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Handlery Hotel

Handlery Hotel

3.5 out of 5
950 Hotel Cir N, San Diego, CA
  • 4 min drive from San Diego Zoo
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,870 reviews)
Nice place great value
"Great spot for the price point. A bit dayed but clean. Nice pool and pool bar and grounds are nice. A great value"

Reviewed on Jul 14, 2025

Handlery Hotel
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
  • 5 min drive from San Diego Zoo
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! (1,812 reviews)
"Well,,we were charged for early check in!!! And the room was Ready!!! Charged for onsite parking!! The hotel was built with a parking lot!! Learn which elevator to use or do alot of excess walking. The room was large & fine. 2 Queen beds, & only 1 luggage rack. No microwave. The fridge was cold!!!!area ..."

Reviewed on Jul 15, 2025

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

San Diego Marriott La Jolla

4 out of 5
4240 La Jolla Village Dr, La Jolla, CA
  • 23 min drive from San Diego Zoo
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in La Jolla. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,924 reviews)
"Nice place , close to La Jolla Cove"

Reviewed on Jul 15, 2025

San Diego Marriott La Jolla
Hampton Inn San Diego/Mission Valley

Hampton Inn San Diego/Mission Valley

2.5 out of 5
2151 Hotel Circle South, San Diego, CA
  • 4 min drive from San Diego Zoo
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,131 reviews)
"Ggs"

Reviewed on Jul 12, 2025

Hampton Inn San Diego/Mission Valley
Kings Inn San Diego

Kings Inn San Diego

2.5 out of 5
1333 Hotel Cir S, San Diego, CA
  • 4 min drive from San Diego Zoo
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,322 reviews)
"My husband and I enjoyed our stay the rooms were nice and clean. The beds were comfortable allowing us a great nights sleep. The pool was great it is a very family friendly place to stay. We would definitely recommend staying there."

Reviewed on Jul 14, 2025

Kings Inn San Diego
Hilton San Diego Mission Valley

Hilton San Diego Mission Valley

4 out of 5
901 Camino Del Rio S, San Diego, CA
  • 5 min drive from San Diego Zoo
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,806 reviews)
"The hotel itself is fine, clean, updated. The pool is so small i thought it was the hot tub. That was really our only negative."

Reviewed on Jul 14, 2025

Hilton San Diego Mission Valley
Lafayette Hotel & Club

Lafayette Hotel & Club

4 out of 5
2223 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA
  • 26 min walk from San Diego Zoo
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (971 reviews)
"Beautiful renovation and attention to detail. Very crowded on the weekends and not enough pool chairs for guests. Go during the week if you want a more relaxing time."

Reviewed on Jul 15, 2025

Lafayette Hotel & Club
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
  • 4 min drive from San Diego Zoo
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,218 reviews)
"Great stay."

Reviewed on Jul 15, 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla

4 out of 5
4550 La Jolla Village Dr, San Diego, CA
  • 23 min drive from San Diego Zoo
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, 2 restaurants, and a free beach shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,571 reviews)
"Great customer service, clean rooms, and good breakfast! Great location also!"

Reviewed on Jul 15, 2025

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego - Mission Valley

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego - Mission Valley

4 out of 5
7450 Hazard Center Dr, San Diego, CA
  • 6 min drive from San Diego Zoo
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,171 reviews)
"It was very convenient to jump on the trolley and head to the game. Nice hotel and not crowded. Will definitely be back!"

Reviewed on Jul 14, 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego - Mission Valley
Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa

Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
875 Hotel Circle South, San Diego, CA
  • 4 min drive from San Diego Zoo
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,902 reviews)
"Clean and really nice rooms. Front desk staff were friendly as well"

Reviewed on Jul 14, 2025

Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa
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
  • 4 min drive from San Diego Zoo
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions San Diego Zoo and Mission ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,030 reviews)
"Friendly staff"

Reviewed on Jul 15, 2025

Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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