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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! (1,902 reviews)
"Great place. Front desk staff unfortunately non existent but experience overall was great"

Reviewed on Jun 26, 2026

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
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! (2,674 reviews)
"The only suggestion is that they should have wrist band for hotel guest . I notice their were outside people coming in pool and near bay"

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2026

Paradise Point Resort & Spa
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! (2,669 reviews)
"The staff were friendly and helpful! The hotel was clean. Definitely could use some updates but couldn’t beat the price"

Reviewed on Jun 28, 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! (2,202 reviews)
"Very close to the beach. Multiple restaurants on site. Hotel was outdated."

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2026

Bahia Resort Hotel
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! (1,755 reviews)
"The hotel is beautiful, but it lacks some of the basic amenities that you would naturally expect from a place that charges you this much. For example, no coffee in the rooms (except packets of instant espresso they will deliver if you call), wash cloths, cleaning of your room during your stay unless ..."

Reviewed on Jun 26, 2026

Lafayette Hotel & Club
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! (1,502 reviews)
"Personable staff. Large, well-appointed room. Great view. Extra fees on top of room price disappointing."

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2026

San Diego Mission Bay Resort
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! (296 reviews)
"This place was ok. The room needed some work."

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2026

The Alcala Hotel Mission Valley/Seaworld
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! (2,658 reviews)
"Staff was great!pool was big and clean."

Reviewed on Jun 27, 2026

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! (2,858 reviews)
"Muy limpio"

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle
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)
"Great family vacation."

Reviewed on Jun 27, 2026

The Dana on Mission Bay
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! (3,643 reviews)
"We stayed one night and everything was great. Bed was a little uncomfortable but nothing terrible. The grounds are beautiful and we enjoyed our stay."

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2026

Best Western Seven Seas
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,009 reviews)
"Very nice hotel. Clean rooms, pleasant staff and the bar was great."

Reviewed on Jun 26, 2026

Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG
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