The San Diego International Airport is 3 miles northwest of downtown San Diego,California. There are no hotels in the San Diego Airport. The closest hotels are less than 1 mile away on Harbor Island.
"About a 45-minute walk from downtown, and there was nothing in the area. My king marina view room was amazing. However, I asked for a room change the 2nd night because of a crying baby in the room next door and ended up in a room above the front door of the hotel facing the street. Wonderful hotel clerks and manager.2022-03-11"
"The hotel was clean and quiet, and the staff was friendly.2021-12-06"
"The hotel was well-run, and the room was quiet and clean. The employees were most gracious and helpful. Limited food options at the restaurant. Park and fly was available, and my truck was totally safe while we were gone. The shuttle was handy, and the service was great.2021-11-23"
"Good experience. The hotel was close to the airport and downtown, and was easy to find. The room was nice and clean. The staff was friendly and pre-checked us in and stored our luggage after we got off the cruise ship. Nice walks in the area. I didn't like the grab and go breakfast.2022-01-18"
"Nice hotel staff, and the service was good.2023-10-21"
"The hotel shuttle only went to the airport, the marine base, and Old Town. I had to arrange my own transportation to the USS Midway and the zoo. Ask for a room away from the freeway.2023-09-15"
"From the airport shuttle to the hotel, all the employees were so nice, and the property was clean. The shuttle took us everywhere we needed to go, and the drivers were informative. Great pool, and we were able to do our laundry. You can't beat this place for price and accommodations. Stay here.2023-06-21"
"Nice hotel. The room was big and well-decorated. The airport shuttle didn't run in the afternoon and evening, and the taxi reimbursement was less than my taxi trip cost.2022-03-19"
"We really enjoyed our 4-day stay. The hotel was clean and beautiful, and close to everything. The management was awesome. The employees were kind, and the atmosphere was peaceful. We'll stay here again.2021-08-25"
"Good-sized room with a comfortable bed. The location was perfect. I'd definitely stay here again and recommend this hotel.2021-01-04"
"The hotel was nice and clean, and the staff was accommodating. The rates are high, but it was our first choice. So many amenities, including a pool and BBQ. Stay here.2023-10-14"
"Excellent location. Nice hotel with a beautiful view, awesome breakfast, and great parking.2016-02-16"
"Good location near MCRD, restaurants, and the freeway. The hotel staff was helpful and friendly. Use ear plugs if your room is on the freeway side of the building.2023-09-23"
"The room was clean, and all the rooms had new mattresses. The front desk clerk was friendly and helpful. Not a luxury hotel, but it was comfortable enough. Nice pool. There were some maintenance issues, though, and the shower controls were backwards.2020-01-08"
"The hotel room was clean, spacious, and had a fridge and coffee maker. 2019-04-08"
"Don't expect any bells or whistles at this hotel. Convenient to MCRD, but there was a spiked fence around the lattice fence surrounding the upstairs balcony. The room reminded me of military barracks. The staff was friendly. Be careful leaving the parking garage; the incline scraped the bottom of my car. OK if you're budget-minded, but don't stay here if you want semi-luxury.2017-09-20"
"Close to Old San Diego. Hotel was clean, quiet, and comfortable. Plenty of hot water for showers. We left an item behind, and the staff promptly mailed it to us. We stayed 3 days and would stay again.2015-03-23"
"Great motel for the price. It was just fine for an overnight stay.2019-09-23"
"The hallway smelled like smoke, and I heard slamming doors throughout the night. There was a gap at the bottom of my room door, so I didn't get much sleep. There was a Starbucks and a lounge next door. Don't bring a pet to this motel, and don't expect to sleep.2016-04-01"
"The heater in my hotel room didn't work. It took 3 calls and 2 hours before it was fixed, and then it wouldn't stop running. I ended up turning it off and had to open the patio door to cool the room off.2023-11-11"
"The restaurant wasn't open during posted hours, but I recommend this hotel.2022-01-17"
"Great location for getting to the cruise port. Close to Midway Museum, too. 2017-12-26"
"The motel was clean and comfortable, and the staff was accommodating. We had an early flight, and there was no food available for breakfast at that time. Go for it.2022-07-18"
"I was disappointed that the hotel didn't provide daily housekeeping. Bring your own towels.2022-01-17"
"One of the key cards didn't work. The shower faucet ran; I told the front desk, but it wasn't repaired. Find another motel.2021-09-04"
"Good value. This hotel is a lovely place to stay. The room was good-sized, though I was disappointed there was no microwave. The staff was accommodating, and loaned us a wheelchair during our stay.2023-02-05"
"Nice, quiet hotel. Lots to do; the beach was across the street, and there were many restaurants nearby.2022-10-24"
"The hotel was clean and safe, and there was an on-site restaurant. Nice pool, too. Great place to stay.2020-10-06"
"The hotel room was nice, clean, and had a good view. The bed was comfortable, and the bathroom had plenty of counter space. Nice lounge area on the 5th floor, and there was a good deli downstairs.2021-06-03"
"The room was small but nice, and we enjoyed the view. The hotel staff was friendly and helpful, and breakfast was great.2016-09-10"
"The motel was beautiful, and the staff was superb. I definitely plan to return.2022-06-22"
"The motel staff was so friendly. There was a lot to see within walking distance.2022-01-25"
"The motel reeked of sewage, which backed up into the sink and made our room smell awful. The bathroom was inoperable. We checked out. The front desk clerk offered us $18 to compensate us for parking. Don't stay here.2016-12-14"
"Convenient to Little Italy, with indirect Portside views. Good value. The hotel room was nice, and there was a RiteAid less than 2 blocks away.2021-11-09"
"Close to the cruise terminal. The hotel shuttle picked us up from the airport and later took us to the cruise port. Stay here.2018-05-19"
"Great location. The room was clean and comfortable, and the hotel staff was friendly. Go for it.2017-11-27"
"Great hotel for airport access. All the employees were extremely helpful and kind. We really appreciated the man who helped with an overflowed toilet; he was quick to help, respectful, and did a fantastic job of cleaning up the mess.2023-03-23"
"The hotel staff was friendly. Lots of good restaurants within walking distance.2018-10-24"
"I had a good hotel stay. The room was clean, and the food was OK. I heard a lot of street noise in my beach-side room. All the employees were helpful, and the breakfast attendant kept the area clean and well-stocked.2018-04-08"
"The room was clean and nicely appointed. However, there were no hangers in the armoire, and there was no fridge. There was an ironing board, but no iron. Traffic noise from I-5 made it difficult to sleep. There were lines of people at the elevators, and the security cards rarely worked. No airport shuttle. Find another hotel.2021-06-01"
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Address: 3665 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101
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