The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo

3.0 star property

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Bar (on property)
Birthday party area
Hot springs
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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1201 Hotel Circle South, Mission Valley, San Diego, CA, 92108
  • Place, Hotel Circle
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Fashion Valley Mall
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Riverwalk Golf Club
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(86 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Pet Friendly)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(25 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Pet Friendly)

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(88 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

7.4 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo

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 a hot tub are onsite. 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. 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.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.
Our customers tell us 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 accommodations for the cleanliness, spaciousness, and overall comfort
  • 7 minutes by foot from Hotel Circle and a 3-minute drive from Balboa Park
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 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.
  • Cribs (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. 886 out of 1808 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 413 out of 1808 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 252 out of 1808 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 127 out of 1808 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 130 out of 1808 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Brenda

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean rooms and friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Kara

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff and room are fine
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Delia

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Staff was not courteous whatsoever, water was not running in one of the rooms
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Ross

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Basic, but very clean and very friendly staff :-)
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location was excellent, parking was free and convenient, and the room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

holly

Clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

cyril

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff, location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Todd

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was basic but clean. Noisy property. Loud music at pool all day. Could hear traffic from highway all night. Would not stay again due to noise.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very peaceful, very good restaurant next door. Super comfy bed! Would come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

greg

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carmela

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shawni

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was nice and clean, spacious and comfortable! Staff was friendly, location was super convenient!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always an enjoyable experience
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026