Hilton San Diego Airport/Harbor Island

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Hilton Hotels & Resorts
8.4 (1143 reviews)
1960 Harbor Island Drive , San Diego , us

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Free beach shuttle
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great staff
Nice views
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
High additional fees

Categories

Cleanliness
6.9
Many complaints about dirty bathroom floors and not very clean showers.
Service
9.4
Friendly and helpful staff, eager to assist with requests.
Location
9.4
Conveniently located near the water and close to the airport.
Room Quality
7.9
Some good rooms with nice views, but issues with not receiving the reserved room.
Amenities
8.4
Amenities like the hot tub were appreciated, though charging for breakfast was a drawback.
Value for Money
7.9
Considered expensive with additional charges for parking and breakfast.
Food and Beverage
8.4
Delicious food in the restaurant, but high prices for eating options.
Overall Experience
8.9
Overall a pleasant stay, with significant highlights but some areas needing improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-28 02:00

Property Description

Waterfront Location
The elegant Hilton San Diego Airport/Harbor Island overlooks Harbor Island's scenic waterfront, providing a picturesque setting for your stay.

Convenient Amenities
Enjoy complimentary airport shuttles, an outdoor pool, and free Wi-Fi during your visit. The hotel's proximity to major freeways offers easy access to top attractions like SeaWorld and the San Diego Zoo.

Relaxation and Comfort
Indulge in the 24-hour fitness center, sauna, and cozy guestrooms featuring goose-down duvets and Serenity Suite Dreams beds. Experience a delightful and comfortable stay at the Harbor Island Hilton.

Book your stay now for a memorable experience at the Hilton San Diego Airport/Harbor Island!

Important information:

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.

Some rooms will be under renovation, effective immediately and ending on February 10th, 2024.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: SAN

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 35 per day.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 72.86
Public Area
  • Hill Located: No
  • Ramp: Yes
  • Ramp Angle: 10
  • Ramp Length: 6
  • Entrance Type: Electric
  • Entrance Door Width: 82
  • Entrance Leveled: Yes
  • Distance From The Elevator To The Accessible Room: 5
  • Room Max Guests Number: 4
  • Pet Friendly: Yes
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: Yes
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: Yes
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: Yes
  • Elevator Visual Signs: Yes
  • Lifts Accessible: Yes
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Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 1143 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.9
Service: 9.4
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 7.9
Amenities: 8.4
Value for Money: 7.9
Food and Beverage: 8.4
Overall Experience: 8.9
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Alex • extended_group • us
10
Best location in sd
Pros:

Location is best if the best away from crowds actually about to book another stay here the location across from harbors take a early morning walk w coffee inside hotel

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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136spencern • Business
2
Don’t stay here.
Pros:

Terrible hotel. Costed over 2 grand for 6 nights, my room smelled terrible checking into it. The front desk receptionist was rude and incredibly unhelpful. I could barely hear her talk to me. Hotel is out of the way of everything. I would never stay here again, it’s terrible.

2026-04-17 • via Tripadvisor
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Phillip • family_with_children • us
3
Pros:

The location is good

Cons:

The staff are unprofessional. We checked in 20 mins after the check-in time but were told our room was not ready yet and we had to wait for one hour. We were tired after 7 hour drive so we didn’t agree, so they sent us to a room in the second floor which has no view. When we checked out, the receptionist didn’t say thank you or anything we had to ask her if we were all good to go then she said yes. No thank you or anything. She didn’t even smile. We won’t come back for sure.

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Kathleen • family_with_children • us
9
2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Viviana • family_with_children • us
9
Pros:

Very quiet and peaceful , very clean.

Cons:

Didnt like that they didnt have smart tvs.. you had to take chrome cast or some hdmi thing to connect instead of screen mirroring or just sending it to tv

2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • us
10
Enjoyable
Pros:

Great hotel, very clean and comfortable. Would recommend.

2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
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John David • extended_group • us
10
2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
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trazell • solo_traveller • us
10
its was great i will be back
Pros:

everything

Cons:

the price lol

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
蔡 • solo_traveller • tw
8
2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Sam • solo_traveller • us
10
Convenient stay with helpful staff. Loved airport shuttle to get to hotel.
Pros:

Extremely friendly and helpful staff.

Cons:

I can't think of anything.

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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ncmeyn • Couples
10
The Hilton Harbor hotel never disapoints!
Pros:

Celebrated our Wedding Anniversary here the other night. We are locals and it's our favorite hotel in San Diego. Great views to take in on the Marina side or Bay views. Lot's of action in the Harbor to watch. Xavier and Mia were particularly helpful at the Front Desk as well as Vanessa and Oly. We ate both dinner and breakfast at the hotel restaurant, Panorama. Food was tasty and service outstanding (Brian, M & M and Sophia were friendly and on top of things) Very well managed property!

2026-04-10 • via Tripadvisor
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Alma • couple • us
10
2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Bora • extended_group • de
9
2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Efrain • extended_group • us
10
Pros:

Location was great!

Cons:

Prices from Booking.com to the actual charges at the hotel are different

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Maria • family_with_children • us
7
It was okay
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Noice out side of hallway.

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Shepherd • couple • us
10
Fantastic
Pros:

Great first time their recommendation

Cons:

I wish they just had breakfast including and free parking

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Ali • couple • ae
1
Cons:

The cleanliness of this hotel is absolutely unacceptable. The room was full of dust, and there were blood stains and insects, to the point that I woke up the next day with allergies and constant sneezing. This clearly shows a serious lack of hygiene and care.

We asked the staff to change our room, but one employee responded rudely and claimed there were no rooms available. We left for a short while, and when we came back, we spoke to another staff member who told us there were actually vacant rooms! This contradiction reflects poor management and a complete lack of professionalism.

As for the breakfast buffet, it was extremely disappointing in terms of both quality and variety.

In conclusion: a very bad experience overall. I strongly do not recommend this hotel—even if it’s your last option.

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Lyn • couple • us
8
2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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thomaskC9323TI • Business
10
Updated
Pros:

Great job Mia! I checked in early and she upgraded to a room overlooking the bay!! I am Hilton Diamond member but rarely get great upgrades!
The view was just what I needed after a long work weekend!

2026-03-31 • via Tripadvisor
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Lee • couple • us
9
The hotel added to a very memorable weekend getaway.
Pros:

The room was very comfortable with an excellent view of the harbor and city.

Cons:

We noted that the empty tissue box was not replaced with a new box.

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee