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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! (2,743 reviews)
"The resort needs to be updated. The bathrooms were dated and one tiny shelf in the shower for toiletries. Housecleaning was horrible. Everytime they cleaned, they left an empty toilet paper roll and no extra rolls. One day they left no shower gel. And we ordered an extra blanket and pillows our first ..."

Reviewed on Jul 14, 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! (1,963 reviews)
"Great for families! Beautiful and fun amenities. Stayed 2 nights and didn't even enjoy everything because there is soo much to do!"

Reviewed on Jul 15, 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! (2,742 reviews)
"It’s A good value. Some what shopworn. But it met our needs."

Reviewed on Jul 14, 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,245 reviews)
"away from the noise, but very close to the beach."

Reviewed on Jul 14, 2026

Bahia Resort 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! (4,439 reviews)
"Andrew and his staff at the rentals cabana were absolutely fantastic, super friendly and accommodating"

Reviewed on Jul 15, 2026

The Dana on Mission Bay
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! (1,501 reviews)
"Room keys didn’t work, our fridge was broken, when we arrived the bell desk man was not friendly at all or welcoming. My first dinner at covewood my chicken was so dry and I ate none of it but was still billed for it. I watched someone drive through and take out the gate in the parking lot and 6 ..."

Reviewed on Jul 14, 2026

San Diego Mission Bay Resort
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! (4,204 reviews)
"Pretty run down overall. Phone did not work in our room. Loud guests stomping around above us all night. Staff was friendly and helpful though."

Reviewed on Jul 14, 2026

Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld
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! (1,809 reviews)
"It was ok. Our check in time was super late, the room just got ready for us at 5pm that was very disappointing."

Reviewed on Jul 14, 2026

Lafayette Hotel & Club
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! (2,398 reviews)
"The other guests in the hotel were out of control and made the stay not great."

Reviewed on Jul 13, 2026

San Diego Marriott La Jolla
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! (3,683 reviews)
"I enjoyed my stay and my meal in the restaurant.b"

Reviewed on Jul 14, 2026

Best Western Seven Seas
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (375 reviews)
"The current high reviews don’t accurately depict the hotel. And it is a little suspicious why this hotel has so many high reviews. At closer look it seems like many of the high ratings are from people who live outside of the US, and with no description about their stay. I was definitely mislead by ..."

Reviewed on Jul 15, 2026

The Alcala Hotel Mission Valley/Seaworld
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! (2,820 reviews)
"Location was close to lots of places. Seems family friendly with lots of kids during breakfast. Parking was $26/night and difficult to find covered parking with cramped space to maneuver. Water pressure was too low. It was manageable for one night, but probably wouldn’t stay here in the future."

Reviewed on Jul 14, 2026

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