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Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla
4.0 star property
22.3 km from Rancho Ponderosa
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1782)
"Good hot food!!"
United States
Cris
The price is ฿5,795
฿6,661 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla
Outdoor pool
San Diego Marriott La Jolla

San Diego Marriott La Jolla

San Diego Marriott La Jolla
4.0 star property
22.3 km from Rancho Ponderosa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2193)
"We had a great stay! Everything was clean and the staff was phenomenal!! "
United States
Mattie
The price is ฿4,868
฿5,601 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Jan - 11 Jan 2026
San Diego Marriott La Jolla
Lobby
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Diego Pacific Beach

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Diego Pacific Beach

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Diego Pacific Beach
2.5 star property
30.2 km from Rancho Ponderosa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (807)
"good place to stay"
United States
Sisi
The price is ฿3,235
฿3,719 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Dec - 31 Dec
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Diego Pacific Beach
Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, desk
The Sands of La Jolla

The Sands of La Jolla

The Sands of La Jolla
2.5 star property
28.9 km from Rancho Ponderosa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (719)
"Great hotel."
United States
Renee
The price is ฿3,581
฿4,037 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
The Sands of La Jolla
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Inn By The Sea La Jolla

Inn By The Sea La Jolla

Inn By The Sea La Jolla
3.5 star property
25.2 km from Rancho Ponderosa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1743)
"Delightful stay. Perfect location. "
United States
Nicole
The price is ฿4,721
฿5,426 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Inn By The Sea La Jolla
Exterior
Holiday Inn Express & Suites La Jolla – Windansea Beach by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites La Jolla – Windansea Beach by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites La Jolla – Windansea Beach by IHG
2.5 star property
26.9 km from Rancho Ponderosa
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1004)
"Staff very courteous and friendly. "
United States
Derek
The price is ฿4,523
฿5,199 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites La Jolla – Windansea Beach by IHG
Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk
Empress Hotel of La Jolla

Empress Hotel of La Jolla

Empress Hotel of La Jolla
3.0 star property
25.3 km from Rancho Ponderosa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Love staying here. It is very convenient to everywhere we need to go in the heart of La Jolla. The staff is friendly and the restaurant is the best!"
United States
Sharon
The price is ฿5,071
฿6,370 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Dec - 31 Dec
Empress Hotel of La Jolla
Front of property
The Shoal La Jolla Beach

The Shoal La Jolla Beach

The Shoal La Jolla Beach
2.5 star property
26.9 km from Rancho Ponderosa
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1004)
"Very clean, really polite and helpful staff."
United States
Belinda
The price is ฿4,140
฿4,676 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec
The Shoal La Jolla Beach
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Grande Colonial Hotel

Grande Colonial Hotel

Grande Colonial Hotel
4.0 star property
25 km from Rancho Ponderosa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
"Great location,excellent restaurant downstairs. Nice rooms. Excellent architecture."
United States
daniel
The price is ฿6,648
฿9,266 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Grande Colonial Hotel
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
La Jolla Riviera Inn

La Jolla Riviera Inn

La Jolla Riviera Inn
3.0 star property
24.4 km from Rancho Ponderosa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (563)
"We had wonderful stay at River in"
United States
Pradeep Kumar
La Jolla Riviera Inn
Pines Corner Penthouse Suite (Recently Renovated) | View from room
La Jolla Cove Suites

La Jolla Cove Suites

La Jolla Cove Suites
3.0 star property
24.8 km from Rancho Ponderosa
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1087)
"The great ocean view, the friendly service from staff and the comfortable beds!"
United States
John
The price is ฿3,961
฿4,552 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
La Jolla Cove Suites
Lobby
Hampton Inn San Diego-Kearny Mesa

Hampton Inn San Diego-Kearny Mesa

Hampton Inn San Diego-Kearny Mesa
2.5 star property
28.4 km from Rancho Ponderosa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"It was a very nice stay "
United States
Douglas
The price is ฿3,539
฿4,061 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn San Diego-Kearny Mesa
Free daily buffet breakfast
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Diego Mission Bay

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Diego Mission Bay

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Diego Mission Bay
3.0 star property
29.5 km from Rancho Ponderosa
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1435)
"Great place We will stay here again. "
United States
Derek
The price is ฿2,874
฿3,305 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Diego Mission Bay
Front of property
Pantai Inn

Pantai Inn

Pantai Inn
3.5 star property
24.8 km from Rancho Ponderosa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
"Great spot!"
United States
Melissa
The price is ฿9,391
฿11,474 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
Pantai Inn
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Hyatt Regency La Jolla

Hyatt Regency La Jolla

Hyatt Regency La Jolla
4.0 star property
22.4 km from Rancho Ponderosa
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1005)
"Check in was great, employees were so nice"
United States
Noel
The price is ฿4,494
฿6,327 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Dec - 27 Dec
Hyatt Regency La Jolla
BBQ/picnic Area
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Central

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Central

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Central
3.0 star property
29.1 km from Rancho Ponderosa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1003)
"Nice hotel, near Montgomery airport "
United States
Nir
The price is ฿3,577
฿4,112 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Central
Beach nearby, scuba diving
PB Surf Beachside Inn

PB Surf Beachside Inn

PB Surf Beachside Inn
2.5 star property
30.1 km from Rancho Ponderosa
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1005)
"Really nice place to stay at"
United States
Alejandro
The price is ฿2,798
฿3,161 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
PB Surf Beachside Inn
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Pillow-top beds, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
GreenTree Inn San Diego Mission Bay

GreenTree Inn San Diego Mission Bay

GreenTree Inn San Diego Mission Bay
2.5 star property
30 km from Rancho Ponderosa
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1877)
"Good budget room in SD"
United States
John
The price is ฿3,027
฿3,480 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
GreenTree Inn San Diego Mission Bay
Interior
Winners Circle Resort

Winners Circle Resort

Winners Circle Resort
2.0 star property
10.1 km from Rancho Ponderosa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (192)
"Great place!"
United States
Karyn
The price is ฿5,343
฿6,037 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Winners Circle Resort
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
SureStay Hotel by Best Western San Diego Pacific Beach

SureStay Hotel by Best Western San Diego Pacific Beach

SureStay Hotel by Best Western San Diego Pacific Beach
2.5 star property
30 km from Rancho Ponderosa
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1422)
"our stay was great and staff was supportive..."
United States
Ramesh
The price is ฿2,487
฿2,809 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
SureStay Hotel by Best Western San Diego Pacific Beach
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Where to stay in Rancho Ponderosa

Find the best Rancho Ponderosa areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Carlsbad Village

If you're spending some time in Carlsbad Village, Carlsbad State Beach and Tamarack Beach are top sights worth seeing.

City Center

If you're spending some time in City Center, The Crossings at Carlsbad and Flower Fields of Carlsbad are top sights worth seeing.

North Beach

While visiting North Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Tamarack Beach and Carlsbad State Beach.

Aviara

If you're spending some time in Aviara, Batiquitos Lagoon and Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation Nature Center are top sights worth seeing.

South Beach

If you're spending some time in South Beach, South Carlsbad State Beach and Tamarack Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Top Rancho Ponderosa Hotel Reviews

Pleasant Inn

Pleasant Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Clean rooms and reasonable rates- my home away from home in San Diego "
eddie 2-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Pleasant Inn

Frequently asked questions

What is Rancho Ponderosa like?
Travellers to the Rancho Ponderosa neighbourhood in Carlsbad will be sure to enjoy their stay.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Rancho Ponderosa, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals in Rancho Ponderosa.
What is there to do around this Carlsbad neighbourhood?
Stagecoach Park, Encinitas Ranch Golf Course and La Costa Golf Courses - North and South are just a few of the places to visit in and around Rancho Ponderosa. While you're out sightseeing in Carlsbad, make sure that you visit other sights such as Encinitas Surfboards or Beacon Beach.