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Reviews of The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo 2 stars

1201 Hotel Circle South, Mission Valley, San Diego, CA 92108 , United States

#169 of 241 hotels in San Diego

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1749 hotel reviews

7.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.6

  • Comfort

    7.6

  • Location

    8.4

  • Facilities

    7.4

  • Staff

    8.3

  • Value for money

    7.7

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    7.0
    Okay-ish room/hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was not very tidy, bathroom floor was not cleaned. Curtains had holes either burns from cigarettes or moth eaten.

    Located on hotel circle, so it is easy to reach from/to highway and drive where you need

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    6.0
    Not a great value for facilities
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Water was not hot in shower

    Location and pool

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    7.0
    Okay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Disability Access
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    That the pool was cold. That housekeeping was every other day

    Location was perfect. No breakfast served but a nice restaurant close.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    7.0
    Adequate
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The heavy scent in the main entrance, poor lighting in the room. Fridge was unplugged and we had to move furniture to plug it in

    N/a

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff very friendly

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Quick check in process and reasonable price point.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    7.0
    Overall satisfied with my stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hot water was a little weird. Sometimes the water would go cold for no reason.You would have to turn it off then back on again

    Multiple food options in the area

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Simple hotel that fulfilled the need. We were in transit for a road trip so this fit the bill perfectly. The restaurant and bottle shop on site was a quick and tasty solution after a long day on the road.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wifi didn't work, pretty noisy on occasion, ashtray was in front of our room so our room smelled like cigarettes from time to time

    Comfortable rooms, friendly staff, free parking, good location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    6.0
    You get what you pay for.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room
    • Stayed 11 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Small / not enough bed pillows, spiders and bugs on bedding and throughout the room, after hour & early morning noise & loitering from other hotel guests, stained towels, room wasn’t ready at check in time, old/poor air conditioner unit.

    The bed was comfortable, room spacious, bathroom tub resurfaced, bathroom fixtures upgraded, refrigerator and microwave, free and ample parking, helpful and professional staff, clean pool and fun music ambiance, on site restaurant and convenience store, location, price, value for the the room cost, lots of mirrors, vanity, Starbucks coffee for the in room coffee maker, lighting fixtures, tv with cable, wood laminate flooring, parking lot security lights, vintage vibe, clean property, every other day turndown service.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    8.0
    Good not great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Theres some weird people around the property, cops were called once and some guy had his stuff (computers luggage) scattered all over the street. Loud arguments heard in other rooms and outside. Just kind of a weird vibe at the facility and it wasnt just the homeless people.

    Great location in the hotel loop, close to center, north park, fashion valley and beaches. Staff was great.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    8.0
    Just what I needed
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Price

    Nice

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    6.0
    It was just ok
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Kind of out dated

    Good location . Comfortable bed. On site free parking

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 27 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No breakfast

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    7.0
    Traffic noise
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Like All of the hotels in Hotel Circle Atwood is ON the highway. The noise is deafening and constant! Dumb idea to put so many hotels So Close to a Major roadway.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    pool not heated as advertised

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    7.0
    Pleasant and Value Stay in Central Mission Valley, North San Diego
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    Overall rating heavily weighed by not enough hot water and very low water pressure, not enough for a quick shower for each of two occupants. Mentioned this at check out. And the sound bleeding through walls and shared (locked) doors was noticeable albeit not loud enough to be an issue.

    The facility is located along a Hotel Circle, a busy street of, as expected hotels, so it is very convenient if your visit takes you to north part of SD and/or Mission Valley area. The room was remodeled - floors, wall paint, and furniture. The property is wall maintained - parking area is clean, and stairwells in good condition, and overall building aesthetics are good. The beds were comfortable enough for a value centric rental. All in all, it'd describe the experience of our stay as a significant upgrade to an entry level, low cost motel). At the price point and reservation booked well in advance, it is definitely worth the cost and would return.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    7.0
    In general it was an ok place but not the best.
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was a lot of noise you can hear everything, you can hear cars passing by, you can hear ppl walking upstairs we were in the first floor n we were able to hear ppl walking n making noise all night. It’s hard to rest if you really need to rest let’s just say that. Also the pool is really small.

    Closed by to places.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    7.0
    Fun stay, nice room, good value!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was right next to a busy freeway. The door was off center a bit, which let in A LOT of noise. The toilet was low level (difficult to flush completely). The fridge wasn't secured so it wobbled and stuck every time we tried to open it.

    The room was spacious and clean, the beds were comfy and a good size. The decor and vibe were chill. Good value for the price. The pool and hot tub were a big hit with the kiddos. The staff helped with requests easily.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    7.0
    Good location for the zoo
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The amount of stairs with luggage and a baby Food was not good at restaurant and extremely overpriced

    Bed was comfortable

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location to zoo

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    6.0
    Mostly comfortable but could be better
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower pressure was low. Hot water issues. Just one lamp in the room. Low lighting.

    Close to seaworld. Good location. Free parking.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Tv didn’t work. Reception came to help but it didn’t help.

    Stayed in April 2024

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