Finding the best stays in San Diego…
Scoring hotels on cleanliness, location, price fairness, and trust — the risks a star rating hides.
Hotels in San Diego, United States, scored by risk
45 hotels rated on the risks stars hide — cleanliness, noise, location, and whether the price is fair for what you get. Our top pick: The US Grant, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Diego.
Best hotels in San Diego · 45 scored, fewest red flags first
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The US Grant, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Diego
82Few red flags — 4.5★ guest rating
5★ class · 4.5 guest rating · 2,944 reviews · ~$283/night · 8 km from Center
Pendry San Diego
81Few red flags — 4.5★ guest rating
5★ class · 4.5 guest rating · 1,884 reviews · ~$508/night · 9 km from Center
Samesun Ocean Beach - San Diego
79Few red flags — 4.7★ guest rating
3★ class · 4.7 guest rating · 1,026 reviews · ~$85/night · 9 km from Center
The Lodge at Torrey Pines
79Few red flags — 4.7★ guest rating
5★ class · 4.7 guest rating · 1,607 reviews · ~$607/night · 15 km from Center
InterContinental San Diego by IHG
77Few red flags — 4.4★ guest rating; service 21% negative, room 20% negative
5★ class · 4.4 guest rating · 2,105 reviews · ~$377/night · 8 km from Center
Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa
75Few red flags — 4.8★ guest rating
5★ class · 4.8 guest rating · 768 reviews · ~$1878/night · 23 km from Center
Fairmont Grand Del Mar
75Few red flags — 4.7★ guest rating
5★ class · 4.7 guest rating · 2,104 reviews · ~$1126/night · 17 km from Center
Andaz San Diego, by Hyatt
74Some red flags — 4.3★ guest rating
5★ class · 4.3 guest rating · 1,640 reviews · ~$418/night · 9 km from Center
Hilton San Diego Bayfront
70Some red flags — 4.3★ guest rating; service 26% negative, room 23% negative
4★ class · 4.3 guest rating · 9,486 reviews · ~$336/night · 10 km from Center
Hyatt House San Diego/Sorrento Mesa
69Some red flags — 4.4★ guest rating
3★ class · 4.4 guest rating · 1,366 reviews · ~$188/night · 12 km from Center
Stay Classy Hostel
69Some red flags — 4.5★ guest rating; sleep 28% negative
2★ class · 4.5 guest rating · 441 reviews · ~$69/night · 9 km from Center
Pantai Inn
69Some red flags — 4.4★ guest rating
5★ class · 4.4 guest rating · 447 reviews · ~$502/night · 12 km from Center
The Rambler Hotel
68Some red flags — 4.4★ guest rating
3★ class · 4.4 guest rating · 880 reviews · ~$131/night · 18 km from Center
HI San Diego Downtown Hostel
67Some red flags — 4.3★ guest rating; sleep 41% negative
3★ class · 4.3 guest rating · 726 reviews · ~$115/night · 9 km from Center
Bahia Resort Hotel
67Some red flags — 4.3★ guest rating; property 26% negative
3★ class · 4.3 guest rating · 6,145 reviews · ~$268/night · 8 km from Center
Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel
66Some red flags — 4.3★ guest rating
3★ class · 4.3 guest rating · 2,134 reviews · ~$196/night · 15 km from Center
The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe
65Some red flags — 4.5★ guest rating
5★ class · 4.5 guest rating · 764 reviews · 26 km from Center
Blue Heron Cottages
65Some red flags — 4.7★ guest rating
4.7 guest rating · 56 reviews · ~$372/night · 10 km from Center
Paradise Point Resort & Spa
64Some red flags — 4.2★ guest rating
4★ class · 4.2 guest rating · 4,866 reviews · ~$372/night · 7 km from Center
The Bower Coronado
64Some red flags — 4.3★ guest rating
5★ class · 4.3 guest rating · 87 reviews · ~$648/night · 12 km from Center
Sheraton San Diego Resort
62Some red flags — 4.1★ guest rating; service 30% negative, room 25% negative
4★ class · 4.1 guest rating · 6,916 reviews · ~$256/night · 8 km from Center
Holiday Inn Express & Suites San Diego-Sorrento Valley by IHG
61Some red flags — 4.2★ guest rating
2★ class · 4.2 guest rating · 607 reviews · ~$184/night · 12 km from Center
Wyndham San Diego Bayside
61Some red flags — 3.9★ guest rating; room 34% negative, service 34% negative
4★ class · 3.9 guest rating · 5,639 reviews · ~$276/night · 8 km from Center
Hampton Inn San Diego/Mission Valley
59Some red flags — 4.0★ guest rating; service 25% negative, cleanliness 20% negative
3★ class · 4.0 guest rating · 1,793 reviews · ~$163/night · 4 km from Center
Hilton Garden Inn San Diego/Rancho Bernardo
57Some red flags — 4.1★ guest rating
3★ class · 4.1 guest rating · 1,346 reviews · ~$177/night · 28 km from Center