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Top 9 Extended Stay Hotels in San Diego, California

San Diego is a treasure trove of advantages for those who want to spend a longer holiday under the California sun. The weather is almost always great, the attractions are plenty, the food is fantastic, and the ocean panoramas are breathtaking. Discover the charms of the bar-packed Gaslamp Quarter, surf at La Jolla Beach, visit the zoo, have fun at SeaWorld, and admire the Old Town. It’s all about the good life with a SoCal flavor. A longer stay requires accommodation that understands how to comfortably provide what you need. These top extended stay hotels in San Diego have the necessary expertise and amenities to ensure the ideal prolonged break in America’s Finest City.

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Grande Colonial

How amazing is waking up to the Pacific Ocean blue glistening behind your hotel room window? Have that sensation with an extended stay at Grande Colonial, one of the most romantic hotels in San Diego. You have a rich choice of units here. There are suites with kitchenettes for starters and apartment-like vacation rentals operated by Grande Colonial. In each case, you’re getting high-quality service, modern amenities, and superb views. All position you ideally to get the most of magnificent La Jolla, famous for its beaches, sea lions, and active water recreation.

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TownePlace Suites San Diego Downtown

A moderately-priced hotel in Downtown San Diego that delivers. That’s the deal at TownePlace Suites San Diego Downtown. Coming with minimalist contemporary designs, free continental breakfast, and complimentary WiFi, it is a good choice for hassle-free central living. The extended stay philosophy is embodied in the full kitchens in the suites, on-site laundry facilities, and daily housekeeping. Your pets will be glad to know they are welcome in this Marriott and can go on a Downtown San Diego exploration with you. The location puts you right in the middle of everything cool in this top California vacation spot. Enjoy an inspired walk in the sprawling Balboa Park full of historic architecture, get a gastronomic tour of the Little Italy neighborhood, lose yourself in the many bars of the Gaslamp Quarter, and visit the iconic USS Midway Museum.

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Residence Inn San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

Enjoy the privilege of staying Downtown when you book at Residence Inn San Diego Downtown/Bayfront. In San Diego, it means having a fantastic skyline and Bay views, access to a never-ending supply of hip bars and restaurants, and being close to world-class entertainment at Balboa Theater and Petco Park. Residence Inn San Diego Downtown/Bayfront may well be one of the most excellently-placed hotels with an extended stay philosophy in the U.S. Moreover, the superb rooftop pool with sweeping ocean panoramas makes it a gem of the city’s hotel pools scene. Suites here provide lots of space and have full kitchens for you to be free to cook whatever you want. Free breakfast in the morning helps to start the day pleasantly. It’s a good choice if you’d like to experience Downtown living and be well-connected to the city’s rich culinary proposition. 

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El Cordova Hotel

Experience hacienda-style living by booking an apartment-like suite at El Cordova Hotel. Offering a perfect location on tranquil Coronado Island, it’s among the best extended stay hotels in San Diego. Boutique and carefully curated, this lodging is ideal for an inspired California escape. A longer stay will be more comfortable if you opt for their one- or two-bedroom suites that feature full kitchens, work areas, and separate bathrooms. The hotel is, in fact, a renovated Spanish-style mansion, so you will be surrounded by history. The courtyard pool invites a special moment of repose, and the tiled decor brings aesthetic delight to your stay here. The golden sand Coronado Beach, one of California’s best beaches, is literally a few minutes away on foot, so you’ll be blessed with ocean sunsets and outdoor fun.

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Residence Inn San Diego Chula Vista

One of the best Marriott extended stay hotels in California, Residence Inn San Diego Chula Vista is a solid three-star San Diego extended stay hotel that boasts a courtyard swimming pool, an outdoor fire pit, and all-new designs. Fully equipped kitchens in the suites make it easy to cook for yourself when staying longer. The accommodation is pet-friendly, so bring your four-legged companions along for a $150 fee per stay (you can bring up to 2 pets). Chula Vista’s location makes it very convenient to explore the city by car, the hotel is right off the 125 with a direct connection to the Downtown. And Walmart Supercenter, just across the street, means you won’t have to search far for groceries.

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Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

When you’re on a budget, a San Diego long-term vacation may be quite a strain. But properties like low-key, family-run Lamplighter Inn & Suites help to keep things affordable for your cheap getaway in Southern California. This is a value San Diego extended stay hotel operating studio units with full kitchens that won’t break your budget. You can live here for a month for under $6,000. Set in the tranquil College East full of mid-century homes, this modest hotel has everything you need for a good-quality extended stay. Guests loved the size of the suites, the helpful staff, and the filling free breakfast. 

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TownePlace Suites San Diego Airport Liberty Station

One of the top hotels in San Diego with a free airport shuttle, the TownePlace Suites San Diego Airport Liberty Station is conveniently located between the airport and the former naval training ground-turned-commercial development Liberty Station. This Marriott hotel is an all-suiter and comes with everything required for a hassle-free, long stay. You’ve got studios and one- and two-bedroom suites to choose from. All feature full kitchens with indispensable amenities like a stove, a fridge, and a dishwasher. Some units come with nice Liberty Station canal window vistas. The neighborhood’s waterside park is just across the bridge from the property, so you have a beautiful green area to relax at.

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Horton Grand Hotel

Horton Grand Hotel has many things to boast about. First of all, the location is unbeatable. This Gaslamp District hotel is within walking distance of everything worth visiting around Downtown San Diego. The lodging is set in a renovated Victorian home from the 19th Century, so it certainly doesn’t lack in charm. You will love the elegant interiors, intricate woodwork, paintings on the walls, and the grand piano in the lobby. But it’s also the extended stay offer that puts this accommodation on the radar of the best properties in San Diego. Here you can get a spacious suite with a full kitchen and a private balcony, a feature you’ll definitely appreciate. The WiFi comes free, there’s the classy Salt & Whiskey restaurant and bar inside, and the hotel is ADA-accessible.

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Residence Inn San Diego La Jolla

Sun-kissed La Jolla is among the most beloved and beautiful neighborhoods of San Diego, famous for its striking rugged coast and seafood restaurants. Why not base yourself at Residence Inn San Diego La Jolla for an extended holiday? Residence Inn will help you to feel at home, providing large suites with kitchens, free hot breakfasts in the morning, a picturesque heated outdoor swimming pool, and a condo living feel. Guests loved the comfort of this property and the staff’s friendly attitude. The University of California San Diego campus is nearby, you can easily reach the striking Torrey Pines City Beach (one of the best beaches in San Diego), and the magical Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography is only a few blocks away. 

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