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Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU
2.5 star property
4.2 km from Kensington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1327)
"Beautiful peaceful stay"
United States
Erika
Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

Best Western Americana Inn

Best Western Americana Inn
2.5 star property
23.6 km from Kensington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1198)
"Amazing time at this place "
United States
Maria de Los Angeles
The price is Rp1.833.677
Rp2.085.808 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Dec - 1 Jan 2026
Best Western Americana Inn

Lafayette Hotel & Club

Lafayette Hotel & Club
4.0 star property
3.6 km from Kensington
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1343)
"My wife loved everything about this vintage hotel."
United States
Eddie
The price is Rp3.829.567
Rp4.394.428 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Jan - 14 Jan 2026
Lafayette Hotel & Club

Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel
3.5 star property
11.9 km from Kensington
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (3549)
"Very friendly staff "
United States
Robert
The price is Rp1.791.201
Rp1.973.814 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

Comfort Inn Sea World Area

Comfort Inn Sea World Area
3.5 star property
9.6 km from Kensington
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (3155)
"good hotel "
United States
Lala
The price is Rp1.421.455
Rp1.633.891 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Comfort Inn Sea World Area

Pleasant Inn

Pleasant Inn
2.5 star property
9.9 km from Kensington
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1282)
"Great stay!"
United States
Gene
The price is Rp1.563.600
Rp1.794.231 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec
Pleasant Inn

Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area

Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area
2.5 star property
7.9 km from Kensington
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (2317)
"It was a good family hotel. "
United States
Jurida
The price is Rp1.829.938
Rp2.103.330 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area

Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Mission Valley/Zoo

Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Mission Valley/Zoo
3.0 star property
5.2 km from Kensington
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1003)
"wonderful place to stay"
United States
FNU
The price is Rp1.996.726
Rp2.295.136 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Mission Valley/Zoo

Comfort Inn San Diego Airport At The Harbor

Comfort Inn San Diego Airport At The Harbor
3.5 star property
12.4 km from Kensington
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1190)
"Great location on the bay and close to the airport "
United States
Shawn
The price is Rp1.343.275
Rp1.517.162 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
Comfort Inn San Diego Airport At The Harbor

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chula Vista Eastlake

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chula Vista Eastlake
3.5 star property
18.8 km from Kensington
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (535)
"Very good stay experience!"
United States
Ceabert
The price is Rp2.725.849
Rp3.003.749 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chula Vista Eastlake

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown
4.0 star property
Marina District, 8.7 km from Kensington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1550)
"Clean room, friendly staff, great property. "
United States
MIGUEL
The price is Rp2.865.988
Rp3.929.680 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown

Old Town Inn

Old Town Inn
2.5 star property
9.2 km from Kensington
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1782)
"very confortable hotel nice staff"
United States
Jesus
Old Town Inn

Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Airport/Liberty Station

Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Airport/Liberty Station
3.0 star property
11.3 km from Kensington
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1356)
"Great place to stay at!"
United States
Sandy
The price is Rp2.646.582
Rp3.042.113 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Airport/Liberty Station

Hampton Inn San Diego-Kearny Mesa

Hampton Inn San Diego-Kearny Mesa
2.5 star property
8.2 km from Kensington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"It was a very nice stay "
United States
Douglas
The price is Rp1.700.395
Rp1.951.204 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn San Diego-Kearny Mesa

Sheraton San Diego Resort

Sheraton San Diego Resort
4.0 star property
9.8 km from Kensington
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (3168)
"Great stay! "
United States
Melissa
The price is Rp1.776.819
Rp2.644.392 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
Sheraton San Diego Resort

The Westin San Diego Bayview

The Westin San Diego Bayview
4.0 star property
8.2 km from Kensington
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1070)
"I loved the hotel rooms bar area jacuzzi area everything was great it was in a pretty location will definitely come back "
United States
Alliyah
The price is Rp2.260.113
Rp3.105.288 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
The Westin San Diego Bayview

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Central

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Central
3.0 star property
7.5 km from Kensington
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Nice hotel, near Montgomery airport "
United States
Nir
The price is Rp1.904.750
Rp2.189.415 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Central

Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
4.0 star property
Gaslamp Quarter, 8.2 km from Kensington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1168)
"Amenities and location were great. "
United States
Julie
The price is Rp2.543.568
Rp3.627.759 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Diego Pacific Beach

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Diego Pacific Beach
2.5 star property
Pacific Beach, 10.9 km from Kensington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (807)
"good place to stay"
United States
Sisi
The price is Rp1.722.469
Rp1.979.892 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Dec - 31 Dec
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Diego Pacific Beach

California Suites Hotel

California Suites Hotel
2.0 star property
9.9 km from Kensington
7.6 out of 10, Good, (2214)
"Love the staff and the comfortable beds"
United States
Brenell
California Suites Hotel
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Where to stay in Kensington

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Downtown San Diego

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Gaslamp Quarter

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Pacific Beach

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Ocean Beach

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Frequently asked questions

What is Kensington like?
Travellers to the Kensington neighbourhood in San Diego will be sure to enjoy their stay.
How many hotels are there in the Kensington area?
If you're searching for places to stay in San Diego, choose from one of Expedia's 18 hotels and other accommodation options in Kensington.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Kensington, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available in Kensington.
What are the top things to see and do in Kensington?
A few places to visit in the area around Kensington include AMSD Concerts, Little Saigon and Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala. While you're out sightseeing, Urban Village Tennis Center and Aztec Tennis Center are a couple of additional sights to visit in San Diego.