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Our top choices for South San Diego motels

A retro-themed arcade with classic games, a foosball table, and a long communal table with stools.

1. The Rambler Hotel

The Rambler Hotel
3.0 star property
Chula Vista
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,215 reviews)
"Great hotel"
United States
Johnny
The price is £93
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
The Rambler Hotel
A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a mirror.

2. Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Southbay

Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Southbay
2.0 star property
Nestor
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,005 reviews)
"Easy to locate and easy to check in."
United States
Anita
The price is £60
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Southbay
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a mirror.

3. Hotel Milagro

Hotel Milagro
2.0 star property
Chula Vista
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Awesome hotel and staff everyone was welcoming and was super clean"
United States
Dylan
The price is £57
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Hotel Milagro
A neatly made bed with white linens and a brown accent, flanked by two bedside tables with lamps, in a simple room with plain walls.

4. Baycities Motel

Baycities Motel
2.0 star property
Chula Vista
7.2 out of 10, Good, (294 reviews)
"Shops nearby"
United States
Marquinton
The price is £59
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Baycities Motel
A balcony with a view of the beach, palm trees, and a parking area.

5. Los Bungalows

Los Bungalows
2.5 star property
Seacoast
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (561 reviews)
"Awsome place to stay close to the beach"
United States
Xavier Jr
The price is £118
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Los Bungalows

6. ERTH INN by AGA- San Ysidro

ERTH INN by AGA- San Ysidro
2.5 star property
San Ysidro
7.0 out of 10, Good, (217 reviews)
"Good location."
United States
ALEJANDRO
The price is £74
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
ERTH INN by AGA- San Ysidro
A hotel reception desk with a digital display, a coffee station, and a view of the lobby.

7. Motel 6 San Ysidro, CA - San Diego - Border

Motel 6 San Ysidro, CA - San Diego - Border
2.0 star property
San Ysidro
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,575 reviews)
"Good place to stay decent hotel clean I like it"
United States
Jesus
The price is £61
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Motel 6 San Ysidro, CA - San Diego - Border
A courtyard with a pool, palm trees, and a building with multiple balconies and windows.

8. Motel 6 Chula Vista, CA - San Diego

Motel 6 Chula Vista, CA - San Diego
2.0 star property
Chula Vista
6.0 out of 10, (1,693 reviews)
"Enjoyed our stay we got the kindness that we needed the kids love the stay along with our fur babies will go back"
United States
Martika
The price is £58
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Motel 6 Chula Vista, CA - San Diego
A beach scene with people walking, some holding surfboards, and a building with a red roof in the background.

9. Coronado Inn

Coronado Inn
2.5 star property
Bayside
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (901 reviews)
"Very nice place recomended"
United States
Ruben
The price is £104
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Coronado Inn
A dining area with outdoor seating, a sign reading "El Rancho Coronado," and a variety of flowers.

10. El Rancho Motel

El Rancho Motel
2.0 star property
Coronado
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (941 reviews)
"Very calm , clean and quiet ! Staying there again."
United States
Deniya
The price is £123
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
El Rancho Motel
A two-story building with a tiled roof and a balcony.

11. National City Motel

National City Motel
2.5 star property
National City
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Nice place"
United States
Adam
The price is £50
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
National City Motel
A wooden sign for Coronado Island Inn with a pergola and palm trees in the background.

12. Coronado Island Inn

Coronado Island Inn
2.5 star property
Coronado
7.2 out of 10, Good, (581 reviews)
"Quaint spot in a good location which was centrally located within the island."
United States
Andrew
The price is £104
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Coronado Island Inn
A restaurant interior with round tables, blue cushioned chairs, large windows, and a display of snacks.

13. Studio 6 National City, CA - Naval Base San Diego

Studio 6 National City, CA - Naval Base San Diego
2.0 star property
National City
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,007 reviews)
"Nice place to stay no issues"
United States
Ashley
The price is £59
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Studio 6 National City, CA - Naval Base San Diego
A living room with a round table, a blue sofa, a patterned armchair, and a potted plant.

14. Crown City Inn

Crown City Inn
2.5 star property
Coronado
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (841 reviews)
"Excellent stay in every way."
United States
Seth
The price is £146
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Crown City Inn
A hotel room with two beds, a large window, and a view of the building outside.

15. Motel 6 San Diego Airport - Harbor

Motel 6 San Diego Airport - Harbor
2.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"A last minute stay, was ok for what we needed. Price was very reasonable, location was good, room was clean, felt safe. Not a fancy place, but filled our needs"
United States
jennifer
The price is £66
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Motel 6 San Diego Airport - Harbor
A room with wicker chairs, a small table, and a potted plant.

16. Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East

Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East
2.0 star property
Santee
7.6 out of 10, Good, (902 reviews)
"I liked everything will be staying again very soon"
United States
Amanda
The price is £72
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Rodeway Inn Santee San Diego East
A wall-mounted sign with 'Greetings from California' and a coffee station with a coffee maker, cups, and condiments.

17. Super 8 by Wyndham El Cajon/San Diego

Super 8 by Wyndham El Cajon/San Diego
2.0 star property
El Cajon
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,007 reviews)
"Room was clean, quiet & very comfortable."
United States
Lori
The price is £68
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Super 8 by Wyndham El Cajon/San Diego
A hotel room with two beds, a wooden dresser, a mirror, a window with curtains, and wall art.

18. Mission Bay Motel

Mission Bay Motel
Pacific Beach
5.6 out of 10, (281 reviews)
"Definitely would stay again great location"
United States
Qiana
The price is £67
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Mission Bay Motel
A building with a blue door marked "103" and lush tropical plants surrounding it.

19. Villa Serena

Villa Serena
2.0 star property
El Cajon
6.4 out of 10, (306 reviews)
"Nice clean rooms and very friendly management."
United States
Andre
The price is £65
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Villa Serena
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a microwave, and a small refrigerator.

20. Om Park Inn and Suites El Cajon near San Diego

Om Park Inn and Suites El Cajon near San Diego
2.0 star property
El Cajon
6.8 out of 10, (483 reviews)
"The friendliness of the front desk manager is always genuine.. he’s helpful friendly and the room is always clean and comfortable"
United States
Sonia
The price is £72
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Om Park Inn and Suites El Cajon near San Diego
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10/10 Excellent
"Great staff, great hotel"
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South San Diego Motels information

Number of reviews
8,555
Accommodation
35 Motels
Lowest Price
£50
Highest Price
£146

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What is the nightly rate for a motel in South San Diego?
You can find a great deal from £50 on South San Diego motels with Expedia. Typically, prices are higher during popular times – like weekends and holidays – while staying midweek is often cheaper. To find the best nightly rates on South San Diego motels, try to be flexible with travel dates, and sort search results by price from low to high.
Is it better to stay in a South San Diego motel or hotel?
Motels and Hotels have different perks. When you stay at a motel, you're likely to find free parking and an outdoor pool. Staying overnight at a motel, can be handy when requiring easy road access. You'll often have access to your room from outside, and directly from the parking lot. Hotels generally have room access from inside the building. Motels are also often less expensive than hotels. The word "motel" was coined in 1925 by the owner of the Milestone Mo-Tel in San Luis Obispo, California.

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