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The Best Hotels for Scuba Diving in San Diego

Where to Stay for Scuba Diving and Snorkeling in San Diego

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San Diego is a popular destination for scuba diving enthusiasts, with its clear waters and diverse marine life. If you're planning a dive trip to this seaside destination, you'll want to make sure you stay at one of the best dive resorts or hotels. Our team has analyzed all of the hotels in San Diego, California based on key criteria, so we can help you find the perfect scuba diving accommodations for your needs. From luxury 5-star hotels to affordable options, we've put together the ideal list of places below. We'll share with you the hotels with the best amenities and give you all the information you need to decide which hotel is best for your scuba trip. Whether you're looking for a dedicated scuba hotel or a resort that offers both scuba diving and plenty of pampering to go with it, we'll help you find the perfect spot for your next dive vacation. So, get ready to explore the underwater world nearby and book your stay at one of the top dive hotels in San Diego.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $281 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Hotel Near the Water
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
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Located at 333 West Harbor Drive, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina has great rooms from $281 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. It has a terrific 8.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.7 miles from the city center, scuba divers will especially love snorkeling, a bar, parking, hiking, and child care at this terrific hotel. That hot tub is terrific after a long day of sightseeing.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Parking
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $178 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Easy access to Scuba Diving in San Diego
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
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A great place to stay is Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina which has nice rooms starting at $178. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 8.00 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 1380 Harbor Island Drive. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, parking, and outdoor tennis which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.5 miles from the city center. We love a fun pool bar, and this one is a nice spot to chill and relax by the pool. It's also less than the average price for scuba diving hotels, so it's a great value.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Parking
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Fishing
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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The Dana on Mission Bay

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $237 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for Scuba Divers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
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We found The Dana on Mission Bay to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $237. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.10 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 1710 West Mission Bay Drive. You'll also find scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, parking, and hiking which divers will love. And this convenient hotel is just 5.8 miles from the center of town. The restaurant serves delicious food, too.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Parking
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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San Diego Marriott Del Mar

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $201 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Place to Stay for Diving and Snorkeling
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
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With terrific rooms from $201, San Diego Marriott Del Mar, at 11966 El Camino Real provides an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Its terrific guest rating is 8.10 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, parking, and hiking. It's located just 16 miles from the city center, too. The pool here was very nice, relaxing, and fun. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for scuba diving hotels.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Parking
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Horse riding
  • Fishing
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
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Hotel Solamar

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $225 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Where to Stay For a Scuba Trip to San Diego
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for scuba diving hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
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Hotel Solamar has a great guest rating of 7.90 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. The great rooms here start at $225 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 435 6th Avenue. Furthermore, it also offers snorkeling, a bar, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, and bowling, which is nice for scuba divers. Just 0.4 miles from the city center, this comfortable hotel is a terrific choice. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for scuba diving hotels.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
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Kimpton Hotel Palomar San Diego

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $222 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Stay For a Dive Trip in San Diego
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for scuba diving hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
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The great guest rating of Kimpton Hotel Palomar San Diego is 7.70 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $222, and it's located at 1047 5Th Avenue. We also love the snorkeling, a bar, hiking, laundry services, and city views which are great for visitors. And since it's just 0.2 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. It's always nice having a heated pool to relax in. The price of this hotel is less than average for scuba diving hotels, which makes it a great value.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
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Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $203 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for a Dive Trip with Friends
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
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A cool place is Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter because it has great rooms that start at $203. It has an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, scuba diving, and a bar, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 356 6th Avenue. Only 0.5 miles from the city center, divers will especially love parking, breakfast, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and laundry services at this fun hotel. We always love being able to cook meals in a hotel room, and the kitchen here was a nice touch. It's also less than the average price for scuba diving hotels, so it's a great value.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Pets allowed
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Pantai Inn San Diego

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $328 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Hotel Near the Water
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
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Pantai Inn San Diego offers scuba diving, snorkeling, parking, hiking, and rooms with kitchens which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $328 (before taxes). It's located at 1003 Coast Blvd S and has earned a guest rating of 8.80/10. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers rooms with kitchenettes, child care, laundry services, a spa, and horse riding which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just 11.5 miles from the city center. We always love being able to prepare simple meals in a hotel room, and the kitchenette here was teriffic.

Amenities
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Hiking
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Beach
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Also, you might be interested in the nearby scuba diving hotels in Carlsbad.

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How much do scuba diving hotels and resorts cost in San Diego?

San Diego Average Scuba Diving Hotel Price
$234

Travelers to San Diego, California will have a large number of terrific scuba diving accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of scuba diving hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 8 scuba diving hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $234. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in San Diego.

The average prices of our suggested scuba diving hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $221
  • 3-star hotels: $256


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