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A hotel lobby with a 'Lobby' sign, palm trees, and a sunset sky.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area with chairs and a sofa, a ceiling fan, and a large window with curtains.
An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, red umbrellas, and a view of palm trees and a building with a 'BLW' sign.
A restaurant with a bar area, booths, and a view of the sunset through large windows.

1. Best Western Seven Seas

Best Western Seven Seas
Mission Valley
United States
Jamie
฿2,796
฿3,214 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Best Western Seven Seas
A balcony with a table set for two, overlooking a marina with numerous boats.
A marina with multiple boats docked, a multi-story building with outdoor seating, and a clear view of the surrounding coastline.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a clear view of the elevator.
A modern hotel room with a balcony, a sofa, a chair, a coffee table, and two bedside tables with lamps.

2. Bay Club Hotel & Marina

Bay Club Hotel & Marina
Point Loma
United States
Jennifer
฿5,622
฿6,462 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Bay Club Hotel & Marina
A resort with a large swimming pool surrounded by lounge chairs and palm trees.
A hotel with a curved entrance, palm trees, and a parking lot.
A lobby with seating areas, a piano, and a reception desk.
A bar area with wooden chairs and tables, a bar counter with various bottles, and a sign reading "BEACH BUMS CATER HERE".

3. Handlery Hotel

Handlery Hotel
Mission Valley
United States
Ronald
฿3,586
฿4,501 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Handlery Hotel
A rectangular swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by tall trees and greenery.
A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a painting on the wall.
A hotel room with a large window with blinds, a round mirror, two teal chairs, a small round table, and a television on a wooden cabinet.
An outdoor seating area with wooden benches and tables, a shaded canopy, and a sign for a restaurant.

4. Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle
Mission Valley
United States
Alyssa
฿2,781
฿3,197 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle
A corridor with hexagonal tiles leading to a beach view.
A beach with palm trees, a playground, and a pier in the background.
A stone-paved pathway leading to a covered entrance with a view of the sea.
A bar with three colorful cocktails on a mat, bottles and glasses in the background, and a view of the sea through arched windows.

5. La Jolla Shores Hotel

La Jolla Shores Hotel
La Jolla Shores
United States
Jennifer
฿6,916
฿9,855 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
La Jolla Shores Hotel
A hotel sign with palm trees in the background.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a bathroom.
A restaurant with marble-topped tables and chairs, pendant lighting, and a bar area.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

6. The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo

The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo
Mission Valley
United States
jannet
฿2,541
฿2,921 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a painting, and a view of the city.
A spacious lobby with a round table, blue benches, a large painting, and a view of the outdoors.
A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, palm trees, and a parking area.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central seating area with sofas and armchairs, a coffee table, and a potted plant.

7. Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel
National City
United States
Alexander
฿5,325
฿5,868 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel
A hotel lobby with a large seating area, a kitchen counter with coffee machines, and a stone fireplace.
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a television mounted on the wall.
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a reception desk.
A compact kitchen with dark cabinets, a white refrigerator, and a dishwasher. There is a small dining area with a table and chairs.

8. Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Rancho Bernardo

Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Rancho Bernardo
Carmel Mountain Ranch
United States
Chad
฿3,602
฿4,105 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Rancho Bernardo
A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by trees and a building.
A restaurant with a bar area, multiple seating options including round tables and booths, and a visible menu board.
A hotel lobby with a stone wall, a fireplace, a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a reception desk.

9. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA
Sorrento Valley
United States
Alyssa
฿5,309
฿6,103 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA
An aerial view of a marina with numerous boats docked, surrounded by a residential area with buildings and streets.
A rooftop patio with wicker furniture and palm trees, overlooking a marina.
A hotel rooftop with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the marina and cityscape.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with blinds.

10. Comfort Inn San Diego Airport At The Harbor

Comfort Inn San Diego Airport At The Harbor
Point Loma
United States
Robert
฿3,470
฿3,919 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Comfort Inn San Diego Airport At The Harbor
An outdoor cafe with tables and chairs arranged in rows, large windows, and a potted plant.
A pool area with a hot tub, outdoor seating, and a building with red railings.
A multi-story building with the name "RAMADA" on the facade.
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a red rug. There is a plant on the coffee table and a window with curtains.

11. Ramada by Wyndham San Diego National City

Ramada by Wyndham San Diego National City
National City
United States
Dan
฿2,303
฿2,538 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Ramada by Wyndham San Diego National City
A multi-story hotel with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a fire escape.
A Starbucks with a modern interior, including a wooden wall and a counter with a coffee machine.
A lobby with a seating area featuring two armchairs and a table, a decorative wall, and a chandelier.
A person holding a bottle and glasses, wearing a dark shirt with a logo and an apron.

12. The Sofia Hotel

The Sofia Hotel
Downtown San Diego
United States
Christie Gail
฿4,577
฿6,231 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
The Sofia Hotel
A modern hotel lobby with a central seating area, a bar, and a large window providing natural light.
A spacious room with large windows, modern furniture, and decorative lighting fixtures.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a small table.
A hotel with a sign reading "Wyndham Garden," surrounded by palm trees and a well-lit entrance.

13. Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld

Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld
Point Loma
United States
Nayla
฿3,170
฿3,644 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld
A restaurant with outdoor seating, brick walls, and decorative lighting.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and a central chandelier.
A vintage car parked in front of a building with a sign that reads "Horton Grand Hotel."
A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and elegant furniture.

14. The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter
Downtown San Diego
United States
Ruben
฿5,205
฿6,955 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter
A pool area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.
A marina with boats, a bridge, and a building with a pool and palm trees.
A dining table set for a wedding with floral centerpieces and candles, overlooking a marina with boats.
An outdoor seating area with a fire pit table, surrounded by chairs and umbrellas, in a courtyard with palm trees and a building in the background.

15. The Dana on Mission Bay

The Dana on Mission Bay
Mission Bay
United States
elizabeth
฿5,309
฿7,053 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
The Dana on Mission Bay
A hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a bed, a chair, and a small table.
A tall, modern hotel with a curved facade, multiple balconies, and an American flag.
A room with a view of a cityscape, a chair with a patterned cushion, and a floor lamp.
A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, a large flat-screen TV displaying a scenic ocean view, and a seating area with pink chairs.

16. The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection
Downtown San Diego
United States
Jessica
฿5,309
฿6,156 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection
A hotel lobby with a waterfall feature, outdoor seating area, and multiple floors with balconies.
A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a television screen.
A swimming pool with a surrounding patio area, lounge chairs, and a building with multiple balconies.
A hotel with a large pool area, outdoor seating, and a well-maintained garden.

17. Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG

Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG
Mission Valley
United States
Veronica
฿4,032
฿4,647 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, modern furniture, and a fireplace.
A bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and hanging wicker pendant lights.
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a fountain with dolphin sculptures, and a modern building in the background.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a fireplace, modern seating, and large windows offering a view of greenery.

18. Four Points by Sheraton San Diego

Four Points by Sheraton San Diego
Kearny Mesa
United States
Gustavo
฿5,585
฿6,420 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Four Points by Sheraton San Diego
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, overlooking a beach and ocean.
A waterfront property with a pathway lined by palm trees and string lights, leading to a building with a dock and boats.
A beachside hotel with a row of beach chairs and umbrellas, palm trees, and a calm sea.
A large, multi-deck riverboat with a white exterior and multiple levels of balconies.

19. Bahia Resort Hotel

Bahia Resort Hotel
Central Mission Beach
United States
Annmarie
฿5,790
฿8,489 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Bahia Resort Hotel
An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a stone fire pit, string lights, and a pool area.
A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, balconies, and a landscaped driveway.
A rooftop pool area with a fire pit, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.
A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a sofa.

20. Sonesta ES Suites Carmel Mountain – San Diego

Sonesta ES Suites Carmel Mountain – San Diego
Carmel Mountain Ranch
United States
Andrew
฿3,669
฿4,180 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Sonesta ES Suites Carmel Mountain – San Diego
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