A list by Ada Nyman & Alexandra Bocheliuk. Updated March 2024.
We have created a list with the best spa hotels 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!
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 rooms include a desk and a flat-screen TV, and some rooms at Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa have a balcony. Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa also provides a business centre and guests can use the on-site ATM machine at the hotel. The hotel provides a hot tub and room service. At the hotel, all rooms come with a wardrobe. At the accommodation rooms come with bed linen and towels. 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
Nice pool. 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. Facilities at this hotel include spa and wellness centre. Show full description
Wonderful sauna. Amazing pool. On a lush island in Mission Bay, this beautiful resort features a full-service spaand tropical gardens. SeaWorld San Diego is just a 5-minute drive away. A spacious patio, hardwood floors and a marble bathroom make up each exotic room at Paradise Point Resort & Spa. A flat-screen TV and ironing facilities are also included. Five pools, a fitness center and sports courts are open for guests at the Paradise Point. Relaxing nature tours, beach bonfires and poolside movie nights are also featured. Tidal restaurant serves fine seafood and features craft beverages. Barefoot Bar & Grill is open for all day dining and the resort’s Main Pool cantina is open seasonally serving poolside drinks and fare. The San Diego Zoo is less than 9 miles from Paradise Point Resort. The San Diego International Airport is a 10-minute drive away.Show full description
Great pool. Nice SPA. Set on 16 acres of scenic waterfront, Marriott Coronado Island Resort & Spais 8 km away from San Diego's vibrant Gaslamp Quarter. This luxurious resort boasts 3 heated outdoor pools, a sauna and 2 on-site restaurants. For guests who like to keep fit, Marriott Coronado Island Resort & Spa provides a well-equipped gym. Guests can enjoy panoramic views of the San Diego skyline from the property. A flat-screen TV and a spacious seating area are included in all air-conditioned accommodation at Marriott Coronado Island Resort & Spa. Select rooms offer balconies with views of San Diego Bay and the Coronado Bridge. All rooms include a desk and an en suite bathroom with bathrobes and free toiletries. ALBACA, the hotel's signature restaurant, blends coastal cuisine made from the freshest ingredients with an inviting atmosphere. Guest can dine inside, or enjoy dining outside with views of the San Diego skyline. Auga, the poolside bar, serves beverages and a limited poolside menu. Guests can hire bicycles to explore the charming beach community of Coronado. Balboa Park and the San Diego Zoo are 8.5 km away from this resort. San Diego International Airport is 12 km away.Show full description
Outstanding SPA facilities. Featuring spectacular views of downtown San Diego, this hotel is 3 blocks from the 5th Avenue Light Rail Station. It boasts a rooftop outdoor pool, a full-service spa, a gymand a restaurant. All guest rooms offer free WiFi. Adorned with hand-crafted European furniture, The Westgate Hotel offers rooms with a 49-inch LED TV and a CD/DVD player. Each room includes a safety deposit box. Guests can print documents from their room to a main printer, then the hotel staff will personally deliver printed documents back to guests. The Westgate Room serves Continental-California cuisine. Afternoon Tea, with live harp music, is available on select days. Live piano entertainment can be heard at the Plaza Bar. Hotel Westgate provides a business centre and laundry services. Ticket services are also available. An outdoor heated lap pool, a hot tub and a unique running track are all provided to guests. The historic Gaslamp Quarter is less than 1.6 km from The Westgate Hotel. SeaWorld San Diego is 8.5 km away from the hotel. Guests are 4.8 km from the San Diego Zoo. Facilities at this hotel include spa and wellness centre. Show full description
Stunning pool facilities. Wonderful SPA facilities. This 4-star hotel, located in downtown San Diego, offers scenic views of the waterfront and San Diego Bay. Guests can relax in the hotel’s outdoor swimming pool and hot tub or visit the on-site spa. The San Diego Convention Center is just 2 minutes’ walk away. Each room at San Diego Marriott Marquis and Marina is fitted with chic, modern furnishings. All rooms include a flat-screen cable satellite TV with extended channels. A mini refrigerator, coffee machine and ironing facilities are also provided. Asian fusion dishes, made from fresh, local products, can be found at Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine in the hotel. San Diego Marriott’s Marina Kitchen serves modern American cuisine and offers a daily breakfast buffet. A Starbucks coffee house is also available at the hotel. A well-equipped 24-hour gymwith free fitness classes is provided for guests of San Diego Marriott Marquis and Marina. Seaport Village, the Headquarters and the USS Midway Aircraft Carrier and Museum are located nearby. Balboa Park and the San Diego Zoo are 3 miles from San Diego Marriott Marquis and Marina. San Diego’s lively Gaslamp Quarter is a 10-minute walk away. Facilities at this hotel include spa and wellness centre. Show full description
Overlooking Torrey Pines Golf Course, this boutique La Jolla hotel boasts an outdoor pool and a spaand wellness centre. It features an on-site restaurant and spacious rooms with free Wi-Fi. A flat-screen cable TV with extended satellite channels is featured in each air-conditioned guest room at The Lodge at Torrey Pines. Each luxurious room includes a granite and marble bathroom with an over-sized bathtub, guest robes and slippers, and a work desk. Select rooms offer botanical garden or golf course views. A.R. Valentien restaurant is located at Torrey Pines Lodge. Taking its name from an early-1900s California artist, the restaurant serves fresh regional cuisine. It is located in an elegant timbered room overlooking the 18th hole of Torrey Pines Golf Course and includes an exhibit of original Valentien artworks. A 24-hour reception greets guests of The Lodge. Guest can relax in the hot tub or sauna. Torrey Pines State Park is 2 miles away from this hotel. La Jolla town centre is 12 minutes’ drive away. San Diego International Airport is 15 miles away.Show full description
This is likely one of the most BEAUTIFUL AND STYLISH luxury hotels in San Diego.
Rooftop pool. Featuring an outdoor pool and a spa, this San Diego hotel is 5 minutes’ walk to PETCO Park and 10 minutes’ walk to the San Diego Convention Center. Terry cloth bathrobes and a pillow top mattress are featured in all guest rooms. A fitness centre and a full-service spaare available for guests at Omni San Diego Hotel. Several on-site dining options are available. A flat-screen TV, plush towels and linens are offered in each spacious air-conditioned room at Omni San Diego Hotel. Select rooms offer views of San Diego Harbour, downtown San Diego or PETCO Park, home of the San Diego Padres professional baseball team. Each elegantly appointed features offers modern decor. In-room dining is also offered. Located on-site, West Coast Social serves traditional steaks and seafood in a refined atmosphere. For seasonal poolside dining Palm Terrace & Pool Bar offers light lunches, appetizers and a full-service bar. Other facilities offered include meeting facilities, a tour desk and luggage storage. San Diego International Airport is 10 minutes’ drive away. SeaWorld San Diego is 14 km away from Omni San Diego Hotel.Show full description
Overlooking San Diego Bay, this waterfront hotel is adjacent to the San Diego Convention Center and PETCO Park, home of the San Diego Padres professional baseball team. It offers a full-service spa. A 55-inch flat-screen TV with HBO film channels is provided in each air-conditioned room at Hilton San Diego Bayfront. Each warm-coloured, contemporary room also includes a coffee machine, a work desk and a safe. Guests of Hilton San Diego Bayfront can relax by the outdoor pool and enjoy poolside dining at the open-air bar and lounge, The Pool Club, serving California coastal-inspired cuisine. The hotel also offers two hot tubs and a Kid’s Splash Zone. Guests can savor in poolside cocktails, eclectic wine, local craft beers and tasty bites at Odysea Lounge or enjoy a casual meal at The Pool Club. Hudson & Nash Waterfront Kitchen and Cocktails, Hilton San Diego Bayfront's new dining experience, infuses California coastal cuisine with a burst of sun-soaked energy that is both familiar and deliciously brand new. Take a road trip from Baja to the Bay without leaving your seat with shareable menu items created from the freshest regional ingredients, and sip on one of dozens of San Diego’s best craft beers or hand-crafted cocktails. Bask in gorgeous waterfront views of the bay and embrace the unmatched positive vibes classic to San Diego. The hotel is just 3 miles from the San Diego International Airport. Fifth Avenue Pier is just 2 minutes’ walk away and San Diego’s vibrant Gaslamp Quarter is within 9 minutes’ walk away. Facilities at this hotel include spa and wellness centre. Show full description
Set on Shelter Island along San Diego Bay, this hotel offers a private marina, stunning views of the bay and an on-site restaurant. San Diego International Airport is 13 minutes' drive away from the property. Rooms at Best Western PLUS Island Palms Hotel & Marina include a refrigerator, a coffee machine and ironing facilities. The Blue Wave Bar & Grill serves fresh seafood, delicious steaks and more. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the Blue Wave boasts outdoor dining as well as stunning views of the San Diego Bay and the hotel's marina. Best Western PLUS Island Palms Hotel & Marina features 2 bay-side pools as well as a fitness centre. After a day exploring scenic Shelter Island, guests can relax in the outdoor hot tub or beside the outdoor fireplace. San Diego's vibrant Gaslamp Quarter is 9.5 km away. Ocean Beach is 15 minutes’ drive away. Facilities at this hotel include spa and wellness centre. Show full description
Just 30 minutes’ drive north of San Diego, this Del Mar, California hotel offers 2 outdoor pools and a hot tub. Rooms feature free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen satellite TV. All rooms feature a small fridge at the Hotel Indigo San Diego Del Mar. Ironing facilities and a work desk are also included. Some rooms boast an ocean view. Guests can relax at the San Diego Del Mar Hotel Indigo’s European-style day spa. Treatments include massage, wraps, manicures, and other body treatments. A fitness centre, business centre, and 24-hour front desk are all available for guest convenience. Del Mar Racetrack is 2 miles from the hotel. Torrey Pines Golf Course is just 10 minutes’ drive away. Facilities at this hotel include spa and wellness centre. Show full description
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. Beach Village at The Del, Curio Collection by Hilton offers ocean-inspired treatments at Spaat The Del. 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. Guests can experience a cutting-edge Beach Spin, Sunrise Yoga or Mermaid Fitness class. Or enjoy a peaceful swim in the secluded pools and hot tubs scattered throughout Beach Village's private grounds. 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
Located in Downtown San Diego, The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter features spaservices and a swimming pool. A 55-inch flat-screen TV is included in all guestrooms. Spa services including massages are offered by Pure Body Spa. Each guestroom at The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter is furnished with a refrigerator and a coffee machine. A laptop safe and work desk are also provided. Eco-friendly LED and CFL lights along with solar shades are featured in each room. Rooms with balconies and city views are available. Guests can stop in for libations at the bar, which offers a lounge menu, specialty cocktails and craft beer. A Downtown San Diego Restaurant serves modern, Southern California cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For quick meals and snacks Ingredients Grab ’n’ Go offers pre-made sandwiches, pastries, coffee and specialty drinks Guests can relax in the outdoor pool or work out in the fitness centre. A business centre and concierge services are available. Advance reservations are required. Balboa Park and the San Diego Zoo are 10 minutes’ drive from The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter. PETCO Park, home of the San Diego Padres professional baseball team, is 15 minutes’ walk from The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter.Show full description
Facing the Pacific Ocean in the charming coastal village of Del Mar, this luxury dog-friendly resort and spaoffers first-class amenities and accommodations. Guests can relax in a poolside cabana and can chose from several on-site bars and restaurants at the property. Accommodation at L’Auberge Del Mar Resort and Spa includes coastal or garden views. The guest rooms have full marble bathrooms with spa amenities and guest robes, in-room coffee facilities and 42-inch HD flat-screen TVs. The Del Mar Racetrack is 1.6 km away. Offering alfresco dining with coastal views, Coastline serves California-style cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At night the restaurant features locally sourced dishes, hand-crafted pasta and farm fresh produce. Bleu Bar features ocean views and an inviting fire pit. Guests can order bar bites, salads and sandwiches and enjoy signature handcrafted cocktails. Living Room Bar offers a Happy Hour Sunday through Thursday and live music on Friday and Saturday nights. Guests of L’Auberge Del Mar Resort and Spa can relax in the full-service on-site spa. A knowledgeable concierge staff can help to plan local activities as well coordinate tennis lessons on the on-site courts. LEGOLAND California is 25 minutes’ drive away. Torrey Pines Golf Course is 12 minutes’ drive away from the property.Show full description
Featuring a beautiful rooftop pool deck and an active nightlife, this modern, music-centered hotel stands within San Diego’s Gaslamp district. Guests can borrow a free guitar during their stay. The Hard Rock Hotel San Diego offers bold, contemporary rooms equipped with 42-inch flat-screen cable TV and free Wi-Fi. The bathroom features full-length mirrors and a rain-style shower. Guests of the Hard Rock can enjoy a drink by the rooftop pool at Float or eat at the Nobu classic sushi bar. Maryjane’s restaurant serves classic American cuisine all day. Guests also receive free music downloads to serve as a soundtrack for their time at the hotel. The San Diego Hard Rock is a 6-minute walk from Petco Park and the San Diego Convention Center. Facilities at this hotel do not include a proper SPA, but a fitness center, a swimming pool and hot tub. Show full description
Opened April 2022. Facing the beachfront, Shore House at The Del, Curio Collection by Hilton offers 4-star accommodation in San Diego and features an outdoor swimming pool, shared lounge and terrace. 300 metres from Coronado Beach and 1 km from Silver Strand State Beach, the property provides a restaurant and a bar. The accommodation features an ATM, a concierge service and luggage storage for guests. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at the resort. Staff at the 24-hour front desk speak English and Spanish. San Diego Convention Center is 8.3 km from Shore House at The Del, Curio Collection by Hilton, while San Diego - Santa Fe Depot Amtrak Station is 10 km away. The nearest airport is San Diego International Airport, 12 km from the accommodation. Facilities at this hotel include spa and wellness centre. Show full description
Directly off Interstate 8, Holiday Inn Express San Diego is conveniently located near SeaWorld. This California hotel offers a free daily hot breakfast buffet with automatic pancake maker. Holiday Inn Express San Diego - SeaWorld Area features on-site laundry facilities. After a busy day, guests can use the hotel's free high-speed wireless Internet access or work in the business centre. Points of interest such as Downtown San Diego and Old Town are only a short drive from the SeaWorld area Holiday Inn. Guests can also easily explore the San Diego Zoo or the scenic San Diego Waterfront. Facilities at this hotel do not include a proper SPA, but a fitness center, a swimming pool and hot tub. Show full description
Located in San Diego, guests can enjoy a manicured gardens at this hotel. Downtown San Diego is 13 km away. A TV with HBO film channels is featured in each air-conditioned room at California Suites Hotel. A microwave, fridge, and stove-top are also included for guest convenience. The en suite bathroom offers a hairdryer and free toiletries. California Suites Hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. Free parking is available. SeaWorld San Diego is 9 km away. The San Diego Convention Center is 14 km from the property. Facilities at this hotel do not include a proper SPA, but a swimming pool. Show full description
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