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Pet friendly hotels in San Diego

Hotels in San Diego, California where our source data confirms pets are allowed. Fees and room limits vary - confirm with the property.

  • Pets allowed
  • 41 qualifying stays

Pets allowed is a clean field in our source data, so this shortlist is one of the more reliable ones on the site. The conditions are not: fees, weight limits and eligible room types change often and are set by each property.

San Diego is a set of distinct coastal decisions: the Gaslamp Quarter for downtown and nightlife, Coronado for the beach and the bay crossing, La Jolla for the coves, Little Italy for restaurants. The airport sits unusually close to downtown, which makes short trips here easier than in most large cities.

What qualifies for this list

  • Pets-allowed flag set in the source data
  • Fees, weight limits and eligible rooms must be confirmed with the property

41 qualifying stays reviewed. 12 made this shortlist.

We start from every hotel, inn, resort, lodge and bed & breakfast in our United States dataset that scores 8.5 or higher on Booking.com with at least 100 guest reviews. For this page we then looked only at properties in San Diego. See how we select hotels.

The shortlist

Ranked by Charming Score, independent properties first. Every figure below comes from our Booking.com data export (August 2026).

8.9 Charming ScoreCherokee Lodge, San Diego, CA

Cherokee Lodge

San Diego, CA

8.9 guest rating from 603 Booking.com reviews

  • Lodge
  • Independent
  • Pet friendly

Why it made the listA 8.9 guest rating across 603 reviews is among the strongest San Diego returns in our source data. Booking.com lists it as an independent lodge, rated 2 stars.

Best for: Outdoor trips - Travelers with pets

Know before you book: No on-site restaurant is listed and pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $202 per night

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8.6 Charming ScoreEstancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa, La Jolla, CA

Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa

La Jolla, CA

8.7 guest rating from 229 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • Independent
  • 4-star
  • Spa & wellness
  • Restaurant

Why it made the list229 reviews average out at 8.7 - high enough to clear our San Diego cut-off comfortably. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 4 stars with spa and wellness facilities, an on-site restaurant and a bar. It sits at the top of the collection on price.

Best for: Travelers with pets - Slow, restorative stays

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $392 per night

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8.4 Charming ScoreOcean Beach Hotel, Ocean Beach, CA

Ocean Beach Hotel

Ocean Beach, CA

8.7 guest rating from 293 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • Independent
  • Terrace
  • Pet friendly

Why it made the list293 reviews average out at 8.7 - high enough to clear our San Diego cut-off comfortably. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 2 stars with a terrace.

Best for: Travelers with pets

Know before you book: No on-site restaurant is listed and pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $221 per night

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8.8 Charming ScoreThe Guild Hotel, a Marriott Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Downtown San Diego, CA

The Guild Hotel, a Marriott Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Downtown San Diego, CA

8.5 guest rating from 868 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • 4-star
  • Spa & wellness
  • Restaurant
  • Terrace

Why it made the listIt ranks #4 of the 41 qualifying San Diego properties we scored. Booking.com lists it as a hotel, rated 4 stars with spa and wellness facilities, an on-site restaurant and a bar.

Best for: Travelers with pets - Slow, restorative stays

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $145 per night

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8.7 Charming ScoreHampton Inn & Suites San Diego Airport Liberty Station, San Diego, CA

Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego Airport Liberty Station

San Diego, CA

8.7 guest rating from 934 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • Pool
  • Spa & wellness
  • Pet friendly

Why it made the list934 reviews average out at 8.7 - high enough to clear our San Diego cut-off comfortably. Booking.com lists it as a hotel, rated 3 stars with a pool and spa and wellness facilities.

Best for: Travelers with pets

Know before you book: No on-site restaurant is listed and pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $176 per night

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8.7 Charming ScoreThe Monsaraz San Diego, Tapestry Collection By Hilton, Point Loma, CA

The Monsaraz San Diego, Tapestry Collection By Hilton

Point Loma, CA

8.8 guest rating from 422 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • 4-star
  • Spa & wellness
  • Restaurant
  • Terrace

Why it made the list422 reviews average out at 8.8 - high enough to clear our San Diego cut-off comfortably. Booking.com lists it as a hotel, rated 4 stars with spa and wellness facilities, an on-site restaurant and a bar.

Best for: Travelers with pets - Slow, restorative stays

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $181 per night

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8.7 Charming ScoreHotel Indigo San Diego - Gaslamp Quarter by IHG, Downtown San Diego, CA

Hotel Indigo San Diego - Gaslamp Quarter by IHG

Downtown San Diego, CA

8.5 guest rating from 841 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • 4-star
  • Spa & wellness
  • Restaurant
  • Pet friendly

Why it made the list841 reviews average out at 8.5 - high enough to clear our San Diego cut-off comfortably. Booking.com lists it as a hotel, rated 4 stars with spa and wellness facilities, an on-site restaurant and a bar.

Best for: Travelers with pets - Slow, restorative stays

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $249 per night

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8.6 Charming ScorePendry San Diego, Downtown San Diego, CA

Pendry San Diego

Downtown San Diego, CA

8.9 guest rating from 239 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • 5-star
  • Pool
  • Spa & wellness
  • Restaurant

Why it made the listA 8.9 guest rating across 239 reviews is among the strongest San Diego returns in our source data. Booking.com lists it as a hotel, rated 5 stars with a pool, spa and wellness facilities and an on-site restaurant. It sits at the top of the collection on price.

Best for: Travelers with pets - Slow, restorative stays

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property and our source data does not say whether the pool is indoor or outdoor.

Indicative rate from $361 per night

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8.6 Charming ScoreHomewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Airport-Liberty Station, Point Loma, CA

Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Airport-Liberty Station

Point Loma, CA

8.8 guest rating from 431 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • Pool
  • Spa & wellness
  • Terrace
  • Pet friendly

Why it made the listIt ranks #9 of the 41 qualifying San Diego properties we scored. Booking.com lists it as a hotel, rated 3 stars with a pool, spa and wellness facilities and a terrace.

Best for: Travelers with pets

Know before you book: No on-site restaurant is listed and pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $191 per night

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8.5 Charming ScoreSpringHill Suites by Marriott San Diego Mission Valley, Mission Valley, CA

SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Diego Mission Valley

Mission Valley, CA

8.7 guest rating from 585 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • Pool
  • Spa & wellness
  • Pet friendly

Why it made the listA 8.7 guest rating across 585 reviews is among the strongest San Diego returns in our source data. Booking.com lists it as a hotel, rated 3 stars with a pool and spa and wellness facilities.

Best for: Travelers with pets

Know before you book: No on-site restaurant is listed and pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $179 per night

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8.5 Charming ScoreHampton Inn by Hilton San Diego - Kearny Mesa, Kearny Mesa, CA

Hampton Inn by Hilton San Diego - Kearny Mesa

Kearny Mesa, CA

8.5 guest rating from 641 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • Pool
  • Spa & wellness
  • Pet friendly

Why it made the listIt ranks #11 of the 41 qualifying San Diego properties we scored. Booking.com lists it as a hotel, rated 3 stars with a pool and spa and wellness facilities.

Best for: Travelers with pets

Know before you book: No on-site restaurant is listed and pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $144 per night

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8.5 Charming ScoreHampton Inn & Suites Imperial Beach San Diego, Ca, Imperial Beach, CA

Hampton Inn & Suites Imperial Beach San Diego, Ca

Imperial Beach, CA

8.8 guest rating from 267 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • Pool
  • Spa & wellness
  • Restaurant
  • Pet friendly

Why it made the listGuests score it 8.8 over 267 reviews, which is what put it on the San Diego shortlist. Booking.com lists it as a hotel, rated 3 stars with a pool, spa and wellness facilities and an on-site restaurant.

Best for: Travelers with pets

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property and our source data does not say whether the pool is indoor or outdoor.

Indicative rate from $171 per night

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8.5 Charming ScoreTownePlace Suites by Marriott San Diego Downtown, Downtown San Diego, CA

TownePlace Suites by Marriott San Diego Downtown

Downtown San Diego, CA

8.6 guest rating from 549 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • Spa & wellness
  • Terrace
  • Pet friendly

Why it made the listA 8.6 guest rating across 549 reviews is among the strongest San Diego returns in our source data. Booking.com lists it as a hotel, rated 3 stars with spa and wellness facilities and a terrace.

Best for: Travelers with pets

Know before you book: No on-site restaurant is listed and pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $168 per night

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8.4 Charming ScoreGranger Hotel Gaslamp Quarter, a Member of Marriott Design Hotels, Downtown San Diego, CA

Granger Hotel Gaslamp Quarter, a Member of Marriott Design Hotels

Downtown San Diego, CA

9.0 guest rating from 216 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • 4-star
  • Restaurant
  • Pet friendly
  • Bar

Why it made the list216 reviews average out at 9.0 - high enough to clear our San Diego cut-off comfortably. Booking.com lists it as a hotel, rated 4 stars with an on-site restaurant and a bar. It sits at the top of the collection on price.

Best for: Travelers with pets - City breaks with dinner on site

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $370 per night

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8.4 Charming ScoreTownePlace Suites by Marriott San Diego Central, Kearny Mesa, CA

TownePlace Suites by Marriott San Diego Central

Kearny Mesa, CA

9.2 guest rating from 134 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • Pool
  • Spa & wellness
  • Pet friendly

Why it made the listA 9.2 guest rating across 134 reviews is among the strongest San Diego returns in our source data. Booking.com lists it as a hotel, rated 3 stars with a pool and spa and wellness facilities.

Best for: Travelers with pets

Know before you book: No on-site restaurant is listed and pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $182 per night

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8.3 Charming ScoreCarte Hotel San Diego Downtown, Curio Collection By Hilton, Downtown San Diego, CA

Carte Hotel San Diego Downtown, Curio Collection By Hilton

Downtown San Diego, CA

8.5 guest rating from 288 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • 4-star
  • Pool
  • Spa & wellness
  • Restaurant

Why it made the listGuests score it 8.5 over 288 reviews, which is what put it on the San Diego shortlist. Booking.com lists it as a hotel, rated 4 stars with a pool, spa and wellness facilities and an on-site restaurant.

Best for: Travelers with pets - Slow, restorative stays

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property and our source data does not say whether the pool is indoor or outdoor.

Indicative rate from $220 per night

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8.2 Charming ScoreThe Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter, Downtown San Diego, CA

The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

Downtown San Diego, CA

8.5 guest rating from 244 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • 4-star
  • Pool
  • Spa & wellness
  • Restaurant

Why it made the listGuests score it 8.5 over 244 reviews, which is what put it on the San Diego shortlist. Booking.com lists it as a hotel, rated 4 stars with a pool, spa and wellness facilities and an on-site restaurant.

Best for: Travelers with pets - Slow, restorative stays

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property and our source data does not say whether the pool is indoor or outdoor.

Indicative rate from $215 per night

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8.2 Charming ScoreHyatt House San Diego Sorrento Mesa, Sorrento, CA

Hyatt House San Diego Sorrento Mesa

Sorrento, CA

8.6 guest rating from 201 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • Pool
  • Spa & wellness
  • Restaurant
  • Pet friendly

Why it made the list201 reviews average out at 8.6 - high enough to clear our San Diego cut-off comfortably. Booking.com lists it as a hotel, rated 3 stars with a pool, spa and wellness facilities and an on-site restaurant.

Best for: Travelers with pets

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property and our source data does not say whether the pool is indoor or outdoor.

Indicative rate from $198 per night

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Common questions

Do these hotels charge a pet fee?

Most do, and our source data does not carry the amount. Check the property's pet policy on Booking.com before you book.

How many hotels in San Diego made this shortlist?

19 properties cleared our criteria and 12 are shown above, ranked by Charming Score. The highest-scoring is Cherokee Lodge at 8.9, with a 8.9 guest rating from 603 Booking.com reviews.

What do these stays cost?

Indicative nightly rates for the shortlist run from about $144 to $392 in our data export. Rates move with date, season and availability, so the figure on each card is a starting point rather than a quote.

What is the Charming Score?

It is our own 0-10 selection score, not a guest rating. It combines the Booking.com guest score (45%), review volume (20%), property class (10%), amenity fit (10%), independence and property character (10%) and price positioning (5%). The full method is published on the Charming Score page.

Have you stayed at these hotels?

No, and we do not pretend otherwise. Our selections come from guest data, property facts and location, not from first-hand visits. Our editorial policy explains exactly what we do and do not claim.