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Our top choices for Central San Diego motels

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a mirror, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

1. Motel 6 San Diego, CA - North

Motel 6 San Diego, CA - North
2.0 star property
Clairemont
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,018 reviews)
"Quite and nice getaway. Great value. Looking forward to using this as my future vacation home."
United States
Sterling
The price is NZ$187
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Motel 6 San Diego, CA - North
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a hilly landscape.

2. Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Hotel Circle - Mission Valley

Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Hotel Circle - Mission Valley
2.0 star property
Mission Valley
6.6 out of 10, (1,617 reviews)
"For the price it was very nice."
United States
Monica
The price is NZ$160
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Hotel Circle - Mission Valley
A hotel room with two beds, a wooden dresser, a mirror, a window with curtains, and wall art.

3. Mission Bay Motel

Mission Bay Motel
Pacific Beach
5.6 out of 10, (293 reviews)
"Definitely would stay again great location"
United States
Qiana
The price is NZ$147
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Mission Bay Motel
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a painting of a coastal scene, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

4. Motel Mediteran Escondido

Motel Mediteran Escondido
2.5 star property
Kit Carson
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,073 reviews)
"Wonderful staff and great location"
United States
Bob
The price is NZ$143
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Motel Mediteran Escondido
A retro-themed arcade with classic games, a foosball table, and a long communal table with stools.

5. The Rambler Hotel

The Rambler Hotel
3.0 star property
Chula Vista
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,216 reviews)
"Friendly staff, awesome comfortable rooms,sweet shower,& delicious latte @ the fun café. Will definitely stay again."
United States
Marisa
The price is NZ$221
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
The Rambler Hotel
A wall-mounted sign with 'Greetings from California' and a coffee station with a coffee maker, cups, and condiments.

6. Super 8 by Wyndham El Cajon/San Diego

Super 8 by Wyndham El Cajon/San Diego
2.0 star property
El Cajon
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Room was clean, quiet & very comfortable."
United States
Lori
The price is NZ$160
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Super 8 by Wyndham El Cajon/San Diego
A motel sign with a directional arrow and a number '6' indicating the entrance.

7. Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego

Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego
2.0 star property
El Cajon
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,789 reviews)
"Clean room and easy parking. Air conditioner worked great."
United States
Evelyn
The price is NZ$124
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Motel 6 El Cajon, CA - San Diego
Lobby

8. Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach

Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach
2.0 star property
Downtown Encinitas
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,346 reviews)
"Nice place"
United States
Helli
The price is NZ$175
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach
A parking lot with palm trees and a McDonald's restaurant in the background.

9. Motel San Diego - In San Diego (Pacific Beach)

Motel San Diego - In San Diego (Pacific Beach)
2.0 star property
Pacific Beach
7.0 out of 10, Good, (585 reviews)
"Staff was very nice and the room was clean. Great location"
United States
Jennifer
The price is NZ$171
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Motel San Diego - In San Diego (Pacific Beach)
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, a small desk, and two wall-mounted paintings.

10. Escondido Lodge

Escondido Lodge
2.5 star property
Kit Carson
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (467 reviews)
"Will be staying here again!"
United States
Angelica
The price is NZ$122
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Escondido Lodge
A beach with palm trees, a lifeguard tower, and a sandy walkway.

11. Moonlight Beach Motel

Moonlight Beach Motel
2.5 star property
Downtown Encinitas
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (646 reviews)
"Nice older place that’s well taken care of. Great location"
United States
Scott
The price is NZ$303
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Moonlight Beach Motel
A room with wicker chairs, a small table, and a potted plant.

12. Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East

Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East
2.0 star property
Santee
7.6 out of 10, Good, (904 reviews)
"I liked everything will be staying again very soon"
United States
Amanda
The price is NZ$170
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East
A dining area with outdoor seating, a sign reading "El Rancho Coronado," and a variety of flowers.

13. El Rancho Motel

El Rancho Motel
2.0 star property
Coronado
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (944 reviews)
"It is a small place but perfect for what we needed. Easy to check in and out. I'd stay again!!"
United States
ann
The price is NZ$294
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
El Rancho Motel
A wooden sign for Coronado Island Inn with a pergola and palm trees in the background.

14. Coronado Island Inn

Coronado Island Inn
2.5 star property
Coronado
7.4 out of 10, Good, (587 reviews)
"Quaint spot in a good location which was centrally located within the island."
United States
Andrew
The price is NZ$219
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Coronado Island Inn
A hotel room with two beds, each with a patterned bedspread, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

15. Northgate Motel

Northgate Motel
2.0 star property
El Cajon
7.8 out of 10, Good, (723 reviews)
"Nice bed spacious rooms quiet"
United States
Nelson
The price is NZ$136
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Northgate Motel
A building with a porch, wooden beams, and hanging flower baskets.

16. Ramona Valley Inn

Ramona Valley Inn
2.0 star property
Ramona
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean, comfortable bed, and perfect size room for solo traveler"
United States
Deborah
The price is NZ$120
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Ramona Valley Inn
A hotel room with two beds, a large window, and a view of the building outside.

17. Motel 6 San Diego Airport - Harbor

Motel 6 San Diego Airport - Harbor
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,004 reviews)
"Hotel was clean, near airport, bit old but fair for the price"
United States
Perla Carolina
The price is NZ$166
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Motel 6 San Diego Airport - Harbor
A beach scene with people walking, some holding surfboards, and a building with a red roof in the background.

18. Coronado Inn

Coronado Inn
2.5 star property
Bayside
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (918 reviews)
"The motel felt very safe and the staff was incredibly friendly and helpful."
United States
Michelle
The price is NZ$248
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Coronado Inn
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

19. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG
2.5 star property
Escondido
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Staff is great. Location and room were very good as usual. Only area of improvement is the breakfast dining area which they say is scheduled for refurbishment (and hopefully new furniture) but I wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again"
United States
Patrick
The price is NZ$240
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG
A two-story building with a tiled roof and a balcony.

20. National City Motel

National City Motel
2.5 star property
National City
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,003 reviews)
"Clean rooms good for the price"
United States
Lisa
The price is NZ$119
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
National City Motel
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Top Central San Diego Hotel Reviews

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

10/10 Excellent
"THIS PROPERTY IS POPULAR ENOUGH THAT IT IS DIFFICULT TO FIND PARKING WHEN RETURNING TO THE MOTEL LATE AT NIGHT. FORTUNATELY, AN OVRNIGHT SECURITY GUARD APPROVED MY PARKING IN A SACE THAT WASN'T REALLY A SPACE."
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Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

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Central San Diego Motels information

Number of reviews
12,548
Accommodation
2 Motels
Lowest Price
NZ$119
Highest Price
NZ$303

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