We have created a list with the best luxury hotels in San Diego, USA. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Sara Lind & Adam Larsen. Updated December 2023.
Luxury Hotel.Highly elegant. Featuring 4 outdoor pools, this San Diego 5-diamond, Mediterranean-inspired resort features tennis courts, 6 restaurants, a lobby bar, a golf course and a spa. Plush bathrobes and free WiFi is provided in all rooms. European-style soaking tub, feather down pillows and a flat-screen cable TV is provided in all rooms at Fairmont Grand Del Mar. Marble dual sinks are featured in the en suite bathroom. Premium linens, plush towels and terry-cloth bathrobes are also provided. French cuisine and an extensive wine list are served at Fairmont Grand Del Mar’s Addison Restaurant. Featuring a patio with outdoor dining, Amaya Restaurant serves Mediterranean dishes onsite. Located within Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve, this resort offers free transportation to and from the select coastal towns of Del Mar, La Jolla and Solana Beach. Hotel shops, free fitness classes and a fully equipped fitness centre are available onsite. SeaWorld San Diego is less than 20 km away. Gaslamp Quarter shops and San Diego International Airport are within 30 minutes’ drive of Fairmont Grand Del Mar.Show full description
Look at this beautiful, lushly landscaped hotel with funky design and lovely common spaces to relax. One of the most ELEGANT luxury hotels in San Diego.
Elegant. Rooftop pool. Good breakfast. Set in San Diego, 700 metres from San Diego Convention Center, Pendry San Diego offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a restaurant. Featuring a bar, the hotel is close to several noted attractions, around 1.6 km from San Diego - Santa Fe Depot Amtrak Station and around 1.9 km from USS Midway Museum. The hotel features a hot tub, room service and free WiFi. At the hotel all rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Pendry San Diego the rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. You can play darts at the accommodation, and car hire is available. Staff at Pendry San Diego are available to provide information at the 24-hour front desk. Maritime Museum of San Diego is 2.7 km from the hotel, while Balboa Park is 3.8 km away. The nearest airport is San Diego International Airport, 4 km from Pendry San Diego.Show full description
A high-end hotel close to restaurants and the SD Harbor. The spa is relaxing, and the rooms are beautiful with lots of lovely touches.
Delightful property. Relaxing atmosphere. Comfortable beds. Popular among couples. Overlooking Torrey Pines Golf Course, this boutique La Jolla hotel boasts an outdoor pool and a spa and wellness centre. It features an on-site restaurant and spacious rooms with free Wi-Fi. Each luxurious room includes a granite and marble bathroom with an over-sized bathtub, guest robes and slippers, and a work desk. A flat-screen cable TV with extended satellite channels is featured in each air-conditioned guest room at The Lodge at Torrey Pines. Select rooms offer botanical garden or golf course views. A.R. Valentien restaurant is located at Torrey Pines Lodge. Taking its name from an early-1900s California artist, the restaurant serves fresh regional cuisine. It is located in an elegant timbered room overlooking the 18th hole of Torrey Pines Golf Course and includes an exhibit of original Valentien artworks. A 24-hour reception greets guests of The Lodge. Guest can relax in the hot tub or sauna. Torrey Pines State Park is 2 miles away from this hotel. La Jolla town centre is 12 minutes’ drive away. San Diego International Airport is 15 miles away.Show full description
The hotel has a lovely rustic feel, and views of the golf course and ocean from the jacuzzi are great. WOW!
Very stylish. Beautiful. Lovely interior design.Opened January 2021. The Monsaraz San Diego, Tapestry Collection By Hilton features a fitness centre, garden, a terrace and restaurant in San Diego. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and an ATM. Guests can have a drink at the bar. Sunset Cliffs is 4.2 km from the hotel, while Old Town San Diego State Historic Park is 4.9 km away. The nearest airport is San Diego International Airport, 2 km from The Monsaraz San Diego, Tapestry Collection By Hilton.Show full description
This is likely one of the most STYLISH boutique hotels in San Diego.
Great views. Situated in San Diego, 3.4 km from Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a restaurant. Featuring a bar, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. The hotel provides a hot tub and room service. At the hotel, all rooms come with a wardrobe. The rooms include a desk and a flat-screen TV, and some rooms at Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa have a balcony. At the accommodation rooms come with bed linen and towels. Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa also provides a business centre and guests can use the on-site ATM machine at the hotel. Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa can conveniently provide information at the reception to help guests to get around the area. San Diego Zoo is 5.1 km from the accommodation, while University of San Diego is 5.3 km from the property. The nearest airport is San Diego International Airport, 6 km from Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa.Show full description
Hip. Charming. Superb interior design. Popular among couples. This unique boutique hotel is only moments from San Diego Bay and features easy access to the city centre along with state-of-the-art amenities in a playful 1960s atmosphere. The Pearl Hotel is located only a short drive from San Diego's vibrant Gaslamp Quarter. Guests at the hotel can also easily visit Fort Rosecrans Military Reserve and National Cemetery as well as Point Loma Lighthouse. Charming guest rooms at the Pearl are furnished with flat-screen TVs and wireless internet access. Guests can also enjoy free films at the hotel's poolside theatre, cocktails from the lounge or a delicious meal from the on-site restaurant.Show full description
Based on my research this is the coolest and most well designed luxury hotel in San Diego. It also has great affordability!
Elegant. Historic. Cosy rooms. Experience luxurious accommodations, exceptional service and unrivaled amenities in the heart of San Diego at this elegant historic hotel, situated only moments away from the area's most popular attractions. The US Grant Hotel provides guests with everything needed for a relaxing and enjoyable stay. Work out at the hotel's fitness centre, dine in the hotel's signature restaurant, relax with an in-room massage or plan an event with the hotel's state-of-the-art banquet facilities. The area surrounding the Grant is filled with a variety of attractions and sites. Guests can easily explore the San Diego Zoo, the convention centre, shopping districts, museums and gourmet restaurants.Show full description
Such a luxurious hotel with a rich history and beautiful architecture. It's close to great restaurants and has excellent amenities and complimentary evening chocolate.
Charming. Historic. Great value. Popular among couples. Located in Downtown San Diego, this upscale modern lifestyle hotel is within walking distance of Little Italy, the Gaslamp Quarter, the San Diego Convention Center, and Petco Park. The Guild Hotel, a Marriott Tribute Portfolio Hotel Tribute Portfolio Hotel Tribute Portfolio Hotel Tribute Portfolio Hotel include a stunning European-designed courtyard and unique exterior garden for guests to enjoy. Our sleek guest rooms include free Wi-Fi and a 50-inch flat-screen TV. The hotel offers a restaurant and bar onsite to guests. The property is also a short 5-minute walk from the Amtrak-San Diego train station.Show full description
Great views. Good breakfast. Popular among women. Combining minimalist design with sleek sophistication, Tower 23 Hotel is just 2 minutes' walk from Pacific Beach Pier and the boardwalk. Numerous beach bars and restaurants are in the surrounding neighbourhood. Tower 23 Hotel features exceptional accommodations furnished with flat-screen TVs and luxurious goose-down duvets. Guests at Tower 23 are surrounded by a large variety of activities. Surfing, fishing, golfing and whale watching tours are just some of the leisure opportunities offered in the surrounding area. SeaWorld San Diego is 15 minutes' drive from the property.Show full description
Featuring a beachfront outdoor pool and hot tub, this San Diego, California beach resort is located on Pacific Beach Park. Ocean views are featured in select island-inspired rooms. Styled in elegant dark wood furnishings, each luxurious room provides terrycloth bathrobes and free toiletries in the en suite bathroom at Pacific Terrace Hotel. Tasteful tropical linens are featured. Concierge services help book dinner reservations nearby. Conveniently, the San Diego Pacific Terrace Hotel offers charge back to the room services Gated underground parking and a gift shop is offered. A modern and spacious fitness centre is available for guests. Mission Bay Golf Course and Practice Center is 4 miles away. Gaslamp Quarter and the San Diego Zoo are within 20 minutes’ drive of Pacific Terrace Hotel.Show full description
Rooftop bar. Comfortable beds. Set in San Diego, 600 metres from San Diego - Santa Fe Depot Amtrak Station, Carte Hotel San Diego Downtown, Curio Collection By Hilton offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a shared lounge. Offering a restaurant, the property also has a bar, as well as a sauna and a hot tub. The accommodation features room service, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage for guests. The hotel offers a sun terrace. Maritime Museum of San Diego is 700 metres from Carte Hotel San Diego Downtown, Curio Collection By Hilton, while USS Midway Museum is 1.5 km from the property. The nearest airport is San Diego International Airport, 2 km from the accommodation.Show full description
The hotel in downtown San Diego stands out with its modern and clean design. It has stylish rooms and suites, a seafood restaurant, and a rooftop bar with great views. There is also a heated saltwater pool for guests to enjoy, adding a touch of luxury to their stay.
Relaxing atmosphere. Lovely property. Great value. Popular among women. Located adjacent to University of California San Diego, this boutique La Jolla hotel boasts 3 restaurants and a spa and wellness center. Free Wi-Fi is offered in each guest r oom. Each luxurious room includes plush guest bathrobes, an in-room safe, a cable TV and a work desk with a high back reading chair. A natural stone bathroom is featured in every guest room at Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa. Estancia La Jolla Hotel offers guests a variety of dining options. Located on-site are Greenfinch Restaurant and Greenfinch Bar. Each restaurant features innovative cuisine and indoor or outdoor dining. Guests of La Jolla Estancia can relax and enjoy spa and wellness services at The Spa at Estancia. The full-service spa offers massage therapies, facials and manicures and pedicures. Guests can also work out in the on-site fitness centre. Torrey Pines Municipal Golf Course is 2 miles away from this hotel. Del Mar Racetrack is 15 minutes’ drive away. San Diego International Airport is 20 minutes’ drive away.Show full description
Unique. Great breakfast. Great location. Situated in La Jolla, California town centre, this boutique inn offers spacious Balinese inspired rooms with well-equipped kitchens, fireplaces and Pacific Ocean views. It offers a daily deluxe continental breakfast. Free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen cable TV, an iPod docking station and a work desk are offered in all of the unique rooms at Pantai Inn. Rooms feature custom made wood-carved furnishings and Indonesian artwork. The contemporary kitchens are fully-equipped with a microwave, a refrigerator and tea and coffee-making facilities and offer reverse osmosis filtered water and ice makers. Pantai Inn La Jolla is 5 minutes’ walk from La Jolla Cove Beach. Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography is 10 minutes’ drive away. SeaWorld San Diego is 20 minutes’ drive from the inn. Free on-site parking is available.Show full description
Historic. Great location. Just 5 minutes' walk from the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, this eco-friendly 4-star hotel offers a fine-dining restaurant and a large outdoor pool. The spacious guest rooms offer flat-screen TVs and free WiFi. Rooms are traditionally styled with gold and green color accents; they include luxury bathrobes and bath amenities. An iPod dock and a work desk are provided in each room at Grande Colonial La Jolla. Free bottled water is available. La Jolla Grande Colonial features NINE-TEN Restaurant, serving fresh California Cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. An upscale brunch is served on Sundays, and room service is provided every day. This hotel offers free access to a digital news service (PressReader) and a business center and a variety of meeting facilities for guest convenience. Valet parking and dry cleaning services are also available. Grande Colonial is within 20 minutes' drive of SeaWorld San Diego and the San Diego Zoo. San Diego International Airport is 21 km away.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Rooftop pool. Rooftop restaurant. Located in the Gaslamp District, Andaz San Diego - a Concept by Hyatt is 1.5 km from the San Diego Convention Center. The hotel provides guest rooms with free WiFi and features a rooftop pool and restaurant with striking San Diego views. An iPod docking station, 46-inch flat-screen cable TV and minibar with complimentary non-alcoholic beverages and snacks are featured in each guest room. Complete with a refrigerator, the dining area also has a coffee machine. A glass-enclosed en suite bathroom with bathrobes and hairdryer is provided. The Rooftop by STK is a chic rooftop restaurant that offers American fare with spectacular views of downtown San Diego. Guests can enjoy poolside service with specialty cocktails and local craft beer. Located on the lobby level, STK Steakhouse offers meat and market fresh fish entrees. Signature items include Parmesan Truffle Fries, Tuna Tartare and Sweet Corn Pudding. Guests can hire a cabana to relax by the rooftop swimming pool while enjoying a cocktail from the rooftop lounge. The San Diego Zoo is 4.8 km away. SeaWorld San Diego is less than 11 km away from Andaz San Diego - a Concept by Hyatt.Show full description
This luxury hotel has a unique rooftop pool and a cool rooftop restaurant.
Luxury Hotel. Featuring a pool and rooftop bar, this hotel offers a fitness center on site. The nightlife of San Diego's vibrant Gaslamp district is a 5-minute walk away. All guestrooms feature a spacious work area, gourmet honor bar, Italian Frette linen, yoga mat and luxury bath amenities. This property is couple-friendly and offers several rooms with balconies. Balboa Park and the San Diego Zoo are a mile from this hotel. Petco Park, home of the San Diego Padres professional baseball team, is a 15-minute walk from Kimpton Alma San Diego. San Diego International Airport is a 12-minute drive away. The Desmond is open for dinner Wednesday through Sunday and The Cafe is open daily in the hotels Living Room.Show full description
Charming. Historic property. Superb breakfast. Located in an historic building dating back to 1869, this Old Town San Diego hotel offers guests rooms with Victorian-style furnishings and features an on-site restaurant and bar. San Diego International Airport is 5 miles away. Free Wi-Fi is offered in each elegant room at Cosmopolitan Hotel. Rooms are decorated with period furnishings and include a dining and a seating area. Each room includes a balcony or a patio with views of historic Old Town State Park or the hotel outdoor courtyard. The Hotel Cosmopolitan offers an on-site full-service restaurant and bar open 7 days a week for lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. The restaurant serves American and Mexican-inspired cuisine and offers a daily happy hour. Sea World is 4 miles away from this hotel. The San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park are 10 minutes’ drive away. Cosmopolitan Hotel is just 100 yards away from the San Diego Trolley.Show full description
This might be one of the most charming, unique and authentic small hotels in San Diego! It also has a highly rated breakfast. So NICE!
Elegant. Beautiful. Popular among couples. Featuring spectacular views of downtown San Diego, this hotel is 3 blocks from the 5th Avenue Light Rail Station. It boasts a rooftop outdoor pool, a full-service spa, a gym and a restaurant. All guest rooms offer free WiFi. Adorned with hand-crafted European furniture, The Westgate Hotel offers rooms with a 49-inch LED TV and a CD/DVD player. Each room includes a safety deposit box. Guests can print documents from their room to a main printer, then the hotel staff will personally deliver printed documents back to guests. The Westgate Room serves Continental-California cuisine. Afternoon Tea, with live harp music, is available on select days. Live piano entertainment can be heard at the Plaza Bar. Hotel Westgate provides a business centre and laundry services. Ticket services are also available. An outdoor heated lap pool, a hot tub and a unique running track are all provided to guests. The historic Gaslamp Quarter is less than 1.6 km from The Westgate Hotel. SeaWorld San Diego is 8.5 km away from the hotel. Guests are 4.8 km from the San Diego Zoo.Show full description
Resort.Relaxing atmosphere. Popular among women. On a lush island in Mission Bay, this beautiful resort features a full-service spa and tropical gardens. SeaWorld San Diego is just a 5-minute drive away. A spacious patio, hardwood floors and a marble bathroom make up each exotic room at Paradise Point Resort & Spa. A flat-screen TV and ironing facilities are also included. Five pools, a fitness center and sports courts are open for guests at the Paradise Point. Relaxing nature tours, beach bonfires and poolside movie nights are also featured. Tidal restaurant serves fine seafood and features craft beverages. Barefoot Bar & Grill is open for all day dining and the resort’s Main Pool cantina is open seasonally serving poolside drinks and fare. The San Diego Zoo is less than 9 miles from Paradise Point Resort. The San Diego International Airport is a 10-minute drive away.Show full description
Great location. Rooftop bar. Located adjacent to San Diego's vibrant Gaslamp Quarter, the modern Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter features a rooftop outdoor swimming pool and lounge. Select suites offer spa baths, separate living areas or city views at Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter. Each room provides a 55-inch flat-screen TV, a multi-outlet charging station, and an en suite bathroom. Bathrobes are also provided. Guests can work out in the on-site fitness centre. Home of the San Diego Padres professional baseball team, PETCO Park is 5 minutes' walk from the hotel. The San Diego Convention Center is just 7 minutes' walk away from Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter.Show full description
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