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Our top choices for South Bay family-friendly hotels

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a large seating area, a reception desk, and large windows offering views of the city.
A modern hotel with a prominent sign reading "AYRES HOTEL".
A modern lounge area with two grey upholstered chairs, a small table, and a large window offering a view of palm trees and buildings.
An outdoor patio area with seating and a bar.

1. Ayres Hotel San Diego South - Chula Vista

Ayres Hotel San Diego South - Chula Vista
Otay Ranch
  • Family-friendly escape with spacious rooms offers poolside fun, continental breakfast, and a quick drive to Sesame Place San Diego.
£158
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Ayres Hotel San Diego South - Chula Vista
A breakfast bar with La Quinta branding, a coffee machine, and a waffle display.
A hotel with a prominent bell tower, a covered entrance, and a well-lit facade.
A bathroom with a bathtub, a shower, a sink, and a mirror.
A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and palm trees.

2. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego Chula Vista

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego Chula Vista
Chula Vista
  • Explore a family-friendly paradise with outdoor pool and cots at this tranquil San Diego retreat.
£86
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego Chula Vista
A bathroom with a shower, toilet, sink, and mirror.
A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a phone, and a wall-mounted light fixture.
A corridor with doors, a concrete floor, and a covered walkway.
A multi-story building with balconies, a parking lot, and a staircase.

3. Rodeway Inn San Diego South San Ysidro Border

Rodeway Inn San Diego South San Ysidro Border
San Ysidro
£62
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Rodeway Inn San Diego South San Ysidro Border
A hotel lobby with a patterned carpet, a reception desk, a sofa with cushions, and potted plants.
A multi-story hotel with a parking lot, a landscaped area with palm trees, and a clear sky.
A bathroom with a toilet, sink, bathtub, shower curtain, and a framed picture on the wall.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

4. Comfort Inn Chula Vista San Diego South

Comfort Inn Chula Vista San Diego South
Chula Vista
  • Family fun awaits with outdoor pools, hot tub, and free breakfast while exploring Balboa Park just a short drive away.
£85
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Comfort Inn Chula Vista San Diego South
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a painting, and a view of the city.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and greenery.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central seating area with sofas and armchairs, a coffee table, and a potted plant.
A spacious lobby with a round table, blue benches, a large painting, and a view of the outdoors.

5. Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel
National City
  • Delightful family holidays await with children's pool, mini golf, and outdoor activities just minutes from Coronado Beach.
£121
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel
A pool area with a hot tub, surrounded by palm trees and a fence.
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, wooden furniture, and a chandelier.
An EV charging station area with palm trees and a building in the background.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a lamp.

6. Best Western Americana Inn

Best Western Americana Inn
San Ysidro
  • Family fun awaits with a sparkling pool, sunny loungers, and a welcoming hot tub just minutes from top San Diego attractions.
£95
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Best Western Americana Inn
A retro-themed arcade with classic games, a foosball table, and a long communal table with stools.
A group of people on inflatable floats in a pool with a colorful backdrop.
A modern bedroom with a bed, a glass coffee table, and a view into another room.
A person leaning against a yellow door with "MILE 108" signage, indicating a location or landmark.

7. The Rambler Hotel

The Rambler Hotel
Chula Vista
  • Family fun with poolside relaxation, arcade games, and free bikes—everything a kid could wish for on holiday.
£106
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept
The Rambler Hotel
A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a nightstand, a wall-mounted TV, and a window with blinds.
A reception area with a wooden door, a framed welcome sign, and a small desk with a computer.
A compact bathroom with a toilet, a sink, and a towel rack.
A multi-story hotel with a beige facade, a prominent 'Super 8' sign, and a parking lot in front.

8. Super 8 by Wyndham National City Chula Vista

Super 8 by Wyndham National City Chula Vista
National City
  • Family-friendly convenience near Balboa Park with quiet surroundings and free breakfast to start adventure-filled days.
£68
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Super 8 by Wyndham National City Chula Vista
A motel with a sign indicating amenities like Wi-Fi, TV, and pool.
A dining area with a round wooden table, two chairs with striped upholstery, and a potted plant with yellow flowers.
A wicker basket containing four Eligianti body care products on a granite countertop.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a wardrobe.

9. Valli Hi Motel

Valli Hi Motel
San Ysidro
£71
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Valli Hi Motel
A historic building with ornate architecture, a reflective pond with lily pads, and palm trees.
A bathroom with a bathtub, toilet, and sink.
Two vending machines with various beverages and snacks.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a small kitchenette, and a wardrobe.

10. Studio 6 Suites San Ysidro, CA -San Diego South Bay

Studio 6 Suites San Ysidro, CA -San Diego South Bay
San Ysidro
£66
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Studio 6 Suites San Ysidro, CA -San Diego South Bay
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Pool
All-inclusive
4 stars
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Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in South Bay

An outdoor patio area with seating and a bar.
A modern hotel with a prominent sign reading "AYRES HOTEL".
A modern lounge area with two grey upholstered chairs, a small table, and a large window offering a view of palm trees and buildings.
A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a large seating area, a reception desk, and large windows offering views of the city.

Ayres Hotel San Diego South - Chula Vista

Ayres Hotel San Diego South - Chula Vista
Otay Ranch
£158
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Ayres Hotel San Diego South - Chula Vista
A breakfast bar with La Quinta branding, a coffee machine, and a waffle display.
A hotel with a prominent bell tower, a covered entrance, and a well-lit facade.
A row of stacked laundry machines with a sign indicating 'Guest Laundry.'
A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and palm trees.

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego Chula Vista

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego Chula Vista
Chula Vista
£86
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego Chula Vista
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, wooden furniture, and a chandelier.
A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, couch, and a television.
A hotel reception area with a counter, bar stools, a flat-screen TV, a clock, and a coffee station.
An EV charging station area with palm trees and a building in the background.

Best Western Americana Inn

Best Western Americana Inn
San Ysidro
£95
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Best Western Americana Inn
A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a phone, and a wall-mounted light fixture.
A multi-story building with balconies, a parking lot, and a staircase.
A smoke-free building exterior with a covered walkway, a mailbox, and a palm tree in the background.
A compact room with a wooden desk, a chair, a small black trash bin, and a blue door.

Rodeway Inn San Diego South San Ysidro Border

Rodeway Inn San Diego South San Ysidro Border
San Ysidro
£62
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Rodeway Inn San Diego South San Ysidro Border
A hotel lobby with a patterned carpet, a reception desk, a sofa with cushions, and potted plants.
A snack and beverage vending area with a variety of snacks and Coca-Cola bottles.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a lamp, and a window with curtains.
A multi-story hotel with a parking lot, a landscaped area with palm trees, and a clear sky.

Comfort Inn Chula Vista San Diego South

Comfort Inn Chula Vista San Diego South
Chula Vista
£85
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Comfort Inn Chula Vista San Diego South
A room with two teal armchairs, a small round table with a lamp, and a large cityscape painting on the wall.
A rectangular swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by a metal fence and palm trees.
A modern kitchen with a large island, bar stools, and a view of the beach through a window.
A reception desk with two computer monitors, a printer, and a phone.

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Chula Vista San Diego Bay

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Chula Vista San Diego Bay
Chula Vista
£62
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Chula Vista San Diego Bay
A retro-themed arcade with classic games, a foosball table, and a long communal table with stools.
A group of people on inflatable floats in a pool with a colorful backdrop.
A modern bedroom with a bed, a glass coffee table, and a view into another room.
A person leaning against a yellow door with "MILE 108" signage, indicating a location or landmark.

The Rambler Hotel

The Rambler Hotel
Chula Vista
£106
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept
The Rambler Hotel
A hotel room with two beds, each with a yellow bedspread and white pillows. There are two large wall art pieces depicting a beach scene.
A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a nightstand, a wall-mounted TV, and a window with blinds.
A multi-story hotel with a beige facade, a prominent 'Super 8' sign, and a parking lot in front.

Super 8 by Wyndham National City Chula Vista

Super 8 by Wyndham National City Chula Vista
National City
£68
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Super 8 by Wyndham National City Chula Vista
A modern hotel with a prominent 'Hercor Hotel' sign, multiple balconies, and a 'Urban Boutique' label.
An elevator with a digital control panel, a door with a glass panel, and a wall with a textured stone design.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a phone, and a wall-mounted control panel.
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Hercor Hotel - Urban Boutique

Hercor Hotel - Urban Boutique
Chula Vista
£81
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Hercor Hotel - Urban Boutique
A breakfast station with bread, bagels, waffles, and a coffee machine.
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a sofa, a TV, and a lamp.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a painting on the wall.
A hotel with a sign reading "Quality Suites," featuring a parking lot with several cars, a covered parking structure, and palm trees.

Quality Suites San Diego Otay Mesa

Quality Suites San Diego Otay Mesa
Otay Mesa
£90
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Quality Suites San Diego Otay Mesa
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Family-friendly hotels with pools in South Bay

An outdoor patio area with seating and a bar.
A modern hotel with a prominent sign reading "AYRES HOTEL".
A modern lounge area with two grey upholstered chairs, a small table, and a large window offering a view of palm trees and buildings.
A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a large seating area, a reception desk, and large windows offering views of the city.

Ayres Hotel San Diego South - Chula Vista

Ayres Hotel San Diego South - Chula Vista
Otay Ranch
£158
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Ayres Hotel San Diego South - Chula Vista
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a painting, and a view of the city.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and greenery.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central seating area with sofas and armchairs, a coffee table, and a potted plant.
A spacious lobby with a round table, blue benches, a large painting, and a view of the outdoors.

Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel
National City
£121
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, wooden furniture, and a chandelier.
A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, couch, and a television.
A hotel reception area with a counter, bar stools, a flat-screen TV, a clock, and a coffee station.
An EV charging station area with palm trees and a building in the background.

Best Western Americana Inn

Best Western Americana Inn
San Ysidro
£95
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Best Western Americana Inn
A breakfast bar with La Quinta branding, a coffee machine, and a waffle display.
A hotel with a prominent bell tower, a covered entrance, and a well-lit facade.
A row of stacked laundry machines with a sign indicating 'Guest Laundry.'
A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and palm trees.

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego Chula Vista

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego Chula Vista
Chula Vista
£86
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego Chula Vista
A room with two teal armchairs, a small round table with a lamp, and a large cityscape painting on the wall.
A rectangular swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by a metal fence and palm trees.
A modern kitchen with a large island, bar stools, and a view of the beach through a window.
A reception desk with two computer monitors, a printer, and a phone.

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Chula Vista San Diego Bay

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Chula Vista San Diego Bay
Chula Vista
£62
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Chula Vista San Diego Bay
A hotel lobby with a patterned carpet, a reception desk, a sofa with cushions, and potted plants.
A snack and beverage vending area with a variety of snacks and Coca-Cola bottles.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a lamp, and a window with curtains.
A multi-story hotel with a parking lot, a landscaped area with palm trees, and a clear sky.

Comfort Inn Chula Vista San Diego South

Comfort Inn Chula Vista San Diego South
Chula Vista
£85
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Comfort Inn Chula Vista San Diego South
A retro-themed arcade with classic games, a foosball table, and a long communal table with stools.
A group of people on inflatable floats in a pool with a colorful backdrop.
A modern bedroom with a bed, a glass coffee table, and a view into another room.
A person leaning against a yellow door with "MILE 108" signage, indicating a location or landmark.

The Rambler Hotel

The Rambler Hotel
Chula Vista
£106
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept
The Rambler Hotel
A rooftop terrace with seating, a table with bottles, and a view of the ocean at sunset.
A spacious lobby with a yellow sofa, two hanging chairs, and a large potted plant.
A nighttime view of a building with a large dome and arched windows, surrounded by palm trees and a reflecting pool.
A modern living room with a large TV, comfortable seating, and a view of the ocean.

Pier South Resort, Autograph Collection by Marriott

Pier South Resort, Autograph Collection by Marriott
Imperial Beach
£187
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Pier South Resort, Autograph Collection by Marriott
A compact kitchen with a sink, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a TV mounted above the counter.
Two vending machines with various beverages and snacks.
A compact kitchenette with a stainless steel sink, a built-in oven, a small countertop, and a black chair.
A reception area with a large number '6' on the wall, a blue counter, and informational signs about membership rates and human trafficking.

Studio 6 Suites San Ysidro, CA -San Diego South Bay

Studio 6 Suites San Ysidro, CA -San Diego South Bay
San Ysidro
£66
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Studio 6 Suites San Ysidro, CA -San Diego South Bay
A modern kitchen with a herringbone-patterned backsplash, a central island with a coffee machine, and pendant lighting.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a painting of a beach scene.
A modern kitchen with a herringbone tile backsplash, a built-in island, and pendant lighting.
A modern office space with a desk, chair, and computer.

Quality Inn San Diego South - Chula Vista

Quality Inn San Diego South - Chula Vista
Chula Vista
£78
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Quality Inn San Diego South - Chula Vista
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Find out more about South Bay

Family friendly things to do in South Bay

South Bay is brimming with family-friendly activities that ensure an unforgettable getaway. Begin your adventure at the stunning beaches of Manhattan Beach, where soft sands and gentle waves await. Families can enjoy beach volleyball, build sandcastles, or take a leisurely stroll along the iconic pier. Just a short drive away is the interactive aquarium at the Roundhouse Marine Studies Lab and Aquarium, perfect for children to explore marine life up close, with hands-on exhibits that spark curiosity. For a day of thrills, head to the Adventure Plex, a family fun centre featuring climbing walls, obstacle courses, and activities that cater to all ages. Nature lovers can explore the picturesque trails of the South Bay Botanic Garden, offering a serene escape filled with lush landscapes and educational programs for kids. To top off your experience, consider staying in the family-centric hotels around Redondo Beach, where spacious suites often feature kitchenettes and pools, ensuring comfort and convenience. Many hotels here offer complimentary breakfast and easy access to local attractions, allowing families to relax and enjoy their vacation to the fullest.

Top South Bay Hotel Reviews

Bahia Resort Hotel

Bahia Resort Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Love this place! Felt like we were in a tropical place! Very clean and super helpful staff!"
Romina 6-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Bahia Resort Hotel
California Suites Hotel

California Suites Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"I was happy about my choice."
Damla 4-night trip
Posted 10 hours ago
California Suites Hotel
The Sofia Hotel

The Sofia Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Absolutely enjoyed my stay here! So far my fav hotel in San Diego. Very little noise, good privacy. Thank you!"
Zhimin 2-night trip
Posted 10 hours ago
The Sofia Hotel
San Diego Mission Bay Resort

San Diego Mission Bay Resort

10/10 Excellent
"Wonderful place, lovely view, relaxing"
Amy 2-night trip
Posted 11 hours ago
San Diego Mission Bay Resort
The Dana on Mission Bay

The Dana on Mission Bay

10/10 Excellent
"Great stay with beautiful grounds. Amazing view from the room. Would recommend and will definitely stay there again!"
Nataliia 1-night trip
Posted 13 hours ago
The Dana on Mission Bay
Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

8/10 Good
"Loved the bay view"
Marjorie 1-night trip
Posted 15 hours ago
Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Sheraton San Diego Resort

Sheraton San Diego Resort

10/10 Excellent
"Clean rooms nice activities and good food !"
Victoria 4-night trip
Posted 18 hours ago
Sheraton San Diego Resort

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