San Diego Family Hotels

Family-friendly resorts and hotels typically have prime locations in close proximity to attractions, restaurants, and shops, or they offer complimentary shuttles to major attractions. They provide children with a variety of activities and play spaces both supervised by on-site staffers, and in the company of parents. Kid’ camps, swimming pools, lessons, equipment rentals, and discounted admission to local attractions are some of the perks of family-focused hotels. Accommodations have an at-home feel, with in-room amenities like refrigerators, microwaves, free Wi-Fi, and televisions. They stress cleanliness, provide laundry facilities, and promote smoke-free environments. Expect them to excel in customer service, and offer early check-ins, late check-outs, and complimentary breakfasts.

San Diego Family Hotels

Family-friendly resort hotels in San Diego are large properties in close proximity to beaches, parks, and entertainment attractions. Most have modern interiors with excellent views of the ocean, bay, or on-site gardens. Guests can enjoy a plethora of amenities like 24-hour concierge services, on-site restaurants, and laundry facilities. The Catamaran and Bahia resort hotels in Mission Beach, and Manchester Grand Hyatt Downtown are good examples of San Diego’s family-friendly resorts. They provide activities such as kids’ clubs, full-service spas, arcades, movie nights, and water sport rentals. Both Mission Beach resorts also offer free one-hour cruises of Mission Bay aboard the Bahia Belle.

Family-oriented great value hotels offer impressive comforts at an affordable price. They include amenities such as live entertainment, swimming pools, fireplaces, and free breakfasts. Many are in great locations – close to a neighborhood’s action, on the beach, or within walking distance of the ocean. La Jolla Cove Suites, the only oceanfront family hotel in La Jolla Hotels, is close to the La Jolla Cove caves, Seal Beach, and Birch Aquarium. Families have easy access to water activities like kayaking and snorkeling. The Clarion Inn is a block from the ocean, and the Del Mar Fairgrounds and Torrey Pines State Reserve are a short drive away.

Best San Diego Neighborhoods for Family Hotels

San Diego resort-style hotels that vacationing families yearn for are located in coastal neighborhoods like the Marina District, Point Loma, and Coronado Island. Beachside neighborhoods such as Mission Beach, Del Mar, and La Jolla have resort-style hotels on sandy beaches with easy access to a wide range of water activities that are great for the whole family.

Families that want a central location choose Mission Valley Hotels as their go-to neighborhood. It provides quick access to many of San Diego’s major attractions like Balboa Park and the San Diego Zoo, the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, LEGOLAND, SeaWorld, and area beaches. Hotel Circle in Mission Valley has a dense concentration of family-oriented great value hotels that cater to families. No matter what is on the family vacation agenda, there is a great San Diego hotel to match.

Homewood Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayside
Offers a collection of spacious studios, one-bedroom suites, and two-bedroom suites boasting a clean and contemporary design in the heart of Little Italy.
Carlsbad Seapointe Resort
A beautiful family vacation destination situated between the iconic Pacific Coast Highway and the Pacific Ocean. The resort features two heated adults-only and family pools, two Jacuzzis, a tennis court, and more.
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown
Originally the home of San Diego Trust & Savings Bank, the hotel offers a selection of well-appointed, contemporary guest rooms and one-bedroom suites.
Crowne Plaza San Diego – Mission Valley
A Polynesian-style resort, its interior design simply adds to its island feel with South Pacific décor featuring bold, colorful prints, tiki-inspired furnishings, and tropical plants.
Hilton Grand Vacations Club at MarBrisa, Carlsbad
Located in the charming coastal village of Carlsbad, California. Its location puts guests in close proximity to several world-renowned golf courses and pro shops.
LEGOLAND Hotel at LEGOLAND California Resort
All LEGO themed and interactive from the lobby to the expansive guestrooms and suites. The King and Queen can indulge in the room’s amenities while their heirs feel just as pampered.
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Airport/Liberty Station
Business guests who like their morning workouts can easily access opportunities to standup paddle or kayak the boat channel and Bay. Family-friendly NTC Park offers tree-lined pathways.
Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport-Old Town
Located off I-5 less than a mile from the San Diego International Airport, the hotel offers complimentary shuttle service to the San Diego Convention Center and SeaWorld San Diego.
Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Airport/Liberty Station
A business class all-suites hotel within two miles of San Diego International Airport. The hotel has 150 one- and two-bedroom suites in three styles.
La Jolla Shores Hotel
Across the boardwalk from La Jolla’s most popular beach with 128 suites and rooms from which to choose. Resort-style amenities without the resort fees.
The Dana on Mission Bay
A ten-acre, tropical-themed waterfront resort next to Mission Bay Aquatic Park. Guests can enjoy two outdoor heated pools, a fitness center, and a private marina.
Pendry Hotel San Diego
The ocean-inspired accommodations reflect a California coastal aesthetic with muted hues of blue. The hotel combines style, convenience, and comfort with a relaxed ambiance.
SpringHill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront
State-of-the-art amenities, cityscape and bayfront views, and a host of personal touches. Suites are arranged into three distinct areas – sleep, work, and relaxation.
Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Downtown/Bayside Hotel
Located in the charming neighborhood of Little Italy, each hotel room provides scenic views of the cityscape. The hotel is equipped with a fitness center, beautiful rooftop pool, and award-winning restaurant.
Kona Kai Resort & Marina, San Diego
Located at the southwestern tip of Shelter Island, Kona Kai Resort & Spa underwent an extravagant 2014 renovation updating, among other spaces, their guestrooms and suites.
Omni San Diego Hotel
The 21-story luxury hotel is located in the heart of Downtown’s East Village. Visitors can enjoy unparalleled views of the Downtown skyline, ballpark, and San Diego Bay.
The Lodge at Torrey Pines, La Jolla
The lodge sits atop towering bluffs overlooking renowned Torrey Pines Golf Course and the Pacific Ocean. Guests at the 170-room hotel are greeted by Scottish kilted doormen.
Del Mar Motel on the Beach
USA Today named Del Mar Motel on the Beach among the '10 Best Budget Hotels' in San Diego. A one-bedroom beach bungalow is next door and may be reserved for a more private experience.
El Cordova Hotel on Coronado Island
Once a private mansion built in 1902, then transformed into a quaint Spanish Village hotel in 1930. The traditional Spanish hacienda-style boutique hotel features unique rooms and suites, restaurants, and boutique shops.
Hilton San Diego Bayfront
Located across Harbor Drive from the San Diego Padres’ Petco Park, the hotel has two giant ballrooms and a 4-acre outdoor venue to host epic business or social events.
Hotel del Coronado
Since it opened in 1888, Hotel del Coronado has been hosting and entertaining Presidents, celebrities, royalty, and other guests.
La Avenida Inn, Coronado
A long-standing history of providing superior customer service in a warm and relaxing atmosphere. Take an impromptu self-guided tour around this hotel with a storied past.
Ocean Beach Hotel, San Diego
The Mediterranean-style beachfront hotel is at the end of popular Newport Avenue. Families will appreciate the large, renovated and reasonably priced rooms.
Best Western Inn By The Sea, La Jolla
Situated in the heart of L Jolla Village, guests can enjoy being near the action, but away from the noise. The 129 deluxe guest rooms are clean and simple, providing the amenities vacationers need.
Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina
Boating, sailing, and yachting enthusiasts will appreciate the private marina and rooms with marina and bay views. Other hotel amenities include sailing excursions, customized trip planning and more.
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa
The eco-friendly hotel has also earned the coveted Greenleaders Gold Level. The 199 guest rooms come in three styles. The Spa has been named one of the top spas in the world.
Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines
The hotel sits along the edge of the 18th fairway of renowned Torrey Pines Golf Course. One of the most in-demand amenities is the daily guaranteed tee time at Torrey Pines Golf Course.
Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
The hotel puts everything into making your stay memorable. There are three accessible room styles and one accessible suite style at the hotel. The one-bedroom King Loft Suite is bold and contemporary luxury.
Kings Inn Hotel, San Diego – Seaworld – Zoo
The newly renovated Kings Inn is a mid-century inspired resort-style hotel with ultra-modern amenities and one of the largest heated pools in Mission Valley.
Best Western Plus Bayside Inn
Just blocks from San Diego Bay and the beautiful city lights of Coronado Island across the bay. The sleek and modern interior is perfectly complimented by their friendly and attentive staff.
Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old Town San Diego
The Spanish Colonial Revival Mexican Hacienda offers sweeping views, gracious hospitality, and a conscientious dedication to California’s Green Stay Initiative.
La Jolla Cove Suites
The only oceanfront hotel in La Jolla Village. Guests can choose from studios, suites, or bungalows. The heated pool and Jacuzzi are open year-round.
La Valencia Hotel La Jolla
From the beginning, it's been a Hollywood hideaway for some of its brightest stars. The signature pink Spanish architecture and original 1940s hand-painted murals was renovated in 2014.
Pantai Inn La Jolla
Perfect for a romantic getaway, the property features manicured gardens, Balinese statuary, a coral stoned courtyard with colorful hibiscus and fragrant plumeria.
DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego, Little Italy, Downtown
A good choice for either business or leisure travel. The upscale hotel provides an alternative to pricier historic and boutique hotels in the Civic Core District.
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
A swanky twin tower high-rise hotel overlooking San Diego Bay. The hotel’s prime location in the Marina District will impress tourists, business professionals, and conventioneers alike.
Ramada Gaslamp/Convention Center-The Historic St James Hotel San Diego
In the middle of the Gaslamp, it's a harmonious blend of Victorian era charm and modern amenities and services. Built in 1913, it was the first high-rise luxury hotel in San Diego.
The Horton Grand Hotel Gaslamp District, San Diego
Wyatt Earp lived here for seven years, and later Hollywood’s Lou Costello, baseball great Babe Ruth, and famous boxers Jack Dempsey and Joe Louis were all guests.
Hotel Indigo San Diego, Del Mar
On the site of the historic Stratford Inn built in 1910, the hotel is a short two blocks from the ocean and within walking distance of Del Mar Village.
Glorietta Bay Inn, Coronado
Once the mansion of John Spreckels, one of the first developers on Coronado Island. The Inn is the result of a painstaking renovation to bring it back to the grandeur of its glory days.
Clarion Inn Del Mar
The Del Mar Inn is an award-winning hotel located in this affluent coastal town. The hotel caters to both business and leisure guests who need to stay connected.
L’Auberge Del Mar
L’Auberge is located on the site of the original Hotel Del Mar, playground to Hollywood’s elite in the 1930s. Each of the 120 estate-style guest rooms is designed with the comfort of home in mind.
Handlery Hotel San Diego, Mission Valley
Created by hotelier Harry Handlery in 1928, the hotel offers 217 guest rooms and suites, two restaurants, and eighteen event areas. The hotel excels at planning meetings, events, or conferences with expert staff.
Beach Haven Inn, San Diego
With the Pacific Ocean just one-half block from your hotel room, you’ll have plenty of water activities to experience and enjoy. The hotel is just four blocks from the iconic Crystal Pier.
Pacific Terrace Hotel, San Diego
The upscale ocean-facing hotel caters to every kind of traveler. Its distinctive Bahamian vibe feels more like you’re in the Caribbean than on the West Coast.
Sommerset Suites Hotel
A conveniently located hotel that offers contemporary comfort and is priced right. It has a heated outdoor flat-bottom pool and spa tub.
The Catamaran Resort and Spa, San Diego
The elegant hotel with a 1950s vibe. Deluxe suites and studios in the Tower enjoy epic views of either Coronado Bridge and beyond to Mexico, or Crystal Pier to La Jolla.
Bahia Resort Hotel, San Diego
Located on a private peninsula in Mission Bay, the Mediterranean-style décor is complemented by the outdoor tropical garden setting complete with duck ponds, garden gazebo, and garden fountain.