San Diego Small Luxury Hotels
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Here’s a quick list of the best hotels in San Diego
San Diego’s Small Luxury Hotels offer an intimate alternative to big chains, where boutique design, personalized service, and curated local experiences—from rooftop cocktails in the Gaslamp Quarter to oceanfront escapes in La Jolla—turn a stay into a memorable discovery. For the best experience, seek properties with onsite spas, concierge-led activities or included breakfast, prioritize beachfront stays for sunsets or central neighborhoods for dining and nightlife, and book early for weekends and whale-watching season.
Best Small Luxury Hotels in San Diego
Loews Coronado Bay Resort
Set on a 15-acre peninsula, Loews Coronado Bay Resort is a luxury waterfront property featuring three pools and a full-service marina, with on-site dining and spa services and guest rooms equipped with flat-screen TVs; San Diego International Airport is about a 35-minute drive away. - Three pools - Full-service marina - On-site dining and spa - Flat-screen TVs in all rooms - About 35 minutes to San Diego International Airport
Hotel Indigo San Diego - Gaslamp Quarter
Overlooking Petco Park and under a mile from the San Diego Convention Center in the lively Gaslamp District, Hotel Indigo San Diego - Gaslamp Quarter offers uniquely styled guest rooms with hardwood floors, plush bedding, 37-inch flat-screen TVs and iHome clock radios, plus free in-room Wi‑Fi and 24-hour room service; on-site Phi Bar & Bistro serves breakfast and dinner with striking city views, while a 24-hour fitness center and business center support both leisure and business stays. - Prime location near Petco Park and the Convention Center - City-view restaurant open for breakfast and dinner - Free in-room Wi‑Fi and 24-hour room service - 24-hour fitness center and on-site business center - Stylish rooms with hardwood floors and plush bedding
Carte Hotel San Diego Downtown
Carte Hotel San Diego Downtown, Curio Collection by Hilton, is conveniently located in downtown San Diego just 2 km from San Diego International Airport and offers air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TVs, safety deposit boxes, private bathrooms with complimentary toiletries, desks and coffee machines; the hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, sauna, hot tub, on-site restaurant and bar, free WiFi, private parking, and a 24-hour reception, with à la carte and American breakfast available each morning and easy access to attractions such as San Diego Santa Fe Depot, the Maritime Museum of San Diego and the USS Midway Museum. - Central downtown location near major attractions and airport - Outdoor pool, sauna and hot tub for relaxation - On-site restaurant and bar with daily breakfast options - Free WiFi and well-equipped rooms (desk, coffee machine) - Private on-site parking available
Downtown San Diego Hotels with Balcony
The Westgate Hotel
InterContinental San Diego
Solamar San Diego
San Diego Hotels with Private Balcony
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown
The Pearl Hotel
The Pearl Hotel is a unique boutique property just moments from San Diego Bay that blends state-of-the-art amenities with a playful 1960s-inspired atmosphere, offering easy access to the city center and a short drive to the vibrant Gaslamp Quarter; guests can relax at the poolside theater showing free films, enjoy cocktails in the lounge or dine at the on-site restaurant, and visit nearby attractions such as Fort Rosecrans Military Reserve, the National Cemetery, and Point Loma Lighthouse, while charming guest rooms are furnished with flat-screen TVs and complimentary Wi‑Fi. - Close to San Diego Bay and Gaslamp Quarter - Poolside theater with free films - On-site restaurant and cocktail lounge - Rooms with flat-screen TVs and free Wi‑Fi - Near Fort Rosecrans, National Cemetery, and Point Loma Lighthouse
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego is a luxury resort in Downtown San Diego offering sweeping bay and city views — highlighted by the Top of Hyatt Lounge & Bar 40 stories above San Diego Bay — plus a fire pit overlooking the water and on-site spa and pool facilities for relaxation; guest rooms feature flat-screen cable/satellite TVs, private bathrooms with complimentary toiletries, and select rooms offer city or bay vistas. The hotel has eight dining options including Sally's Fish House & Bar and MARKET ONE, and is conveniently located about a 10-minute drive from San Diego International Airport, a 12-minute walk to the Gaslamp Quarter, and roughly 10 minutes by car to Balboa Park and the San Diego Zoo. - Spectacular 40th-floor lounge views - Eight on-site dining options - Fire pit, spa and pool for relaxation - Central location near Gaslamp, Balboa Park and the Zoo - About 10 minutes’ drive to the airport
Omni San Diego Hotel
Omni San Diego Hotel is a downtown waterfront property featuring an outdoor pool, full-service spa and fitness center, and is a 5-minute walk from PETCO Park and 10 minutes’ walk from the San Diego Convention Center; rooms are spacious, air-conditioned and elegantly appointed with pillow-top mattresses, terry-cloth bathrobes, plush towels, linens and flat-screen TVs, and select rooms offer views of San Diego Harbor, downtown or PETCO Park. On-site dining includes West Coast Social (steaks and seafood) and the seasonal Palm Terrace & Pool Bar for poolside light lunches and a full bar, with in-room dining also available. The hotel provides meeting facilities, a tour desk and luggage storage, is about a 10-minute drive from San Diego International Airport and approximately 14 km from SeaWorld San Diego. - Prime location near PETCO Park and the Convention Center - Outdoor pool plus full-service spa and fitness center - Spacious rooms with pillow-top mattresses and terry cloth robes - Multiple on-site dining options including a steakhouse and pool bar - Meeting facilities, tour desk and convenient airport access