We have created a list with the best hotels with pool in San Diego, USA. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Anna Holt & Isa Weber. Updated March 2024.
Small hotel with outdoor pool.Cosy rooms. With an ideal location just steps from the Pacific Beach Boardwalk, Ocean Park Inn offers guest rooms with free WiFi. Guests can relax in the year around outdoor pool and hot tub. Historic oceanfront amusement park Belmont Park is 5 minutes’ drive away. Offering free WiFi, each air-conditioned room at the property includes a flat-screen LCD TV, a fridge and a coffee machine. The seaside village of La Jolla is 12 minutes’ drive away. San Diego International Airport is 16 km away. Crystal Pier is 4 minutes’ walk from Ocean Park Inn.Show full description
Outdoor pool.Charming. Situated on Coronado Island, this hotel boasts an outdoor pool and has an on-site restaurant. It features pet-friendly guest rooms with free WiFi and offers free on-site guest parking. San Diego International Airport is 12 km away. Rooms at Crown City Inn Coronado are decorated in soft pastels and include a cable TV with extended film channels. All guest rooms are equipped with a microwave, a fridge and tea and coffee-making facilities. Select rooms offer kitchenettes. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, Crown Bistro is located on-site at Crown City Inn Coronado. The restaurant specializes in gourmet French and American cuisine and offers a wide selection of California and European wines. Guests of Crown City Inn Coronado are offered afternoon refreshments which include homemade biscuits, coffee and tea. The hotel provides free use of bicycles. Children’s beach toys are also available. Within 1.6 km of this from this hotel guests will find Coronado beaches, Coronado Municipal Golf Course and the Hotel del Coronado. The San Diego Zoo is 15 minutes’ drive away.Show full description
Outdoor pool.Elegant. Featuring a beachfront outdoor pool and hot tub, this San Diego, California beach resort is located on Pacific Beach Park. Ocean views are featured in select island-inspired rooms. Styled in elegant dark wood furnishings, each luxurious room provides terrycloth bathrobes and free toiletries in the en suite bathroom at Pacific Terrace Hotel. Tasteful tropical linens are featured. Concierge services help book dinner reservations nearby. Conveniently, the San Diego Pacific Terrace Hotel offers charge back to the room services Gated underground parking and a gift shop is offered. A modern and spacious fitness centre is available for guests. Mission Bay Golf Course and Practice Center is 4 miles away. Gaslamp Quarter and the San Diego Zoo are within 20 minutes’ drive of Pacific Terrace Hotel.Show full description
Luxury Hotel with outdoor pool.Highly elegant. Featuring 4 outdoor pools, this San Diego 5-diamond, Mediterranean-inspired resort features tennis courts, 6 restaurants, a lobby bar, a golf course and a spa. Plush bathrobes and free WiFi is provided in all rooms. European-style soaking tub, feather down pillows and a flat-screen cable TV is provided in all rooms at Fairmont Grand Del Mar. Marble dual sinks are featured in the en suite bathroom. Premium linens, plush towels and terry-cloth bathrobes are also provided. French cuisine and an extensive wine list are served at Fairmont Grand Del Mar’s Addison Restaurant. Featuring a patio with outdoor dining, Amaya Restaurant serves Mediterranean dishes onsite. Located within Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve, this resort offers free transportation to and from the select coastal towns of Del Mar, La Jolla and Solana Beach. Hotel shops, free fitness classes and a fully equipped fitness centre are available onsite. SeaWorld San Diego is less than 20 km away. Gaslamp Quarter shops and San Diego International Airport are within 30 minutes’ drive of Fairmont Grand Del Mar.Show full description
This is likely the most ELEGANT pool hotel in San Diego.
Small hotel with outdoor pool.Hip. Inn at Sunset Cliffs is ideally positioned in historical Point Loma directly on the Pacific Ocean, just steps away from Ocean Beach. Guests of this San Diego hotel will have easy access to many of the city's attractions including Little Italy, San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal Park, and Sea World San Diego. The Inn at Sunset Cliffs, also provides easy access to many area dining options, entertainment, shopping, and much more! In addition to ideal location this San Diego hotel offers free wireless access throughout the hotel, and features an outdoor pool. Guests will also be able to take advantage of a host of recreational activities such as surfing, boating, sailing and swimming.Show full description
Perhaps this is the coolest small hotel in San Diego.
Resort with outdoor pool. Located in Coronado, Beach Village at The Del, Curio Collection by Hilton is an exclusive enclave of beach facing cottages and villas located at Coronado Beach. Located within Hotel del Coronado, this resort features luxurious suites and rooms with free WiFi, patios and balconies. Or enjoy a peaceful swim in the secluded pools and hot tubs scattered throughout Beach Village's private grounds. San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter is 8.5 km away. The luxurious guest rooms and suites offer stylish interiors with a fireplace, an HDTV and a marble bathroom with boutique bath products and guest robes. Suites offer plush amenities including a gourmet kitchen, a dining area and a living room. Several select suites also feature outdoor fire pits and soaking tubs. Guests can begin each morning with a complimentary breakfast in Windsor Cottage overlooking Del Beach. Beach Village at The Del, Curio Collection by Hilton offers ocean-inspired treatments at Spaat The Del. Guests can experience a cutting-edge Beach Spin, Sunrise Yoga or Mermaid Fitness class. Petco Park, home of professional baseball’s San Diego Padres, is 8 km away from this resort. San Diego International Airport is 14 km away.Show full description
Small hotel with outdoor pool. Set in San Diego, 4.6 km from Maritime Museum of San Diego, Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego Airport Liberty Station offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a shared lounge. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers free shuttle service and a 24-hour front desk. The accommodation features entertainment staff and a business centre. Guests at the hotel can enjoy a continental or an American breakfast. San Diego - Santa Fe Depot Amtrak Station is 5.4 km from Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego Airport Liberty Station, while Old Town San Diego State Historic Park is 5.7 km from the property. The nearest airport is San Diego International Airport, 1 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Outdoor pool.Comfortable beds. San Diego State University is just 4 minutes’ drive from this hotel, which features an outdoor pool and a game room. Every room offers a DVD player and cable TV with HBO film channels. They can also use the poolside barbecue grills at the Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU. Free Wi-Fi, ironing facilities, a coffee machine and a hairdryer are offered in each guest room at Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU. All rooms a refrigerator and some rooms also include a microwave. Guest can enjoy a Free Deluxe continental breakfast from 6:00 am-10:00 am during their stay. San Diego Zoo, SeaWorld and San Diego International Airport are within 20 minutes’ drive away from this hotel.Show full description
Outdoor pool.Luxurious. Within one mile from the Rancho Los Penasquitos Golf Course, Sonesta ES Suites Carmel Mountain - San Diego offers a heated outdoor pool and whirlpool. The self catering rooms have free Wi-Fi and separate bedroom. Alongside the pool at the Sonesta ES Suites Carmel Mountain - San Diego has a public barbeque area. All the rooms at Sonesta ES Suites Carmel Mountain - San Diego come have a kitchen equipped with a top-stove, refrigerator, microwave/oven and a dishwasher. A tea and coffee maker is provided and the hotel offers the guests a grocery-service. Laundry services are also available. The hotel is located less than a mile from Carmel Village Plaza. The San Diego Zoo Safari Park is 12 miles away.Show full description
Outdoor pool.Luxurious. Just 5 minutes' walk from the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, this eco-friendly 4-star hotel offers a fine-dining restaurant and a large outdoor pool. The spacious guest rooms offer flat-screen TVs and free WiFi. An iPod dock and a work desk are provided in each room at Grande Colonial La Jolla. Rooms are traditionally styled with gold and green color accents; they include luxury bathrobes and bath amenities. Free bottled water is available. La Jolla Grande Colonial features NINE-TEN Restaurant, serving fresh California Cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. An upscale brunch is served on Sundays, and room service is provided every day. This hotel offers free access to a digital news service (PressReader) and a business center and a variety of meeting facilities for guest convenience. Valet parking and dry cleaning services are also available. Grande Colonial is within 20 minutes' drive of SeaWorld San Diego and the San Diego Zoo. San Diego International Airport is 21 km away.Show full description
I think this is the most LUXURIOUS pool hotel in San Diego.
Outdoor pool.Great views. Located 8 km from SeaWorld, this waterfront hotel offers breathtaking waterfront views of San Diego Bay and Shelter Island. A restaurant is located on site. An outdoor pool and hot tub are provided for guest relaxation. Free WiFi is provided in each guest room. In addition to waterfront views, each spacious air-conditioned room at The Bay Club Hotel & Marina features a 42-inch flat-screen TV with free premium cable channels. For convenience, rooms include a seating area with a work desk, a small refrigerator and a single brew coffee machine with coffee included. Located on-site, the Quarterdeck Restaurant & Bar features fine dining cuisine and spectacular views of San Diego Bay. Guests can enjoy a selection of craft beers along with the restaurants’ award-winning chili or their signature coconut fried shrimp. A Happy Hour is offered Monday through Friday from 16:00 until 19:00 with half-priced hors d’oeuvres and drink specials. A 24-hour reception greets guests of the San Diego Bay Club Hotel & Marina. A fitness centre is located on site. Old Town San Diego is 15 minutes’ drive away. Balboa Park and the San Diego Zoo are located within 20 minutes’ drive of The Bay Club Hotel & Marina.Show full description
Outdoor pool.Charming. Located in the light industrial Midway area, this hotel is 8 minutes’ walk from Old Town. It offers an outdoor pool and serves a daily grab-and-go breakfast. Each spacious room has free WiFi. A cable TV and a DVD player are included in all rooms at Old Town Inn. Tea and coffee-making facilities are provided. Select rooms with full kitchens are available. A 24-hour reception greets guests of Old Town Inn. Guests have access to the microwave in the lobby. A games room is offered on site. This hotel is less than 3 miles from San Diego International Airport. Presidio Hills Golf Course is less than 1 mile away. SeaWorld San Diego is 3 miles away. Free guest parking is available.Show full description
Outdoor pool.Delightful property. The Humphreys Half Moon Inn features waterfront and marina views and is home to the Humphreys Concerts by the Bay. A microwave and refrigerator is standard in all rooms. The hotel also features an outdoor pool and pool-side bar. The spacious rooms feature large windows. Guests can dine at Humphreys So Cal Dining & Music restaurant, which features views of San Diego Bay. The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests of Humphreys Half Moon Inn can borrow a bicycle and explore Shelter Island. This hotel is within 10 minutes' drive of the San Diego Zoo and SeaWorld. The hotel is 5 miles from San Diego's lively Gaslamp Quarter. San Diego International Airport is 3 miles away.Show full description
Outdoor pool.Unique. Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar is located in the quaint seaside village of Del Mar. The hotel offers a relaxing outdoor pool and hot tub. The Del Mar Racetrack and Del Mar Fairgrounds are 1.6 km away. Offering free WiFi, each air-conditioned guest room at Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar features a refrigerator and an iPod docking station. A 42-inch flat-screen cable TV is also included, as well as a coffee machine and ironing facilities. Copy and fax services are available to guests of this hotel. Additional hotel amenities include a newsstand, a library and guest laundry facilities. Bus, car and RV parking are located at the property. Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar is 10 minutes’ drive from entertainment venue The Belly Up Tavern. University of California San Diego is 20 minutes’ drive away. Torrey Pines Golf Course is 6 km away.Show full description
Outdoor pool.Beautiful. Situated in San Diego, 3.4 km from Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, Legacy Resort Hotel & Spafeatures accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a restaurant. Featuring a bar, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. The hotel provides a hot tub and room service. At the hotel, all rooms come with a wardrobe. The rooms include a desk and a flat-screen TV, and some rooms at Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa have a balcony. At the accommodation rooms come with bed linen and towels. Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa also provides a business centre and guests can use the on-site ATM machine at the hotel. Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa can conveniently provide information at the reception to help guests to get around the area. San Diego Zoo is 5.1 km from the accommodation, while University of San Diego is 5.3 km from the property. The nearest airport is San Diego International Airport, 6 km from Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa.Show full description
Outdoor pool.Comfortable beds. Next to the Miramar Marine Corps Air Station and minutes from several corporations. Courtyard San Diego Miramar features an outdoor heated pool and an exercise room. Guests can use the hotel's free wireless high-speed internet access or work in the business center. The guestrooms at the Courtyard San Diego Miramar boast upgraded amenities such as refrigerators, and coffeemakers. Guests can also enjoy meals at the on-site restaurant, Bistro.Show full description
Outdoor pool. Located 3.2 km from San Diego International Airport, Best Western Plus Bayside Inn offers a heated outdoor pool or hot tub. Free WiFi is provided. Guest rooms feature balconies with San Diego skyline views and a cable TV with extended movie channels. Safety deposit boxes are provided for extra room security. The rooms also include microwaves, refrigerators and a coffee machine. Best Western Plus Bayside Inn offers a complimentary grab-and-go breakfast daily. Guests can work out in the on-site fitness room which features state-of-the-art equipment. Best Western Plus Bayside Inn is 1.6 km away from San Diego’s vibrant Gaslamp Quarter. Restaurants and cafes in San Diego’s Little Italy are 5 minutes’ walk away. The Maritime Museum of San Diego is 15 minutes’ walk away.Show full description
Outdoor pool. Just minutes from the SeaWorld and San Diego Zoo, this hotel offers a pool with waterfront views. It also features a waterside deli, restaurant, bar and an outdoor-poolside fire pit. Guest rooms include 45’’ HDTVs with premium channels and pay movies. Each room has an iHome docking station and Herman Miller ergo-chair, alongside a minibar and coffee maker. Courtyard Liberty Station is adjacent to a 46-acre park and has a vast array of activities including bike rentals and jogging trails. The fitness center offers cardio equipment, free weights and treadmills. The Lounge Restaurant serves a varied menu of homemade soups, salads and hearty sandwiches. Guests can watch the ships go by while sipping Starbucks coffee at the Waterside Deli. Courtyard San Diego Airport/Liberty Station is located 5.2 miles from the San Diego Convention Center.Show full description
Outdoor pool.Cool. Centrally located in San Diego’s Mission Valley, Kings Inn features a spacious outdoor swimming pool and rooms with free WiFi. San Diego International Airport is 15 minutes’ drive away. A compact refrigerator is included in each of the 1960s-themed guest room at Kings Inn. Furniture with USB charging outlets is also provided. Guests at Kings Inn can start the morning with a delicious breakfast from the on-site Waffle Spot Restaurant. The hotel also features The Amigo Spot, a colourful Mexican restaurant, on site. SeaWorld San Diego and Mission Bay are 15 minutes’ drive away from Kings Inn. Balboa Park and the San Diego Zoo are 8 km away.Show full description
Rooftop pool.Trendy. Set in San Diego, 600 metres from San Diego - Santa Fe Depot Amtrak Station, Carte Hotel San Diego Downtown, Curio Collection By Hilton offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a shared lounge. Offering a restaurant, the property also has a bar, as well as a sauna and a hot tub. The accommodation features room service, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage for guests. The hotel offers a sun terrace. Maritime Museum of San Diego is 700 metres from Carte Hotel San Diego Downtown, Curio Collection By Hilton, while USS Midway Museum is 1.5 km from the property. The nearest airport is San Diego International Airport, 2 km from the accommodation.Show full description
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