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Facing the Pacific Ocean in Del Mar California, this beachfront motel offers guest parking, a picnic area and use of beach amenities. Each guest room includes a 60-inch cable TV. The Del Mar Fairgrounds are 7 minutes’ drive away.

Situated right on the beachfront, the location can’t be beat. The staff were very helpful and allowed us to store our luggage as we arrived early via Uber. Comfy bed and the room was quiet. Great features such as filtered water and espresso machines and an honesty bar too. The outdoor lounge area with music is such a nice touch. The nearby grassy knoll park to the south is gorgeous too.

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9.2
Wonderful
458 reviews
Price from
$219
per night

Each air-conditioned room at this motel features sleek dark wood furniture and a flat-screen cable TV. The en suite bathrooms come with fresh towels and a bath or shower. Extras include a desk, a refrigerator and bed linen.

Lovely decorated room, comfortable bed and seating area. Bathroom was just what you need for a night or 2 stay. Convenient for the next leg of our trip towards San Diego Old Town.

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8
Very Good
1,096 reviews
Price from
$114.90
per night

El Rancho Motel is located in Coronado. It features guest rooms with free WiFi access. Coronado Ferry Landing Shopping Center is just 400 metres away.

El Rancho Motel offers free guest parking.

The motel is 5.7 km from Coronado Beach and 1.4 km from Coronado Shopping Plaza Shopping Center. San Diego International Airport is 5 km away.

It was perfect for us: separate sleeping areas so we had personal space, kitchen area for when we got tired of eating out, great location near restaurants/shopping/beach/shuttle ferry dock, etc.

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8.2
Very Good
282 reviews
Price from
$160
per night

All guest rooms at the motel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a kitchenette, a dining area and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and a shower. At Solis Place in Old Town the rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels.

Walking distance from everything experience was great and friendly staff

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8.2
Very Good
35 reviews
Price from
$155
per night

Featuring a seasonal outdoor pool and hot tub, this San Diego motel offers a cable TV with HBO film channels in every room. San Diego International Airport is just 10 minutes' drive away.

All rooms feature a seating area, refrigerator and an en suite bathroom. A wake up service is also available at EZ 8 Motel Old Town.

Check in fast service was great asked questions answered and completed the task

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5.6
Review score
3,113 reviews
Price from
$87
per night

Located in Central San Diego, this completely non-smoking motel offers traditionally furnished guest rooms equipped with free WiFi. San Diego International Airport is 4.8 km away.

The air-conditioned guest rooms at Baymont by Wyndham San Diego Downtown provide a cable TV and a work desk with a seating area. All guest rooms include a hairdryer and ironing facilities.

Location was close to about everything , right in the heart of down town San Diego. Bed was super comfy. Body wash, shampoo & condition bottles already there to use.

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6.8
Review score
1,943 reviews
Price from
$99
per night

San Diego International Airport is 10 minutes' drive from The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo, which offers an outdoor pool with cabanas and a 10-person hot tub. Every room at the hotel features a cable TV.

Being A native from New Mexico,I have never Been To Any parts of California I found it Beautiful,And the people I encountered were all Wonderful,Thank You!

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7.4
Good
2,147 reviews
Price from
$114.24
per night

Lodge at 32nd is located in San Diego, 5.1 km from San Diego Zoo and 5.1 km from San Diego Convention Center. Featuring a garden, the 2-star motel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Guests can have a drink at the snack bar.

Clean, spacious room, equipped bathroom, helpful staff, parking space right next to the hotel, quite a quiet place.

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7.5
Good
218 reviews
Price from
$89.49
per night

Only 2 miles from San Diego International Airport, this motel features boutique style rooms with free Wi-Fi. Free guest parking is available.

Cable TV is available in each air-conditioned room at Hotel Aqua Mar. Private bathrooms have a bathtub or shower.

It doesn't smell bad as other hotels of the same rate

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6
Review score
784 reviews
Price from
$84
per night

Located off Interstate 8, this San Diego motel offers rooms with free Wi-Fi and a cable TV. San Diego State University is 5 minutes' drive away.

A seating area and an alarm clock are available in all classically-furnished, air-conditioned rooms at Harvey’s Motel. Select guest rooms offer a microwave and a fridge.

I stayed 4 days and no problems. The staff was great. The bedding was a little outdated and bed was hard, but other than that, there were no problems. The place was clean and quiet. The rooms have a microwave and fridge. I would definitely stay there again.

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7.5
Good
225 reviews
Price from
$100
per night

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  • El Rancho Motel
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 282 reviews

    El Rancho Motel is located in Coronado. It features guest rooms with free WiFi access. Coronado Ferry Landing Shopping Center is just 1312 feet away.

    From the grounds to the bungalow it was perfection!

  • Solis Place in Old Town
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 35 reviews

    Located in San Diego and within a 13-minute walk of Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, Solis Place in Old Town has a tennis court, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.

    It was a really nice place, roomy, comfortable, with a decent view.

  • Lodge at 32nd
    Breakfast options
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 219 reviews

    Lodge at 32nd is located in San Diego, 3.1 miles from San Diego Zoo and 3.2 miles from San Diego Convention Center.

    it was quiet even though there was a highway nearby

  • PB Surf Beachside Inn
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 298 reviews

    Just a half-block from Pacific Beach, this San Diego hotel offers spacious guest rooms with cable TV included.

    I love how everything was within walking distance.

  • Old Town Western Inn
    6.8
    Scored 6.8
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 441 reviews

    Off Interstate-5, this inn is 3 miles from Sea World theme park and the San Diego International Airport. It features classic rooms with free Wi-Fi and serves a daily continental breakfast.

    Quiet when the neighbors turned off their music :)

  • Travel Time Motel
    6.4
    Scored 6.4
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 23 reviews

    The Travel Time Motel is in San Diego. Free Wi-Fi is available in each guest room and guests can take advantage of the manicured grounds.

Great access to the city center! Check these motels in San Diego

  • Del Mar Beach Hotel
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 458 reviews

    Facing the Pacific Ocean in Del Mar California, this beachfront motel offers guest parking, a picnic area and use of beach amenities. Each guest room includes a 60-inch cable TV.

    Location!!! Loved the bikes (free) Comfortable bed Free coffee

  • Berkshire Motor Hotel
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,095 reviews

    Berkshire Motor Hotel is conveniently located on El Cajon Boulevard in San Diego. All rooms feature free WiFi. North Park, Park Boulevard and Adams Avenue are all less than 5 minutes' drive away.

    Perfect for visiting breweries I wanted to walk to.

  • Harvey's Motel SDSU La Mesa San Diego
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 225 reviews

    Located off of Interstate 8, this San Diego motel features rooms with free Wi-Fi and a cable TV. San Diego State University is a 5-minute drive away.

    I like the customer service. And the room was nice and cozy

  • The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,147 reviews

    San Diego International Airport is 10 minutes' drive from The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo, which offers an outdoor pool with cabanas and a 10-person hot tub.

    I like the room location and the size of the room.

  • Hotel Point Loma
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 384 reviews

    Conveniently located just 5 minutes’ drive from San Diego International Airport, Hotel Point Loma offers comfortable accommodations furnished with free WiFi. Free guest parking is available.

    It was very clean, and the price in the area was very good

  • Baymont by Wyndham San Diego Downtown
    6.8
    Scored 6.8
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,946 reviews

    Located in Central San Diego, this completely nonsmoking motel offers traditionally furnished guest rooms equipped with free WiFi. San Diego International Airport is 3 mi away.

    Good location. Can walk to many places. Safe and clean.

  • Harborview Inn & Suites-Convention Center-Airport-Gaslamp-Seaworld-Zoo-Balboa Park
    6.5
    Scored 6.5
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 548 reviews

    Located in the heart of San Diego's Little Italy, this hotel is than 2.5 mi from Petco Park, the Gaslamp District and the Convention Center. Free WiFi access is available.

    Location, staff, room, ease of checking in, free parking

  • Hotel Aqua Mar
    6.0
    Scored 6.0
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 784 reviews

    Only 2 miles from San Diego International Airport, this motel features boutique style rooms with free Wi-Fi. Free guest parking is available.

    L'emplacement est proche des parcs c'est propre

  • Travelodge by Wyndham San Diego SeaWorld
    5.7
    Scored 5.7
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 416 reviews

    Located in San Diego, Travelodge by Wyndham San Diego SeaWorld is within 10 minutes' drive to SeaWorld and Torero Stadium. The motel offers rooms with free WiFi.

    Loved the location and the room Was clean and comfy

  • EZ 8 Motel Old Town
    5.6
    Scored 5.6
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 3,113 reviews

    Featuring a seasonal outdoor pool and hot tub, this San Diego motel includes a cable TV with HBO movie channels in every room. San Diego International Airport is just a 10 minute drive away.

    You get what you paid for nothing else nothing less

  • Ace Budget Motel
    5.5
    Scored 5.5
    Average
    Rated fair
     · 15 reviews

    Ace Budget Motel is located in San Diego, 2.2 miles from San Diego State University and 7.5 miles from San Diego Zoo.

  • Sunrise Inn San Diego
    5.4
    Scored 5.4
    Average
    Rated fair
     · 632 reviews

    Located 1 mi away from San Diego’s scenic Shelter Island and San Diego International Airport, Sunrise Inn San Diego features guest rooms with free WiFi. Free parking is provided to guests.

    great area clean room and the free upgrade was amazing

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  • Avg. price/night: $219.19
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 492 reviews
    Location was great. It’s not a hotel; it’s a motel. The floor in our room was sandy. The room was nicely remodeled but hotel/motel is viciously an old building. Pool is clean but not spacious and no jacuzzi. Front desk lady was super helpful!
    T
    Teresa
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $98.05
    5.6
    Scored 5.6
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 3,113 reviews
    The entire staff is great. Everyone is friendly and professional. But to me the best part is the staff that works in the office behind the counter who check you into the motel. They are friendly kind professional genuine. They are the reason why I always use they're hotel.
    Vestal
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $207.97
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 4,066 reviews
    This is a basic older 150 room motel. 2 story. Everything was older but well kept and very clean. King bed was very comfortable. Attractive lobby area with breakfast room off of that. Typical free breakfast setup, as good as Marriotts I've stayed at. Its right on a fairly busy road so try to get a room toward the back. This was a very good value.
    Richard
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $143.44
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 260 reviews
    Free parking,
    Rosi
    Young couple
  • 6.8
    Scored 6.8
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 441 reviews
    This was a return visit. Staff always warm, welcome and good humor. 2 block walk to Old Town San Diego is ideal. There are newer and updated motels but for our $ none better.
    Gud2bme
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $312.05
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 458 reviews
    A very nice setup, an old beach motel that has been meticulously upgraded. Location is wonderful....
    david
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $176.69
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,095 reviews
    Fine, clean motel in a neighborhood that I enjoy staying in.
    James
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $137.15
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,964 reviews
    Good motel with excellent attached restaurant.
    Nick_en_Martine
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $167.92
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,147 reviews
    Large clean quiet room with comfy bed, lots of pillows, free parking, great friendly staff, micro and frig. Central location close to freeways.
    Ed
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $133.88
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,171 reviews
    big rooms, free parking,
    Markus
    Solo traveler

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