Kimpton Solamar Hotel

San Diego, California

Virgin rating

Shore Pool
Roof Terrace
LOUNGE six
Double Queen Room
Deluxe King Room
Double Queen Room
Shore Pool
Roof Terrace
LOUNGE six
Double Queen Room
Deluxe King Room
Double Queen Room

The hotel

Hip meets elegance, quirky and funky; this distinctive new boutique hotel has bright, contemporary rooms and a fun atmosphere, the epitome of urban coastal chic. Solamar, meaning sun and sea, is in a convenient location between the historic Gaslamp Quarter and the vibrant East Village area of downtown San Diego, with an indulgence of restaurants, bars and local shopping. The hotel's own restaurant, JSix serves creative cuisine, based on the world-renowned cooking of California, but with an added global twist. The 4th-floor outdoor pool area with its large, curving bar and plentiful loungers is a great place to hang out on days when you've decided to give the sightseeing a miss. The rooms have all the latest gadgets, such as flat screen TVs and WiFi access, and the hotel's nightly wine tasting is a sociable treat. The city's trolley system is just a short walk away.

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Swimming Pool
  • Valet parking
  • Close to City Centre

Where is it

In the historic Gaslamp Quarter area, surrounded by restaurants, bars and shops. Also one block away from Petco Park, the baseball stadium. Two blocks from San Diego's famous trolley system, linking Gaslamp with Old Town, Del Mar (via the Coaster).

Hotel information

235 rooms on 10 floors in 1 building. All with air-conditioning, flat screen TV with DVD/CD player, gourmet mini-bar, WiFi*, safe, hairdryer, iron and board. Deluxe King Rooms, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

Deluxe Queen Rooms, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

JSix restaurant serving Californian cuisine with a global twist. Bar serving great cocktails and snacks. 4th-floor outdoor pool with large deck overlooking Petco Park and downtown. Pool bar. Health club with fitness room. WiFi*. Complimentary evening wine hour. 24-hour room service*. Business centre. Valet parking $41 plus tax per night (payable locally, subject to change).

This hotel has a resort fee of $25 plus tax per room, per day (payable locally, subject to change)

Please see hotel check-in for current inclusions available to you upon arrival.

*Denotes local charge.

Please note: A resort fee of $20 plus tax per room, per day is payable locally and includes the following benefits:

- WiFi

- Local and domestic long distance calls

- Select business/printing services

- Public bike usage, based on availability

- Yoga classes on the pool deck on select days

Resort fee, tax and inclusions are subject to change - please see hotel check-in for current inclusions available to you upon arrival.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Very comfortable and memorable stay in Gaslamp district in San Diego

Dec 20, 2024 Jennifer W Palmdale, California

I would highly recommend this hotel to people staying in the downtown San Diego area. The upgrades were extremely well done atheistically and with high quality. Love the Margaritaville theme - super fun and relaxing. I spent some time at the Margaritaville bar during their happy hour and it was extremely fun! The customer service was excellent… Read more
I would highly recommend this hotel to people staying in the downtown San Diego area. The upgrades were extremely well done atheistically and with high quality. Love the Margaritaville theme - super fun and relaxing. I spent some time at the Margaritaville bar during their happy hour and it was extremely fun! The customer service was excellent - the bartenders were attentive and very helpful. Very enjoyable evening! I love my room - super well laid out and comfortable. The room kept with the theme of the hotel nicely without being too cheeky. I have to say that my room was the quietest hotel room ever! I did not hear anyone anywhere - it was crazy how quiet. I also have to say the lighting in the room was well thought out as well. I was there to work and sometimes the lighting is a challenge in hotel rooms - not this one! The location is awesome, and the area appeared safe and clean when I had to walk around outside the hotel. I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone needing to stay in downtown San Diego. Read less
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Nov 30, 2024 Traveler58405624581 Manchester, United Kingdom

We visited the Margaritaville hotel recently and every corner we turned we were greeted by stunning beach vibes. The attention to detail in this hotel is second to none. The rooms are spotless, bright and modern. It is in the perfect location and close to everything. We had lunch at the Lankshark restaurant and the food and service was 10/10. The… Read more
We visited the Margaritaville hotel recently and every corner we turned we were greeted by stunning beach vibes. The attention to detail in this hotel is second to none. The rooms are spotless, bright and modern. It is in the perfect location and close to everything. We had lunch at the Lankshark restaurant and the food and service was 10/10. The Nachos are a must, the best I’ve ever had! I want to give a special thank you to our amazing waiter Rosay who was so attentive, friendly, warm, helpful and nothing was too much trouble for him. The staff really make this hotel feel like a home. I have 0 complaints, everything was just perfect! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Our amazing celebration at Margaritaville

Nov 16, 2024 Stephanie W

We hosted our post elopement celebration at Margaritaville. We immediately fell in love with the vibe and aesthetic of Margaritaville when we were searching for our venue. Brandon gave us a wonderful tour and went over all our options. We knew immediately this would be the perfect place to host our friends and family. For the next 6 months I… Read more
We hosted our post elopement celebration at Margaritaville. We immediately fell in love with the vibe and aesthetic of Margaritaville when we were searching for our venue. Brandon gave us a wonderful tour and went over all our options. We knew immediately this would be the perfect place to host our friends and family. For the next 6 months I worked closely with Caitlin to go over all of the details. Daisy patiently helped me with what felt like a million room changes. The day of our event Mario was fantastic with coordinating everything and making sure every detail was just right. Aside from our event, all of our friends and family that stayed at Margaritaville with us couldn’t stop talking about what a great experience they had at the hotel. The food was great, the rooms were luxurious and the staff was so friendly. The atmosphere is fun and relaxing. Our group consisted of our parents in their 70s to us and our friends in our 30 and 40s and some teenagers and younger kids. Everyone had a good time. Plus the location is perfect for experiencing San Diego and all that downtown has to offer. We were able to walk to other restaurants and the Midway. We would absolutely recommend Margaritaville and can’t wait until we can come down and stay again! Read less
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Oct 6, 2024 Jeryl B

From the first minute you step in you are on island time. The entire staff from the front desk to housekeeping, and in between treated us like we were the only guests in the hotel. It was immaculate, the rooms are spacious, and the food is wonderful! Try the rooftop bar and restaurant for great libations and wonderful vibrations. At the… Read more
From the first minute you step in you are on island time. The entire staff from the front desk to housekeeping, and in between treated us like we were the only guests in the hotel. It was immaculate, the rooms are spacious, and the food is wonderful! Try the rooftop bar and restaurant for great libations and wonderful vibrations. At the Margaritaville hotel it is 5 o’clock Everywhere! Thank you to everyone, especially Roman and Rose! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Looking for my lost shaker of salt (along with my food)

Oct 6, 2024 WilliamTheSilent Petaluma, California

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… Read 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. Read less