The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo

3.0 star property
3-star golf hotel near Hotel Circle

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Hot springs
Family dining
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Golf
Property grounds

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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1201 Hotel Circle South, Mission Valley, San Diego, CA, 92108
  • Place, Hotel Circle
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, University of San Diego
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, San Diego Zoo
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(74 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)

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

San Diego

Mission Valley stay.Your stay at this Mission Valley hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Hotel Circle and University of San Diego. Riverwalk Golf Club and Fashion Valley Mall are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Hotel Circle - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Fashion Valley Mall - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • University of San Diego - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Marine Corps Recruit Depot - 4 min drive - 5.3 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 4 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

  • Fashion Valley Transit Center Station - 2 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 3 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Monkey Bar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Crust Kitchen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hampton’s “On The House” Breakfast - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Waffle Spot - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tiki Oasis - ‬14 min walk

About this property

The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo

3-star golf hotel near Hotel Circle
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. A hot tub, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area are also featured at The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo.

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

  • 99 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite 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

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
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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.

Property payment types

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

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

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 807 out of 1828 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 457 out of 1828 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 278 out of 1828 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 139 out of 1828 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 147 out of 1828 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Inez

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Only two towels, called front desk for more and told to get them yourself
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Justin

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ayairis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zahir

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like it
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Becky

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Pravin Gangadhar

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Erika

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is spacious and acceptable but they have a problem with the water leaking in the bathrooms, we had to change 3 rooms and a on the 3rd one was the sink not usable.the sheet hat shoe prints on , i could continue one .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

cyril

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Thelma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

2nd Stay - Safe, Well-Located, and Budget-Friendly

This was our second time staying at The Atwood. I was in town for business, but we also had time to do some sightseeing, including a visit to the zoo. I was pleased with the location—it felt safe and was conveniently close to many of San Diego’s top attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abraham

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

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Amit

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

safaa

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was good
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gregory Estrada

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked the proximity to the property, but everything else has not good. No clean towels, no housekeeping, and we never got clean towels.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

John

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Underperformed. The place wreaked of weed. The A/C fails to perform adequately. No vent in bathroom so the whole room is humid if you don’t open the window. We won’t return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Susana

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

MICHELLE THU

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

aline

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Curtis

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Pay a little more and stay somewhere else

The bed was comfortable and clean but the room was not clean. Minimal dusting and sweeping were done to the room we were in. My socks were black on the bottom after walking across the floor. I spilled a small amount of water and when wiping it up with some toilet tissue, the tissue was absolutely filthy and disgusting. Water pressure was very low, hard to get any hot water from the sink. Same with the shower although hot water did flow in the shower. The sink is a bowl that sits on top of the counter and so high, at my height, 5'6" I had to stand on my tip toes to wash my face. We would not stay here again due to these issues. Should at least mop the floor when cleaning. YUK!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Octavio

Liked: Amenities
All is good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
AC unit didn’t work, and the facilities were a bit out dated, but it was conveniently located for everything we needed to get to
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

SUGEY

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The room was clean and comfortable but it was a bit noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025