The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo

3.0 star property

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Lobby sitting area
Birthday party area
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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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1201 Hotel Circle South, Mission Valley, San Diego, CA, 92108
  • Place, Hotel Circle
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Fashion Valley Mall
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, University of San Diego
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(81 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Pet Friendly)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(24 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Pet Friendly)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(82 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo

Hotel with an outdoor pool, near Old Town San Diego State Park
Along with an outdoor pool, this hotel has a restaurant and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a snack bar/deli, a coffee shop/cafe and Access to hot tub are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo offers 99 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

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

An outdoor pool and Access to hot tub are on site.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the comfortable beds at The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Hotel Circle. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus an outdoor pool and a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Guests like the accommodation for the cleanliness, spaciousness and overall comfort
  • 7 minutes by foot from Hotel Circle and a 5-minute drive from Mission Bay
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo offers its guests an outdoor pool and Access to hot tub. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo also features tour/ticket assistance, a picnic area, and concierge services.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star San Diego hotel.

The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Picnic area

Accessibility

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

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 20.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

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

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

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

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 869 out of 1860 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 446 out of 1860 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 263 out of 1860 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 137 out of 1860 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 145 out of 1860 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia-William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
We always enjoy our stay at the Atwood. It is showing its age though. Just little things but in general, it’s clean, comfy and affordable and…..no parking fee!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Hector

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was not that clean. Restroom was okay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

shelley

Liked: Amenities
This motel was clean. Safe with free parking. The staff was very friendly. The pool and hot tub were nice. I would stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
pillow had mold. check-in via text was at 3pm but then was told it was at 3:30pm. shower cut
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashlee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, Nice staff, Convenient
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

kyle

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

edan

For the price, this is always a good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gori

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Like the oet friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
None
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyrel

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katsuya

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Shilin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
First night caught ~15 ants in the bathroom. After room service the next morning no more ants. Rest of stay was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eliecer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property itself and the rooms are great. The location is right infront of the frwy so some rooms are noisier than others.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Hunter

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The front desk service was LOVELY!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Ashley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Served the purpose for the short trip however the bathroom could use some work. Drain in sink & shower backing up as well as the floor being soft/lifted due to the water leaking I assume. AC unit was dirty, could use a good cleaning. Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Damien

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josefina

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

alejandra

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my second year staying at this place and it’s always been great. The restaurant and small store at the location is really convenient. The food at the restaurant is delicious and the staff there are always very welcoming and on top of it. The small store has a little bit of everything which is convenient when you forget to pack something or need a snack/drink. The rooms have always been clean and I have never had an issue with any noise or other people staying at the place. In fact, I have met some really kind people just by hanging out at the hot tub. This location is also nearby the downtown/gaslamp area/ beaches and the Uber rides are at a reasonable price. I plan to continue to stay here for the upcoming trips I have to San Diego.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I stay in Mission valley once a week and I usually stay here. Front desk is super nice and it’s a good spot and plenty of places to eat/drink near by. I know everybody has different levels of comfort for beds “ I sleep on a plush” at home so for me the bed was a bit too stiff at the hotel. Plan on staying there again next Thursday though.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Murjani

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

John

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fair only

Hotel had "Excellent" rating but is fair at best
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025