Kids Friendly Hotels in San Diego

San Diego has always been a top destination for family vacations. It's easy to see why, with its picturesque beaches, fantastic sunsets, and endless fun for everyone. However, choosing the right hotel can make or break your family vacation. That's where kids friendly hotels come in. These hotels are specifically designed with children in mind, offering amenities and activities that cater to their needs. In this blog post, we'll explore why you should choose kids friendly hotels when travelling to San Diego.

First and foremost, kids friendly hotels prioritize safety. Many of these hotels have gated pools, security personnel, and other safety features to ensure your child's safety. This is especially important for families with toddlers who are more prone to accidents. Parents can relax knowing that their children are well protected and can have fun in a safe environment. Moreover, some hotels offer accessories like baby cribs, high chairs, and car seats, making your packing more relaxed when traveling with your kids.

Secondly, kids friendly hotels know how to keep children entertained. From swimming pools to scavenger hunts, kids friendly hotels provide a range of activities for children of all ages. Some hotels also offer kids clubs or babysitting services, giving parents some alone time while their children are engaged in safe and fun activities. Staying in a kids friendly hotel means you don't have to worry about keeping the little ones entertained or finding suitable activities for the kids.

Thirdly, kids friendly hotels offer accommodations that cater to families' unique needs. These hotels usually have spacious family suites or connecting rooms that provide plenty of space for families to relax and enjoy their vacation together. They can also provide kid-friendly menus for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and offer family-focused amenities like game rooms, movie theaters and other activities.

In conclusion, choosing a kids friendly hotel when travelling to San Diego is a smart choice. Child-friendly hotels offer safety features, provide fun activities, and accommodations catering to families' unique needs. They allow families to relax, enjoy their vacation together, and create memories that will last a lifetime.

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Bahia Resort Hotel Courtyard By Marriott San Diego Downtown Old Town Inn Hampton Inn San Diego Mission Valley Surfer Beach Hotel Hard Rock Hotel San Diego Kona Kai Resort & Spa, A Noble House Resort Days Inn By Wyndham Mission Valley-Sdsu Marriott Vacation Club, San Diego    La Quinta Inn By Wyndham San Diego - Miramar

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Bahia Resort Hotel

📍 998 West Mission Bay Drive

The 3-star Bahia Resort Hotel San Diego is located 400 metres of Pirate Cove and comprises 161 rooms with modern comforts. The hotel is a good starting point to San Diego's sports attractions, including iPayOne Center Arena, which is about 3.8 km away.

Ocean Beach lies about 2.5 km away, and the bustling Liberty Public Market is 4.9 km from this San Diego property. The vintage Giant Dipper Roller Coaster, about 9 minutes' walk away, is definitely a must-see for family tourists in San Diego. Visit Model Yacht Pond, 600 metres from the hotel, and feel complete harmony with the nature of United States. SeaWorld San Diego Theme Park is approximately a 25-minute walk from Bahia Resort Hotel, while Coaster Santa Fe is situated about 19 km away.

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Courtyard By Marriott San Diego Downtown

📍 530 Broadway

Overlooking the sea, the charming Courtyard By Marriott San Diego Downtown Hotel is within 1.4 km of Petco Park Ballpark. This 4-star smoke-free hotel is conveniently located close to a tube station, offering 245 rooms and a swimming pool.

The property has a charming setting within close distance of San Diego Zoo, while natural sights like Childrens Public Park are merely 1.2 km away. Shopping venues in the area include the primary San Diego Convention Center (1.2 km) and Little Italy Mercato Farmers' Saturday Market (1.4 km). The hotel is close to convention centres. Courtyard By Marriott San Diego Downtown Hotel is 200 metres of House of Blues San Diego Live Music Venue and 500 metres from the shopping mall "Westfield Horton Plaza". This charming property is in a short walking distance of 4th Av & Broadway bus station.

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Old Town Inn

📍 4444 Pacific Highway

Featuring an outdoor pool, Old Town Inn San Diego is set around a 15-minute walk from The Church Of The Immaculate Conception. It offers spacious rooms, WiFi throughout the property and a private parking garage on site.

The inn in San Diego is located in the Midway-Pacific Highway district, 2.5 km from the education hub like the private University of San Diego. The hip craft Modern Times Brewery is around a 20-minute walk from this 2-star hotel, while San Diego International airport is 0.5 km from it. The man-made peninsula "Harbor Island Park" is around 10 minutes' drive away, while Coaster Santa Fe is situated 7 km from the accommodation. Old Town Inn is 400 metres from Old Town city rail and within a short walking distance to Rosecrans Street & Kurtz Street bus stop.

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Hampton Inn San Diego Mission Valley

📍 2151 Hotel Circle South

Featuring Wi-Fi throughout the property, Hampton Inn San Diego/Mission Valley sits within a 10-minute drive of San Diego Zoo. The 3-star inn offers 184 rooms and friendly services maintained by friendly staff.

The accommodation stands 10 minutes' drive from SeaWorld San Diego Theme Park. The business area gives access to Old Town San Diego State Historic Park (2.1 km) and the Manicured and pristine Presidio Urban Park (1.3 km). The hotel lies a 10-minute ride from Mission Bay Park. Hampton Inn San Diego/Mission Valley is a 15-minute drive from San Diego International airport, and at an 8 km distance from Coaster Santa Fe train station.

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Surfer Beach Hotel

📍 711 Pacific Beach Drive

Situated within 18 minutes' walk of Montezuma Cove, the 3-star Surfer Beach Hotel San Diego offers 49 guest rooms. This San Diego hotel is in Pacific Beach with 5 km of restaurants, shops and nightclubs, around 10 minutes by car from such natural sights as SeaWorld San Diego Theme Park.

Pacific Beach Taylor Branch Library is around 7 minutes' walk from the property, which also stands in close vicinity to Mission & Pacific Beaches Boardwalk. Pacific Beach Surf Shop is within a short walking distance of the Surfer Beach San Diego, while Mission Boulevard & San Rafael Pl bus stop is 5 minutes' walk away. The old-style Belmont Family Amusement Park is approximately 25 minutes' walk from the accommodation, while Coaster Santa Fe is situated approximately 17 km away.

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Hotels in San Diego

Airport nearby 🛬 El Cajon, McClellan-Palomar, San Diego International
Rating 🏅 40
San Diego Hotels 🛎️ 948
Cities Nearby 🌇 Coronado, National City, Lemon Grove
Minimum Price 💸 30$
Hotel with balcony 🌤️ Bahia Resort Hotel
Best mid-range Hotel 🌴 Courtyard By Marriott San Diego Downtown
Top Hotel for couples 💑 Old Town Inn

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Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

📍 207 5Th Avenue

Overlooking the city, the 4-star Hard Rock Hotel San Diego is nearly a 13-minute walk from House of Blues San Diego Live Music Venue in San Diego. Featuring a lounge bar together with an outdoor swimming pool on site, this San Diego hotel is nestled in the very heart of the city.

The chic property, near a nightlife district, is set a few minutes drive from the Waterfront Embarcadero Marina Public Park South. Horton Plaza Park is nearly an 11-minute walk away, while the primary San Diego Convention Center is about a 5-minute walk from the smoke-free Hard Rock Hotel. Additionally, convention centres are situated close to this boutique style accommodation. There is the circular San Diego Air & Space Museum approximately 25 minutes' walk away, while The Transit Store bus station just a pleasant stroll away from Hard Rock Hotel San Diego. San Diego International airport is 0.5 km from the chic property and Coaster Santa Fe train station is a mere 1.8 km away.

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Kona Kai Resort & Spa, A Noble House Resort

📍 1551 Shelter Island Drive

Set 15 minutes by car from SeaWorld San Diego Theme Park, the 4-star Kona Kai Resort & Spa, A Noble House Resort San Diego includes 170 rooms. Featuring an à la carte restaurant, the resort is located within a minutes' drive of Shelter Island and offers a steam room, a hot tub and an outdoor swimming pool.

The property in Point Loma where wranglers can find a range of fishing vessels outfitted with the latest tracking and fish finding equipment is within 10 minutes' drive of Sunset Park and at a 6 km distance from such shopping venues as the open - air Headquarters at Seaport Market. The Kona Kai Resort & Spa, A Noble House Resort San Diego is also within 3 km of such natural sights as the man-made peninsula "Harbor Island Park". In addition, the accommodation is placed right by gardens. Along with other cultural attractions Maritime Museum of San Diego is nestled 6 km from Kona Kai Resort & Spa, A Noble House Resort. This San Diego property provides a place to stay about 10 minutes by car from the Coaster Santa Fe train station.

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Days Inn By Wyndham Mission Valley-Sdsu

📍 5343 Adobe Falls Road

The 2-star Days Inn By Wyndham Mission Valley-Sdsu San Diego is set 2.6 km from Montezuma Park and within 25 minutes' walk of Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala. Here, at the hotel you will find a golf course and a Jacuzzi.

The accommodation is placed about 15 km from El Cajon airport and 2.6 km from such cultural venues as San Diego Police Museum. This San Diego hotel is also 4.8 km from such natural sights as the sixth-largest municipally owned Mission Trails Regional Park. The multi - purpose SDCCU Stadium is 10 minutes away by car, and Coaster Santa Fe is situated 15 km from the property.

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Marriott Vacation Club, San Diego   

📍 701 A Street

Featuring a lobby area and a restaurant, the 3-star Marriott Vacation Club Pulse, San Diego Hotel is placed about a 10-minute ride from San Diego Zoo. This perfect hotel, located not so far from the open - air Headquarters at Seaport Market, boasts an indoor pool along with a Jacuzzi and an indoor pool.

The property offers a setting within 5 minutes' drive of the primary San Diego Convention Center. The nearby sports attractions include Petco Park Ballpark, a 5-minute drive from the Marriott Vacation Club Pulse, San Diego. This perfect accommodation lies near convention centres. Staying at Marriott Vacation Club Pulse, San Diego Hotel, you can also enjoy natural sights such as Childrens Public Park, which is just 1.2 km away. In addition, a motorway is just walking distance from the property.

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La Quinta Inn By Wyndham San Diego - Miramar

📍 10185 Paseo Montril

The 3-star La Quinta Inn By Wyndham San Diego - Miramar is located in the Rancho Penasquitos district of San Diego, at an 11 km distance from Duck Pond and offers a swimming pool onsite. Moreover, this San Diego inn includes a free carpark, an outdoor swimming pool and a sunbathing terrace.

Balboa Park is only an 8-minute walk from the property and Black Mountain Open Space Park is 2.3 km away. Perfect for those who seek new knowledge, the public community San Diego Miramar College is 6 km from the La Quinta Inn By Wyndham San Diego - Miramar. Lake Miramar is 4 km from the accommodation, while Coaster Santa Fe is situated about 70 minutes' drive away. The bus stop Rancho Penasquitos Boulevard & Paseo Montril is located right next to La Quinta Inn By Wyndham San Diego - Miramar.

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Doubletree By Hilton San Diego Del Mar

📍 11915 El Camino Real

The 3-star Doubletree By Hilton Hotel San Diego - Del Mar is located in San Diego, a 25-minute walk from Torrey Pines State Reserve, and offers a heated pool. Moreover, this San Diego hotel also provides guests with a golf course, a sundeck and a restaurant.

Situated in Carmel Valley, which is a suburban planned community in the northwestern corner of San Diego, California, United States, the property is set 7 km from the educational places like University of California San Diego. The Doubletree By Hilton Hotel San Diego - Del Mar in San Diego is at a 4.5 km distance from Coast to Crest Trail. The accommodation is at a 6 km distance from Torrey Pines Gliderport. Doubletree By Hilton Hotel San Diego - Del Mar is located in San Diego, at a 30 km distance from Coaster Santa Fe train station.

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Hilton San Diego Bayfront

📍 1 Park Boulevard

Featuring WiFi throughout the property, the 30-story Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel is set 25 minutes' walk from Waterfront Public Park. Providing guests with a heated swimming pool and a hot tub, sauna facilities and a massage chair, the 4-star hotel is located just a short drive from Petco Park Stadium.

The deluxe property is placed about 0.5 km from San Diego International airport and 1.1 km from such cultural venues as The New Children's Museum. The Hilton San Diego Bayfront offers proximity to such natural sights as Horton Plaza Park (1.3 km) and Childrens Public Park (0.9 km). Convention centres are across the street from the accommodation, and USS Midway Interactive Museum is placed a 5-minute drive away. Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel also provides access to shopping attractions like the primary San Diego Convention Center, which are 550 metres away. Gaslamp Quarter city rail is 350 metres away, while 12th & Imperial Transit Center bus stop is a few minutes drive from this comfortable property.

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Hampton Inn By Hilton San Diego - Kearny Mesa

📍 5434 Kearny Mesa Road

The 3-star Hampton Inn By Hilton San Diego - Kearny Mesa, set within a 5-minute drive of Convoy Street, offers a heated pool as well as a gym facility. This smoke-free hotel is a good starting point to San Diego's sports attractions, including SDCCU Multi-Purpose Stadium, which is 15 minutes away by car.

Placed at 250 metres of Al Bahr Shriners, the property is also located at a 16 km distance from Coaster Santa Fe railway station. From the Hampton Inn By Hilton San Diego - Kearny Mesa it will take about 25 minutes to walk to San Diego Airport. The accommodation stands within 25 minutes' walk of C3 Church, popular with pilgrims and tourists alike. Situated in the heart of San Diego, Hampton Inn By Hilton San Diego - Kearny Mesa is within walking distance of Clairemont Mesa Boulevard & Complex Street bus stop.

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El Rancho Motel

📍 370 Orange Avenue

Overlooking the courtyard, the 3-star El Rancho Motel San Diego is located a 10-minute drive from Childrens Public Park. A 24-hour front desk and express check-out as well as Wi-Fi throughout the property are available to all guests at this San Diego hotel.

A short walk will take you to Central Beach in 20 minutes. Cultural sights in the area are the circular San Diego Air & Space Museum (4 km) and the historical naval aircraft carrier USS Midway Museum (2.1 km). Also, the hotel is a 15-minute ride from San Diego Zoo, while Coaster Santa Fe train station is placed approximately 4 km away. El Rancho Motel enjoys a quiet location 0.5 km from San Diego International airport.

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Fairmont Grand Del Mar Hotel

📍 5300 Grand Del Mar Court

Situated approximately a 10-minute ride from Dolphins in San Diego, Fairmont Grand Del Mar Hotel features a storage room and a barber shop. This hotel, located approximately a 15-minute ride from Torrey Pines Golf Course, boasts a swimming pool along with a steam room, a Jacuzzi and a massage chair.

The accommodation lies in Carmel Valley, which is a suburban planned community in the northwestern corner of San Diego, California, United States, nearly a 60-minute drive from Coaster Santa Fe train station. Plaza Sorrento Shopping Center is approximately a 10-minute ride from the Fairmont Grand Del Mar and McClellan-Palomar airport is 35 km away. The area offers shopping experience such as the shopping mall "Del Mar Plaza" around a 15-minute drive from the property.

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Surestay Hotel By Best Western San Diego Pacific Beach

📍 4545 Mission Bay Dr

The 2-star Surestay Hotel By Best Western San Diego Pacific Beach is set 10 minutes' drive from SeaWorld San Diego Theme Park and within a 15-minute drive of Old Town San Diego. This charming inn features a swimming pool and WiFi throughout the property.

The accommodation in Pacific Beach with a long boardwalk that is perfect for biking, skating, running, or taking a stroll, at a 4.9 km distance from Mission Beach. The private University of San Diego is a popular education place to visit at a 4.5 km distance from the Surestay Hotel By Best Western San Diego Pacific Beach. This San Diego property also provides access to such sports attractions as iPayOne Center Arena, which is around 6 km away. Surestay Hotel By Best Western San Diego Pacific Beach is at a 13 km distance from Coaster Santa Fe train station, while San Diego International airport is 15 minutes' drive away.

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Hilton San Diego Airport/Harbor Island

📍 1960 Harbor Island Drive

Hilton San Diego Airport/Harbor Island Hotel, located in the Harbor Island district, 15 minutes by car from San Diego Zoo, offers bicycles for rent. A private parking garage is available on site at the hotel.

The man-made peninsula "Harbor Island Park" is 5 minutes' walk away, while Coaster Santa Fe train station is at a 6 km distance from the accommodation. Seaport Village Shopping Complex is 4 km from this 3-star hotel and San Diego International airport is 0.5 km away. The property is 4.4 km from The New Children's Museum and other main attractions of San Diego. The nearest bus stop is Terminal 2 Lower Level, approximately 15 minutes' walk away.

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Best Western Seven Seas

📍 411 Hotel Circle S

The contemporary Best Western Seven Seas Hotel San Diego offers 307 rooms a 10-minute drive from Old Town. The 3-star hotel, located within 25 minutes' walk of the private University of San Diego, boasts a heated swimming pool along with a hot tub and an outdoor swimming pool.

Guests can visit San Diego Zoo situated a 10-minute ride away. Shopping venues in the area include the upscale Fashion Valley Open-Air Mall (1.5 km) and Mission Valley Center (1.9 km). This San Diego hotel is placed within a minutes' drive of Balboa Park. Its' central location gives access to sports attractions like Petco Park Ballpark, which is 15 minutes away by car. The property is at 100 metres of Hotel Circle South & Bachman Pl bus stop and nearly a 10-minute drive from Coaster Santa Fe train station in San Diego.

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San Diego Marriott Del Mar

📍 11966 El Camino Real

The 4-star San Diego Marriott Del Mar Hotel is a great place to stay in Carmel Valley, which is a suburban planned community in the northwestern corner of San Diego, California, United States, a 25-minute stroll from Torrey Pines State Reserve. Guests can enjoy American cuisine in an American-style restaurant of the hotel and relax by an outdoor pool.

Del Mar Racing Event Venue is located within 4.9 km of the accommodation, while Salk Institute is approximately 6 km away. University of California San Diego is a popular education place to visit within 7 km of the Marriott Del Mar San Diego. For sport fans the property offers access to Torrey Pines Golf Course, which is approximately 3.5 km away. Coaster Santa Fe train station is within 30 km of San Diego Marriott Del Mar Hotel and McClellan-Palomar airport is a 24-minute drive away.

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Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego Zoo -Seaworld Area

📍 2485 Hotel Circle Pl

Located at a 6 km distance from Seaport Village Shopping Complex, the 3-star Best Western San Diego Zoo Seaworld Inn & Suites offers Wi Fi in public areas and private parking. Boasting a swimming pool, this San Diego inn is nestled a 25-minute walk from natural attractions like Old Town San Diego State Historic Park.

The comfortable non-smoking accommodation in Mission Valley with plenty to do as well as being so centrally located close to all of San Diego's hot spots is at a 2.3 km distance from the 19th - century US Whaley House History Museum and 3.1 km from such shopping venues as the bustling Liberty Public Market. Situated in the centre of San Diego, the Best Western San Diego Zoo Seaworld Inn & Suites is at a 2.4 km distance from Old Town Model Railroad Depot. This San Diego property is placed not very far from Mission Valley. Entertainment options in the area feature the 246-seat theater "Cygnet Theatre" a 25-minute walk from Best Western San Diego Zoo Seaworld Inn & Suites. The comfortable accommodation is located in San Diego, at an 8 km distance from Coaster Santa Fe train station.

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Rancho Bernardo Inn

📍 17550 Bernardo Oaks Dr

The 4-star Rancho Bernardo Inn is located in the mountain area of San Diego, 35 km from McClellan-Palomar airport, and houses an outdoor swimming pool. Featuring 287 rooms with views of the garden, this luxurious inn is set 7 km from Queen Califia's Magical Circle.

The ultra - premium boutique Orfila Vineyards and Winery is approximately 10 minutes away by car, while RB Community Park Double Baseball Fields is about a 25-minute walk from the unique accommodation. The Rancho Bernardo Inn San Diego offers proximity to natural sights like the grassy neighborhood Patriot Park (4 km) and the 285-acre municipal Kit Carson Park (5 km). The nearby entertainment options include Bernardo Winery, which is 10 minutes away by car. Rancho Bernardo Inn is at 800 metres from Bernardo Center Drive & Fairhope Road bus stop and 50 km from Coaster Santa Fe train station in San Diego.

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