Hotel Solamar San Diego

“Margaritaville is a magical place.”

Great location as we are doing baseball and also attending a conference at the convention centre. Love the Margaritaville theme and the staff has been excellent. Lisa, our Landshark Pub waitress was full of information and a pleasure to visit with. Also shout outs to Ana at the front desk and Gi… more

Great location as we are doing baseball and also attending a conference at the convention centre. Love the Margaritaville theme and the staff has been excellent. Lisa, our Landshark Pub waitress was full of information and a pleasure to visit with. Also shout outs to Ana at the front desk and Gilbert our bartender.

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“Fun place to chill and waste away...”

Great place and an oasis amongst the hustle and bustle. This is a newer hotel and everything was super good! We had a one room suite. It is spacious, good sized & very clean. I will warn guests that the refrigerator does not work. We asked maintenance and they suggested that we put an ice bucket in… more

Great place and an oasis amongst the hustle and bustle. This is a newer hotel and everything was super good! We had a one room suite. It is spacious, good sized & very clean. I will warn guests that the refrigerator does not work. We asked maintenance and they suggested that we put an ice bucket in the unit to keep our items cold. Careful, they advertised that they have a refrigerator in the suite so beware. There are no microwaves in the rooms and no mini sink in the "wet bar." Other than the above minor hiccups above, it was really a great spot. You can see Petco Park from the windows and lots of walking distance food options. The parking fee is $65 a night but, you have in & out privileges. All staff were great, and the roof top bar was a plus. Just a chill place to hang out. It was not crowded during the week. I really can't wait to return!

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“Amazing hotel for a family break”

Staying at this hotel was a fabulous experience for our family of four (including a 13 year old and a 15 year old) as the last stop on our Californian road trip. We stayed in 7 hotels overall and this was everyone’s favourite. The lobby and room were both lovely and the pool area is fabulous. We bo… more

Staying at this hotel was a fabulous experience for our family of four (including a 13 year old and a 15 year old) as the last stop on our Californian road trip. We stayed in 7 hotels overall and this was everyone’s favourite. The lobby and room were both lovely and the pool area is fabulous. We booked with breakfast included and the quality and choice were excellent, as was the service from Lisa in the restaurant. This is a great location for bars and restaurants and for getting around to other parts of San Diego. We walked over to the convention centre to take the ferry to Coronado for example. I highly recommend!

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“Looking for my lost shaker of salt (along with my food)”

I liked the location of this hotel as most of everything is within walking distance. The hotel is new, so nothing has been worn out as of yet. There are things I like about this hotel, and things that could be improved upon. Here goes. I'm going to start with the things that could be improved u… more

I liked the location of this hotel as most of everything is within walking distance. The hotel is new, so nothing has been worn out as of yet. There are things I like about this hotel, and things that could be improved upon. Here goes. I'm going to start with the things that could be improved upon. For starters, the food at the Landshark (ground level bar/eatery) was not very good. The roof top bar had decent food, but the service was S-L-O-W. At one point we almost cancelled our order because the food was taking so long. The rooms could have been thought out better. It would be great for one person. However, if you're traveling with a significant other space utilization is an issue. There could have been a mirror above the desk/computer area that could have doubled as a vanity so one person could be putting on makeup or blow drying hair while the other one was in the shower or using the toilet. The lighting in the bathroom was awful. Also, I don't get the trend of super-wide sinks that suck up precious counter top space. Every inch of counter space matters. I had to place items on top of the toilet or on the floor while the sink took up the most space. Really? I don't need a bathtub-sized sink to brush my teeth and wash my face. I did like that the window could be opened for fresh air - which is a rarity these days. The beds were CLEAN and comfortable. The front desk was always helpful. The whole 'chill' vibe was everywhere, which was fun. Bottom Line: I would stay here again. The positives far outweigh the negatives.

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