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San Diego hotels with a bathtub, Nov 11 to 15, 2026

Updated Oct 28, 2026 · 4 nights, Wednesday 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 18 of the 38 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. 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. Embarcadero and Waterfront: the easiest waterfront base for sightseeing without the club noise.

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San Diego hotels with a bathtub, Nov 11 to 15, 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 2026-11-11, check-out 2026-11-15, 4 nights, 1 room, 2 adults; no budget cap. Neighborhoods on this page: Mission Valley & Hotel Circle; La Jolla; Little Italy; Embarcadero & Waterfront. 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 2026-11-11 to 2026-11-15; 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 (18 of 38 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.
  • 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.
  • Embarcadero & Waterfront: The easiest waterfront base for sightseeing without the club noise. Typical $311 a night. Subway: Walk the waterfront.

Hotels, cheapest first (6)

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

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

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

4. Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area — 3-star, Best Western

5. Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina — 3-star, Best Western Plus

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

More hotels in the area (32)

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Where to stay, cheapest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for Nov 11 to 15, 2026
  1. Kings Inn San Diego, Mission Valley & Hotel Circle
    #1 of 6 · Mission Valley & Hotel Circle

    Kings Inn San Diego

    2-star · Independent

    $125a night · Nov 11 to 15

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

    Nov 11 to 15, two adults: $500 all in for 4 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  2. Best Western Seven Seas, Mission Valley & Hotel Circle
    #2 of 6 · Mission Valley & Hotel Circle

    Best Western Seven Seas

    3-star · Best Western

    $132a night · Nov 11 to 15

    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.

    Nov 11 to 15, two adults: $529 all in for 4 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

    $135a night · Nov 11 to 15

    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.

    Nov 11 to 15, two adults: $538 all in for 4 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  4. Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area, Mission Valley & Hotel Circle
    #4 of 6 · Mission Valley & Hotel Circle

    Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area

    3-star · Best Western

    $151a night · Nov 11 to 15

    Spacious family rooms and included hot breakfast for sightseeing by car. You accept freeway noise, thin walls and ongoing room updates.

    $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.

    Nov 11 to 15, two adults: $604 all in for 4 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  5. Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina, Point Loma, Harbor Island & Shelter Island
    #5 of 6 · Point Loma, Harbor Island & Shelter Island

    Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina

    3-star · Best Western Plus

    $160a night · Nov 11 to 15

    Relaxed marina walks, two heated pools and no resort fee. You accept some dated interiors; parking and breakfast cost extra.

    $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.

    Nov 11 to 15, two adults: $639 all in for 4 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

    $161a night · Nov 11 to 15

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

    Nov 11 to 15, two adults: $644 all in for 4 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 26, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

18 of 38 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 Nov 11 to 15

  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 Nov 11 to 15

  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 Nov 11 to 15

  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 Nov 11 to 15

  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 Nov 11 to 15

  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 Nov 11 to 15

  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 Nov 11 to 15

  8. 8. The Westin San Diego Bayview · Embarcadero · 4-star$37/night less than Expedia (14%)

    Axel $444 vs $518 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026. Rooms for Nov 11 to 15

More hotels on this page’s terms, cheapest first

32 more
  1. 1. Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG · Mission Valley · 3-star$33/night less than Expedia (17%)$164Rooms for Nov 11 to 15
  2. 2. Hilton San Diego Mission Valley · Mission Valley · 4-star$8/night less than Expedia (4%)$175Rooms for Nov 11 to 15
  3. 3. Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown · Little Italy · 2-star$203Rooms for Nov 11 to 15
  4. 4. Hotel Republic San Diego, Autograph Collection · Embarcadero · 4-star$208Rooms for Nov 11 to 15
  5. 5. Old Town Inn · Old Town · 2-star$209Rooms for Nov 11 to 15
  6. 6. Town and Country San Diego · Mission Valley · 4-star$209Rooms for Nov 11 to 15
  7. 7. Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Downtown/Bayside · Little Italy · 3-star$29/night less than Expedia (11%)$220Rooms for Nov 11 to 15
  8. 8. Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Downtown · Little Italy · 2-star$222Rooms for Nov 11 to 15
  9. 9. Holiday Inn Express & Suites La Jolla – Windansea Beach by IHG · La Jolla · 2-star$226Rooms for Nov 11 to 15
  10. 10. Humphreys Half Moon Inn · Point Loma, Harbor Island · 3-star$228Rooms for Nov 11 to 15
  11. 11. Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG · Old Town · 2-star$231Rooms for Nov 11 to 15
  12. 12. Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old Town · Old Town · 3-star$15/night less than Expedia (7%)$237Rooms for Nov 11 to 15
  13. 13. The Shoal La Jolla Beach · La Jolla · 2-star$243Rooms for Nov 11 to 15
  14. 14. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown · Little Italy · 3-star$260Rooms for Nov 11 to 15
  15. 15. Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Downtown/Bayside · Little Italy · 3-star$261Rooms for Nov 11 to 15
  16. 16. Surfer Beach Hotel · Pacific Beach · 3-star$30/night less than Expedia (8%)$268Rooms for Nov 11 to 15
  17. 17. San Diego Mission Bay Resort · Mission Bay · 4-star$292Rooms for Nov 11 to 15
  18. 18. Catamaran Resort and Spa · Pacific Beach · 4-star$72/night less than Expedia (19%)$292Rooms for Nov 11 to 15
  19. 19. The Wayfarer San Diego · Pacific Beach · 4-star$46/night less than Expedia (11%)$296Rooms for Nov 11 to 15
  20. 20. Carte Hotel San Diego Downtown, Curio Collection by Hilton · Embarcadero · 4-star$308Rooms for Nov 11 to 15
  21. 21. The Dana on Mission Bay · Mission Bay · 3-star$72/night less than Expedia (30%)$319Rooms for Nov 11 to 15
  22. 22. Inn By The Sea La Jolla · La Jolla · 3-star$35/night less than Expedia (9%)$323Rooms for Nov 11 to 15
  23. 23. The Westin San Diego Bayview · Embarcadero · 4-star$37/night less than Expedia (14%)$326Rooms for Nov 11 to 15
  24. 24. Ocean Park Inn · Pacific Beach · 3-star$33/night less than Expedia (8%)$357Rooms for Nov 11 to 15
  25. 25. InterContinental San Diego by IHG · Embarcadero · 4-star$362Rooms for Nov 11 to 15
  26. 26. Kona Kai San Diego · Point Loma, Harbor Island · 4-star$380Rooms for Nov 11 to 15
  27. 27. Hilton San Diego Bayfront · Gaslamp Quarter · 4-star$397Rooms for Nov 11 to 15
  28. 28. La Jolla Shores Hotel · La Jolla · 3-star$99/night less than Expedia (22%)$421Rooms for Nov 11 to 15
  29. 29. Orli La Jolla · La Jolla · 2-star$741Rooms for Nov 11 to 15
  30. 30. La Valencia Hotel · La Jolla · 4-star$745Rooms for Nov 11 to 15
  31. 31. Coronado Beach Resort · Coronado · 3-star$3/night less than Expedia (1%)$1,045Rooms for Nov 11 to 15
  32. 32. Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina · Mission Bay · 4-star$199/night less than Expedia (25%)$1,409Rooms for Nov 11 to 15
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