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The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo

3.0 star property

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Hot springs
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Reception
Birthday party area
Property grounds

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot tub
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
1201 Hotel Circle South, Mission Valley, San Diego, CA, 92108
  • Hotel Circle
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Fashion Valley Mall
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • San Diego Zoo
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Pet Friendly)

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Pet Friendly)

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Pet Friendly)

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Exterior

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  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
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The price is NZ$198
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
27 Mar - 28 Mar
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About the area

San Diego

With a stay at The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo in San Diego (Mission Valley), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Hotel Circle and Mission Bay. .This golf hotel is 3.3 mi (5.4 km) from San Diego Zoo and 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Marine Corps Recruit Depot.

What's nearby

  • Hotel Circle - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Fashion Valley Mall - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • University of San Diego - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Marine Corps Recruit Depot - 8 min drive - 6.1 km

Getting around

  • Fashion Valley Transit Center Station - 2 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 3 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nordstrom Ebar Artisan Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Better Buzz - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪North Italia - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Marketplace Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Silverlake Ramen - ‬2 min drive

About this property

The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, near Fashion Valley Mall
The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo offers 99 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This San Diego hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a hot tub.
Make yourself at home in one of the 99 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a hot tub, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk.
The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • A hot tub

Family friendly

  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille signage
  • Lift
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from January 3 2025 to March 26 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Hot tub
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20.00 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • A damage deposit of USD 100 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Property is also known as

Atwood Hotel San Diego
Atwood Motel San Diego
Atwood San Diego
The Atwood
The Atwood Diego Seaworld Zoo

The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 790 out of 1914 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 517 out of 1914 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 298 out of 1914 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 152 out of 1914 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 157 out of 1914 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

JAMAL, Chandler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

jackie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was an ok place. We only stayed a few hours. It was quiet enough for afew hours sleep. Left at 530am
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location and a great price.
Always enjoy my stays here. Friendly check in, nice large rooms, clean and fully stocked. On Hotel Circle which is a good location for San Diego activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property exceeded my expectations. The property boasts a retro vibe. I love the style of the hotel. The room was so spacious and had a unique style. It’s a hidden gem. It’s in a quiet area. I love how the hotel was restored. It’s perfect!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Imee

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Gary

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were told 2 out of our 3 booked rooms were not available even though it was an hour after check in time. Staff had no idea what rooms were available. All 3 rooms smelled horrible. Two smelled of rotten eggs and the other of smoke. One of our family had to leave to another hotel because the floor was so dirty and they have a 1 year old walker/crawler. Our sink was cracked, a white powder on the bathroom floor and the shower on/off knob was about to fall off. Floor was also filthy in our room. Another kids room had the shower rod fall off and they could not shower the second morning. Rooms were very musty! Nobody at the front counter was able to assist and kept referring us to management. Our phone number was left and we still have not heard back. Homeless and tweakers are all around. The actual grounds were clean. Would definitely not recommend this location. It has potential but all the problems are patched, painted over or not fixed.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice room but
Nice room however no soap or shower curtain
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Alfredo, san diego

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Alfredo, san diego

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very affordable hotel with great location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Valerie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Sheets were stained so avoided using them but the location is great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Michael, Peoria

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
1. We brought food and were planning to use the microwave. Front desk said there's a short in the room. Yet they're still renting it out. We're out $50 in food due to this inexcusable act. 2. A/C Heater unit was making a clicking noise on the fan.. ?. Sleep was less than desirable. I mentioned it to the front desk.. unfortunately the staff no longer has a manager on site, well anytime I asked to speak with a manager. SMH Terrible the employees have to put up with problems that Management and the Owner should TAKE CARE OF IMMEDIATELY. 3. Called front desk in the morning asking politely for change of towels and wash cloths. Had to wait over an hour to get them. (Called a few times inquiring about it.) Poor gal at the desk said nobody would be in, "house keeping"/"maintenance" until 8am. This is piss poor management. Period. 4. And the last thing... we saw a red roach on the entertainment stand. While it might have looked clean.. let's just say, you can polish it all you want, but you can only hide/avoid the deep hidden issues for only so long. Finally the hotel has become noisier. People walking/stomping at late hours in the night. The traffic noise has increased since last year and still no improvement to making the room(s) more noise resistant/proof.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
BELIEVE THE BAD REVIEWS-SCAM ARTISTS
We arrived and checked in with no issues. Stayed for 2 nights. When asking about the ice machine at first they said “we do not have one.” And then asked why there are ice buckets they said “its actually out of service.” This was the first red flag. My partner right away said “be careful because they seem sketchy.” Then, we noticed a blood stain under the first sheet so we just took it off and put it in the corner. The headboards were greasy and even had a full handprint on the headboard. Checked out with no issue. A day later when looking at my charges I noticed this hotel charged me $23.86. When I called the hotel they told me it was for “dirty floor towels”. I asked for proof and they said they had a picture but refused to show me. The floor towel was dirty from me taking a shower and then stepping on the floor-which was filthy! Clearly they do not properly clean their rooms or floors and then charge the guests for their uncleanliness. If they use bleach (like the front desk person told me) shouldn't all the stains come out? Lied about when the manager will be in multiple times as well and was met with the rudest responses when I was just trying to get more information on these random charges on my card. I stay at hotels weekly for work and I have never had this happen with such rude workers who clearly scam their guests. I looked at other reviews for this hotel and noticed I was not the only one this has happened to. Please beware or even better- STAY SOMEWHERE ELSE!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

rick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Myniesha

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The clerk lied to me as I'm watching the fees get deducted from my account via text message on my cellphone, that the card was not good. And I still need to pay the deposit fee and some other fees. Still lying...When asked if I can get a receipt she said there is no receipt. Still lying....When asked if I could have a full refund she said I'll have to go through a third party. However, the fact that I was not born yesterday and I just wake up looking this way; young, pretty and dumb,... And have been renting hotel rooms everyday for the last few years. Mistakes happen. But I'll bet my bank statements and my attorney can prove otherwise. I'll be back after the holidays ready to bake that ham. Seasons greetings everyone!!....
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

CHARLEY

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved to come back conveniently nestled right in the heart of all the action, very safe lots of parking and a convenient store and restaurant on property friendly staff, great on-call maintenance and good hospitality from the housekeeping! I give this place an A
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

RICHARD

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
conjoined rooms were promised weeks ahead and not given ice machine was out of order lights in room didnt work room had dirty a/c smell and the a/c didnt even work floor was dirty jacuzzi was green i was told i would be given a discount but havent seen it or even sent a receipt showing i will get my deposit back
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Renato N

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
My clean did not get cleaned at all
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I stayed for the night. It was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Jeffrey

Travelled with partner
.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

ronald f

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024