Search the best hotels in San Diego

The Best San Diego Hotels with Pools

When you’re in San Diego and the sun is shining, a hotel pool can make a world of difference. Whether you’re looking for a pool with a view or just somewhere to cool off after a day sightseeing or at the beach, San Diego has some great options. We’ve rounded up some of the best hotels with pools in San Diego, ranging from chic boutique hotels in the Gaslamp Quarter to luxurious seaside resorts. Most of the pools are heated and each offers a unique experience, whether it's a towering waterslide or a serene rooftop terrace. Whatever your budget and whatever you’re looking for, this list is a great place to start planning your stay in San Diego.

The Pearl Hotel

San Diego (Point Loma)

A contemporary hotel in Point Loma nearby to downtown San Diego. Rooms are classic and comfortable with a coastal vibe, local ceramics, and walk-in rainfall showers. The restaurant serves enticing fare made with seasonal produce and delicious handcrafted cocktails. An elegant and well located stay.

  • Value chic - A cool 1960s-modern architectural hotel, at an affordable price in the heart of San Diego
  • Restaurant - The on-site restaurant Charles and Dinorah delivers adventurous yet inviting cuisine using seasonal flavours
  • Surfing - The hotel is within walking distance to San Diego's most famous surfing and swimming beaches
  • Sights nearby - The hotel is only a short drive from San Diego's vibrant Gaslamp Quarter
from $129 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Check availability on Expedia
1906 Lodge

San Diego (Coronado)

A meticulously restored 1906 Lodge, on the historic Coronado Island. The decor is understated, elegant and modern. This boutique hotel is ideally located for exploring the vibrant Island and is walking distance from all the sites and beaches, yet secluded enough for a romantic getaway.

  • Great walks - Coronado Walking Tour- a leisurely guided strolls through this famous playground of Presidents and Princes.
  • Sailing - Charter a boat from The Aolani Catamaran is San Diego's first private yacht charter company.
  • Fishing - Go on a sport fishing trip with Action Sports.
  • Restrictions on children - Children cannot be accommodated.
from $199 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Check availability on Expedia
Kona Kai Resort & Spa

San Diego (Point Loma)

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.

  • 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
from $222 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Check availability on Expedia
Pier South Resort

San Diego (Imperial Beach)

Ocean-front beach resort ideal for long stays and families. Spacious, fresh and light-filled rooms with contemporary decor and sea views feel more like apartments; each has a private balcony. Spend leisurely days enjoying the sun deck, pool and restaurant - all ocean-facing - plus spa, gym and yoga.

  • Families - Ocean-front two-bedroom suites work perfectly for families. Enjoy separate bedrooms and amazing views looking out over the beach
  • Total relaxation - A beach escape just minutes from the city. It's easy to never leave the property with great amenities and sea on the doorstep
  • Beach Life - Just seconds from miles of wide sandy beach, Pacific ocean surf and traditional Imperial Beach pier
  • Sights nearby - Take a day trip out to Coronado Island, famous for its beaches, surfing, boating, grand Victorian-era hotel and heritage walks
from $228 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Check availability on Expedia
The Grande Colonial

San Diego (La Jolla)

An historic building that's been beautifully renovated keeping the hotel's original grandeur but now with modern luxuries. Spacious rooms feature large sash windows (most have sea views) and marble bathrooms. The farm-to-table Californian restaurant is a destination in its own right. A smart stay.

  • Local exploring - Set in one of San Diego's smartest neighbourhoods (right on the seafront), surrounded by chic boutiques and high-end restaurants
  • Swimming Pool - Outdoor pool
  • Traditional
  • Sea Views
from $232 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Check availability on Expedia
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa

San Diego (La Jolla)

Large hacienda-style hotel nestled in a garden oasis between La Jolla and Del Mar, offering neutral-toned modern Spanish decor in the rooms with sit-out balconies or terraces. A heated saltwater pool, a spa and day-bed cabanas are a bonus. An excellent base for exploring Southern California.

  • Spa breaks - The Spa Estancia offers a wide range of treatments and is recognised as one of the best spas in the region
  • Local exploring - La Jolla and Del Mar are on the doorstep
  • Spa - Spa Estancia is recognized as one of Southern California’s top spa retreats
  • Restaurant - Three restaurants serving an array of authentic West Coast cuisine
from $279 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Check availability on Expedia
Andaz San Diego

San Diego (Gaslamp District)

Described as 'sexy', this luxury hotel in Gaslamp Quarter of San Diego is the perfect for adventures by day and lively life at night. Rooms are plush, comfortable and with all the mod-cons. Rooftop restaurant and bar by the pool turns into an open-air cinema at night. Views are great from the top.

  • Great walks - Take a stroll along Windansea Beach, or see the cliffs at Black's Beach.
  • Local markets - Seaport Village is closeby and worth a visit.
  • Sights nearby - Famous San Diego Sea World is in town.
  • Lively
from $284 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Check availability on Expedia
Pendry San Diego

San Diego (Gaslamp District)

A young and vibrant addition to the Montage family, sitting in the happening Gaslamp District, San Diego. Expansive and indulgent rooms offer plush linens, fab views and whimsical wallpaper. Unwind in style, with six restaurants and bars, a rooftop pool and spa. A welcome addition to the scene.

  • Total relaxation - Perfect for a relaxing city break, with an expansive spa, six wonderful restaurants, large comfortable suites and a rooftop pool
  • Foodies - The six eateries all bring something to the table but Lionfish steals the show with inventive & flavoursome sustainable seafood
  • Views
  • Designer
from $312 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Check availability on Expedia
La Valencia Hotel

San Diego (La Jolla)

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!

  • 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.
from $330 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Check availability on Expedia
The Lodge at Torrey Pines

San Diego (California)

Beautifully located over looking the green of Torrey Pines Golf Course and the ocean. Wood, fabric and leather give that cosy lodge feel. Foodies enjoy A.R. Valentine Restaurant or the Grill and casual laid back bar. Between the spa and the tennis courts there is something for everyone.

  • Sights nearby - Complimentary chauffeur driven service within a 5 mile radius. Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography
  • Restaurant - Acclaimed A.R. Valentien restaurant will not dissappoint.
  • Great walks - Great beach walks to be had close to the lodge.
  • Local markets - La Jolla is 12 minutes drive away.
from $345 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Check availability on Expedia
L'Auberge del Mar

San Diego (Del Mar )

A luxury resort overlooking the Pacific Ocean in the picturesque village of Del Mar. Rooms are bright and airy with coastal themes, private outdoor spaces and white marble bathrooms. Discover the healing powers of the ocean at the spa or relax in a cabana poolside. A spoiling escape.

  • Beach Life - The resort offers a private walking path down to the local beach, as well as complimentary beach gear and a seasonal beach valet
  • Sights nearby - Balboa Park is the cultural heart of San Diego, with fifteen museums, eight gardens, and the world-famous San Diego Zoo
  • Spa - The spa's treatments focus on the healing powers of the ocean
  • Restaurant - Coastline uses seasonal ingredients with a true SoCal style
from $400 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Check availability on Expedia
Kimpton Alma

San Diego (Downtown)

Discover San Diego's soul at this chic downtown escape. Mexican heritage meets modern luxury, with rooms featuring floor-to-ceiling windows framing amazing views. Savour fine dining at The Desmond, unwind at the vibrant rooftop bar & pool, and soak in the city's heart from this stylish sanctuary.

  • Romantic Break - Romantic elegance in the upscale ambience and serene rooftop views, perfect for an intimate getaway in San Diego's vibrant heart
  • City Style - Indulge in a stylish city escape, nestled in the heart of the action, steps from the Gaslamp Quarter
  • Local markets - Step out to explore the lively Gaslamp Quarter, brimming with dining, shopping, and entertainment options​
  • Sights nearby - Wander to nearby Little Italy for a taste of cultural heritage and a variety of culinary delights​
from $403 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Check availability on Expedia
Fairmont Grand del Mar

San Diego

An opulent Mediterranean style resort in the foothills of Del Mar. Rooms are elegant with spacious marble bathrooms with deep tubs and expansive balconies. With the choice of 5 pools, 6 restaurants, a golf course, private beach access, tennis courts and a world-class spa - there's something for all.

  • Beach Life - The resort offers transport to Del Mar’s 18th Street beach with access to beach chairs and umbrellas, beach towels and water
  • Families - With four outdoor pools, spacious suites and children-menus, this resort is a family's dream
  • Spa breaks - The resort's spa is one of only 60 Forbes five-star spas in the world
  • Sailing - From dinner cruises and whale watching to speedboat thrill rides and sunset sails, an array of scenic adventures awaits
from $689 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Check availability on Expedia