Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego Zoo -SeaWorld Area

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Best Western
7.5 (1246 reviews)
2485 Hotel Circle Pl , San Diego , US
+1 619-881-6200

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Heating
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Central, convenient location
Friendly and responsive staff
Clean and spacious rooms (many guests)
Breakfast included/pleasant breakfast
Swimming pool
On-site mini market
Easy access to major highways
Cons:
Unexpected extra charges / large deposit / billing discrepancies
Parking is tight and often requires paid parking
Room issues for some guests: dampness, uncomfortable beds/sofa beds
Cleanliness problems reported by some (spiders, dust)
Breakfast can be chaotic with limited seating
Insufficient laundry facilities

Categories

Cleanliness
7
Mixed feedback: several guests reported clean rooms and good housekeeping, but there are multiple reports of dust, spiders, and damp rooms which lower the score.
Service
9
Generally very positive: many guests praised friendly, helpful and responsive staff who resolved needs quickly; a few reports of unresponsive management are noted but less frequent.
Location
9
Consistently praised: centrally located, easy access to major highways and attractions; repeatedly described as convenient for visitors.
Room Quality
6
Variable: some guests enjoyed spacious, well-equipped rooms, while others reported uncomfortable beds/sofa beds, dampness and room condition issues.
Amenities
7.5
Mixed but positive overall: desirable amenities like a pool and mini-market were appreciated, breakfast included in some rates; negatives include paid/tight parking and limited laundry facilities.
Value for Money
5
Frequently criticized: multiple guests mentioned unexpected charges, high deposits, and extra parking fees leading to poor value perceptions.
Food and Beverage
7
Generally good breakfast quality noted by many, but several comments about chaotic service at breakfast, limited seating and early closing times.
Overall Experience
9.5
Leans positive overall: a majority of reviewers reported enjoyable, convenient stays with friendly staff and good location; a minority had serious issues (cleanliness, extra charges) but overall sentiment from most guests is favorable.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:07

Property Description

Spacious Accommodations and Prime Location
Experience comfort and convenience at Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area. Located near major attractions like SeaWorld® San Diego and the San Diego Zoo, our hotel offers spacious accommodations perfect for both business and leisure travelers.

Amenities for a Relaxing Stay
Start your day right with a complimentary Grab & Go Breakfast before exploring the city. Unwind by taking a refreshing swim in the outdoor heated pool or relaxing in the hot tub. Need to catch up on work? Utilize our in-suite work desks or visit our business center.

Variety of Room Options and Family-Friendly Features
Choose from a range of room options, including suites and family suites with bunk beds. Our hotel caters to families, providing amenities like a guest laundry facility and free Wi-Fi throughout the property.

Book now for a memorable stay at our hotel!

Important information:

"All guests must provide a valid government issued photo ID and chip enabled credit card with the same name that was used for booking the reservation, including advance purchase at check in. 50.00 USD, chip enabled credit card security deposit required for check-in."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

7.5
Based on 1246 reviews
Cleanliness: 7
Service: 9
Location: 9
Room Quality: 6
Amenities: 7.5
Value for Money: 5
Food and Beverage: 7
Overall Experience: 9.5
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Edward • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Guy • family_with_children • au
10
Great family accomodation, very happy
Pros:

Location, room size, breakfast and pool.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Ramon • family_with_children • us
3
Horrible, I don’t recommend
Pros:

How centralized it was to everything

Cons:

The sofa bed was incredibly uncomfortable and I found it ridiculous that we had to pay to park on the premises even though we had a handicap vehicle.

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Stefanie • solo_traveller • au
7
Pros:

Breakfast was included in the price of accommodation

Cons:

Nit enought laundry facilities

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Omar • extended_group • us
3
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Ronald • couple • us
9
Pleasant and comfortable.
Pros:

Clean Conveniently located. Nice breakfast. Excellent staff. Responded to my needs quickly and with professionalism.

Cons:

N/A

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Emma • couple • gb
10
Excellent
Pros:

Very friendly, good breakfast and great swimming pool, and room very spacious and clean, loved it and will definitely re-visit

Cons:

only downside no safety deposit box,

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Cutiva • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Hotel is comfortable, the rooms were clean and with good appliances.

Cons:

I wanted to have some water at the room

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
C
Corie • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
B
Brenda • extended_group • us
2
Would never stay here again
Pros:

Nothing. The parking was terrible and you had to pay extra to park. The room description on booking was not even close to what they had available.

Cons:

Parking was terrible. Room felt damp all night. Just not good

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
P
Peter • couple • us
6
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
M
Medardo • solo_traveller • us
1
Pros:

N/A

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Mariana • family_with_children • us
3
Not good!
Cons:

Beds are very uncomfortable, they give only two pillows per bed and super flat

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Adam • family_with_children • us
7
2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Amelia • couple • us
10
2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Cheryl • extended_group • au
10
Fabulous
Pros:

The room and bed was amazing.

Cons:

The breakfast was fine but it was very busy and a bit crazy. I understand there is alot of cost cutting and staff are overworked.

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Paola • family_with_children • it
7
Cons:

Colazione troppo caotica e non sempre si trovava posto seduti per farla. Troppo presto la chiusura alle 9 del mattino della colazione.

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Diana • solo_traveller • us
8
Cons:

My only problem was the deposit was more 50% of what the 1 night cost us

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
M
Matrale • extended_group • us
8
2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Danielle • couple • us
10
We had a great time and San Diego and will be back again!
Pros:

Property was centrally located to all of the major highways and was easy to get to. It was clean, staff were very friendly and I can’t think of a bad thing to say.

Cons:

N/A

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee