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7.4

2,239 reviews

The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo

The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo

1201 Hotel Circle South, San Diego, 92108 , California, United States

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Free parking

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Air conditioning

Tour desk

Bar

Parking On Site

24-hour front desk

The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo

Welcome to The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo! Located in the vibrant city of San Diego, California, this 2-star motel is the perfect place to stay for budget-savvy travelers looking for a fun and convenient stay.

Situated at 1201 Hotel Circle South, The Atwood Hotel is just a short distance of 3mi from the city center, making it easily accessible to all of San Diego's popular attractions. Whether you're planning to visit SeaWorld or the San Diego Zoo, this motel is the ideal base for your adventures.

With 2239 reviews, The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo has a reputation for providing a comfortable and enjoyable stay. Offering a range of amenities including free parking, a pet-friendly policy (with extra charges), an outdoor swimming pool, a hot tub, and air conditioning, this motel ensures that guests have everything they need for a relaxing stay.

Don't miss the opportunity to experience the best of San Diego on a budget. Book your stay at The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo today and enjoy all that this vibrant city has to offer.

After a day of exploring San Diego's popular attractions, cool off and relax in the outdoor swimming pool at The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo. Whether you prefer to take a refreshing dip or simply lounge by the poolside, this heated pool is the perfect place to unwind. The pool also features a shallow end, making it suitable for guests of all ages to enjoy.

For those looking to grab a bite to eat without having to leave the hotel, The Crust Kitchen offers a convenient dining option. With a modern ambiance and a menu featuring American cuisine, you can indulge in delicious meals without having to go far. Take advantage of this on-site restaurant and savor a satisfying meal after a long day of adventure in the vibrant city of San Diego.

When it comes to payment options, rest assured that The Atwood Hotel accepts major credit cards such as Discover, Mastercard, American Express, and Visa. Cash is not accepted, so you can conveniently settle your bill with your preferred credit card for a hassle-free experience during your stay.

Book your stay at The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo today and experience the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. Whether you're traveling with your furry friend or seeking a relaxing swim after a day of exploring, this budget-friendly motel has everything you need for a memorable stay in San Diego.

Closest airports

San Diego International Airport

2.3mi

General Abelardo L. Rodríguez International Airport

18.9mi

McClellan–Palomar Airport

26.3mi

Most popular amenities

Free parking

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Air conditioning

Tour desk

Bar

Parking On Site

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Picnic area

Rooms

Queen Room with Two Queen Beds in The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo

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Room - 2 Queen

2 Queen Size Beds

300 sqft

Smoking not allowed

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

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Welcome to our spacious Queen Room with Two Queen Beds! Perfect for a family or group of friends, this 301 sqft room comfortably accommodates up to 4 adults and 1 child. Enjoy amenities like air conditioning, a private bathroom, refrigerator, and TV, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable stay.

King Room - Pet-Friendly in The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo

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King Room, Pets Allowed

1 King Size Bed

300 sqft

Smoking not allowed

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

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The spacious double room features air conditioning, a seating area, as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. The double room provides a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a safe deposit box, parquet floors and heating. The unit has 1 bed.

King Room in The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo

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King Room

1 King Size Bed

300 sqft

Smoking not allowed

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

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King Room - Disability Access in The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo

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King Room, Accessible

1 King Size Bed

300 sqft

Smoking not allowed

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

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Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Disability Access in The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo

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Room - 2 Queen, Accessible

2 Queen Size Beds

300 sqft

Smoking not allowed

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

x4

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x3

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King Room - Disability Access in The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo

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King Room, Accessible

1 King Size Bed

300 sqft

Smoking not allowed

Private Bathroom

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

x4

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x3

More details

Room - 2 Queen, Pets Allowed

2 Queen Size Beds

Smoking not allowed

Pet Friendly

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King Room

1 King Size Bed

Smoking not allowed

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Experience utmost comfort in our spacious 301 sqft King Room, designed for double occupancy. Equipped with a king-size bed, private bathroom, refrigerator, and air conditioning, unwind in style with amenities such as a TV, linens, hardwood floors, and more. Perfect for 2 adults and 1 child, this smoke-free sanctuary provides an inviting retreat for your stay.

Suite

1 Double Bed

Smoking not allowed

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Room - 2 Queen, Smoking Allowed

2 Queen Size Beds

Smoking allowed

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Deluxe, 2 Queen Size Beds

2 Queen Size Beds

Smoking not allowed

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Deluxe, King Size

1 King Size Bed

Smoking not allowed

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Guest reviews

7.4

2,239 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

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Featured reviews:

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Lorraine

8.2

February 2024

The rooms are very clean and I like that they provide a microwave and refrigerator in each room. Nice flat screen TV and lots of channels to choose from. The location is great and they have ample free parking for guests.

The rooms need to be more soundproof from the noise of the 8 Freeway that is located in front of the hotel. The noise of the freeway prevented me from getting a good nights sleep. The room doors have a 1/2 inch gap opening between the door and door frame and this allows freeway noise to come in. They need to install some kind of weatherproof stripping around the door to close the open gap and install double panes windows to help minimize the noise.

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Gary

8.2

September 2023

The room was large, with a sofa in addition to the bed. I would have also enjoyed an "easy chair," but all in all, the room was the right size for me. It was kept clean by the staff. Thank you for a ground floor room, since I have difficulty with stairs. The pool spa area was wonderful.

It was fine for me, but I had to ask for additional coffee packets, since it was serviced every other day. I miss continental buffet breakfast from previous years. I received terrible service from the CRUST restaurant. "We're not open," or "sit there, no wait, sit over there," and generally so rude I left without eating there.

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Ed

8.2

March 2024

large room, super clean, free parking , close to everything, comfy bed with lots of pillows!

only ice machine out of service for 3 days. my tiny frig didn’t hold much froze my sodas and cheese! room never serviced and trash never removed during 4 night stay.

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Lorena

8.2

July 2024

It was spacious and it was hardwood floor

The beds are noisy

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Ana

8.2

July 2023

Loved the location and how clean it was inside.

The tv size and also that isn’t a smart tv to mirror off of the phone. And the towels were very very scarce, even after asking for another towel only a Minjee pool towel was given

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Patricia

10

June 2024

I thought the hotel was goin to be bad since i read the reviews from previous guests but i didn't see anything wrong w my room or the location. yes its by the FWY but u can't hear it unless ur windows open. 2: the beds are comfortable/ soft like some guests said on their reviews for me it was good. we did have a microwave, a fridge as well. The bathroom was clean n so was the room when we arrive. mom liked that their was a liquor store where she can go get her coffee next day at 7am when they open. Everything else was fine w me n my mom who stayed n it's soo close to sea world.. we will stay again when we come back to SD . Staff were awsome too.. Our view from our room was nice I also liked the fact that u will get charged $250 if u smoke inside the room n they have signs all over the hotel it states " You puff puff, you pay" Over all good job

well the AC didn't work that well but it wasn't too hot for me to go tell the staff, it was cold outside actually. The parkin space was tight as other reviewers mention but we did fit. The only thing that i was not aware was that they charged my room even before we even arrived even though I was told we would b charged till after my stay.. Some one Needs to re- take the pictures of the property n rooms, bathroom, pool n location outside so the viewers can see how it really is because i think that the pictures need to be updated and people think its a stinker hotel but its not.

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Elizabeth

10

July 2024

The front desk staff, housekeepers and maintenance man were all amazing. The hotel was super cute. Clean, beds were comfortable and the windows that open were so nice to enjoy the nice cool breeze while relaxing in our room. Pool and jacuzzi were great. The price was right and we couldn’t have asked for a better stay.

Just a polite suggestion I wish they had a strip of grass for guests who bring dogs. My dog would not go potty without grass. I was able to take her to a nearby park for them to go but it would still be nice to have a designated area for them.

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Ms

9.1

November 2023

The room is big and comfortable, the swimming pool was awesome and everything else was great except for 1 thing. ✨ Room 238, the bathroom needs to be addressed. ✨ Sink needs a deep cleaning for trapped hair and soap scum. A Sink cleaning brush for pipe and liquid hot "Zep" found at Home Depot would work to speed up the slow drain. Shower has quite a few spots of mold on the ceiling which can be cleaned with " bleach". ✨ Other than that every thing else was great!

Room 238, Slow drain, lots of trapped hair and soap scum. Mold on ceiling above shower.

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Raymond

10

July 2024

Room & Pool Very Good. Restaurant food could have been better. Fourth of July, The Management Invited us for free food at the pool, was very nice of him.

After Checking out , we ate Breakfast at the Restaurant, we thought the food could have been better. We tried to stay a 3rd night, but it was Saturday night , & the price was more then we wanted to pay, so we returned home to Palm Springs at 115 Degreeze temperature, instead of enjoying another night in San Diego at 75 Degreeze. Thank you for 2 nice days in San Diego,

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Brent

8.2

May 2024

Great location in the hotel loop, close to center, north park, fashion valley and beaches. Staff was great.

Theres some weird people around the property, cops were called once and some guy had his stuff (computers luggage) scattered all over the street. Loud arguments heard in other rooms and outside. Just kind of a weird vibe at the facility and it wasnt just the homeless people.

Points of Interest Around The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo

Attractions

Old Globe Theater

2.2mi

Spanish Village Art Center

2.3mi

Mingei International Museum

2.3mi

El Prado

2.3mi

Embarcadero

2.4mi

Spreckels Organ Pavilion

2.4mi

Inez Grant Parker Memorial Rose Garden

2.5mi

Liberty Station

2.8mi

Point Loma

4.5mi

Mission Beach

4.7mi

Pacific Beach

5.2mi

Sunny Jim Sea Cave

8.3mi

Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD)

8.5mi

Heritage Park

13.9mi

Carlsbad Village

28.8mi

Restaurants

The Crust Kitchen

Cuisines

  • American

Ambiances

  • Modern

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • Heated
  • Shallow end

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo

Free parking

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Air conditioning

Tour desk

Bar

Parking On Site

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Picnic area

Stay rules - The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo

Can I bring my pet to The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo?

Yes, you can stay with your pet at The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo. They allow pets, however, charges may apply.

When are the check-in and check-out times for The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo?

Your reservation at The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo includes a check-in time of 03:30 PM and a check-out time of 11:00 AM.

Is there parking available at The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo?

Yes, there is ample parking available at The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo. The best part is that it is completely free! The hotel has convenient on-site public parking, so guests can easily park their vehicles without any hassles. There is no need to make a reservation for parking as there is plenty of space available.

What are the rates at The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo?

For stays at The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo, prices generally start at $90. However, your final rate might differ due to room types and date selections. To know the exact cost, specify your dates.

What types of rooms does The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo offer?

The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo offers a variety of room types including King Rooms, Queen Rooms with Two Queen Beds, and Pet-Friendly King Rooms. All rooms have a size of 301 sqft and can accommodate either 2 adults and 1 child or 4 adults and 1 child. Smoking is not allowed in most rooms, except for the Pet-Friendly King Room. The beds in the rooms range from King size in the King Rooms to Queen size in the Queen Rooms with Two Queen Beds.

How can guests spend their time at The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo?

Guests at The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo can enjoy a variety of leisure amenities during their stay. They can spend their time at the outdoor swimming pool, which is heated and has a shallow end, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable experience for swimmers of all ages. Additionally, guests can relax and unwind in the hot tub or jacuzzi.

For those who enjoy golf, the hotel also offers a golf course where guests can practice their swing and enjoy a round of golf.

When it comes to dining options, guests can dine at The Crust Kitchen, a modern restaurant located on-site. They can indulge in delicious American cuisine while enjoying the ambiance of the restaurant.

Overall, guests at The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo have a range of options to make the most of their time and experience a relaxing and enjoyable stay.

Can guests use a pool at The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo?

The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo has an outdoor pool available to guests. The pool is heated and has a shallow end.

Are there restaurants located within The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo?

Yes, the hotel has a restaurant on site called The Crust Kitchen. The ambiance of the restaurant is modern and it serves American cuisine.

Can I use my credit card at The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo?

No, you cannot use cash to pay at The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo. However, they do accept credit cards such as Discover, Mastercard, American Express, and Visa.