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Best Boutique Hotels in San Diego

San Diego is a vibrant city with a laid-back feel, making it a great destination for a city break. The hotel scene, unsurprisingly, is equally vibrant. However, when it comes to picking the best boutique hotels in San Diego, our Hotel Gurus favour those that offer a unique design, an inventive use of space, and outstanding service. With all this in mind, they have compiled a collection of the best boutique hotels in San Diego selected on their design, location, service, and amenities. With something to suit most tastes and budgets, why not browse through our collection to start planning your next trip?

  • Hillcrest House B&B San Diego 8 rooms from £94

    Hillcrest House B&B
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    Local exploring  -  A warm, inviting and homely base in a trendy area with all of San Diego's main sites nearby
    Sights nearby  -  It's 10 minutes drive to beaches, Balboa Park, Sea World, Legoland, famous San Diego Zoo and the trendy Gaslamp District
    Great walks  -  Nearby Balboa Park is a historic urban park which covers over 1,200 acres. It's one of the oldest parks in the country
    Whirlpool Bathtub  -  One room and one suite have spa baths, the suite's tub fits two people
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    Small owner-run B&B in the city's central Hillcrest neighbourhood. Each of the unique rooms, suites and studios are located in the main house or outhouses. Cosy with characterful decor, many have wooden floors and vintage-feel ceiling fans. Great value home-away-from-home with lots of charm. See More

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  • Kona Kai Resort & Spa San Diego 170 rooms from £173

    Kona Kai Resort & Spa
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    Families  -  With its wide range of accommodations, private beach, and excellent on site amenities there's something here for all ages
    Honeymoons  -  A perfect place for a short but sweet honeymoon; spa, sea-view dining, romantic bonfires and pool-time with great views
    Beach Life  -  Spend the day on the resort's private beach, equipped with badminton, volleyball, bean bag toss, cabanas & bonfires
    Restaurant  -  As well as two pool bars, there's an outdoor dining marina-view terrace and 'Vessel' restaurant which serves SoCal cuisine
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    Stylish luxury resort overlooking Kona Kai Marina. Contemporary rooms have bold prints and a fresh take on the classic nautical colour-scheme. Suites are more sophisticated with fireplaces. There's a man-made beach, two chic waterside pools, spa and al fresco dining. Romantic yet family-friendly. See More

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  • La Valencia Hotel San Diego (California) 112 rooms from £258

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    Great walks  -  Windansea Beach offers a great place to take off your shoes and walk in the shallows.
    Sights nearby  -  La Jolla Cove is a stones throw from the hotel and a great spot to catch sunset.
    Surfing  -  Underwater reefs make the surf break on Windansea Beach ideal.
    Diving  -  Diving and swimming at La Jolla Cove is utter paradise.
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    Old world charm resting in manicured gardens overlooking the expansive Pacific Ocean. Rooms & suites are naturally light and exude comfort. Coastal dining at The Med, European cuisine at the Café la Rue is reason enough to stay. Spa and pool could mean you never want to leave. Idyllic! See More

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