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Staypineapple, Hotel Z, Gaslamp San Diego

San Diego (1.8 mi from San Diego Zoo)

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Staypineapple, Hotel Z, Gaslamp San Diego offers pet-friendly accommodation in San Diego. San Diego International Airport is just 4 km from the property.

C
Cemsky
From
Netherlands
Great hotel with pineapple them and very friendly staff in great location. It has its own comfy everything. Pet owners will be thrilled know that they can leave their dog alone in the room which it will be taken care of by the staff - walking feeding, grooming etc...
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,018 reviews
Location 9.6
Price from
US$155
1 night, 2 adults

Holiday Inn Express San Diego South - Chula Vista by IHG

Chula Vista (7 mi from San Diego Zoo)

Located 10 miles away from the San Ysidro Border, this Chula Vista hotel features a year round outdoor pool and hot tub and serves a daily breakfast buffet.

C
Christina
From
United States
Todo! Excellent Breakfast! My kids really enjoyed everything!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,066 reviews
Location 8.9
Price from
US$159
1 night, 2 adults

Baja Inn Hoteles Rio

Tijuana (17 mi from San Diego Zoo)

Baja Inn Hoteles Rio está situado en el distrito gastronómico y financiero de Tijuana , ofrece una piscina al aire libre climatizada , gimnasio, habitaciónes y suites con Wifi gratuito.

F
Frank
From
United States
We was not offer breakfast. ? But the place should offer a good continental breakfast.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,026 reviews
Location 9.5
Price from
US$136.75
1 night, 2 adults

City24 Condo Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

San Diego (1.5 mi from San Diego Zoo)

Set within 1.9 km of Maritime Museum of San Diego and 2.4 km of San Diego - Santa Fe Depot Amtrak Station, City24 Condo Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills offers rooms in San Diego.

B
Bartosz
From
Poland
Beautiful and comfortable apartment, I do like the modern design, very kind staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 313 reviews
Location 8.7
Price from
US$169.29
1 night, 2 adults

Granger Hotel Gaslamp Quarter, a Member of Design Hotels

San Diego (1.6 mi from San Diego Zoo)

Set in San Diego, less than 1 km from San Diego - Santa Fe Depot Amtrak Station, Granger Hotel Gaslamp Quarter, a Member of Design Hotels offers accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a...

V
VISHAL
From
India
The place was beautiful and staff was very helpful good location very clean and new .good size room
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 483 reviews
Location 9.0
Price from
US$239
1 night, 2 adults

Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Airport-Liberty Station

San Diego (4 mi from San Diego Zoo)

Placed along the waterfront in Liberty Station, an urban community located just minutes from San Diego city centre, this comfortable hotel offers spacious accommodation and convenient services.

M
Mariekeboke
From
Netherlands
The working staff was great and really helpfull/nice. The breakfast was good and it was easy to get the free shuttle bus
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 386 reviews
Location 9.6
Price from
US$229.08
1 night, 2 adults
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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,247 reviews

    Avid hotels - Tijuana - Otay by IHG is set in Tijuana, within 32 km of San Diego Convention Center and 34 km of San Diego - Santa Fe Depot Amtrak Station.

    From US$121.08 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,066 reviews

    Located 10 miles away from the San Ysidro Border, this Chula Vista hotel features a year round outdoor pool and hot tub and serves a daily breakfast buffet.

    From US$157.30 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 483 reviews

    Set in San Diego, less than 1 km from San Diego - Santa Fe Depot Amtrak Station, Granger Hotel Gaslamp Quarter, a Member of Design Hotels offers accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a...

    From US$277.12 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 262 reviews

    Situated within 18 km of Las Americas Premium Outlets and 25 km of San Diego State University, SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chula Vista Eastlake features rooms in Chula Vista.

    From US$169.71 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 420 reviews

    Situated in Tijuana, 11 km from Las Americas Premium Outlets, Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Tijuana Otay by IHG features accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a shared lounge and a...

    From US$214.93 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 280 reviews

    Hampton Inn & Suites Imperial Beach San Diego, Ca features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, a shared lounge and restaurant in Imperial Beach.

    From US$169.84 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 180 reviews

    Located in Chula Vista, 18 km from Las Americas Premium Outlets, Hampton Inn Chula Vista Eastlake provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a shared lounge and...

    From US$148.94 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 500 reviews

    Situated in Chula Vista, 16 km from Las Americas Premium Outlets, Ayres Hotel San Diego South - Chula Vista features accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a terrace and a...

    From US$167.50 per night

Budget hotels near San Diego Zoo

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,080 reviews

    Offering a restaurant, a bar and a fitness centre, Hotel Frontiere Tijuana is located in Tijuana. Free WiFi access is available. Tijuana International Airport is 15 minutes’ drive away.

    From US$105.93 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 472 reviews

    Featuring a restaurant and a bar, Hotel West Plaza is set in Tijuana, 4.9 km from Las Americas Premium Outlets and 28 km from San Diego Convention Center.

    From US$106.48 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,769 reviews

    Conveniently located in the Rio Tijuana district of Tijuana, ibis Tijuana is set 10 km from Plaza Monumental Tijuana, 1.8 km from El Hidalgo Market and less than 1 km from Tijuana Cultural Center.

    From US$116.34 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,602 reviews

    Located within 36 km of San Diego Convention Center and 37 km of USS Midway Museum, One Tijuana Otay offers rooms in Tijuana.

    From US$122.38 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,123 reviews

    Offering a restaurant, Hotel Aqua Rio is located just a 5-minute drive from the US-Mexico border in Tijuana. It also boasts an on-site bar, free parking and free Wi-Fi.

    From US$52.60 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,441 reviews

    Located beside Tijuana’s Baja California University, this modern hotel offers a free continental breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking.

    From US$118.18 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,970 reviews

    This Tijuana, Mexico hotel is located only minutes from the United States border and Rodriguez International Airport and offers comfortable accommodations, and friendly bilingual front desk services.

    From US$92.32 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 619 reviews

    Located in Tijuana, 4.3 km from Las Americas Premium Outlets, Hotel Wellintown provides accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

    From US$114.67 per night

Hotels with great access to San Diego Zoo!

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 55 reviews

    Well located in the centre of San Diego, Kasa Little Italy San Diego provides air-conditioned rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a fitness centre.

    From US$298.55 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

    Conveniently set in the Downtown San Diego district of San Diego, 417 Market St 2BR is located 1.5 km from USS Midway Museum, 1.3 km from San Diego - Santa Fe Depot Amtrak Station and 2.3 km from...

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 117 reviews

    This historic Coronado boutique hotel features rooms that include free WiFi and Italian linens. Coronado Beach is less than 5 minutes' walk away.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 313 reviews

    Set within 1.9 km of Maritime Museum of San Diego and 2.4 km of San Diego - Santa Fe Depot Amtrak Station, City24 Condo Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills offers rooms in San Diego.

    From US$418.50 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews

    Set in San Diego, within 1 km of San Diego Convention Center and 1.5 km of USS Midway Museum, Gaslamp 2bdrm1ba - W Parking & 4 Beds #304 offers free WiFi throughout the property.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 386 reviews

    Placed along the waterfront in Liberty Station, an urban community located just minutes from San Diego city centre, this comfortable hotel offers spacious accommodation and convenient services.

    From US$252.69 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 164 reviews

    Combining minimalist design with sleek sophistication, Tower 23 Hotel is just 2 minutes' walk from Pacific Beach Pier and the boardwalk.

    From US$394.20 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,018 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Staypineapple, Hotel Z, Gaslamp San Diego offers pet-friendly accommodation in San Diego. San Diego International Airport is just 4 km from the property.

    From US$306.02 per night

San Diego Zoo

This world-famous zoo is as good as it gets. Stand to attention with meerkats, monkey around with macaques and hop on the cable car to glide above it all like the mighty condor. One tip: pay up the extra dollars for a Backstage Pass – you’ll get up close and personal with cheetahs and rhinos!

Planning a trip to see the San Diego Zoo? Check out the latest reviews and scores

  • 10.0

    Always come when the zoo opens as parking can be tricky if...

    Always come when the zoo opens as parking can be tricky if you end up in the back areas. DO take the tour bus, as the ZOO is VERY hilly. Do ride the Skyline..pretty cool to see the San Diego skyline. The best restaurant is right near the entrance, the others are not very good. Bring a hat and water as it can get very hot. Plan on spending a full 8 hours if you want to see things. Stop off at the kids play area, if you have kids. That is their favorite part. Kids don't care that much about the animals. They get bored with all the walking.
    Guest review by
    Malka N
    United States
  • 10.0

    This zoo is amazing and we were able to see it all in a...

    This zoo is amazing and we were able to see it all in a single day (9am-6pm). Get a paper map when you enter as it was much more helpful than the app. I would start the day on the bus and sit on the right side of the upper deck for the best views. You are allowed to bring in your own food and drinks but the kids meals at the restaurants were large and a great deal if you are are purchasing on-site.
    Guest review by
    Christi
    United States
  • 10.0

    We opted for the Safari Park this trip -- more spread out...

    We opted for the Safari Park this trip -- more spread out and fewer folks... delightfully close to the animals. Hours of fun and so many steps. The ticket now includes the train/tram around the Africa exhibits. A great day
    Guest review by
    M C
    United States

What guests said about San Diego Zoo:

  • Animals are very well taken care of but definitely go to the...

    Animals are very well taken care of but definitely go to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park if you only have time for one zoo rather than the more famous San Diego Zoo. Much better to see animals in settings closer to their natural habitat rather than regular enclosures. Can get expensive if you opt for the extras but we utilised the african safari bus thats part of the ticket price and got a special on the balloon ride. If you love animals and zoos then you will conside tired legs from wandering around this vast place a small price to pay. The Cheetah run demo is worth it for the small glimpse you get to see one in full flight, just hang around after everyone leaves and watch over the fence as the keepers give info about the cheetahs and photo ops to those that paid $100ea extra. Free unless you want the photo.
    Guest review by
    Neville
    New Zealand