The Best Hotels in El Cerrito, San Diego - 2026 Updated Prices

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU	2.5 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,464 reviews	View
Hampton Inn San Diego-Kearny Mesa	2.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,010 reviews	View
Lafayette Hotel & Club	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 2,132 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express San Diego South - Chula Vista by IHG	2.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,653 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Central	3.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,005 reviews	View

Where to stay in El Cerrito

Find the best El Cerrito areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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Downtown San Diego

Known for its fantastic nightlife, fascinating museums and beautiful waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Downtown San Diego. Top attractions like Petco Park and Port of San Diego are major draws. Catch the metro at Civic Center Station or Civic Center Station to see more of the city.

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Pacific Beach

Relax in beachside cafés in the morning, surf clean breaks in the afternoon and dance with a youthful club crowd at night at this coastal San Diego strip.

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Gaslamp Quarter

San Diego’s historic heart has shed its seedy past to emerge as one of the city’s premier dining, shopping and entertainment hubs.

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Mission Beach

If you're spending some time in Mission Beach, Mission Bay and Mission Beach are top sights worth seeing.

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Mission Bay

If you're spending some time in Mission Bay, Mission Bay and Ski Beach are top sights worth seeing.

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Top El Cerrito Hotel Reviews

Ocean Beach Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The room was spacious and clean. The bed and pillow are very comfortable and soft. Surrounded by good restaurants. The beach and sunset view from the hotel was amazing."

Kings Inn San Diego

8/10 Good

"Good location and easy on/off the 8 freeway, great staff and restaurants, but being an older property could only rate this at 4 stars since the pipes were very noisy and disturbed our sleep…we also needed a portable heater brought to us during a cold evening when no heat was available using the in-room system."

California Suites Hotel

8/10 Good

"It is a unique property, feels more like a well maintained older apartment complex, but the low price and good reviews led us to try it for 3 nights. We we're not disappointed. The good reviews were justified. I like the location which allows immediate access to the 805 freeway and downtown within a few minutes (depending on rush hour). Secure gates from the parking lots keep the homeless out, but the video monitored parking.lots, like any, may see some rare incidents, as we overheard in the lobby. The well maintained garden atmosphere in the courtyard interior is attractive, and the lobby breakfast area serves no food but has all day filtered water, coffee, tea, and a microwave. Another plus is a rare daily newspaper, which was nice to see in a day when they're getting thinner or nonexistent. The full color political cartoons were nice on Halloween day, one depicting a homeowner apologizing for not being able to afford candy, and the Frankenstein costumed child saying he couldn't afford eggs!"

The Dana on Mission Bay

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel has beautiful grounds and our room did not disappoint. Everything is luxurious. We had the junior suite king bed, bay view. We had a patio that opened up on the grass with a beautiful view of the bay. Plus we could see the Marina to the right. Our room was amazing. We used room service for 2 days of meals and on our last night we went to the Firefly Eatery and Bar. We sat outside for my husband’s 75th birthday. We had a fire pit at our table. Which made it more intimate. The view from the eatery outside was beautiful. They had lights that wrapped around the dining area and the trees were lit up too. You could see the bay as well. Dinner was scrumptious. I had the steak, my husband had the Sonoran chicken. So delicious . The chocolate lava cake and ice cream was to die for. The walks along the bay were lovely, as was walking along the marina and the hote grounds which are beautifully landscaped. The bed in our room was so comfortable we both slept well. It was very quiet there and we enjoyed seeing the boats going in and out of the marina. There are bicycles to rent and see dos and kayaks as well. Sea World is 5 minutes away as is the boardwalk. Everything you'd need is very close. The staff is helpful and friendly. We even made a few purchases at the gift shop. We went to the beach and boardwalk and everything is so close but when at the Dana you feel like you are in your own world. We cannot wait to plan our next trip there. We give it 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in El Cerrito?

Travellers are sure to enjoy a stay in San Diego's El Cerrito neighbourhood.

How many hotels will I be able to find in El Cerrito?

With 13 Expedia hotels and other accommodation options in El Cerrito to choose from, this is a good starting point for exploring the greater San Diego area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in El Cerrito, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals available in El Cerrito.

What is there to do in this San Diego neighbourhood?

San Diego Police Museum, San Diego State University Art Gallery and Viejas Arena are just a few of the places to visit in and around El Cerrito. While you're out sightseeing, Til-Two Club and Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater are a couple of additional sights to visit in San Diego.

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1. Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

2. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Central

3. Hampton Inn San Diego-Kearny Mesa

4. Lafayette Hotel & Club

5. Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

6. Holiday Inn Express San Diego South - Chula Vista by IHG

7. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego Chula Vista

8. Comfort Inn Chula Vista San Diego South

9. Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG

10. Sycuan Casino Resort

11. Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Hotel Circle/SeaWorld Area

12. Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Diego SeaWorld Near Old Town

13. Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa

14. Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

15. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego - Mission Valley

16. Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG

17. San Diego Mission Bay Resort

18. Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South

19. Best Western Seven Seas

20. The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo

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Where to stay in El Cerrito

Downtown San Diego

Pacific Beach

Gaslamp Quarter

Mission Beach

Mission Bay

Top El Cerrito Hotel Reviews

Ocean Beach Hotel

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