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Staypineapple, Hotel Z, Gaslamp San Diego

San Diego (1.6 mi from San Diego Zoo)

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Staypineapple, Hotel Z, Gaslamp San Diego offers pet-friendly accommodations in San Diego.

E
Eva
From
Israel
The place was amazing!!:) Looks just like in the pictures.. The staff were very nice and helpful, especially Cynthia and Lulu! Thank you very much!!! I extended my stay twice because of a flight cancelation, and was very happy to stay at the same place! The room was very lovely, it was equipped with everything I needed, especially the coffee machine ;-) The bed was so comfortable, and everything was just wonderful! The location was perfect for me, right in downtown, close to public transportation, restaurants and shops.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,030 reviews
Price from
$175
1 night, 2 adults

Holiday Inn Express San Diego South - Chula Vista by IHG

Chula Vista (6 mi from San Diego Zoo)

Located 10 miles away from the San Ysidro Border, this Chula Vista hotel features a year round outdoor pool and hot tub and serves a daily breakfast buffet.

M
Molly
From
Guam
It’s awesome breakfast swimming pool and family friendly accommodation.. extended my stay for another 10 days!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,080 reviews
Price from
$149
1 night, 2 adults

City24 Condo Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

Hotel in San Diego

Located within 1.2 miles of Maritime Museum of San Diego and 1.5 miles of San Diego – Santa Fe Depot Amtrak Station, City24 Condo Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills has rooms in San Diego.

A
Axel
From
Mexico
It’s comfortable like a house but with the amenities that a hotel has, that make it a perfect place to stay if you’re traveling with family
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 296 reviews
Price from
$134.10
1 night, 2 adults

Granger Hotel Gaslamp Quarter, a Member of Design Hotels

Hotel in Downtown San Diego, San Diego

Located in San Diego, a 11-minute walk from San Diego – Santa Fe Depot Amtrak Station, Granger Hotel Gaslamp Quarter, a Member of Design Hotels has accommodations with a fitness center, private...

F
Frank
From
Australia
Love the decor of dining room!! Breakfast was very good
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 458 reviews
Price from
$259
1 night, 2 adults

Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Airport-Liberty Station

San Diego (4 mi from San Diego Zoo)

Placed along the waterfront in Liberty Station, an urban community located just minutes from San Diego city center, this comfortable hotel offers spacious accommodations and convenient services.

z
ziv
From
Israel
Clean, kid- friendly, perfect location, beautiful area
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 379 reviews
Price from
$198.78
1 night, 2 adults

Tower 23 Hotel

San Diego (7 mi from San Diego Zoo)

Combining minimalist design with sleek sophistication, Tower 23 Hotel is just 2 minutes' walk from Pacific Beach Pier and the boardwalk.

J
Janelle
From
Abkhazia
Beautiful views, lovely staff. Great food at the lounge. Very romantic and relaxing. They even washed my car ! I was so surprised ! My boyfriend and I felt like royalty.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 171 reviews
Price from
$319
1 night, 2 adults
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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,297 reviews

    Avid hotels - Tijuana - Otay by IHG is located in Tijuana, within 5.3 miles of Las Americas Premium Outlets and 20 miles of San Diego Convention Center.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,080 reviews

    Located 10 miles away from the San Ysidro Border, this Chula Vista hotel features a year round outdoor pool and hot tub and serves a daily breakfast buffet.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 458 reviews

    Located in San Diego, a 11-minute walk from San Diego – Santa Fe Depot Amtrak Station, Granger Hotel Gaslamp Quarter, a Member of Design Hotels has accommodations with a fitness center, private...

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 248 reviews

    Located within 11 miles of Las Americas Premium Outlets and 16 miles of San Diego State University, SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chula Vista Eastlake has rooms in Chula Vista.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 424 reviews

    Located in Tijuana, 7 miles from Las Americas Premium Outlets, Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Tijuana Otay by IHG has accommodations with a fitness center, private parking, a shared lounge and a...

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 277 reviews

    Hampton Inn & Suites Imperial Beach San Diego, Ca features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, a shared lounge and restaurant in Imperial Beach.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 649 reviews

    Located in Tijuana, 2.1 miles from Las Americas Premium Outlets, QUARTZ HOTEL & SPA has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness center and a garden.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 179 reviews

    Located in Chula Vista, 11 miles from Las Americas Premium Outlets, Hampton Inn Chula Vista Eastlake provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a shared lounge and...

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,092 reviews

    Offering a restaurant, a bar and a fitness center, Hotel Frontiere Tijuana is located in Tijuana. Free WiFi access is available. Tijuana International Airport is 15 minutes’ drive away.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 468 reviews

    Featuring a restaurant and a bar, Hotel West Plaza is located in Tijuana, 3.1 miles from Las Americas Premium Outlets and 17 miles from San Diego Convention Center.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 286 reviews

    Centrally located in Tijuana, Holiday Inn Tijuana Zona Rio offers an outdoor pool, gym and a spa with hot tub and massage service. There is a 24-hour front desk, free Wi-Fi and free parking.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,762 reviews

    Conveniently located in the Rio Tijuana district of Tijuana, ibis Tijuana is set 6.2 mi from Plaza Monumental Tijuana, 1.1 mi from El Hidalgo Market and less than 0.6 mi from Tijuana Cultural Center.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,590 reviews

    One Tijuana Otay is located in Tijuana, 7 miles from Las Americas Premium Outlets and 22 miles from San Diego Convention Center.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,613 reviews

    Featuring a restaurant and air conditioning, Hotel Caesars is located in Tijuana. Free WiFi access is available. Each room at Hotel Caesars provides a flat-screen TV with cable channels.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,120 reviews

    Offering a restaurant, Hotel Aqua Rio is located just a 5-minute drive from the US-Mexico border in Tijuana. It also features an on-site bar, free parking and free Wi-Fi.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,470 reviews

    Located beside Tijuana’s Baja California University, this modern hotel offers a free continental breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking.

Hotels with great access to San Diego Zoo!

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 48 reviews

    Conveniently located in San Diego, Kasa Little Italy San Diego provides air-conditioned rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a fitness center.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 120 reviews

    This historic Coronado boutique hotel features rooms that include free WiFi and Italian linens. Coronado Beach is less than 5 minutes' walk away.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 296 reviews

    Located within 1.2 miles of Maritime Museum of San Diego and 1.5 miles of San Diego – Santa Fe Depot Amtrak Station, City24 Condo Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills has rooms in San Diego.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews

    In a prime location in the Downtown San Diego district of San Diego, Gaslamp 2bdrm1ba - W Parking & 4 Beds #304 is located a 12-minute walk from San Diego Convention Center, 0.9 miles from USS Midway...

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,029 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Staypineapple, Hotel Z, Gaslamp San Diego offers pet-friendly accommodations in San Diego.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Conveniently set in the Downtown San Diego district of San Diego, 417 Market St 2BR is located a 18-minute walk from USS Midway Museum, 0.8 miles from San Diego – Santa Fe Depot Amtrak Station and 1.4...

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 24 reviews

    Conveniently located in San Diego, Gaslamp 2bdrm - W Parking & 4 Beds #404 provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and free private parking.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 28 reviews

    Ideally set in the center of San Diego, Greely Gaslamp - Loft W Parking & 4 Beds #201 has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and free private parking.

San Diego Zoo

This world-famous zoo is as good as it gets. Stand to attention with meerkats, monkey around with macaques and hop on the cable car to glide above it all like the mighty condor. One tip: pay up the extra dollars for a Backstage Pass – you’ll get up close and personal with cheetahs and rhinos!

Planning a trip to see the San Diego Zoo? Check out the latest reviews and scores

  • 10.0

    Always come when the zoo opens as parking can be tricky if...

    Always come when the zoo opens as parking can be tricky if you end up in the back areas. DO take the tour bus, as the ZOO is VERY hilly. Do ride the Skyline..pretty cool to see the San Diego skyline. The best restaurant is right near the entrance, the others are not very good. Bring a hat and water as it can get very hot. Plan on spending a full 8 hours if you want to see things. Stop off at the kids play area, if you have kids. That is their favorite part. Kids don't care that much about the animals. They get bored with all the walking.
    Guest review by
    Malka N
    United States
  • 10.0

    This zoo is amazing and we were able to see it all in a...

    This zoo is amazing and we were able to see it all in a single day (9am-6pm). Get a paper map when you enter as it was much more helpful than the app. I would start the day on the bus and sit on the right side of the upper deck for the best views. You are allowed to bring in your own food and drinks but the kids meals at the restaurants were large and a great deal if you are are purchasing on-site.
    Guest review by
    Christi
    United States
  • 10.0

    We opted for the Safari Park this trip -- more spread out...

    We opted for the Safari Park this trip -- more spread out and fewer folks... delightfully close to the animals. Hours of fun and so many steps. The ticket now includes the train/tram around the Africa exhibits. A great day
    Guest review by
    M C
    United States

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
    Great location. Many thanks places to walk to and so easy to drive to San Diego zoo or Sea World
    Guest review by
    Jennifer
    United States
  • From $176.20 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 133 reviews
    Very close to the San Diego Zoo and Old Town. Close to freeway offramp. Plenty of room and a mostly complete kitchen. Desk staff was friendly.
    Guest review by
    Michael
    United States
  • From $426.46 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 754 reviews
    The location was absolutely perfect close drive to San Diego zoo, beach, Petco park, and downtown San Diego. The view from our room was stunning! Morning & evenings see the water definitely, will be back! The restaurant was delicious breakfast, lunch, dinner.
    Guest review by
    stephanie
    United States
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 3,763 reviews
    Conveniently located near San Diego Zoo
    Guest review by
    Jillian
    United States
  • From $195.42 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,887 reviews
    Everything was great. The room was a great size for my family. When called for room service they were very fast. Like at your door minutes after you called! The room was clean and comfortable. The staff were very nice and the kids enjoyed the complimentary breakfast. The location for us was amazing! Literal minutes away from both sea world and San Diego zoo. We will always stay at this location when visiting San Diego.
    Guest review by
    Anonymous
    United States
  • From $197.01 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 226 reviews
    The staff was exceptional, especially Anthony, who went above and beyond to help us during our stay. The room was clean and comfortable. The breakfast options were very good. I would highly recommend this hotel. Its location was perfect for all the activities my family had planned- Petco Park, the San Diego Zoo, and Old Town.
    Guest review by
    Michael
    United States
  • From $263.24 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,894 reviews
    Conveniently located close to the freeway, Target, San Diego Zoo, Sea World and Downtown. It was clean and the staff were friendly and professional. Blankets and towels were soft, clean and comfortable.
    Guest review by
    Tina
    United States
  • From $167.43 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 155 reviews
    Good location, close to San Diego Zoo.
    Guest review by
    Li
    United States
  • From $264.25 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 481 reviews
    It’s a nice hotel with a pool, buffet breakfast, located 10 minutes drive from San Diego Zoo, walking distance from San Diego Maritime Museum, restaurants.
    Guest review by
    Liudmila
    United States
  • From $369.88 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 458 reviews
    The ambience, the mood, the staff, and the San Diego Zoo designs made our experience wonderfully decorative.
    Guest review by
    Toby
    United States

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