3 best hotels in San Diego for families
Sample dates 2026-10-26 → 2026-10-28, 2 adults + 1 child. Refreshed daily.
Looking for a place to stay in San Diego for families? We ranked live inventory around Mission Bay and kept only three.
Totals for 2 nights run from $313 to $591 ($157–$296 a night). The average guest rating across the three is 9.0/10. The Dana on Mission Bay is the closest to Mission Bay at 1.1 km.
#1The Dana on Mission Bay
3-star · 1.1 km from Mission Bay
$313total · 2 nights
8.4(2,283)
- 1.1 km from Mission Bay, rated 8.4/10 by 2,283 guests, $157 a night, inside your budget.
- Lowest guest rating of the three at 8.4/10.
#2Pacific Terrace Hotel
4-star · 4.9 km from Mission Bay
$591total · 2 nights
9.4(1,063)
- Rated 9.4/10 by 1,063 guests, $296 a night, inside your budget, has Swimming pool.
- 4.9 km from Mission Bay, expect a commute.
#3Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Airport-Liberty Station
3-star · 4.0 km from Mission Bay
$353total · 2 nights
9.2(844)
- Rated 9.2/10 by 844 guests, $177 a night, inside your budget, has Swimming pool and Family rooms.
- 4.0 km from Mission Bay, expect a commute.
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How we chose these three
Each stay is scored on four things: a guest rating smoothed by review count, fit with a $156–$325 per-night band, distance to Mission Bay, and a small partner-commission term capped so it never outranks quality. We then pick three that differ in neighbourhood and price. The "why" and the drawback under each hotel use only fields the booking partner returned.
Questions travellers ask
- How much does a hotel in San Diego cost for families?
- For these dates, our three picks total $313–$591 for 2 nights, which is $157–$296 a night for 2 adults and 1 child.
- Which San Diego hotel is closest to Mission Bay?
- Of the three, The Dana on Mission Bay is the closest at 1.1 km from Mission Bay.
- How many guests are these San Diego prices for?
- Prices are for 2 adults and 1 child, the default we use for a family trip. You can change dates on the booking page.