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Our top choices for Desert Garden hotels

1. City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

2.5 km from Desert Garden

omokayode

HK$1,525 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Aug - 20 Aug

Memory-foam beds, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board (on request)

2. Stay Classy Hostel

East Village, 2.4 km from Desert Garden

Nitin

HK$578 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Jul - 28 Jul

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

3. Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality

East Village, 2.3 km from Desert Garden

Fabrizio

HK$1,123 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Jul - 28 Jul

4. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

1.9 km from Desert Garden

Carlos

HK$1,773 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Aug - 7 Aug

5. Hotel Z

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.7 km from Desert Garden

Allen

HK$1,694 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Aug - 7 Aug

6. Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

2.9 km from Desert Garden

Colleen

HK$2,121 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

3 bars/lounges, lobby lounge, cocktail bar, cocktail bar

7. Lafayette Hotel & Club

2.6 km from Desert Garden

Lisa

HK$2,596 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Jul - 28 Jul

8. The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

Marina District, 2.8 km from Desert Garden

Roxanne

HK$1,531 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Aug - 21 Aug

9. Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

Gaslamp Quarter, 3 km from Desert Garden

Leonardo

HK$1,947 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Aug - 7 Aug

10. Granger Hotel Gaslamp Quarter, A Member Of Design Hotels

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.3 km from Desert Garden

Jayden

HK$1,991 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Jul - 27 Jul

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, laptop workspace, free WiFi

11. The Margot Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter, Outset by Hilton

East Village, 2.6 km from Desert Garden

BRENDA

HK$1,756 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Aug - 4 Aug

2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served

12. InterContinental San Diego by IHG

3 km from Desert Garden

Daniel

HK$2,589 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Aug - 6 Aug

13. Gaslamp Hostel

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.5 km from Desert Garden

Craig

HK$997 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Aug - 5 Aug

14. Westgate Hotel

2.4 km from Desert Garden

Juan J

HK$2,078 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Jul - 27 Jul

3 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served

15. Pendry San Diego

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.8 km from Desert Garden

Matthew

HK$3,112 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Aug - 14 Aug

16. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

3 km from Desert Garden

Alexander

HK$2,445 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Jul - 28 Jul

17. The Beau Hotel Gaslamp Quarter San Diego

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.3 km from Desert Garden

Maria Celeste

HK$1,101 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

18. Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Gaslamp Quarter, 3 km from Desert Garden

Alberto

HK$1,909 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Jul - 28 Jul

19. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.8 km from Desert Garden

Ana

HK$1,538 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Aug - 4 Aug

20. Gaslamp Plaza Suites

Gaslamp Quarter, 2.3 km from Desert Garden

Thalia

HK$1,240 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Jul - 28 Jul

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills	4.5 star property	9.8 Exceptional 180 reviews	View
Stay Classy Hostel	2.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 895 reviews	View
Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality	2.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 88 reviews	View
Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego	3.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,135 reviews	View
Hotel Z	3.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,073 reviews	View

Top Desert Garden Hotel Reviews

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

10/10 Excellent

"Good"

The Neon Elm Hotel

8/10 Good

"Hotel was nice for a one night stay after coming in on a late flight. Did not realize how tiny the room would be, pics were a bit deceiving but I have to say, it was styled and decorated to perfection. No wasted spaces. Loved the look! Check in was super easy utilizing codes to get in. Staff was easy to message and very responsive. The reason for the 4 stars instead of 5 is because I asked for a late check out due to coming in almost at midnight which they graciously granted. So check out is at 11am. At 9:58 some lady. I'm assuming staff knocked on our door repeatedly, no stopping in between knocks like a machine gun until I answered the door and she says "you're supposed to check out at 10"I explained to her that I was told I could check out at 11am. She looks at her phone and says, "oh, sorry" It ruined the whole vibe."

Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

8/10 Good

"Pros The hotel was clean, organized and welcoming. The location was the best part. Right next to the zoo, balboa park, and walking distance to restaurants. I liked the room separation for bedtime. Cons: Parking - it wasn’t clearly stated in posting that it would be $50 a night for self park and $70 for valet. The drive way for self park is intense. It is a very tight and windy path. There were A LOT of scratches on the sides of people hitting their cars against and I felt dizzy doing that tight of circles (7th floor of winding path and parking is on 11th floor) The bathroom design is horrible. The sliding doors have open gaps so technically could see in and no sound proof. There was not vent. The shower was ground level so water easily came out. The door separating the bedroom from the main area should be more opaque as light came in so wasn’t as helpful for our family’s different bedtimes. That I did notice beforehand in the pictures so I was prepared for that."

Hotels near other Desert Garden attractions

A historic building with ornate architecture and a reflective pond with lily pads.

Balboa Park

9.2/10 (14,638 reviews)

Culture and nature converge in this diverse park located in the heart of the city.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Desert Garden?

Desert Garden is located in an area of San Diego known for its beautiful ocean views, bird watching and popular zoo. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 90 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Desert Garden?

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. It's located 1.2 mi (2 km) from Desert Garden. Other good choices within a few miles include Wyndham San Diego Bayside and Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Desert Garden?

Expedia has 90 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Desert Garden.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Desert Garden, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Desert Garden.

What can I see and do near Desert Garden?

Study the collections at USS Midway Museum, San Diego Natural History Museum or San Diego Museum of Art. Hotel del Coronado, Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala and Casa de Balboa are some of the local landmarks to explore. You can check out the local talent at San Diego Civic Theatre, The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park and Humphreys Concerts by the Bay.

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Our top choices for Desert Garden hotels

1. City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

2. Stay Classy Hostel

3. Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality

4. Marriott Vacation Club®, San Diego

5. Hotel Z

6. Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

7. Lafayette Hotel & Club

8. The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

9. Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

10. Granger Hotel Gaslamp Quarter, A Member Of Design Hotels

11. The Margot Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter, Outset by Hilton

12. InterContinental San Diego by IHG

13. Gaslamp Hostel

14. Westgate Hotel

15. Pendry San Diego

16. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

17. The Beau Hotel Gaslamp Quarter San Diego

18. Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

19. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

20. Gaslamp Plaza Suites

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Top Desert Garden Hotel Reviews

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

Hotels near other Desert Garden attractions

Balboa Park

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