San Diego Mission Bay Resort

Hotels
8.2 (896 reviews)
1775 East Mission Bay Drive , San Diego , US

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Family rooms
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Beautiful grounds
Great location
Excellent food
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Limited walking distance attractions

Categories

Cleanliness
7.34
Room cleanliness could improve; issues noted with deep cleaning and maintenance.
Service
8.81
Staff were very friendly and accommodating, with excellent service noted during the stay.
Location
8.35
Great location with good access to major attractions, but limited walking options nearby.
Room Quality
7.8
Rooms are spacious and updated, but some areas need maintenance.
Amenities
8.33
The hotel has fantastic amenities including a lovely pool and bar area.
Value for Money
7.79
Good value for the services and amenities offered but some areas could be improved.
Food and Beverage
8.84
Restaurant offers excellent food; the clam chowder was particularly praised.
Overall Experience
8.31
Overall, a very positive experience with minor areas for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-16 10:22

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Stunning Views

Outdoor Swimming Pool and Restaurant
Indulge in a refreshing dip in the outdoor swimming pool or savor delicious meals at the on-site restaurant. The perfect way to unwind and enjoy your vacation to the fullest.

Convenient Location near Major Attractions
Located just a few kilometers away from SeaWorld San Diego, Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, and University of San Diego, our hotel offers easy access to the city's top attractions. Explore the best of San Diego with ease.

Book your stay at San Diego Mission Bay Resort now and experience the perfect blend of luxury, convenience, and comfort.

Important information:

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SAN

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 896 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.34
Service: 8.81
Location: 8.35
Room Quality: 7.8
Amenities: 8.33
Value for Money: 7.79
Food and Beverage: 8.84
Overall Experience: 8.31
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Kersten • couple • us
7
We had a very nice time, the staff was great, overall great place to stay.
Pros:

Beautiful location, nice layout.

Cons:

Our room
Was older has an Oder of dogs, and the air conditioning made us cough.

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Menardo • family_with_children • us
6
Pros:

They resort was beautiful

Cons:

No complaints over the property , my room was terrible, 'stayed in room #378, the bathroom would get stuck from inside and had to be opened from outside,the AC was not functioning and we were sweating in the room

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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williamj529 • NONE
8
great hotel with hidden fees
Pros:

Beautiful hotel with a great view of the bay. Everyone was friendly and the food was good. Only negative is the pricey resort fee and they $45 a day to park on top of everything. I believe parking should be included in the room price. Seems like a gouge for money. But for a one-and-done, it was great.

2026-08-29 • via Tripadvisor
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J5415EBmichelles • NONE
6
Room not as pictured
Pros:

We were surprised and disappointed by the location and overall look of our room. The building where our room was located was very dark and had more of a motel-like feel than what we expected from a four-star hotel.

When we arrived, there was an event taking place in the courtyard directly outside our room, which made it impossible to open the shades without sacrificing our privacy. Unfortunately, because the ceilings were quite low, keeping the shades closed made the room feel especially dark and cramped. Overall, the room did not feel like it was part of a four-star hotel, and we were disappointed with the condition and lack of privacy.

That said, the pool area was lovely, and the staff were very friendly and helpful throughout our stay. We appreciated the service and the beautiful pool area; we were simply disappointed that the room and building did not live up to our expectations for a four-star property.

2026-08-29 • via Tripadvisor
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Clare • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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D910XHmatthewa • Business
10
There are angels in heaven
Pros:

Angel is the absolute man! Incredible, funny, attentive, helped at any minute we needed it. Would come back here 10/10

2026-08-27 • via Tripadvisor
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318cassiez • Friends getaway
10
Get angel for your pool server
Pros:

We love’s angel he was the best pool server!

2026-08-27 • via Tripadvisor
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W3288LRjaner • Friends getaway • Sioux City, Iowa
10
ANGEL ROCKE
Pros:

Angel was the best server we love him!!!

2026-08-27 • via Tripadvisor
9
935arlae • Friends getaway
10
Such a lively pool side experience!
Pros:

I had the best time! Angel was our server and he was so attentive and hospitable! Would love to come back and have him as our server again!

2026-08-27 • via Tripadvisor
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stevemW9122DC • NONE
10
Great time in Mission Bay
Pros:

Great clean pool, plenty of lounge chairs available.
LIve music at the bar was excellent. Breakfast at the Covewood restaurant was excellent - try the avocado toast!

2026-08-27 • via Tripadvisor
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melissataney • Family
10
Another great stay!
Pros:

This hotel is the only one I've found in the area with a resort feel! The pool/bar staff I had that took great care of us were Jhezzie, Rob and Steve. At the pool restaurant Solrissa, Macee and Chris were great servers. Other staff were also very accommodating. Both restaurants have great food. The location is great for getting anywhere in SD! Highly recommend!

2026-08-27 • via Tripadvisor
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dianabT2115KI • NONE
6
Eh
Pros:

I had a free one night stay as a gift. I know I shouldn’t complain given that it was free but I just have a few things to say. Also, regularly it is a pretty expensive hotel so I think the standards should be higher.
The hotel overall was nice. Really big, a lot of different buildings, super nice location. Front desk were nice. Bartender at the pool was nice too. Overall most of the employees were nice and friendly. Our room was pretty big. The bed was comfortable. The floor/carpet was my biggest problem. It was soooo dirty and had SO MANY stains. God knows what they were. I thought it was ridiculous when I asked about the pet fee and it was and I quote “$150 non refundable CLEANING fee” so, I did not end up bringing my dog. But they would charge me $150 and not even have already clean floor? It’s just crazy. They do charge for everything in hotels and in California. There was a kinda rude employee by the pool. I asked her where the “complimentary” sunscreen was since we were low and the thing had one pump left and when I asked her if she had more to replenish, she couldn’t even bother to look for it. She just said is out. Like isn’t it your job to refill it? Can’t even pretend to look for it? I just got a bad taste and if was also one of my first impressions.
Unfortunately the beach/ocean water was disgusting when we were there. Not the hotels fault but kind of a bummer for us.
I don’t think I would come back, even if I got another free night.

2026-08-27 • via Tripadvisor
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Mikael • family_with_children • fr
7
Agréable si votre chambre est rénovée et loin de l autoroute
Pros:

Emplacement, personnel

Cons:

Climatisation d un autre temps, bruit de la route

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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alexmO5332QH • NONE
10
Amazing weekend
Pros:

Had a wonderful weekend at this hotel. Yeny in housekeeping was absolutely amazing — attentive, thorough, and genuinely kind every single day. The restaurant staff were just as fantastic, with friendly service and great food every time we sat down. It's the people who make a place special, and this team clearly takes pride in what they do. We'll definitely be back!

2026-08-25 • via Tripadvisor
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AdelineD116 • NONE • Bordeaux, Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
10
An amazing hotel - we absolutely loved our stay !
Pros:

Fantastic staff, a beautiful and very well maintained hotel and a spacious and comfortable room. The location is perfect for exploring San Diego and enjoying Mission bay.
Everything was perfect from start to finish. We had a wonderful stay and would definitely come back !

2026-08-25 • via Tripadvisor
8
837kaitlynd • Family • Richmond, Virginia
10
Great beautiful resort
Pros:

The stay has been amazing. The resort is beautiful. The room was very musty but the humidity has been so high and we didn’t say anything for them to fix. Beautiful garden view and great location.

Bartender Steve at Solrisa gave 20/10 service. Great recommendations, fast service and super friendly.

Would totally stay here again!!

2026-08-24 • via Tripadvisor
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sarahhE5608SN • NONE
4
Sarah
Pros:

Really disappointing experience, especially for the price. This resort is advertised as a luxury property, but absolutely nothing about our stay felt luxurious. It was simply expensive without the service, amenities, or attention to detail to justify the cost.

Service was consistently poor—we waited about 45 minutes just to be served lunch, and were seated directly next to a large party even though an entirely separate, quieter area was available. The food options were also extremely limited, with very little variety throughout the property.

Our room was dusty, and the ceiling fan was so covered in dust that we couldn't even use it. The room itself felt constantly muggy and damp to the point that our clothes actually felt wet. There was also no elevator, which made getting around with luggage inconvenient.

On top of the already high room rate, it felt like there was an additional fee for everything, including things like early check-in and late checkout.

For what this resort charges and how it markets itself, I expected significantly better service, cleaner and more comfortable rooms, better dining options, and an actual luxury experience. Unfortunately, I would not recommend it and would not stay here again.

2026-08-24 • via Tripadvisor
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elizabethcA2655HA • Family
10
Great experience especially the staff at solrisa
Pros:

This was a great stay and Angel at Solrisa was amazing - he was so friendly and incredible!! Definitely a highlight of my experience

2026-08-23 • via Tripadvisor
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adrianax811 • Family • Elmont, Long Island, New York
10
Amazing resort that you never want to leave
Pros:

What an amazing family resort at Mission Bay. We are a family of three and wish we had more time to spend at Mission Bay. We visited last summer and HAD TO RETURN THIS SUMMER.
The ambiance, decor, staff hospitality, and service are top-notch. There is an abundance of resort activities for children that every moment can be occupied with fun. The Solrisa cafe/restaurant/bar poolside and its staff, Jhezzie, Rob, and Steve were attentive, enthusiastic, personable, and provided the best suggestions for on and off resort activities.
We can’t wait to return for years to come!

2026-08-22 • via Tripadvisor
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Z4594YQkarenk • Business
10
Work anniversary celebration 🎉
Pros:

Wow! Rented a couple cabanas for work anniversary and we had such a wonderful experience! Our team was Jhezzie, Cole, Steve, rob! They kept the drinks coming, the food was quick! Thank you all for such a great experience 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽👍🏽

2026-08-22 • via Tripadvisor