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If you are a budget traveler looking for cheap hotels in San Diego, California, you can put up at any of the economy hotels peppered across this coastal city. Two of the most renowned cheap hotels in downtown San Diego include Gaslamp Plaza Suites and Comfort Inn Gaslamp. Padre Trail Inn, Holiday, Inn Express Old Town and the Western Inn are preferred accommodation choices in the Old Town.

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A number of San Diego Hotels are located within a short walking distance from the sun-kissed beaches and other popular attractions of the city. Most of them offer special deals to their customers who opt for advance booking through online channels.

Several budget hotels in the city provide facilities like complementary breakfast and airport transfers to their customers. The rooms in these hotels are often equipped with microwave and mini-fridge for the convenience of the guests and have a high speed WiFi connection as well.

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For those who do not believe in compromising in taste due to cost can opt to stay in some of the luxurious star category hotels located in San Diego. These include Marriot San Diego Hotel and Marina located on the bay in downtown San Diego and Sheraton San Diego - an all-suite hotel situated in one of the most posh areas of downtown San Diego.

You can also book a room at the Courtyard Marriott San Diego that is well known for its touch of Spanish hospitality and charm or Four Point Sheraton San Diego, a comfortable and luxurious hotel located at a short drive of 10 miles from the San Diego International Airport. Whichever, is the hotel of you choice, you can be sure of a memorable staying experience at San Diego.

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Britt Scripps Inn

406 Maple Street, San Diego, CA 92103

The Britt Scripps Inn is a place where quality over quantity rules the day. It's also an ideal retreat for you to experience luxury lifestyle. Artfully seated in the heart of historic Bankers Hill, the hotel is blessed with stunning views, tranquil surroundings and convenient access. It is within a short walking distance of some of the most popular area attractions, such as San Diego Zoo, historic Gaslamp Quarter and Sea World etc. Guests staying at this hotel can take advantage of its thoughtful amenities and impeccable services. You can also take a romantic stroll with your loved one on the beautiful beaches, which are only a short drive from the hotel.

Pros:
WI-FI enabled throughout house
Earth-friendly Gilchrest & Soames luxury amenities
Flat screen LCD TV
Sumptuous robes and towels
Spotless private bathroom
Vibrantly colored and lushly textured fabrics and wall coverings
Complimentary high speed internet access

Cons:
Breakfast not included
Limited on-site parking spaces

Review:
Lovely hotel in a wonderful location - it was tastefully decorated - room was comfortable and clean - it was the most beautiful two-story hotel - the living room in the main floor was great - breakfast room was well-kept
Our room was very quiet and comfortable - super comfy bed - breakfast was great - would not hesitate to stay here again - had a very pleasant experience
The best hotel lived up to our expectations - staff was really professional and very accommodating - everything was well maintained - the gourmet breakfast was just amazing, making the stay well worth the money
Planned to stay here next time - would definitely recommend to all friends - the bed was comfortable - really a home away from home - comfy bed and quality linens
Loved the hotel, everything was fantastic, but the bed was way too soft - the hotel was in very good condition - the location was unbeatable - within easy reach to zoo, museums and restaurants - breakfast was better than we expected
Had no problem during our stay - classical music played in the background all the time - overall, our stay was enjoyable - parking was no problem - the front desk gave us a parking pass after we checked in (more…)

Best Western Plus San Diego Miramar Hotel

9310 Kearny Mesa Road, San Diego, CA

Best Western Plus San Diego/Miramar Hotel is perfectly located 3 miles from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, within only 20 minutes drive of SeaWorld, the Gaslamp Quarter, the San Diego Zoo and Mission Beach. With a lot of California attractions nearby, this budget hotel offers to provide its guests with great and comfortable stays at very low price. All 104 guestrooms are equipped with microwaves and compact refrigerators. There may be no frill accommodation here, but everything here will deserve what you pay.

Pros:
Close to many famous CA attractions
Only about 15 minutes from downtown San Diego
Microwaves and compact refrigerators
Free guest parking during stay
Complimentary buffet breakfast
Swimming pool and spa tub available
Elevator/lift

Cons:
No pets allowed

Review:
Convenient to many of the famous local attractions - very close to the downtown area - some restaurants close by - short distance to Mira Mesa
Good hotel - room was just okay - nothing noticeably good and nothing bad - everything was clean - microwave worked well and helped a lot - pretty quiet at night
Courteous staff - pretty helpful - no problem at check in - responsive - needed to be more professional
Free breakfast - family oriented - clean pool area - not crowded at all - great free parking service - elevator worked well during our stay
Good for the price - got what you paid for - all in all, a bargain hotel (more…)

Best Western Yacht Harbor Hotel

5005 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92106

As a southern California hotel located in the central of San Diego with facing the scenic view of San Diego Harbor, the Best Western Yacht Harbor Hotel has a great access to the Gaslamp Quarter, the San Diego Convention Center and San Diego Zoo. This property is minutes away form the San Diego Airport, Sea World, San Diego Convention Center, world class sailing and 65 golf courses.
Guests can experience the breathtaking view of San Diego and enjoy the sandy beach. Plus, the property provides the outstanding service and cozy circumstance at an affordable rate.

Pros:
Good size & comfortable room
Free & ample parking
Friendly & helpful staff
The hotel with a great view
Free & convenient breakfast
Nice view of the bay & harbor
Modern appearance
Clean & tidy rooms
Quiet circumstance
Nice business center
Perfect location
Seattle's Best coffee available in the lobby
Plenty of restaurants & bars nearby

Cons:
A bit small rooms

Review:
Terrific view of the marina and the boats - comfortable beds - there were microwave and small fridge in room - the breakfast was handy - the kids enjoyed the out-door pool - the hotel was convenient to anywhere - a few restaurants located nearby - very close to Rosecrants street
8 minutes drive to downtown - close to the airport - higher floor with picturesque harbor view
The hotel was across the street from the harbor - a bit hard bed - fluffy pillows
It was not a bad stay - rooms were a little small - breakfast dining area was a bit crowded
The hotel was across the street from the harbor - the hotel was centrally located in the Point Loma area - 5 minutes to the airport - the complimentary breakfast was included with enough variety
The bay-view rooms with best view of the marina - the underground parking was a bit small and hard to back to the lobby - security latch was broken - the hotel circle area was not shady
Lot of street noise - small but usable business center with free printing - good value for the dollar
Noisy street out front - noises from room fridge compressor - a decent, economical and budget oriented hotel - the hotel was a bit dated but clean - about 10-15 minutes drive down Harbor Blvd to the Convention Center - the pool was oddly located right off the sidewalk
Great Italian restaurant/bar directly across the street - the shower with good water pressure
A bit dark lighting in the room - responsive front desk - wet carpet - some harbor fish markets were walkable (more…)

Best Western Golden Triangle Inn

5550 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92117

The Best Western Golden Triangle Inn lies close to the beautiful beaches. It provides easy access to SeaWorld, Qualcomm Stadium, Balboa Park and San Diego Zoo. There're 85 rooms distributed on 3 floors. Hearty daily maid service and friendly multi-lingual staff provide guests with a comfortable and fantastic stay. Guests can enjoy complimentary continental breakfast daily, wireless Internet access and newspaper.

Pros:
Complimentary continental breakfast daily
Daily maid service available
Friendly multi-lingual staff
Complimentary newspaper
Free wireless Internet access available

Cons:
No swimming pool is avaialble

Review:
Check in was pleasant and fast - room was clean - staff was friendly - nice breakfast - incredibly clean - plenty of pillows and towels - nice and clean hotel with free internet - front desk was very friendly
Decent budget hotel - good value - room was clean - free wireless Internet and parking - free and nicely appointed continental breakfast - maid service was excellent - checking in was a breeze - staff was very helpful and pleasant (more…)

Best Western Plus Blue Sea Lodge

707 Pacific Beach Drive, San Diego, CA 92109

This hotel is conveniently located to many interesting attractions including SeaWorld, Legoland, San Diego Zoo and the famous Gaslamp Quarter. What's more, guests have easy access to many beaches. For example, guests can have a walk at the Pacific Beach after dinner. All the guest rooms are appointed with free Internet access and basic room amenities, including telephone, cable TV, refrigerator and microwave oven, in-room movie and in-room safe. All these assure you the fine accommodation of the hotel.

Pros:
Located 2 miles from Sea World and La Jolla
Minutes away from a variety of local shops and restaurants
Heated outdoor swimming pool
24-hour business center
Free wireless high-speed Internet access
Well-appointed guest rooms

Cons:
Parking costs $15 per night

Review:
Had a room overlooking the pool - the room had a great view of the ocean - easy walk to anywhere you might want to go - wonderful customer service
Rooms were small but very clean - close to beautiful beaches - the restaurant across the street "World Famous" was great and very reasonable - parking was charged - a gated underground parking was available
There were food places within walking distance along with bike rental places - helpful staff - free wifi, refrigerator in the room was very nice - balcony with view to the water - the pool and spa areas were clean and enjoyable - it was a good value for the room rates
The staff was always professional and friendly - many restaurants and shops are within walking distance - appreciated the mini refrigerator, microwave and small safe in the room - well-appointed rooms - easy drive into the city (more…)

Beachcomber Shores

907 Turquoise Street, San Diego, CA 92109

This chic hotel is located in the heart of beach area, boasting a nice location close to everything: the beach, Sea World Marine Park, San Diego Zoo, Old Town and others. Downtown San Diego is about 6 miles from the property and La Jolla is just 1 block away. The hotel offers economical rates for budget travelers, and each of its 33 rooms includes a basic host of homey amenities, making your stay as comfortable as at your home.

Pros:
Fabulous location in north Pacific Beach area
Budget-friendly room rates: starting from $75 per night, and $300 per week
Full-sized private bathroom in all rooms
Kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave and sink
Internet access available

Cons:
In the lack of recreational facilities
No air conditioner in rooms

Review:
Good value for the weekly rates - great location in Pacific Beach area - close to Sea World and San Diego Zoo - the hotel was old - roomy, clean and accommodating
Helpful and courtesy staff - an affordable and convenient place to stay - I would stay again for sure - we paid for the third person - the best deal for the area
Slow wi-fi - street noise was loud - outstanding customer services - sparkling windows and clean bathroom - a good stay at awesome price - ridiculously cheap - spacious rooms - no air conditioner and parking (more…)

Western Inn & Suites

3889 Arista Street, San Diego, CA 92110

This hotel is ideally located close to many attractions, like Old Town Train Station, Sea World, San Diego Zoo, San Diego Amtrak Train and Military Bases. The hotel provides guests with complimentary high-speed Internet access, free breakfast on-site car rental service, on-site ticket sales to all major attractions and business center. All the guest rooms feature hairdryer, iron and ironing board, coffee maker, telephone and cable TV.

Pros:
Complimentary continental breakfast
Free high-speed Internet access
On-site car rental services
On-site ticket sales to all major attractions
Cable TV with premium channels (HBO, CNN, ESPN)

Cons:
The quality of the complimentary breakfast needs improvement

Review:
This was located right beside the Courtyard Marriot - friendly staff - guest laundry facilities were available - there was no shuttle service - my stay was enjoyable
Rooms were neat and clean - 2 queen beds in my room - clean bathroom - indoor parking was available - walking distance to Old Town Village and restaurants
Super location, within walking distance to the old town - parking was free of cost - a great variety of breakfast - free Internet in the lobby - there was a swimming pool
The rooms were not fancy, just very nice - the bed was very comfortable - they provided a breakfast and coffee in the morning - great stay at a very reasonable price
The staff was always there to help - they were very knowledgeable of the city, surrounding area, as well as nearby restaurants - quick check-out (more…)

The Beach Cottages

4255 Ocean Boulevard, 1 block south of Grand Avenue, San Diego, CA 92109

As a family owned and operated property, the Beach Cottages is the perfect place for visitors to enjoy a relaxing vacation on the beach. Various room types are offered for varying needs, including one- and two-bedroom cottages, apartments, suites and studios etc. These well-appointed rooms are ideal for extended stays. Abundant in-room amenities promise enjoyable accommodations, such as fully equipped kitchens, coffee makers and refrigerators. The motel is ideally located, just steps away from the Pacific Ocean and numerous beach activities.

Pros:
Unbeatable location just steps away from the Pacific Ocean
In-room coffee makers and refrigerators
Free cable TVs
Fully equipped kitchens
On-site laundry facilities
Beautiful patio areas with tables, chairs and umbrellas

Cons:
No air conditioning
Room service not available

Review:
Loved its location right on the beach - oceanfront cabins with fantastic ocean views - gorgeous Pacific Ocean sunsets views - asked for quiet oceanfront cabins
A nice hotel with clean rooms and old school California ambience - ping pong tables offered for small kids - outdoor barbecue grills perfect for the whole family - close to grocery stores, shops and restaurants
Fully-equipped kitchens in some rooms were very convenient - a great place to relax and have fun at the beach - the owners were very friendly
Rooms were reasonably priced - great price for the location - a wonderful place for non-stop nightlife - loads of bars were just minutes away (more…)

Ocean Beach Hotel

5080 Newport Ave, San Diego, CA 92107

The Ocean Beach Hotel is always a nice choice for those seeking for a beachfront lodging in San Diego. Located on the Ocean Beach, the beautiful property promises every guest great opportunities for surfing, swimming, sunbathing, fishing, sailing, pier strolling, shopping, dining etc, anything you have expected or not. You can also enjoy the spectacular views of the blue Pacific Ocean and unbelievable sunset at the nicely decorated guestrooms. Furthermore, the hotel features an inviting courtyard, elegant accommodation, pleasant atmosphere and all delightful amenities, which all bring you endless pleasure during your stay.

Pros:
Efficient check-in and check-out
Free parking
Complimentary high-speed Internet access
Pets friendly
ATM / banking
Wheelchair access
Coffee in the lobby

Cons:
No elevators

Review:
Great hotel - served its purpose wonderfully - one of the best locations on ocean beach - will be returning - great ocean view - unique & beachy - quite, romantic, walk to pier free fishing - an amazing, romantic place for cool people - you gotta stay here - great experience at OB hotel - the OB hotel delivers again
Convenient location across street from beach - fabulous location - best vacation with our dogs ever - great cozy place with everything in walking distance - great spot, you cannot beat the location
Good price - affordable - great accommodation at a reasonable price
Extremely clean - great accommodations and service with ocean air and beach views - best bet for travelling with a dog with a bonus room by the beach - nice room
Outstanding customer service - employees were very polite and helpful (more…)

Mission Bay RV Resort

2727 De Anza Rd San Diego, California - 92109, United States

Located in a perfect position, Mission Bay RV Resort offers easy access to explore all the city's hot attractions, such as SeaWorld, the San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal Park. Perfect amenities include boat & bike rentals, free cable TV, bathhouses with hot showers, picnic area and more to bring endless fun to the guests. Within walking distance of the Mission Beach, guests have the pleasure on enjoying swimming, wading, fishing, and jet skiing under the warm California sun. This Mission Bay RV Resort serves guests a quiet, clean, secure environment to ensure you a memorable and cheerful stay.

Pros:
On-site water sport rentals
Focus on safety: entrance via keycard only
Wi-Fi available
Snack shack is available
Hot showers and laundry facilities
Very close to the hot attractions
Disabled accessible sites are available

Cons:
No on-site store
No group reservations are available during the months of July and August

Review:
The campground was very clean, bathrooms clean too - RV parking seemed adequate - the front desk staff was very polite and helpful - the beach was right outside the campground - Wi-Fi seemed excellent
It was very quiet at night and they had a movie for the kids on Saturday night - the location in relation to all the attractions in San Diego - very easy to get to anything - excellent service and the food at the hotel restaurant was delicious
Everything from the grounds, to the rooms, service and amenities were incredible - enjoyed walking around the grounds - sites were roomy with full hook ups and cable tv was available - staff was very helpful and polite - 24hr security patrolling the park that made you real secure (more…)