The Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in San Diego

The best pet-friendly hotels in San Diego, ranked by PetScore. Top pick: Paradise Point Resort & Spa.

To build this guide we evaluated 100 hotels in San Diego using our PetScore, a 0 to 10 index that measures dog access level, accepted dog sizes and each place's pet-friendly amenities. These 10 places earned the highest marks: every one scores at least 7.0 and the top's average is 9.3. Paradise Point Resort & Spa leads the ranking at 9.5. East Village is the area that repeats the most among the picks. Each entry includes practical notes on the place's pet policy, so you know what to expect before arriving with your dog. We update this ranking as the underlying data changes.

#1
9.5
PetScore

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

Hotels · Mission Bay

Paradise Point Resort & Spa is a hotel in San Diego that welcomes two dogs or cats of any size for a $150 fee per stay. Pets can enjoy over 40 acres of walking areas, pet-friendly restaurant patios, and beach access. Dog-friendly food, treats, and waste bags are available upon request.

#2
9.5
PetScore

Hotel Indigo San Diego-Gaslamp Quarter, an IHG Hotel

Hotels · East Village

Hotel Indigo San Diego-Gaslamp Quarter, an IHG Hotel, in San Diego, is a pet-friendly hotel allowing up to two dogs or cats of any size. A pet fee of $100 per stay applies. The hotel provides pet beds, water bowls, and treats. A pet relief area is available on the ninth floor.

#3
9.5
PetScore

Kimpton Alma

Hotels · Core-Columbia

Kimpton Alma in San Diego is a pet-friendly hotel welcoming dogs and cats of all sizes. The hotel charges a $75 fee per stay for up to two pets. Amenities include pet beds, water bowls, and treats. Pets are also welcome at the nightly wine reception. Dog sitting services are available through a partnership.

#4
9.5
PetScore

Sonesta ES Suites Carmel Mountain – San Diego

Hotels · San Diego

Sonesta ES Suites Carmel Mountain – San Diego is a hotel in San Diego that welcomes two dogs of any size. An additional fee of $75 applies for stays of 1 to 7 nights. Amenities include beds, bowls, waterproof mats, and treats provided at check-in. A grassy area is available for pet relief.

#5
9.5
PetScore

Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Rancho Bernardo

Hotels · San Diego

Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Rancho Bernardo is a hotel in San Diego that welcomes two dogs of any size and also allows cats. An additional fee of $75 per week, not to exceed $150 per stay, applies. The property provides grassy pet relief areas with waste stations and dog treats.

#6
9
PetScore

Hotel Z - A Staypineapple Hotel

Hotels · East Village

Hotel Z - A Staypineapple Hotel in San Diego is a pet-friendly hotel that welcomes two dogs of any size for a daily fee of $29.95. Cats are not permitted. The hotel provides dog beds, water bowls, and treats. Waste bags are also available. There is no on-site off-leash area, but a park is within walking distance.

#7
9
PetScore

Crown City Inn

Hotels · Coronado

Crown City Inn, a hotel in Coronado, allows two pets of any size, including dogs and cats, in designated rooms. A pet fee of $20 per pet, per night applies. Guests receive a welcome kit with toys, treats, and a list of local pet resources. The property offers pet beds, water bowls, and a grassy relief area.

#8
9
PetScore

Pendry San Diego

Hotels · Gaslamp Quarter

Pendry San Diego is a hotel in San Diego that welcomes two dogs of any size for a $100 fee per stay. Cats are not accepted. Dog treats, beds, bowls, and waste bags are provided. A pet relief area is available, and a dog room service menu is offered. Dogs may not be left unattended in rooms.

#9
9
PetScore

La Valencia Hotel

Hotels · La Jolla

La Valencia Hotel in San Diego is a pet-friendly hotel allowing dogs of all sizes, with a maximum of two dogs per room. A nightly pet fee of $50 applies per pet. The hotel provides dog beds, bowls, and welcome treats. A special dog menu is available for dining on outdoor patios.

#10
9
PetScore

InterContinental San Diego, an IHG Hotel

Hotels · Core-Columbia

InterContinental San Diego, an IHG Hotel in San Diego is a hotel that welcomes dogs of all sizes for a fee of $150 per pet, per stay, plus a refundable deposit. The hotel provides water bowls and offers small and medium dog beds. An off-leash area and pet relief areas are available on the property. Cats are not permitted.