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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! (2,844 reviews)
"Waterfall pool was not clean"

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2026

Paradise Point Resort & Spa
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! (2,440 reviews)
"Good experience and loved every minute"

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2026

San Diego Marriott La Jolla
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! (2,857 reviews)
"I’ve stayed at this hotel many times. The hotel is fine, but I’m writing this review for my room. It was in the front of the hotel with the front window 4 feet from the sidewalk. And, I was 10 feet from the noisy, noisy road"

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2026

California Suites Hotel
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! (4,475 reviews)
"Nice hotel rooms, grounds and pools, friendly staff. There was a surprise fee of 35$ per night for parking which we felt should be included in the room fee. There was complimentary coffee only until 7am, after that you needed to go to the sit down restaurant. The restaurant was lacking for dinner ..."

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2026

The Dana on Mission Bay
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 ...
Handlery Hotel
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! (2,968 reviews)
"My husband health has us having to go to UCSD for appointments, so we found that Dayinn is very close to the hospital. Our stays are very nice, it's clean, comfortable and the staff are very helpful. Only thing I don't care for is $20.00 parking even if your handicap."

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle
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 business-friendly resort in San Diego. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,324 reviews)
"Family friendly, clean, helpful staff, great location. The private beach was very nice with chairs and cabanas free to guests. The only downside was how busy the pool was. Unfortunately the size of the pool is probably too small for the property and it was always packed and loud."

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2026

Bahia Resort Hotel
Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG

Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG

3.5 out of 5
2270 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, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions San Diego Zoo and Mission ...
Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG
Lakehouse Resort

Lakehouse Resort

4 out of 5
1025 La Bonita Drive San Marcos CA
  • 17 min drive from San Elijo State Beach
Book a stay at this golf resort in San Marcos. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools, and a marina. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
Lakehouse Resort
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, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina
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! (1,897 reviews)
"Always love staying here especially on work trips because it’s a great spot to come back to. Only downfall is no self parking and parking in the surrounding neighborhood is not great for trucks. Other than that, I’ll still be back for future stays."

Reviewed on Aug 11, 2026

Lafayette Hotel & Club
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! (3,765 reviews)
"Descent for the price, but a bit run down. Check in staff was not pleasant or helpful, but cleaning staff for rooms was on point and did a good job daily. Located in a nice location, but pay a few dollars more and get a better experience elsewhere"

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2026

Best Western Seven Seas
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