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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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,772 reviews)
The room itself was nice, spacious, and as advertised. We stayed here for a wedding weekend and suggested to our guests that they stay here too. I checked in 11:30 at night on Thursday and it took 25 minutes in line before I got checked in. We learned from numerous guests that it took up to 2 hours ...

Reviewed on Apr 26, 2026

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
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! (2,555 reviews)
I like this place

Reviewed on Apr 27, 2026

Paradise Point Resort & Spa
Handlery Hotel

Handlery Hotel

3.5 out of 5
950 Hotel Cir N 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, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,465 reviews)
Room was clean, nice pool area

Reviewed on Apr 27, 2026

Handlery Hotel
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! (2,497 reviews)
Unclean

Reviewed on Apr 27, 2026

California Suites Hotel
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,435 reviews)
Room smelled like urine. Fro t desk didnt have another room with 2 queens and offered a room with 2 double beds. Ended canceling the reservation and scrambled to find a place to stay.

Reviewed on Apr 27, 2026

Best Western Seven Seas
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! (4,305 reviews)
One of our favorite spots. Roomy suites. Great water views. Walking paths. Close to restaurants and bars.

Reviewed on Apr 27, 2026

The Dana on Mission Bay
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! (2,612 reviews)
I stayed on the 2nd floor. The elevator to go up had walls covered in cardboard & pool noodles on the rails . The door squeaked as it opened/ closed . Got to my floor and the carpet was covered in plastic , vents were popped off the ceiling . Noticed it was under construction, but it was pretty dirty ...

Reviewed on Apr 27, 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! (2,660 reviews)
Make sure to check your reservation. You pay a parking fee per night to park your car there and then my towels in the room were stained. There could be some improvements inside the rooms but the grounds themselves were beautiful! The staff was helpful and the best part was the location! Well located ...

Reviewed on Apr 27, 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle
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 ...
7.4/10 Good! (4,205 reviews)
Room wasn’t super clean. Dead cockroach outside the bathroom, sticky spot on the bedside table, plastic mat for the bottom of the shower had hair on it.

Reviewed on Apr 26, 2026

Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,026 reviews)
The beach view was nice. But the cleanliness of the room was terrible

Reviewed on Apr 27, 2026

Bahia Resort Hotel
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. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,616 reviews)
We had a fantastic time. Planned on going out in north park but just ended up enjoying the hotel!

Reviewed on Apr 25, 2026

Lafayette Hotel & Club
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,622 reviews)
Every day went there was very polite. It’s great for kids. The pool is open till 10. The slides do close early though at 5 PM I think.

Reviewed on Apr 25, 2026

Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina
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