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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! (3,571 reviews)
"I’ve never had a more horrible experience. The water was hot when I needed it to be cold and it was cold when I needed to be hot. It was loud at night and it was a dingy dirty and looked like something out of a horror movie they were ants randomly crawling up my arm when I was trying to sleep so ..."

Reviewed on Jun 3, 2026

Best Western Seven Seas
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! (1,856 reviews)
"This property is old and the rooms show age. I booked a Mountain View with our room was underground. We got a view of the concrete wall instead."

Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego 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! (2,751 reviews)
"Great little place to stay. We went to sea world from Orange County and I didn’t want to drive back at night so we stayed just for the night. Room is just what you would expect. The highlight was the heated pool. San Diego is always cold at night so it was perfect for the kids."

Reviewed on Jun 2, 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle
San Diego Mission Bay Resort

San Diego Mission Bay Resort

4 out of 5
1775 E Mission Bay Dr San Diego CA
  • 41 min drive from San Elijo State Beach
Book a stay at this beach resort in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,459 reviews)
"We came to SD for our daughter’s graduation and commissioning. We had the ocean view villa. Our room was spacious and had an excellent view of the bay. Staff was always pleasant and helpful with requests. The only negative was the room had a musty smell and we were so busy I didn’t think to mention ..."

Reviewed on Jun 2, 2026

San Diego Mission Bay Resort
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! (2,601 reviews)
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Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026

California Suites Hotel
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! (2,629 reviews)
"Room was not greatly cleaned! They can do it better specifically bathroom!"

Reviewed on Jun 2, 2026

Paradise Point Resort & Spa
The Alcala Hotel Mission Valley/Seaworld

The Alcala Hotel Mission Valley/Seaworld

2.5 out of 5
San Diego CA
  • 44 min drive from San Elijo State Beach
Book a stay at this golf hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (153 reviews)
"Overall we had a great stay. Staff were welcoming and attentive. Request for towels and hairdryer was prompt."

Reviewed on Jun 3, 2026

The Alcala Hotel Mission Valley/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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,109 reviews)
"Room was not cleaned! AC was not working so room was getting hot!"

Reviewed on Jun 2, 2026

Bahia Resort Hotel
San Diego Marriott Mission Valley

San Diego Marriott Mission Valley

4 out of 5
8757 Rio San Diego Dr San Diego CA
  • 42 min drive from San Elijo State Beach
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,012 reviews)
"Nice"

Reviewed on Jun 3, 2026

San Diego Marriott Mission Valley
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! (4,372 reviews)
"The staff was very tentative. The rooms were very clean and comfortable. The pool was amazing. The restaurant was excellent and Manny was very tentative and awesome. We will be back next year . The view from our room was breathtaking."

Reviewed on Jun 2, 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. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,681 reviews)
"We loved the vibe, the decor and the amenities at this hotel. Will definitely go back!"

Reviewed on Jun 2, 2026

Lafayette Hotel & Club
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! (2,567 reviews)
"Great location for us for quick vacation. Clean. Food was superior grade and better than the Hilton. Pool was a great bonus."

Reviewed on Jun 3, 2026

Handlery Hotel
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