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Paradise Point Resort & Spa

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
1404 Vacation Rd San Diego CA
  • 42 min drive from San Elijo State Beach
Book a stay at this beach resort in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 5 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,749 reviews)
"We were not impressed with our stay at Paradise Point, especially for the price. This resort is extremely overpriced for the condition it’s in. The room was old, outdated, and didn’t feel clean. There were stains on the curtains, the TV speaker glitched, the air conditioning was inconsistent, and ..."

Reviewed on Jul 22, 2026

Paradise Point Resort & Spa
Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area

3.5 out of 5
8860 Lawrence Welk Dr Escondido CA
  • 35 min drive from San Elijo State Beach
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Escondido. Enjoy free parking, 8 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the clean rooms in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,966 reviews)
"Everything was great. Expect check in was supposed to be at 4:00. Got there around 4:30 and room wasn’t ready for another hour! It was kind of an inconvenience and we had traveled from 3 hours away."

Reviewed on Jul 23, 2026

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
California Suites Hotel

California Suites Hotel

2 out of 5
5415 Clairemont Mesa Blvd San Diego CA
  • 32 min drive from San Elijo State Beach
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,758 reviews)
"Good place for us to stay for the night"

Reviewed on Jul 23, 2026

California Suites Hotel
Bahia Resort Hotel

Bahia Resort Hotel

3.5 out of 5
998 W Mission Bay Dr San Diego CA
  • 42 min drive from San Elijo State Beach
Book a stay at this beach resort in San Diego. Enjoy a beach locale, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
Bahia Resort Hotel
San Diego Marriott La Jolla

San Diego Marriott La Jolla

4 out of 5
4240 La Jolla Village Dr La Jolla CA
  • 26 min drive from San Elijo State Beach
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in La Jolla. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,402 reviews)
"Great!"

Reviewed on Jul 22, 2026

San Diego Marriott La Jolla
The Dana on Mission Bay

The Dana on Mission Bay

3.5 out of 5
1710 W Mission Bay Dr San Diego CA
  • 43 min drive from San Elijo State Beach
Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a marina, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,430 reviews)
"Family friendly. The place was kept clean overall but it is a little dated. My kids enjoyed the pool and being by the boats and bay was a nice view."

Reviewed on Jul 23, 2026

The Dana on Mission Bay
Lafayette Hotel & Club

Lafayette Hotel & Club

4 out of 5
2223 El Cajon Blvd San Diego CA
  • 45 min drive from San Elijo State Beach
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
Lafayette Hotel & Club
Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld

Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld

3 out of 5
3737 Sports Arena Blvd San Diego CA
  • 45 min drive from San Elijo State Beach
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy parking (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and a business center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld
Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina

Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina

4 out of 5
1441 Quivira Rd San Diego CA
  • 43 min drive from San Elijo State Beach
Book a stay at this spa hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,628 reviews)
"BREAK FAST"

Reviewed on Jul 23, 2026

Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina
Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area

Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area

2.5 out of 5
2485 Hotel Circle Place San Diego CA
  • 44 min drive from San Elijo State Beach
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,840 reviews)
"This hotel is very conveniently located. It's close to Old Town, Downtown, and the San Diego Zoo. The hotel staff was very pleasant and helpful. The hotel felt clean and well maintained. Pool area was kept clean. Continental breakfast was served, and well stocked."

Reviewed on Jul 23, 2026

Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area
Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

3 out of 5
543 Hotel Circle S San Diego CA
  • 44 min drive from San Elijo State Beach
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,909 reviews)
"This is the kind of place you stay at when you need a place to sleep. The doors go straight outside from the room. It is on hotel circle which has nicer hotels than this and less nice ones than this. The rooms were clean but outside smelled like pee in front of our rooms. The cleaning men were smoking ..."

Reviewed on Jul 23, 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle
Best Western Seven Seas

Best Western Seven Seas

3 out of 5
411 Hotel Circle South San Diego CA
  • 44 min drive from San Elijo State Beach
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,712 reviews)
"Parking limited. Old hotel, just ok."

Reviewed on Jul 23, 2026

Best Western Seven Seas
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