Soaked in sunshine and surrounded by a spectacular coast, sits the brilliant seaside city of San Diego. This vibrant Californian city dazzles with its spectacular natural beauty, renowned family-friendly attractions, and vibrant energy. Immerse yourself in the incredible landscape as you surf white-crested waves at Mission Beach, kayak among glittering sea coves, or hike the wind-sculpted cliffs of Torrey Pines State Reserve. Roam through renowned Balboa Park and visit the outstanding San Diego Zoo, then head to the lively Gaslamp Quarter to feast at one of the area’s trendy restaurants. Between the many museums, sparkling beaches, and one-of-a-kind cultural attractions, San Diego is a city perfect for exploring.
What’s also great about this destination is that it has two airports, making it easy for travelers to get in and out of the city. To make traveling even easier, we’ve curated a list of the top hotels with airport shuttle in San Diego, California. Learn more about these wonderful accommodations below!
Public transit options to San Diego International Airport
Commuter train: Amtrak and COASTER run services from nearby cities and areas to Santa Fe Depot in San Diego. You can get off here and take the MTS Route 992 which will connect you to Terminals 1 and 2 of the airport.
City bus: Bus services run along Route 992 and get passengers to and from the airport.
San Diego Flyer: The novel program offers free-to-use electric buses that connect passengers to the airport via the Old Town Transit Center. According to San Diego Union-Tribune, the transit option is becoming an increasingly popular way to get to and from the airport.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and access to airport shuttle services. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 19, 2025.
1. Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina (from USD 220)
Varied dining options, but some complaints about overpriced and limited menu items.
Reasonable pricing for airport convenience, but additional fees for parking and resort.
Close to airport with easy access to downtown and water activities.
Convenient shuttle, water taxi, and electric bike rental. Modern rooms with balcony views.
A calm, comfortable stay can be expected from the delightful Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina. Situated close to the Gaslamp Quarter, the hotel is elegant and charming and has many guest amenities. Each guest room is stylishly decorated with nautical elements and has a private bathroom with boutique toiletries, a coffee maker, a work desk, and either a private balcony or patio. The hotel also has five delectable on-site restaurants, a relaxing spa, a fitness center and outdoor tennis courts, and three outdoor heated pools. The friendly staff can also arrange sailboat and bicycle rentals, local excursions and tours, and there is a free 24-hour transfer service to San Diego International Airport.
Sheraton San Diego Resort
3.2 km (2.0 mi) from Seaport Village
2. Four Points by Sheraton San Diego Downtown Little Italy (from USD 161)
The lovely Four Points by Sheraton San Diego Downtown Little Italy is picturesque, sophisticated, and close to the city center. Each of its enchanting rooms has a private bathroom and comes with a refrigerator, tea- and coffee-making facilities, and free WiFi. There is also a fitness center, an outdoor pool, and airport shuttle service to nearby San Diego International Airport.
The Dextro, BW Premier Collection
1.63 km (1.1 mi) from Seaport Village
3. Best Western Yacht Harbor Hotel (from USD 163)
Varied and delicious breakfast options, though some improvements in utensils suggested.
Reasonable pricing for the value offered, especially during peak seasons.
Close proximity to San Diego highlights, airport, and harbor with safe surroundings.
Free parking, clean pool, and convenient location near bars and restaurants.
Located across from the San Diego Harbor, the Best Western Yacht Harbor Hotel is a comfortable accommodation offering plenty of amenities and wonderful facilities. Each of the spacious, bright bedrooms are equipped with a refrigerator and a microwave, and include a private bathroom, as well as balcony. The property also features a heated outdoor pool, an on-site gym, a business center, and a complimentary continental breakfast buffet each morning. The hotel’s free shuttle service runs from 7am to 5pm, and offers regular connections to the San Diego International Airport, the San Diego Railway Station, the San Diego Bus Station, and the Cruise Terminals.
Best Western Yacht Harbor Hotel
5.43 km (3.4 mi) from Seaport Village
4. Best Western Americana Inn (from USD 167)
This lovely hotel offers modern rooms, excellent amenities, and a terrific location near many attractions and shopping areas in San Diego. The Best Western Americana Inn is comfortable and contemporary and is located close to Highway 5. The rooms are sophisticated and stylish, and include cable television, free WiFi, and coffee-making facilities. Enjoy the hotel’s daily continental breakfast buffet, the sleek business center, and the outdoor hot tub and swimming pool. The hotel is near the San Diego Factory Outlet Center, as well as the Tijuana Cultural Center, and the hotel offers a shuttle service to the San Diego International Airport.
Best Western Americana Inn
19.71 km (12.3 mi) from Seaport Village
5. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego Airport - Old Town (from USD 180)
A charming hotel with a fantastic location, the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego Airport - Old Town is peaceful and family-friendly. The property is quaint and cozy, and has plenty of amenities including a daily continental breakfast, a mini supermarket, and an outdoor swimming pool and a hot tub. Guests can also utilize the hotel’s free shuttle service which travels to the airport and the San Diego Amtrak Station, as well as to renowned attractions like SeaWorld and the San Diego Zoo. Inside the modern rooms, there is free WiFi, a microwave, a refrigerator, and a coffeemaker for guests to enjoy.
Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport-Old Town by IHG
4.31 km (2.7 mi) from Seaport Village
6. Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old Town (from USD 182)
A popular hotel near the city center, the Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old Town is comfortable and modern. Plenty of shops and restaurants surround the area and renowned attractions like Balboa Park and the USS Midway Museum are nearby. The San Diego International Airport is also only a few minutes away and the hotel offers an airport transfer and shuttle service. The great location is complemented by the tasteful rooms which offer televisions with cable channels, a microwave, a refrigerator, and private bathrooms with complimentary toiletries.
Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old Town
5.38 km (3.4 mi) from Seaport Village
7. The Westin San Diego Bayview (from USD 286)
The Westin San Diego is sophisticated, relaxing, and friendly. This hotel is filled with comfortable features and services and is only a short drive away from renowned attractions like the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Natural History Museum. Plus, with a complementary shuttle service to and from the San Diego International Airport, the hotel is convenient for travelers! The elegant rooms were designed with comfort in mind and include a high-definition television, complimentary water and coffee, and a private bathroom with a rain forest shower. The Westin San Diego also features a modern fitness center and an outdoor swimming pool and hot tub.
The Westin San Diego Bayview This is a Proud Certified property where you can be extra sure of a welcoming stay.
865 meters (0.6 ft) from Seaport Village
8. Best Western Plus Bayside Inn (from USD 190)
If you can’t wait to start exploring San Diego’s many attractions, the Best Western Plus Bayside Inn is a fantastic choice for your stay in the city. Located near the trendy Gaslamp Quarter, the hotel is close to the Maritime Museum of San Diego, the USS Midway Museum, and the San Diego Zoo. The rooms at the Best Western Plus Bayside Inn are elegant and accommodating and the magnificent San Diego skyline can be enjoyed from the private balconies. The hotel also offers a free shuttle service to the airport and the cruise terminals, a sleek fitness center, a business center, and a complimentary breakfast buffet in the on-site restaurant.
Best Western Plus Bayside Inn
1.23 km (0.8 mi) from Seaport Village
9. Holiday Inn Express - Downtown San Diego (from USD 179)
Breakfast included a variety of foods, but could improve with healthier options and less plastic waste.
Reasonable pricing compared to hotels closer to the convention center.
Convenient location near downtown, Little Italy, and Balboa Park.
Good breakfast with a variety of options, clean rooms, and friendly staff.
Situated in the heart of the city, the Holiday Inn Express - Downtown San Diego is close to many of the city’s renowned attractions, and includes free shuttle transfers to the San Diego Zoo, the San Diego International Airport, and more. This hotel is friendly, modern, and filled with amenities to ensure you have a comfortable stay. The spacious rooms are bright and cozy and there is also a family-friendly restaurant on-site, a complimentary breakfast buffet bar, and an outdoor pool.
Holiday Inn Express - Downtown San Diego by IHG
1.73 km (1.1 mi) from Seaport Village
10. Wyndham San Diego Bayside (from USD 201)
Great dining options nearby, but pricey on-site amenities and limited breakfast offerings
Reasonable pricing for bay view rooms, but additional fees for parking and amenities
Convenient location near harbor, cruise terminal, and waterfront park, with easy access to public transportation
Heated pool, free airport shuttle, on-site restaurant, but limited dining options
Set opposite the cruise terminal, the Wyndham San Diego Bayside is a chic property offering plenty of amenities and wonderful facilities. Each of the elegant bedrooms include cable television and free WiFi, and some rooms also include a private balcony with panoramic city views. The property also has three on-site restaurants, an outdoor pool, a gym, and bicycle rentals. Many attractions are nearby, and the free shuttle service can take you to the San Diego Zoo, Seaport Village, and the San Diego International Airport.
Wyndham San Diego Bayside This is a Proud Certified property where you can be extra sure of a welcoming stay.
1.16 km (0.8 mi) from Seaport Village
Other hotels near the airports in San Diego
Although the following properties do not offer airport shuttles, they’re located close to the airports so guests can easily access them via public or private transport. Check them out for some more options!
11. Kimpton Hotel Palomar San Diego (from USD 225)
Tasty breakfast with fresh berries, great cafe and bar options, but disappointing room service breakfast; excellent 5-course tasting menu at The Desmond.
High parking and amenity fees, but good value for spacious, modern rooms.
Centrally located in downtown San Diego, close to tram and attractions, but surrounded by homeless population.
Complimentary coffee, wine, and yoga classes; clean pool area with bar and restaurant; free bicycles for guests.
Want to experience luxury, San Diego style? Book your stay at the Kimpton Hotel Palomar San Diego. This hotel is elegant and spacious. It has its own game room, which is equipped with vintage arcade games and foosball tables. It also boasts of its own restaurants, including one on the rooftop that would allow guests to enjoy views of the surrounding area while taking a dip or having a few drinks. Balboa Park and San Diego are easily accessible from here, while Gaslamp District is just a few steps away.
Alma San Diego Downtown, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel This is a Proud Certified property where you can be extra sure of a welcoming stay.
1.3 km (0.9 mi) from Seaport Village
12. San Diego Marriott Marquis and Marina (from USD 309)
San Diego Marriott Marquis and Marina is a four-star hotel that sits right in the downtown area of San Diego, just a few minutes’ drive away from the San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park. Guests will enjoy views of the waterfront and the San Diego Bay right from the property. The hotel has an on-site spa, should guests want to be pampered. It also has an outdoor swimming pool and a gym. There are three dining options that are available here — the first specializes in Asian fusion cuisine, the second serves American cuisine, while the third one is a cafe.
Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
510 meters (0.4 ft) from Seaport Village
13. InterContinental San Diego (from USD 356)
Varied dining options with great restaurants, but limited menu selection and expensive breakfast buffet.
Higher pricing with expensive parking and additional fees for amenities.
Excellent downtown location near the bay, Santa Fe transit hub, and attractions. Close to restaurants and nightlife.
Modern, spacious rooms with waterfront views, gym, and pool. Limited room service menu and noise from nearby construction.
InterContinental San Diego boasts of views overlooking San Diego Bay right from the on-site health and wellness center and its guest rooms. The hotel comes with three dining options, as well as a rooftop bar. Be sure to try out the blue prawns with purple sweet potato gnocchi and roasted poblano at Vistal, the signature restaurant of the hotel. The USS Midway Museum is just a short walk away.
InterContinental San Diego by IHG This is a Proud Certified property where you can be extra sure of a welcoming stay.
853 meters (0.6 ft) from Seaport Village
14. DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego-Mission Valley (from USD 156)
Shopaholics will love this hotel’s location. It is not only situated close to the airport, but it’s also within walking distance from the Fashion Valley Mall, and it’s also connected by a pedestrian bridge to the shops and restaurants of Hazard Center. The hotel features two restaurants and one cafe. It also comes with its own fitness center, which is open 24/7. DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego-Mission Valley is a pet-friendly hotel. Adjacent to the hotel is a trolley stop - the line traverses Old Town, Little Italy, and Gaslamp Quarter.
DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego-Mission Valley
6.83 km (4.3 mi) from Seaport Village
15. Hilton San Diego Bayfront (from USD 232)
Limited and expensive dining options, disappointing room service, high prices for food and drinks.
High rates for a local 'staycation'. Hidden charges at checkout.
Perfect location near convention center, Gaslamp Quarter, and waterfront.
Clean rooms, responsive maintenance, text/chat feature, pool reservation process.
This waterfront hotel is perfect for travelers who consider fantastic views as a must-have in the accommodation where they will be staying. Sports enthusiasts will also love this property’s location, as it is right by PETCO Park, while comic book and pop culture aficionados will delight in the fact that the San Diego Convention Center, home to the Comic-Con International, is right next door. The hotel features its own restaurants, and bar and lounge. It also comes with its own swimming pool, as well as two hot tubs.
Hilton San Diego Bayfront
1.31 km (0.9 mi) from Seaport Village
16. Omni San Diego Hotel (from USD 313)
Booking this hotel will reward you with views of the San Diego Harbor, downtown area, or PETCO Park, depending on which room you get. The property’s location allows guests to have easy access to destinations such as PETCO Park, the San Diego Convention Center, Balboa Park, USS Midway Museum, and the San Diego Zoo. The hotel has several dining options, including a poolside restaurant that also doubles up as a bar. The hotel also has its own spa and fitness center.
Omni San Diego Hotel This is a Proud Certified property where you can be extra sure of a welcoming stay.
1.16 km (0.8 mi) from Seaport Village
17. Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego (from USD 254)
Great dining experiences at The Landing and easy access to nearby restaurants.
Reasonable pricing with free parking and breakfast options.
Walkable to Seaport Village, Midway museum, and close to Gaslamp and Italian district.
Gym, pool, and convenient location near Seaport Village and Gaslamp district.
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego is a luxury hotel that sits right in Downtown San Diego. Guests will enjoy the sights of San Diego Bay from their bedroom or from the fire pit area. Inside the hotel are eight restaurants, tennis courts, and gift shops. The central location of the establishment allows guests to get to Gaslamp Quarter while on foot, or take short drive to reach Balboa Park and San Diego Zoo.
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
264 meters (0.2 ft) from Seaport Village
18. DoubleTree By Hilton San Diego Hotel Circle (from USD 147)
Located just 10 minutes away from the San Diego International Airport, this hotel is also just a short distance from the San Diego Convention Center and provides guests easy access to the beaches and parks in town. Imbibe the relaxing vibe of San Diego by hanging out at the outdoor courtyard, which features a fire pit. The hotel also comes with its own fitness center and restaurant.
DoubleTree By Hilton San Diego Hotel Circle
5.5 km (3.5 mi) from Seaport Village
Amazing times in scenic San Diego
With its renowned parks and museums, spectacular beaches, and unique array of attractions, there are endless opportunities for entertainment in San Diego. From the fantastic San Diego Zoo to the sea caves of La Jolla, San Diego is the perfect destination for fun in the sun. Start planning your trip today and book your favorite from this list of wonderful hotels that include an airport shuttle service or are close to the airport!
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