Luxury hotels in San Diego

Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in San Diego. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Fairmont Grand Del Mar San Diego, United States

  

  Hotel. Featuring 4 outdoor pools, this San Diego 5-diamond, Mediterranean-inspired resort features tennis courts, 6 restaurants, a lobby bar, a golf course and a spa. Plush bathrobes and free WiFi is provided in all rooms. European-style soaking tub, feather down pillows and a flat-screen cable TV is provided in all rooms at Fairmont Grand Del Mar. Marble dual sinks are featured in the en suite bathroom. Premium linens, plush towels and terry-cloth bathrobes are also provided. French cuisine and an extensive wine list are served at Fairmont Grand Del Mar’s Addison Restaurant. Featuring a patio with outdoor dining, Amaya Restaurant serves Mediterranean dishes onsite. Located within Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve, this resort offers free transportation to and from the select coastal towns of Del Mar, La Jolla and Solana Beach. Hotel shops, free fitness classes and a fully equipped fitness centre are available onsite. SeaWorld San Diego is less than 20 km away. Gaslamp Quarter shops and San Diego International Airport are within 30 minutes’ drive of Fairmont Grand Del Mar. Show full description Guest review score 9.1, rooms from around $619.

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• 2 Pendry San Diego San Diego, United States

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of San Diego. Pendry San Diego features a restaurant, outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre and bar in San Diego. Around 700 metres from San Diego Convention Center, the property is also 1. 6 km away from San Diego - Santa Fe Depot Amtrak Station and offers free WiFi. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, room service and luggage storage for guests. The hotel offers a à la carte or American breakfast. Pendry San Diego offers a hot tub. You can play darts at the accommodation, and car hire is available. USS Midway Museum is 1.9 km from Pendry San Diego, while Maritime Museum of San Diego is 2.7 km away. The nearest airport is San Diego International Airport, 4 km from the hotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around $590.

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• 3 Pantai Inn San Diego, United States

  

  Hotel. Situated in La Jolla, California town centre, this boutique inn offers spacious Balinese inspired rooms with well-equipped kitchens, fireplaces and Pacific Ocean views. It offers a daily deluxe continental breakfast. Free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen cable TV, an iPod docking station and a work desk are offered in all of the unique rooms at Pantai Inn. Rooms feature custom made wood-carved furnishings and Indonesian artwork. The contemporary kitchens are fully-equipped with a microwave, a refrigerator and tea and coffee-making facilities and offer reverse osmosis filtered water and ice makers. Pantai Inn La Jolla is 5 minutes’ walk from La Jolla Cove Beach. Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography is 10 minutes’ drive away. SeaWorld San Diego is 20 minutes’ drive from the inn. Free on-site parking is available. Show full description Guest review score 8.4, rooms from around $407.

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• 4 The Lodge at Torrey Pines San Diego, United States

  

  Hotel. Overlooking Torrey Pines Golf Course, this boutique La Jolla hotel boasts an outdoor pool and a spa and wellness centre. It features an on-site restaurant and spacious rooms with free Wi-Fi. A flat-screen cable TV with extended satellite channels is featured in each air-conditioned guest room at The Lodge at Torrey Pines. Each luxurious room includes a granite and marble bathroom with an over-sized bathtub, guest robes and slippers, and a work desk. Select rooms offer botanical garden or golf course views. A.R. Valentien restaurant is located at Torrey Pines Lodge. Taking its name from an early-1900s California artist, the restaurant serves fresh regional cuisine. It is located in an elegant timbered room overlooking the 18th hole of Torrey Pines Golf Course and includes an exhibit of original Valentien artworks. A 24-hour reception greets guests of The Lodge. Guest can relax in the hot tub or sauna. Torrey Pines State Park is 2 miles away from this hotel. La Jolla town centre is 12 minutes’ drive away. San Diego International Airport is 15 miles away. Show full description Guest review score 8.4, rooms from around $449.

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• 5 Kimpton Alma San Diego, an IHG Hotel San Diego, United States

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of San Diego. Featuring a pool and rooftop bar, this luxury design hotel offers stylish rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows. A fitness center is located on site. The nightlife of San Diego's vibrant Gaslamp district is a 5-minute walk away. This property is couple-friendly and offers several rooms with balconies. All guestrooms are newly renovated and feature a spacious work area, gourmet honor bar, Italian Frette lines, yoga mat and luxury bath amenities. Balboa Park and the San Diego Zoo are a mile from this hotel. Petco Park, home of the San Diego Padres professional baseball team, is a 15-minute walk from Kimpton Alma San Diego. San Diego International Airport is a 12-minute drive away. The Desmond is open for dinner Wednesday through Sunday and The Cafe is open daily in the hotels Living Room. Show full description Guest review score 8.3, rooms from around $449.

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• 6 The US Grant, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Diego San Diego, United States

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of San Diego. Experience luxurious accommodations, exceptional service and unrivaled amenities in the heart of San Diego at this elegant historic hotel, situated only moments away from the area's most popular attractions. The US Grant Hotel provides guests with everything needed for a relaxing and enjoyable stay. Work out at the hotel's fitness centre, dine in the hotel's signature restaurant, relax with an in-room massage or plan an event with the hotel's state-of-the-art banquet facilities. The area surrounding the Grant is filled with a variety of attractions and sites. Guests can easily explore the San Diego Zoo, the convention centre, shopping districts, museums and gourmet restaurants. Show full description Guest review score 8.2, rooms from around $659.

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• 7 Andaz San Diego - a Concept by Hyatt San Diego, United States

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of San Diego. Located in the Gaslamp District, Andaz San Diego - a Concept by Hyatt is 1.5 km from the San Diego Convention Center. The hotel provides guest rooms with free WiFi and features a rooftop pool and restaurant with striking San Diego views. An iPod docking station, 46-inch flat-screen cable TV and minibar with complimentary non-alcoholic beverages and snacks are featured in each guest room. Complete with a refrigerator, the dining area also has a coffee machine. A glass-enclosed en suite bathroom with bathrobes and hairdryer is provided. The Rooftop by STK is a chic rooftop restaurant that offers American fare with spectacular views of downtown San Diego. Guests can enjoy poolside service with specialty cocktails and local craft beer. Located on the lobby level, STK Steakhouse offers meat and market fresh fish entrees. Signature items include Parmesan Truffle Fries, Tuna Tartare and Sweet Corn Pudding. Guests can hire a cabana to relax by the rooftop swimming pool while enjoying a cocktail from the rooftop lounge. The San Diego Zoo is 4.8 km away. SeaWorld San Diego is less than 11 km away from Andaz San Diego - a Concept by Hyatt. Show full description Guest review score 7.8, rooms from around $739.

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• 8 Kasa East Village San Diego San Diego, United States

  

  Aparthotel. Stay in the heart of San Diego. Situated in San Diego, 1.2 km from San Diego Convention Center and 1.2 km from the centre, Kasa East Village San Diego features air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi, and an outdoor swimming pool. Private parking is available on site. Each unit has an equipped kitchen, a living room with a sofa bed and flat-screen TV and private bathroom with free toiletries and a bath or shower. A fridge, an oven and dishwasher are also available, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. The aparthotel offers 5-star accommodation with a fitness centre and sun terrace. A barbecue can be found at Kasa East Village San Diego, along with a shared lounge. San Diego - Santa Fe Depot Amtrak Station is 2.4 km from the accommodation, while USS Midway Museum is 2.7 km from the property. The nearest airport is San Diego International Airport, 5 km from Kasa East Village San Diego. Guest review score 8.1, rooms from around $202.

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in April 2024. Did I miss a luxury hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!