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Our top choices for San Diego motels

A dining area with outdoor seating, a sign reading "El Rancho Coronado," and a variety of flowers.

1. El Rancho Motel

El Rancho Motel
2.0 star property
Coronado
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (955 reviews)
"It is a small place but perfect for what we needed. Easy to check in and out. I'd stay again!!"
United States
ann
The price is HK$854
HK$940 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
El Rancho Motel
A hotel room with two beds, a large window, and a view of the building outside.

2. Motel 6 San Diego Airport - Harbor

Motel 6 San Diego Airport - Harbor
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,006 reviews)
"It was good place tmfor a quick stay"
United States
EDWARD
The price is HK$607
HK$690 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Motel 6 San Diego Airport - Harbor
A hotel room with two beds, a wooden dresser, a mirror, a window with curtains, and wall art.

3. Mission Bay Motel

Mission Bay Motel
Pacific Beach
5.4 out of 10, (317 reviews)
"Definitely would stay again great location"
United States
Qiana
The price is HK$600
HK$676 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Mission Bay Motel
A retro-themed arcade with classic games, a foosball table, and a long communal table with stools.

4. The Rambler Hotel

The Rambler Hotel
3.0 star property
Chula Vista
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,208 reviews)
"Solid place to stay"
United States
Neal
The price is HK$821
HK$1,015 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
The Rambler Hotel
A living room with a round table, a blue sofa, a patterned armchair, and a potted plant.

5. Crown City Inn

Crown City Inn
2.5 star property
Coronado
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (872 reviews)
"This is a really amazing place to stay in Coronado."
United States
Kate
The price is HK$1,376
HK$1,514 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Crown City Inn
A hotel room with a bed, desk, and a small kitchenette.

6. Motel San Diego - In San Diego (Pacific Beach)

Motel San Diego - In San Diego (Pacific Beach)
2.0 star property
Pacific Beach
7.0 out of 10, Good, (599 reviews)
"Nice, quiet, and hidden away from the street. Great stay."
United States
merritt
The price is HK$819
HK$923 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Motel San Diego - In San Diego (Pacific Beach)
A Coronado Inn with a well-maintained lawn, a clear sign, and a flag.

7. Coronado Inn

Coronado Inn
2.5 star property
Bayside
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (956 reviews)
"We had a great, cozy stay at the Coronado Inn! Our room was cute, comfortable, and the staff was friendly and helpful."
United States
Cameron
The price is HK$1,193
HK$1,312 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Coronado Inn
A wooden sign for Coronado Island Inn with a pergola and palm trees in the background.

8. Coronado Island Inn

Coronado Island Inn
2.5 star property
Coronado
7.4 out of 10, Good, (593 reviews)
"Quaint spot in a good location which was centrally located within the island."
United States
Andrew
The price is HK$1,168
HK$1,284 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Coronado Island Inn
A compact hotel room with a bed, a desk, a kitchenette, and a TV.

9. Studio 6 National City, CA - Naval Base San Diego

Studio 6 National City, CA - Naval Base San Diego
2.0 star property
National City
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,004 reviews)
"Nice place to stay no issues"
United States
Ashley
The price is HK$565
HK$621 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Studio 6 National City, CA - Naval Base San Diego
A neatly made bed with white linens and a brown accent, flanked by two bedside tables with lamps, in a simple room with plain walls.

10. Baycities Motel

Baycities Motel
2.0 star property
Chula Vista
7.2 out of 10, Good, (304 reviews)
"it works well for the low price. It includes parking, and there is a gas station and Popeyes just around the corner. The neighborhood is not really to walk around at night."
Mexico
Javier Alejandro
The price is HK$529
HK$582 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Baycities Motel
A balcony with a view of the beach, palm trees, and a parking area.

11. Los Bungalows

Los Bungalows
2.5 star property
Seacoast
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (568 reviews)
"Just a perfect place to stay at absolutely 10/10"
United States
Megan Hillary
The price is HK$1,133
HK$1,292 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Los Bungalows
A corridor with a central pathway flanked by trees and potted plants, leading to a building with a balcony.

12. Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown

Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
5.8 out of 10, (1,329 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
David
The price is HK$426
HK$549 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a mirror.

13. Hotel Milagro

Hotel Milagro
2.0 star property
Chula Vista
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,003 reviews)
"Awesome hotel and staff everyone was welcoming and was super clean"
United States
Dylan
The price is HK$536
HK$590 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Hotel Milagro
A two-story building with a tiled roof and a balcony.

14. National City Motel

National City Motel
2.5 star property
National City
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,007 reviews)
"Clean rooms good for the price"
United States
Lisa
The price is HK$529
HK$582 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
National City Motel
A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a mirror.

15. Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Southbay

Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Southbay
2.0 star property
Nestor
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Always cleanest in the area"
United States
Azalea
The price is HK$561
HK$667 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Southbay
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a hilly landscape.

16. Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Hotel Circle - Mission Valley

Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Hotel Circle - Mission Valley
2.0 star property
Mission Valley
6.6 out of 10, (1,641 reviews)
"For the price it was very nice."
United States
Monica
The price is HK$614
HK$706 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Hotel Circle - Mission Valley
A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a mirror, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

17. Motel 6 San Diego, CA - North

Motel 6 San Diego, CA - North
2.0 star property
Clairemont
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,012 reviews)
"Really enjoyed the stay everything was clean and check in/out was super easy"
United States
Sanie
The price is HK$621
HK$701 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Motel 6 San Diego, CA - North
A courtyard with a pool, palm trees, and a building with multiple balconies and windows.

18. Motel 6 Chula Vista, CA - San Diego

Motel 6 Chula Vista, CA - San Diego
2.0 star property
Chula Vista
6.0 out of 10, (1,679 reviews)
"Staff were excellent, helpful, friendly, parking was easy i parked right by the office as well as near my room it was cozy quiet clean fully equipped smelled clean bed comfy , great experience i will return"
United States
Cynthia
The price is HK$533
HK$611 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Motel 6 Chula Vista, CA - San Diego
A modern hotel room with two beds, a balcony, and a desk.

19. Motel 6 La Mesa, CA

Motel 6 La Mesa, CA
2.0 star property
La Mesa
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"super clean and friendly staff, would stay again!"
United States
Natalia
The price is HK$776
HK$853 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Motel 6 La Mesa, CA
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a painting of a coastal scene, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

20. Motel Mediteran Escondido

Motel Mediteran Escondido
2.5 star property
Kit Carson
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,067 reviews)
"Wonderful staff and great location"
United States
Bob
The price is HK$533
HK$587 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Motel Mediteran Escondido
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San Diego Motels information

Number of reviews
8,984
Accommodation
24 Motels
Lowest Price
HK$549
Highest Price
HK$1,514

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to San Diego?
When you save on your room price, you can make the most of what San Diego has to offer. Not-to-be-missed sights include San Diego Zoo, Mission Bay and Petco Park.
What's it like to stay in a motel?
When you stay at a motel, you'll often find a free parking spot and an outdoor pool. With a stay at a motel, you'll usually access your room directly from the car park. In the US, motels boomed at the end of the 1940s with the popularity of car travel and road trips, peaking in the mid-1960s with more than 60,000 properties.
What are the best motels in San Diego?
Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Hotel Circle - Mission Valley: Stay within a 5-minute drive of Marine Corps Recruit Depot and Balboa Park. Enjoy access to the free Wi-Fi, parking and laundry facilities. Mission Bay Motel: Parking and a 24-hour front desk are available during your stay, along with room amenities such as free toiletries. You'll be located within a 5-minute drive of Mission Bay and Mission Beach. Motel 6 San Diego Airport - Harbor: Enjoy access to the laundry facilities, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking. Stay within a 5-minute drive of Port of San Diego and Marine Corps Recruit Depot. Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown: You'll be located within a 5-minute drive of Balboa Park and Port of San Diego. Free WiFi, a snack bar/deli and parking are available during your stay. Motel 6 San Diego, CA - North: Stay within a 10-minute drive of Mission Bay and Balboa Park. Enjoy access to the laundry facilities, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking.
How many motels should I expect to find in San Diego?
Expedia has 7 motels in San Diego.
What can I do in San Diego?
While you're sightseeing in this walkable area, explore the well-known zoo and enjoy the scenic seaside. Those who've visited San Diego love its waterfront, museums and entertainment. Some popular places to visit include San Diego Zoo, Mission Bay and Petco Park. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Balboa Park, Mission Beach and Waterfront Park. You'll find these family-friendly attractions: Maritime Museum of San Diego, USS Midway Museum and Belmont Park.
What's the seasonal weather like in San Diego?
Weather can make or break a road trip, so we've gathered some data about year-round temperatures in San Diego to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually August and September, with an average temperature of 22°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of 14°C. Average annual precipitation for San Diego is 328 mm.
What are my options for getting around San Diego while staying in a motel?
We've gathered some information about local transportation options in San Diego to help you navigate your stay: Fly into San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.), which is located 2.4 mi (3.9 km) away. Otherwise, look for flights into San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field), which is 6.6 mi (10.7 km) away. Take advantage of metro transport at Civic Center Station, Civic Center Station and 5th Avenue Station. If you want to travel outside the area, take a train from San Diego Santa Fe Depot, Old Town Transit Center or San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station. You can explore water travel options at the local port.

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