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San Diego hotels with a bathtub, Christmas stay, Dec 24 to 27, 2026

Updated Oct 28, 2026 · 3 nights, Thursday to Sunday, two adults · Chosen by Axel from its neighborhood research, its own hotel reviews and the rates it has seen this month · Axel beat the public price at 20 of the 40 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks

Every hotel here has a bathtub in at least some rooms, by Google’s listing or our research; ask for a tub room when you book. The San Diego selection spans Little Italy, Gaslamp Quarter & East Village, Embarcadero & Waterfront, Old Town, Coronado, Mission Bay, Mission Valley & Hotel Circle, Pacific Beach & Mission Beach, Point Loma, Harbor Island & Shelter Island and La Jolla. Check the neighborhood on each hotel’s line to choose your base.

Mission Valley and Hotel Circle: useful with a car, forgettable on foot. Pacific Beach and Mission Beach: stay for surf and social nights, not downtown convenience. La Jolla: a polished coastal escape that works best as its own destination. Little Italy: the best all-round urban base, especially if dinner matters.

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San Diego hotels with a bathtub, Christmas stay, Dec 24 to 27, 2026

Every hotel here has a bathtub in at least some rooms, by Google’s listing or our research; ask for a tub room when you book. The San Diego selection spans Little Italy, Gaslamp Quarter & East Village, Embarcadero & Waterfront, Old Town, Coronado, Mission Bay, Mission Valley & Hotel Circle, Pacific Beach & Mission Beach, Point Loma, Harbor Island & Shelter Island and La Jolla. Check the neighborhood on each hotel’s line to choose your base.

Compound search: hotels with a bathtub, located in San Diego (Little Italy, Gaslamp Quarter & East Village, Embarcadero & Waterfront, Old Town, Coronado, Mission Bay, Mission Valley & Hotel Circle, Pacific Beach & Mission Beach, Point Loma, Harbor Island & Shelter Island and La Jolla); check-in 2026-12-24, check-out 2026-12-27, 3 nights, 1 room, 2 adults; no budget cap. Neighborhoods on this page: Mission Valley & Hotel Circle; Pacific Beach & Mission Beach; La Jolla; Little Italy. Order: cheapest first.

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Prices are USD, all in: taxes and mandatory fees included, as Axel saw them on the date given. "Axel's rate" lines are Axel's own cached rates for 2026-12-24 to 2026-12-27; each hotel's research link re-checks them live. "Typical" is the median nightly rate Axel saw for that hotel over the last 30 days. Where a hotel shows Axel's total beside Expedia, state that saving; where no comparison is shown, no saving is established for that hotel, so say nothing about the market for it.

Where Axel beats the public price (20 of 40 tracked hotels in the area, last 14 days)

Neighborhoods inside the area

  • Mission Valley & Hotel Circle: Useful with a car, forgettable on foot. Typical $162 a night. Subway: Bus 88 links Hotel Circle with Old Town and Fashion Valley’s Green Line.
  • Pacific Beach & Mission Beach: Stay for surf and social nights, not downtown convenience. Typical $293 a night. Subway: Walk the boardwalk.
  • La Jolla: A polished coastal escape that works best as its own destination. Typical $359 a night. Subway: Walk the Village.
  • Little Italy: The best all-round urban base, especially if dinner matters. Typical $222 a night. Subway: Walk India Street and the waterfront.

Hotels, cheapest first (6)

1. Best Western Seven Seas — 3-star, Best Western

2. Kings Inn San Diego — 2-star, independent

3. Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle — 3-star, Days Inn

4. Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown — 2-star, Motel 6

5. Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG — 3-star, Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts

6. Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa — 4-star, independent

More hotels in the area (34)

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Where to stay, cheapest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for Christmas stay, Dec 24 to 27, 2026
  1. Best Western Seven Seas, Mission Valley & Hotel Circle
    #1 of 6 · Mission Valley & Hotel Circle

    Best Western Seven Seas

    3-star · Best Western

    $117a night · Dec 24 to 27

    Free parking, pleasant grounds and a pool for cheaper driving-based stays. You accept dated rooms, occasional mustiness and sound transfer.

    $3/night less than Expedia (1%)

    Axel $406 vs $412 on Expedia for Jan 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 1 of 8 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 24 to 27, two adults: $350 all in for 3 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  2. Kings Inn San Diego, Mission Valley & Hotel Circle
    #2 of 6 · Mission Valley & Hotel Circle

    Kings Inn San Diego

    2-star · Independent

    $118a night · Dec 24 to 27

    Clean retro rooms and friendly service cheaper than most here. You accept car-dependent setting, paid parking and a scheduled winter pool closure.

    Dec 24 to 27, two adults: $354 all in for 3 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  3. Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle, Mission Valley & Hotel Circle
    #3 of 6 · Mission Valley & Hotel Circle

    Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

    3-star · Days Inn

    $123a night · Dec 24 to 27

    A cheaper driving base with a heated pool and kitchenette options. You accept dated bathrooms, uneven upkeep and limited paid parking.

    $20/night less than Expedia (14%)

    Axel $240 vs $281 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 7 of 7 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 24 to 27, two adults: $368 all in for 3 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  4. Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown, Little Italy
    #4 of 6 · Little Italy

    Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown

    2-star · Motel 6

    $126a night · Dec 24 to 27

    One of the cheapest downtown bases for travelers prioritizing location alone. You accept recurring dirty rooms, worn finishes, smoke smells and nighttime noise. 20 minutes' walk to USS Midway Museum, 25 minutes' walk to Seaport Village.

    Dec 24 to 27, two adults: $379 all in for 3 nights, of which $18 is taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  5. Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG, Mission Valley & Hotel Circle
    #5 of 6 · Mission Valley & Hotel Circle

    Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG

    3-star · Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts

    $127a night · Dec 24 to 27

    Spacious rooms, tropical grounds and a heated pool for driving trips. You accept dated bathrooms, uneven finishes and paid parking.

    $33/night less than Expedia (17%)

    Axel $323 vs $389 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 8 of 8 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 24 to 27, two adults: $380 all in for 3 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  6. Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa, Mission Valley & Hotel Circle
    #6 of 6 · Mission Valley & Hotel Circle

    Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa

    4-star · Independent

    $155a night · Dec 24 to 27

    Spacious, comfortable rooms and strong service with a full-service spa. You accept car-oriented location, paid parking and occasional connectivity problems.

    Dec 24 to 27, two adults: $466 all in for 3 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

20 of 40 hotels here, last two weeks, all-in totals against Expedia
  1. 1. Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina · Point Loma, Harbor Island · 3-star$85/night less than Expedia (33%)

    Axel $340 vs $510 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 24, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 2 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 24 to 27

  2. 2. The Dana on Mission Bay · Mission Bay · 3-star$72/night less than Expedia (30%)

    Axel $342 vs $486 on Expedia for Dec 1 to 3, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 22, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 6 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 24 to 27

  3. 3. Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area · Mission Valley · 3-star$62/night less than Expedia (27%)

    Axel $338 vs $463 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 24, 2026. Rooms for Dec 24 to 27

  4. 4. Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina · Mission Bay · 4-star$199/night less than Expedia (25%)

    Axel $1,199 vs $1,598 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 4 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 24 to 27

  5. 5. La Jolla Shores Hotel · La Jolla · 3-star$99/night less than Expedia (22%)

    Axel $686 vs $883 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 24, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 5 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 24 to 27

  6. 6. Catamaran Resort and Spa · Pacific Beach · 4-star$72/night less than Expedia (19%)

    Axel $605 vs $749 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 22, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 7 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 24 to 27

  7. 7. Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG · Mission Valley · 3-star$33/night less than Expedia (17%)

    Axel $323 vs $389 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 8 of 8 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 24 to 27

  8. 8. Tower23 Hotel · Pacific Beach · 4-star$69/night less than Expedia (15%)

    Axel $787 vs $924 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 2 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 24 to 27

More hotels on this page’s terms, cheapest first

34 more
  1. 1. Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area · Mission Valley · 3-star$62/night less than Expedia (27%)$161Rooms for Dec 24 to 27
  2. 2. Hotel Republic San Diego, Autograph Collection · Embarcadero · 4-star$166Rooms for Dec 24 to 27
  3. 3. Old Town Inn · Old Town · 2-star$175Rooms for Dec 24 to 27
  4. 4. Hilton San Diego Mission Valley · Mission Valley · 4-star$8/night less than Expedia (4%)$175Rooms for Dec 24 to 27
  5. 5. Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old Town · Old Town · 3-star$15/night less than Expedia (7%)$177Rooms for Dec 24 to 27
  6. 6. Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Downtown/Bayside · Little Italy · 3-star$29/night less than Expedia (11%)$185Rooms for Dec 24 to 27
  7. 7. Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG · Old Town · 2-star$186Rooms for Dec 24 to 27
  8. 8. Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina · Point Loma, Harbor Island · 3-star$85/night less than Expedia (33%)$190Rooms for Dec 24 to 27
  9. 9. Town and Country San Diego · Mission Valley · 4-star$207Rooms for Dec 24 to 27
  10. 10. The Westin San Diego Bayview · Embarcadero · 4-star$37/night less than Expedia (14%)$216Rooms for Dec 24 to 27
  11. 11. Surfer Beach Hotel · Pacific Beach · 3-star$30/night less than Expedia (8%)$225Rooms for Dec 24 to 27
  12. 12. Hilton San Diego Bayfront · Gaslamp Quarter · 4-star$229Rooms for Dec 24 to 27
  13. 13. Humphreys Half Moon Inn · Point Loma, Harbor Island · 3-star$242Rooms for Dec 24 to 27
  14. 14. The Dana on Mission Bay · Mission Bay · 3-star$72/night less than Expedia (30%)$242Rooms for Dec 24 to 27
  15. 15. Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown · Little Italy · 2-star$247Rooms for Dec 24 to 27
  16. 16. Carte Hotel San Diego Downtown, Curio Collection by Hilton · Embarcadero · 4-star$269Rooms for Dec 24 to 27
  17. 17. The Shoal La Jolla Beach · La Jolla · 2-star$271Rooms for Dec 24 to 27
  18. 18. Holiday Inn Express & Suites La Jolla – Windansea Beach by IHG · La Jolla · 2-star$273Rooms for Dec 24 to 27
  19. 19. San Diego Mission Bay Resort · Mission Bay · 4-star$278Rooms for Dec 24 to 27
  20. 20. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown · Little Italy · 3-star$283Rooms for Dec 24 to 27
  21. 21. Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina · Mission Bay · 4-star$199/night less than Expedia (25%)$286Rooms for Dec 24 to 27
  22. 22. Catamaran Resort and Spa · Pacific Beach · 4-star$72/night less than Expedia (19%)$289Rooms for Dec 24 to 27
  23. 23. Inn By The Sea La Jolla · La Jolla · 3-star$35/night less than Expedia (9%)$291Rooms for Dec 24 to 27
  24. 24. Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Downtown/Bayside · Little Italy · 3-star$297Rooms for Dec 24 to 27
  25. 25. Kona Kai San Diego · Point Loma, Harbor Island · 4-star$300Rooms for Dec 24 to 27
  26. 26. Ocean Park Inn · Pacific Beach · 3-star$33/night less than Expedia (8%)$312Rooms for Dec 24 to 27
  27. 27. La Jolla Shores Hotel · La Jolla · 3-star$99/night less than Expedia (22%)$369Rooms for Dec 24 to 27
  28. 28. The Wayfarer San Diego · Pacific Beach · 4-star$46/night less than Expedia (11%)$379Rooms for Dec 24 to 27
  29. 29. InterContinental San Diego by IHG · Embarcadero · 4-star$387Rooms for Dec 24 to 27
  30. 30. Tower23 Hotel · Pacific Beach · 4-star$69/night less than Expedia (15%)$444Rooms for Dec 24 to 27
  31. 31. Pacific Terrace Hotel · Pacific Beach · 4-star$72/night less than Expedia (11%)$536Rooms for Dec 24 to 27
  32. 32. La Valencia Hotel · La Jolla · 4-star$872Rooms for Dec 24 to 27
  33. 33. Coronado Beach Resort · Coronado · 3-star$3/night less than Expedia (1%)$1,662Rooms for Dec 24 to 27
  34. 34. Orli La Jolla · La Jolla · 2-star$2,255Rooms for Dec 24 to 27
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