downtown San Diego

AED 643

AED 746 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

A spacious outdoor lounge area with seating arrangements, a fire feature, and a view of the sunset.

A marina with boats, a modern building, and a sunset.

An outdoor dining area with multiple round tables and chairs, surrounded by palm trees and a view of the sea.

Hilton San Diego Bayfront

Downtown San Diego

AED 690

AED 979 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An outdoor patio with a stone fire pit, outdoor seating, string lights, and a tall, narrow heater.

A beach with clear skies, a rocky cliff, and a lighthouse in the distance.

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a nightstand, and a lamp.

A multi-level hotel lobby with dining areas, a reception desk, and a large TV screen.

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla

University City

AED 621

AED 819 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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Top San Diego Hotel Reviews

Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

10/10 Excellent

"Great experience for a baseball fan!"

Sheraton San Diego Resort

Sheraton San Diego Resort

8/10 Good

"Connecting rooms will have thin doors and our next door room was loud. We couldn't sleep because it was noisy but we let the staff know and they were able to move us to a more quiet room."

Best Western Seven Seas

Best Western Seven Seas

10/10 Excellent

"Good restaurant, lovely pool/jacuzzi area"

Hampton Inn San Diego/Mission Valley

Hampton Inn San Diego/Mission Valley

10/10 Excellent

"Todo perfecto, el desayuno, la Limpieza, todo, 100% lo recomendaria y si alguna vez regreso a San Diego lo volveria a elegir, gracias !!!"

The Sofia Hotel

The Sofia Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Good!"

Handlery Hotel

Handlery Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"All good except they need to stock the vending machines"

Bahia Resort Hotel

Bahia Resort Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I had to cut my stay short due to a family illness and they were very gracious in refunding my room for 1 day"

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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