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The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo

Property class: 3

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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
$98 nightly
The current price is $113 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11

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1201 Hotel Circle South, Mission Valley, San Diego, CA, 92108
  • Place, Hotel Circle
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Town and Country San Diego
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Fashion Valley Mall
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(107 reviews)
  • 247 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Pet Friendly)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(29 reviews)
  • 247 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables with lamps, a desk, a window with curtains, and a door.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Pet Friendly)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 247 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables with lamps, a desk, a window with curtains, and a door.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(110 reviews)
  • 247 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • 247 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

7.0 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

San Diego

Located in San Diego (Mission Valley), The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo is steps from Hotel Circle and a 4-minute drive from Balboa Park. .This golf hotel is 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from San Diego Zoo and 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Marine Corps Recruit Depot.

What's nearby

  • Hotel Circle - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Legacy International Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Town and Country San Diego - 14 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Fashion Valley Mall - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Presidio Park - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Fashion Valley Transit Center Station - 2 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 6 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Better Buzz Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar & Store - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Silverlake Ramen - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Crust Kitchen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Monkey Bar - ‬15 min walk

About this property

The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo

The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo offers 99 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided on request.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.
Make yourself at home in one of the 99 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk.
The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20.00 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • A damage deposit of USD 100 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Atwood Hotel San Diego
Atwood Motel San Diego
Atwood San Diego
The Atwood
The Atwood Diego Seaworld Zoo

The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 999 out of 1911 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 405 out of 1911 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 253 out of 1911 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 126 out of 1911 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 128 out of 1911 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My favorite hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean big parking the pool was cool love the music and the vibes
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and parking was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed at the Atwood several times and have never been disappointed. Clean rooms, easy parking,
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is one of our go to locations when staying in San Diego. It’s a very nice hotel with a wonderful staff. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, helpful staff when needed, and parking.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every time we stay here it’s always pleasant. The staff is very kind & helpful. The rooms are clean. Like I said, it’s a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very nice and the room was clean. We stayed there for a Padres game
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly and helpful. I had a short stay but definitely recommend this hotel and will be coming back again soon.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The sink had a bad smell to it, but everything else about the hotel was nice and very comfortable. The pool looked very nice as well! We stayed with young kids, and we felt safe and comfortable. We would love to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay if you’re on a budget!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean property. Close proximity to expressway. Not far from the beach and downtown San Diego. The staff was great and no issues with parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean staff was really kind and helpful. I really liked the restaurant
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, reasonable property for the price point
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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10/10 it was a pleasant stay. We love the staff, the place, the view. We feel safe and at home. The location is accessible and the parking is so convenient. Nxt time we come back to San Diego this is gonna be our place again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was clean, the bed was comfortable, and parking was easy to access. The food options were also very convenient. I give ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Free parking was nice, rooms were just okay but staff was helpful and pool was fun. Great for a cheaper stay for two nights and so close to Sea World.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It’s okay for one night. Location and parking is great. Nice staff. The building is not new.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Location was great. The room was a bit dirty the sheets and pillows smelled
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall the place was great, the only thing for this Texas family, the A/C took a long time to cool down lol.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of my favorite hotels to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simple hotel with all the basics. Very clean and excellent location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No carpet centrally located to all attractions. Staff is amazing, a perfect place to stay for the price!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026