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The Atwood Hotel

Stay at The Atwood Hotel in San Diego, offering casual rooms, a pool, bar, and LGBTQ+ friendly atmosphere near San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park.

1201 Hotel Cir S, San Diego, CA 92108, United States View on map
7.6/10
Good Based on 1392 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Paid breakfast Free parking Accessible Outdoor pool
What recent guests emphasize

Balanced comfort and value with attentive service

Visitors appreciate the friendly and helpful staff, comfortable beds, and convenient amenities at an affordable price. While some rooms could benefit from updates, the overall experience is satisfactory, especially for travelers seeking practical accommodations near popular attractions.

Guests often praise

  • Attentive and professional front desk service, highlighted by exceptional staff members
  • Comfortable beds and generally clean rooms
  • Well-maintained pool and hot tub facilities
  • Convenient free parking and reasonable security deposit
  • Flexibility with check-in/out times and accommodating policies

Worth knowing

  • Some rooms show signs of wear and could use renovations
  • Basic room features include air conditioning, refrigerator, microwave, and essentials like a hair dryer and iron
  • Wi-Fi is sufficient for work calls but may not be high-speed
  • Location offers easy access to nearby attractions and shopping
  • Casual roadside property atmosphere with a mix of motel-style and hotel conveniences

Best for

  • Budget-conscious travelers seeking comfort without luxury
  • Visitors who value friendly, personalized service
  • Guests looking for good location near San Diego attractions
  • LGBTQ+ friendly travelers seeking an inclusive environment
  • Families needing practical amenities like a pool, hot tub, and baby bassinets
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About this property

Welcome to The Atwood Hotel

The Atwood Hotel is a casual roadside property offering contemporary rooms equipped with practical amenities such as air conditioning, a refrigerator, and flat irons. Guests can take advantage of the on-site dining options, bar, pool, and hot tub, providing comfortable spaces to relax during their stay. The hotel operates with check-in from 3:00 PM and check-out by 11:00 AM, catering to a convenient schedule for travelers.

Located at 1201 Hotel Cir S in San Diego, the hotel sits in a river valley suburb near the Fashion Valley mall, SDCCU Stadium, and the historic San Diego de Alcalá mission, making it suitable for visitors looking to explore local attractions. The property is LGBTQ+ friendly, welcoming diverse guests in a comfortable environment. San Diego International Airport is approximately 10 minutes away by car.

Nearby entertainment includes popular destinations such as the San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, and SeaWorld San Diego—all within easy reach for day trips. While the hotel itself receives a moderate rating around 3.8 from over 1,300 reviews, guests often highlight the helpfulness of the front desk staff and the overall cleanliness and comfort of the rooms. Some reviews note the need for room updates, reflecting a balance between value and condition.

For travelers seeking a straightforward, budget-conscious stay with essential comforts and a convenient location, The Atwood Hotel offers a practical option. The presence of free parking, a secure environment, and amenities like a pool make it a reasonable choice for short-term visitors and families alike.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Paid breakfast
Free parking
Accessible
Outdoor pool
Air-conditioned
Pet-friendly
Restaurant
Hot tub
Bar
Smoke-free

Not available at this property

Business center
Airport shuttle
Fitness center
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

MD
Marcus Denson Apr 11, 2026
10

George at the Atwood Hotel front desk is exceptional—professional, proactive, and genuinely caring in every interaction. He solved every need with calm expertise and made the entire stay seamless and memorable. Management should know: George is a standout asset and absolutely deserves a raise.

HM
Hal Mer Apr 03, 2026
8.0

We stayed at The Atwood Hotel for one night and paid $82 per night. It has two comfy beds. It has a flat iron, a hair dryer, air conditioning, and a box with a code where you can lock your valuable belongings. It also has a lampshade, a telephone (though I’m not sure if it works), a refrigerator, and a TV that we didn’t use. There’s a pool, and they even lent us their portable bassinet for our baby. There are also two chairs and a table. The room is quite spacious. I do recommend it. Only downside is you can hear cars passing by.

RH
Rudy Hess Apr 02, 2026
10

Had the best stay here, our room looked just like the pictures and the bed was comfy. The people at the front desk were great and the cleaning people came every other day. The pool and hot tub were well kept, the parking was free, and the security deposit was cheap. 10/10 experience, will go back.

CK
Chris Kasid Mar 19, 2026
10

This place is awesome from A to Z! The clerk was great, parking was easy, and the property felt safe, clean, and comfortable. The room had everything I needed, including a microwave (perfect for heating up leftover pizza). The beds and sheets were very clean and comfortable, and the bathroom had great hot water and a tub. What's better than all that? The price! Under $100. The service was honestly unbelievable—| arrived at 4 AM on Thursday, and not only did they check me in immediately, but they gave me a Saturday checkout. Most hotels wouldn't do that. It saved me time, money, and the hassle of finding another hotel for Friday night. Thanks, guys! I will definitely be back and highly recommend this place -Ck

RH
Randy Hilarski Feb 07, 2026
8.0

The price for the location can't be beat. The room cpuld use some love but overall we were pleased. We stayed 3 nights. I really liked the size of the room. The internet was decent enough to have zoom meetings.

BF
Brandon Foy Jan 27, 2026
8.0

I stayed here a few times so I got to really get a feel for the hotel. Its a renovated motel spot worth considering. I get some of bad the reviews but my experience was satisfactory. Both times I stayed there I got the far side from the lobby which was a quieter experience since there's a music venue on the other side. Some of the rooms needs upgrades from what I've seen but I got lucky one of the times and got a fully done room. Water pressure was different in each of the rooms but not bad at all. So this all sounds off but it's a comfortable spot. Bed was decent, there's a good restaurant/bar and convenience store on site. Its really close to everything in SD, the staff was helpful for me, the pool/spa was is good shape, and wifi was decent. For the price I enjoyed it. 8/10!

AS
Adam Shamsuddin Jan 14, 2026
10

For the price, I can't complain. The room was nice, but not fancy hotel nice. There were no sketchy people around, and the beds were comfy. It was clean enough. If you're looking for a basic place to stay for a good price, this is perfect.

DW
Destinie Woods Dec 30, 2025
8.0

We booked due to the deal found on Booking.com the Deposit was $60 perfect I would say. The room was clean but definitely could use some upgrades. The staff was nice. I rated it 4 stars because it wasn’t a bad experience.

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find The Atwood Hotel

San Diego, California, USA

River valley suburb with Fashion Valley mall, SDCCU Stadium & San Diego de Alcala mission.

  • Old Town 39 min Walk
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot 1 hr 30 Walk
  • Broadway Pier 1 hr 33 Walk
  • San Diego International Airport 10 min Car · 23 min Transit
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in California. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.

San Diego Zoo 65,937 reviews

San Diego Zoo

2920 Zoo Dr, San Diego, CA 92101, United States

4.7 · Zoo
Balboa Park 78,658 reviews

Balboa Park

San Diego, CA, United States

4.8 · Park
SeaWorld San Diego 53,818 reviews

SeaWorld San Diego

500 Sea World Dr., San Diego, CA 92109, United States

4.4 · Theme Park
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