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.
Based on 176 reviews
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Great hotel with noise issues
Jan 28, 2025RockoODU
I have to preface my review with the hotel was nice, clean, and staff was excellent. Room was clean and comfortable. The issue is how thin the walls are. I could hear every door slam, toilets flushing, shower running, and the ice machine crashing ice into the ice buckets(I was well away from the ice machine). Road noise and people partying could…
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I have to preface my review with the hotel was nice, clean, and staff was excellent. Room was clean and comfortable. The issue is how thin the walls are. I could hear every door slam, toilets flushing, shower running, and the ice machine crashing ice into the ice buckets(I was well away from the ice machine). Road noise and people partying could also be clearly heard from outside. Walking the halls I could hear TikTok/reels clearly playing on phones. Any conversation in the halls was clearly heard in my room. I really liked they provided some bottled water in the room and had water in the lobby. While I liked the staff and hotel in general I would choose somewhere quieter with more privacy in the future.
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Fun, Comfortable Stay in Studio Suite
Jan 23, 2025jodiec0108San Francisco, California
I stayed 3 nights in a Studio Suite, which was comfortable, clean, and well thought out. Small touches like bedside wireless chargers for mobile devices, as well as hotel amenities, were fantastic. Location is excellent: walking distance to great bars and restaurants (including late night tacos at Tacos El Gordo!) and a 10-min drive to the…
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I stayed 3 nights in a Studio Suite, which was comfortable, clean, and well thought out. Small touches like bedside wireless chargers for mobile devices, as well as hotel amenities, were fantastic. Location is excellent: walking distance to great bars and restaurants (including late night tacos at Tacos El Gordo!) and a 10-min drive to the Zoo.
Although Margaritaville does not exactly target business travelers, as a remote worker (with significant videoconferencing needs), I appreciated the room’s spacious desk, numerous outlets, and good WiFi.
The gym was great, with pelotons and even a heavy bag. The lobby had the plenty of seating space to chill. Ice water and infused water were available in the lobby and seemed to be refreshed/refilled regularly.
I visited the rooftop bar and had a few signature drinks, which were as expected from its namesake brand. Crowd was friendly and we made a few new friends. Note, the rooftop bar is indeed on a roof—of sorts; it’s in an open air space on the 4th floor, not the roof/top of the entire building.
The downsides:
My suite lacked any real view. Our single window looked out to a side street. In fact, judging by the building location, I’d think that very few rooms have a view or much natural light (at least in overcast January weather).
The valet seems to be often short staffed, especially around check-out time. And at $65/night, it’s not exactly a deal, although that probably the expected rate for the location.
Neither of these drawbacks would hold me back from staying here next time I’m in the area.
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Amazing Conference Location
Jan 22, 2025Annette_on_Chicago, Illinois
We hosted a 4-day conference at this location. The staff and service were amazing. Guests raved about the menu, and the staff were there for whatever we needed. Planning was a breeze. We held a Welcome Reception on the rooftop, which was a great way to open up our event. I would use this venue again in a HEARTBEAT! Caitlin, Daisy, Mario,…
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We hosted a 4-day conference at this location. The staff and service were amazing. Guests raved about the menu, and the staff were there for whatever we needed. Planning was a breeze. We held a Welcome Reception on the rooftop, which was a great way to open up our event. I would use this venue again in a HEARTBEAT! Caitlin, Daisy, Mario, Bryan, and Brian were all great. Thanks so much for making our annual conference a success. :)
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Paradise in the Heart of San Diego
Jan 18, 2025Maggie Á
The Margaritaville Hotel in San Diego truly exceeded every expectation and delivered an unforgettable experience! From the moment we arrived, we were treated with the utmost care and hospitality. The highlight of our stay was the incredible room they provided us—one of the most spectacular in the hotel, boasting a breathtaking view of the vibrant…
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The Margaritaville Hotel in San Diego truly exceeded every expectation and delivered an unforgettable experience! From the moment we arrived, we were treated with the utmost care and hospitality. The highlight of our stay was the incredible room they provided us—one of the most spectacular in the hotel, boasting a breathtaking view of the vibrant Gaslamp Quarter. Watching the city lights come alive from our window was an experience we’ll never forget.
The bar was a gem of its own, offering delicious cocktails and a fun, laid back atmosphere that perfectly captured the Margaritaville vibe. The service was impeccable, and a special shoutout goes to Miguel, the manager, who was absolutely exceptional. He went above and beyond to ensure our stay was nothing short of perfect, and his attention to detail and genuine care made all the difference.
We highly recommend staying at Margaritaville San Diego for anyone visiting the city. Whether you’re here for the views, the amazing service, or just to relax in paradise, this hotel delivers it all. Miguel and the team have set a new standard for hospitality, and we’ll definitely be returning!
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Nice hotel in a good location
Jan 4, 2025Thomase77Haarlem, The Netherlands
The hotel is in a great location in the Gaslamp quarter of the city. All the staff we came across were friendly and helpful especially Brett in the 5 O’clock somewhere bar. The hotel is well kept and had a really great atmosphere.
The pool area is nice and the pool is heated,lots of places to sit.
Our room was on the 4th floor at the back of…
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The hotel is in a great location in the Gaslamp quarter of the city. All the staff we came across were friendly and helpful especially Brett in the 5 O’clock somewhere bar. The hotel is well kept and had a really great atmosphere.
The pool area is nice and the pool is heated,lots of places to sit.
Our room was on the 4th floor at the back of the hotel so was really quiet, we had 2 double beds so was nice and spacious. My only complaint about the room was there was no dressing table or plugs by the mirror (except in the bathroom), which made hair drying etc difficult.
My only other complaint would be house keeping, we stayed 6 nights and the sheets on the beds were not changed at all in this time, I know this because I spilt something on the bed on the 1st day which left a little pink stain, which was still there on the last day! Also on some days they would leave a toilet roll and others they wouldn’t! They also left dirty glasses in our room for 3 days, we ended up having to leave them outside the room to be collected. Housekeeping need to do better.
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Great hotel with noise issues
