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Mission Valley Resort

San Diego, California United States of America

Mission Valley Resort
2.5
Availability
Charlie G
7 years ago
Old school hotel but charming This hotel has been around a while, no doubt, But do not let that deter you. If you are downtown Hyatt or Omni or Marriot crowd, you will not be pleased, most likely. I can only tell you my experience. It was cool! The hotel is surrounded by lush greenery, and it seems you always come across some little waterfall. The pool is very well maintained and there are little spots with tables and chairs with a view and you can just stop and stay calm. Five of us arrived and one person at the desk. Within two minutes all five check-in stations were manned and we were on our way. It is a pretty good sized compound. Right near the interstate makes travel easy. The rooms have all new beds. Clean white linens. Clean fresh towels. Nary a bit of dirt or dust did I find. I always check the toilet. Spotless. The hotel has a Hawaiian theme. So throwback! So cool. Yeah, there is some wear, but nothing ragged at all. All rooms have a balcony with a couple chairs and a table. Who doesn't love a balcony? Fresh air . Nice little fridge and microwave. Glasses and coffee machine with real coffee cups. Every time I ran into a staff member they always greeted me with a smile. Always. Not a plastic grin from downtown, but more like "We like having you here." And they take pride in their work. The Islands bar can be pretty hopping during happy hour. 5 bucks from 4-6. Restaurant food is pretty good. Great cheeseburger cooked the way the like. It's a good kitchen. I'm not a sushi guy, but the sushi bar was doing a good business. They have a free shuttle, but not to/ from the airport. But the shuttle will take you to the mall, Old Town, Sea World, the Zoo...I think, but you have to check. I saw some conferences there and checked out the conference area. Large. Carpet was nice. Bathrooms well cleaned and big wide hallways. While it may seem dated, the elevators look over an atrium. I have never seen elevators quite like this. The location is about 10 minutes out of town. You need to take a shuttle or rent a car if you do not plan on using the shuttle, because the only place you can really walk to is a steakhouse nearby. They do have a little "Market" but it's just a convenience store. See my tips. I didn't see many kids there at all. But it is kid friendly. You will own the pool. I did see some clubs there and it looked like they could set up a bar near the pool and have drinks brought in. These are community clubs with nice people. They have a cool "Tiki hut" that I am told is open in summer. If you are interested, here is my plan. Pay a great price for relaxing, safe hotel...go to happy hour then....Uber into town...come back and relax. Shuttle for free to the attractions.

Property Location With a stay at Mission Valley Resort in San Diego (Mission Valley), you'll be convenient to Fashion Valley Mall and University of San Diego. This resort is close to San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park.

Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 202 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.

Amenities Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and a fitness center. This resort also features complimentary wireless Internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a hair salon.

Dining You can enjoy a meal at a restaurant serving the guests of Mission Valley Resort, or find a snack in a coffee shop/café. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge.

Business, Other Amenities Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.

Need To Know Info

The room rates listed are for double occupancy per room unless otherwise stated and exclude tax recovery charges and service fees. The actual booking amount will be charged in USD. See FAQs for more details.

Customer Reviews

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Charlie G
Old school hotel but charming This hotel has been around a while, no doubt, But do not let that deter you. If you are downtown Hyatt or Omni or Marriot crowd, you will not be pleased, most likely. I can only tell you my experience. It was cool! The hotel is surrounded by lush greenery, and it seems you always come across some little waterfall. The pool is very well maintained and there are little spots with tables and chairs with a view and you can just stop and stay calm. Five of us arrived and one person at the desk. Within two minutes all five check-in stations were manned and we were on our way. It is a pretty good sized compound. Right near the interstate makes travel easy. The rooms have all new beds. Clean white linens. Clean fresh towels. Nary a bit of dirt or dust did I find. I always check the toilet. Spotless. The hotel has a Hawaiian theme. So throwback! So cool. Yeah, there is some wear, but nothing ragged at all. All rooms have a balcony with a couple chairs and a table. Who doesn't love a balcony? Fresh air . Nice little fridge and microwave. Glasses and coffee machine with real coffee cups. Every time I ran into a staff member they always greeted me with a smile. Always. Not a plastic grin from downtown, but more like "We like having you here." And they take pride in their work. The Islands bar can be pretty hopping during happy hour. 5 bucks from 4-6. Restaurant food is pretty good. Great cheeseburger cooked the way the like. It's a good kitchen. I'm not a sushi guy, but the sushi bar was doing a good business. They have a free shuttle, but not to/ from the airport. But the shuttle will take you to the mall, Old Town, Sea World, the Zoo...I think, but you have to check. I saw some conferences there and checked out the conference area. Large. Carpet was nice. Bathrooms well cleaned and big wide hallways. While it may seem dated, the elevators look over an atrium. I have never seen elevators quite like this. The location is about 10 minutes out of town. You need to take a shuttle or rent a car if you do not plan on using the shuttle, because the only place you can really walk to is a steakhouse nearby. They do have a little "Market" but it's just a convenience store. See my tips. I didn't see many kids there at all. But it is kid friendly. You will own the pool. I did see some clubs there and it looked like they could set up a bar near the pool and have drinks brought in. These are community clubs with nice people. They have a cool "Tiki hut" that I am told is open in summer. If you are interested, here is my plan. Pay a great price for relaxing, safe hotel...go to happy hour then....Uber into town...come back and relax. Shuttle for free to the attractions.
Luai W
nice stay nice hotel, nice rooms, all functional with little balconies. Liked the friendly staff and comfortable beds. Slept really good and long. Rooms could be a little bigger, probably mine was a little more economic. General high quality hotel
nhleah
Unpleasant experance went here to recover from quad bypass surgery bed was uncomfortable, door light was burned out. every thing was difficult for me. THEY COULD NOT EVEN BRING ICE TO MY ROOM. asked for a refund and was turned down. now they tell me the place will be demolished starting soon to build a theme park for children, faith based. may they have luck with that!
newlifedawnallen
Do not book! Do not book! They are closing down in one week! Falling apart and most staff gone! Price was low for hotel circle. Looked at this hotel 90 days ago. Seemed ok then. Arrived and of my gosh! Falling apart. Closing down for good in one week!
Brian G
Staff went above and beyond! We arrived in San Diego on a busy weekend so prices were very high all over town, much more than any of the hotels are worth. But San Diego is a jewel of a city. We took a chance on the Mission Valley Resort because of its proximity to Sea World and the hope that being a "resort" would make it a little more pleasant than competing low-priced ($200/night) hotels. We weren't sure what to expect after checking in. The room we were assigned was not prepared so we returned to the lobby. But then, some dedicated staff showed us what hospitality is all about. The registration, I believe his name is Aaron, went himself and helped to prepare another room for us. It took a little while, but the extra hard work made a big difference, providing a clean and pleasant room that was suitable for our family to get some needed rest. We had breakfast the next morning at the restaurant, which was like going back in time a few decades. We enjoyed the great food and the friendly service. It was there we learned the ownership is getting ready to tear the resort down at the end of the summer. This explains why a hotel in such a prime location and able to charge such a high rate would not spend money updating the facility. We learned to sympathize with the staff and understand why they seem disappointed with the current state of affairs. I wish them well. The management of other hotels would do well to look for Aaron and some of the others who showed what true hospitality is about under less than ideal circumstances.

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