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Paradise Point Resort & Spa

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
1404 Vacation Rd San Diego CA
  • 40 min drive from Cardiff 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 ...
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
  • 36 min drive from Cardiff 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! (2,210 reviews)
"The front desk staff was great! Housekeeping staff was terrible. We asked for coffee filters for the coffee maker. It took 45 minutes for them to bring one coffee filter so we could make coffee. We had housekeeping knocking on our door at 9:30 to clean the room. First, check-out isn’t till 10, we ..."

Reviewed on Nov 4, 2026

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
Handlery Hotel

Handlery Hotel

3.5 out of 5
950 Hotel Cir N San Diego CA
  • 42 min drive from Cardiff 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
California Suites Hotel

California Suites Hotel

2 out of 5
5415 Clairemont Mesa Blvd San Diego CA
  • 30 min drive from Cardiff 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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,087 reviews)
"This is one of the worst rooms I've ever stayed in. Upon entering the room, the deadbolt wouldn't lock the door. The furniture, from the night table to the kitchenette counters and the drawers, were falling apart. The shower didn't get hot, we took cold showers. The toilet would not flush, disgusting. ..."

Reviewed on Nov 4, 2026

California Suites Hotel
Best Western Seven Seas

Best Western Seven Seas

3 out of 5
411 Hotel Circle South San Diego CA
  • 43 min drive from Cardiff 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! (4,036 reviews)
"Our original room was tiny and we heard everything next door (at 2am). They also started doing construction/maintenance work outside our room before 7am. They did move us to a different room which was much better but I wouldn’t stay there again."

Reviewed on Nov 4, 2026

Best Western Seven Seas
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
  • 43 min drive from Cardiff 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 ...
Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle
The Alcala Hotel Mission Valley/Seaworld

The Alcala Hotel Mission Valley/Seaworld

2.5 out of 5
San Diego CA
  • 42 min drive from Cardiff State Beach
Book a stay at this golf hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8/10 Very Good! (964 reviews)
"Always a nice stay, always clean, staff is nice"

Reviewed on Nov 4, 2026

The Alcala Hotel Mission Valley/Seaworld
Ocean Beach Hotel

Ocean Beach Hotel

3 out of 5
5080 Newport Ave. San Diego CA
  • 45 min drive from Cardiff State Beach
Book a stay at this beach hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking ...
Ocean Beach Hotel
Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa

Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
875 Hotel Circle South San Diego CA
  • 43 min drive from Cardiff State Beach
Book a stay at this spa hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa
The Dana on Mission Bay

The Dana on Mission Bay

3.5 out of 5
1710 W Mission Bay Dr San Diego CA
  • 42 min drive from Cardiff 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! (4,494 reviews)
"We had a lovely time at Dana on Mission Bay. The property is beautiful! The staff was fabulous! Would definitely recommend staying here."

Reviewed on Nov 5, 2026

The Dana on Mission Bay
Kings Inn San Diego

Kings Inn San Diego

2.5 out of 5
1333 Hotel Cir S San Diego CA
  • 43 min drive from Cardiff State Beach
Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
Kings Inn San Diego
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
  • 43 min drive from Cardiff 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
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