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1960 Harbor Island Drive, Harbor Island, San Diego, CA 92101, United States of America

#54 of 240 hotels in San Diego

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 850 hotel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    7.9

  • Free WiFi

    7.6

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  • Reviewed: March 18, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The restaurant was overpriced.

    Very good, but overpriced.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 3, 2024

    8.0
    Had a nice stay but $300/night was a little pricey….
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room with Harbor View - Higher Floor
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No live music

    Location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 27, 2024

    8.0
    Nice hotel & location, wimpy fitness center
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The “fitness center” had one bike, two benches, & weights. The rest of the space was empty. It was the most sparse hotel fitness center I’ve seen. I expected more from the Hilton.

    Location, balcony, view of the marina, comfortable & clean room

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 22, 2024

    9.0
    Nice hotel with a beautiful view. Very close to the airport.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Too expensive parking. Too pricy cocktails in the bar.

    Room was nice and clean. The view was spectacular. The bar was nice but pricy. Staff was very helpful and friendly. Have a parking what is nice for San Diego hotels. Close to the Airport, nice ocean view restaurants.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: January 29, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Marina View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A bit old

    Good location

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: January 23, 2024

    8.0
    Excellent stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Close to dinner reservation location. Great view of harbor and marina

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 20, 2024

    9.0
    Just a quick overnight stay to catch a very early flight out the next morning. Super convenient.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    Location of the hotel is awesome for getting to the airport. Wonderful staff at reception and in the bar area. Quiet hotel, also great location for walking along the waterfront. Also, the fact that the airport shuttle starts at 4:30 helps with making a very early flight.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: January 8, 2024

    9.0
    Very helpful and pleasant.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing was a problem.

    Location. The airport shuttle accuracy.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 4, 2024

    8.0
    Great location, great facilities, big comfy beds :D
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The only complaint I had was about my room with regard to it's location in the building as a whole. I stayed in room 325, and reserved a room with a balcony, and a view of the water. And while I did have a room with a balcony and a view of the water, it also had an obstruction: the roof of the carport/main entrance of the hotel. Being on the 3rd floor is high up, but not really high enough to have an unobstructed view of the water/city (see image below). It's not really an issue that can be avoided in terms of occupancy, it's more the consideration of the overall construction, though a little warning at the initial check-in would have been nice. That being said, after check-in, I went back downstairs to ask if there was a different room a little higher up that was available. The person I spoke with was super nice, super helpful, found a few remaining options (again, new years eve, so I wasn't expecting there to be much anyway) but the other options were overlooking the parking lot a bit more, so overall I decided to stay in the room with roof obstruction. In the end, the main goal wasn't to spend all my time in the hotel room anyway so it really didn't matter too much, but it is a small thing to consider for future reservations.

    The hotel was great, clean, and in the perfect location for me, which was close to the airport. The staff were super friendly as well, knowing that I was traveling for new years eve, I was expecting chaos, but really didn't notice any. One member of the checkin staff was even kind enough to check if there were any extra available rooms I could switch to and provided all the options for me (more on that below.). Parking is available, but it was $35/day, not really an issue but just would have been good to know beforehand. The beds were comfy with lots of pillows and a thick blanket for extra coziness. The bathroom was a little smaller than I'd expected but not an issue at all, and was clean and well maintained/seemed new. Harbor Island itself is an amazing viewpoint looking over the ocean, the city skyline, and Coronado Bridge in the distance, with even more moor'd boats on the other side; a really relaxing vista overall.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: December 26, 2023

    9.0
    Loved it!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    I wanted the breakfast included. Hopefully, they will in future.

    The staff, the room, the service & the view!!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 24, 2023

    9.0
    Great people at this location - very clean
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No working pool or hot tub - working on it .

    We loved the staff , so sweet and helpful.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 20, 2023

    9.0
    Scenic sea stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The restaurant was okay. Meal was lackluster with the typical hotel restaurant price tag on it.

    Located in my favorite part of San Diego, tucked away on the marina arm. Quiet, scenic, and the hotel is equipped to meet the needs of most travellers for sure. Clean, comfy, good value for the area.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: December 20, 2023

    9.0
    Great location and value.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    View of bay and marina.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 12, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Accessible Tub - Mobility Access
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It could have been less expensive. The shuttle did not make regular stops at the airport. I had to call for it to come get me

    Waiter was good and so was the food

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: December 7, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nice view, great location. The staff at the hotel bar were friendly and professional. The menu, however, was meh. The appetizer I ordered was pretzel bites—the exact same kind I buy at CostCo. And the cheese dip seemed like off-brand nacho queso. Kind of not cool for the price they charge! Still, overall, a very good stay. I'll just find another restaurant next time.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: November 26, 2023

    9.0
    They WILL see me again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    The only thing I didn't like was the fact that their is lots of construction going on and getting their with a rental when its your first time was bit of a hassle. It's bit expensive. But worth it!

    What is there not to like about this place. The location and view arising the next morning after a 20 hr flight is perfect. The staff is great and very helpful. I wish we stayed longer!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 25, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    Great location near the airport, excellent views at night.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 22, 2023

    9.0
    Perfect for my needs.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    At this time I cannot add a comment.

    Stay was short and just overnight. Bed was very comfortable and got a good nite sleep. Arrived at nite and left in the dark would love to have to enjoy view of water front from room. The ease of taken the shuttle from hotel to airport. Left my car in parking area so I cannot comment on that.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 22, 2023

    8.0
    Would stay here again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    View of the marina was nice and peaceful. Enjoyed early walk along the path. Shuttle service was convenient for airport and early flight.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 12, 2023

    9.0
    Lovely.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    'Alarm went off at time present by prior visitor.

    Nice room, great view, comfortable bed.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: October 30, 2023

    9.0
    We found accommodations so nice we cancelled a future stay from the Sheraton to the Hilton.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Suite with Two Queen Beds and Harbor View
    • Stayed 1 night

    While the restaurant menu was adequate we felt it could have been a little better.

    Our room was overlooking the marina. Very beautiful view.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 29, 2023

    8.0
    A one day stay after dropping off step son at college
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    Food was OK

    Nice view of harbor /great location near airport

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: October 29, 2023

    9.0
    Great
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No breakfast included

    They gave us a room with a great view of the harbor and a balcony.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 27, 2023

    9.0
    Nice place to relax and enjoy the open space and beauty of the island
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A bit far from downtown

    Beautiful views of the bay, lots of green all around

    Stayed in October 2023

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