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Our top choices for Kensington hotels

3 outdoor pools, cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas

Sycuan Casino Resort

Sycuan Casino Resort
4.0 star property
25.6 km from Kensington
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,843 reviews)
"Staff was wonderful. From check-in to checkout. The room was excellent, lots of space, safe, small frig, drawers, lots of plug ins and USB ports. Excellent view. Resort was immaculate. Several places to eat. Rained rained rained so we didn’t get to use the pool but it looked nice. "
United States
Cathleen Ann
The price is ￥14,334
￥17,676 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Sycuan Casino Resort
Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Ocean View (Non-Pet friendly) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Ocean Villa Inn

Ocean Villa Inn
2.5 star property
Ocean Beach, 13.6 km from Kensington
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1,225 reviews)
"I love that it’s pet friendly and I love the location. "
United States
Alisha
The price is ￥19,201
￥21,649 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 14 - Apr 15
Ocean Villa Inn
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Mediterranean cuisine

Bahia Resort Hotel

Bahia Resort Hotel
3.5 star property
Central Mission Beach, 13.3 km from Kensington
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,970 reviews)
"Staff was excellent! Breakfast at Dockside as well as drinks at Bianchi were awesome. Greet location as well! The room however was very outdated and smelled a bit musty. "
United States
Jim
The price is ￥28,525
￥41,641 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 16 - Apr 17
Bahia Resort Hotel
Lobby

Best Western Americana Inn

Best Western Americana Inn
2.5 star property
23.5 km from Kensington
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,254 reviews)
"Clean room, helpful and courteous staff, and fitness room was better than expected."
United States
Leyla
The price is ￥19,460
￥22,136 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 19 - Apr 20
Best Western Americana Inn
Lobby sitting area

GreenTree Inn San Diego Mission Bay

GreenTree Inn San Diego Mission Bay
2.5 star property
Pacific Beach, 11.3 km from Kensington
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (2,023 reviews)
"Staff that works there were kind and very friendly."
United States
Jhonkeiver
The price is ￥16,623
￥19,107 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 29 - Apr 30
GreenTree Inn San Diego Mission Bay
Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony | View from room

Sheraton San Diego Resort

Sheraton San Diego Resort
4.0 star property
9.8 km from Kensington
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (3,455 reviews)
"Great location. Outstanding view."
United States
Sandy
The price is ￥25,802
￥37,714 total
includes taxes & fees
May 7 - May 8
Sheraton San Diego Resort
Lobby

Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld

Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld
3.0 star property
10.5 km from Kensington
7.4 out of 10, Good, (4,231 reviews)
"Front desk nice rooms clean "
United States
Alexis
The price is ￥15,607
￥17,939 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld
Lobby

Pleasant Inn

Pleasant Inn
2.5 star property
9.9 km from Kensington
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,364 reviews)
"I was a solo traveller. Property clean, great staff, free parking. "
United States
kim
The price is ￥14,875
￥17,069 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 23 - Apr 24
Pleasant Inn
View from property

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chula Vista Eastlake

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chula Vista Eastlake
3.5 star property
18.8 km from Kensington
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (622 reviews)
"Front desk staff at check in was very helpful in making sure we got the room we booked. Room was clean and spacious. Thank you SpringHill Suites."
United States
Elizabeth
The price is ￥29,909
￥32,958 total
includes taxes & fees
May 10 - May 11
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chula Vista Eastlake
Down comforters, Select Comfort beds, desk, laptop workspace

Ramada by Wyndham San Diego Poway Miramar

Ramada by Wyndham San Diego Poway Miramar
2.0 star property
21 km from Kensington
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"The rooms are clean and the staff helpful. The beds are firm. "
United States
Sharmon
The price is ￥15,464
￥17,010 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 13 - Apr 14
Ramada by Wyndham San Diego Poway Miramar
Library

Old Town Western Inn & Suites

Old Town Western Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
Old Town San Diego, 8.6 km from Kensington
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,010 reviews)
"There was complimentary breakfast. The staff was very helpful. It was a short walk to our destination an good restraunts and shops."
United States
Jackelyn
The price is ￥13,249
￥14,938 total
includes taxes & fees
May 7 - May 8
Old Town Western Inn & Suites
Beach/ocean view

Ocean Beach Hotel

Ocean Beach Hotel
3.0 star property
Ocean Beach, 14 km from Kensington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,295 reviews)
"It a beach area. Dont have high expectations. College vibe. Perfect for the younger crowd. Room was clean, ac worked. Perfect view of the beach from courtyard area."
United States
Christopher
The price is ￥24,335
￥27,438 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 22 - Apr 23
Ocean Beach Hotel
Interior entrance

Westgate Hotel

Westgate Hotel
4.5 star property
7.9 km from Kensington
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,006 reviews)
"Fantastic hotel. Everything is first class. Restaurant is excellent. Furnishing are top notch. Our go to in Dan Diego. "
United States
Jeannie
The price is ￥20,148
￥28,893 total
includes taxes & fees
May 10 - May 11
Westgate Hotel
Superior Double Room Single Use, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, City View | Terrace/patio

Ash&9th

Ash&9th
2.0 star property
7.2 km from Kensington
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (508 reviews)
"so much in walking distance. a short drive to beaches. great staff and such a nice clean room! would definitely stay again "
United States
Gianna
The price is ￥15,177
￥17,263 total
includes taxes & fees
May 10 - May 11
Ash&9th
Outdoor pool

Heritage Inn San Diego

Heritage Inn San Diego
2.0 star property
10.8 km from Kensington
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,367 reviews)
"We had a great stay at heritage inn, room was clean and tidy and location was great for our stay. "
Canada
calvin
The price is ￥9,728
￥11,182 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Heritage Inn San Diego
Property grounds

California Suites Hotel

California Suites Hotel
2.0 star property
9.9 km from Kensington
7.8 out of 10, Good, (2,446 reviews)
"Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The rooms were nice, clean, and liked the internet connection. "
United States
Melissa
The price is ￥14,175
￥16,266 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 12 - Apr 13
California Suites Hotel
Gift shop

Sea Harbor Hotel

Sea Harbor Hotel
2.0 star property
12.6 km from Kensington
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,008 reviews)
"Great property close to a lot of establishments "
United States
Anel
The price is ￥19,041
￥21,469 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Sea Harbor Hotel
Exterior

Comfort Inn San Diego Airport At The Harbor

Comfort Inn San Diego Airport At The Harbor
3.5 star property
12.4 km from Kensington
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,429 reviews)
"Breakfast was good, clean room, and family friendly kids had a blast at the pool. "
United States
Elizabeth
The price is ￥17,282
￥19,519 total
includes taxes & fees
May 10 - May 11
Comfort Inn San Diego Airport At The Harbor
Exterior

The Sofia Hotel

The Sofia Hotel
3.5 star property
8 km from Kensington
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,900 reviews)
"Very friendly staff, clean rooms and walkable."
United States
Marie
The price is ￥14,812
￥21,068 total
includes taxes & fees
May 11 - May 12
The Sofia Hotel
Exterior

Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Old Town/SeaWorld Area

Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Old Town/SeaWorld Area
3.0 star property
Old Town San Diego, 8.8 km from Kensington
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,401 reviews)
"Great location, clean room, nice atmosphere."
United States
Jon T
The price is ￥20,259
￥23,286 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 27 - Apr 28
Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Old Town/SeaWorld Area
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Where to stay in Kensington

Find the best Kensington areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

Downtown San Diego

Cultural and financial hub, Downtown San Diego boasts the Symphony, Opera, theaters, museums, and historic sites like Gaslamp Quarter. Enjoy diverse shops, dining, nightlife, and convenient public transport options.

Pacific Beach

Boasting a lively nightlife scene, Pacific Beach offers miles of sandy shores, a bustling 3.2-mile boardwalk, and attractions like Crystal Pier and Kate Sessions Park. Enjoy local shops, bars, and eateries along the vibrant walkway.

Mission Beach

Spanning nearly two miles of oceanfront, this sandbar community offers sunbathing, surfing, and beach volleyball, with nearby attractions like Belmont Park's Giant Dipper Roller Coaster and SeaWorld in Mission Bay Park.

Gaslamp Quarter

Downtown San Diego's historic district boasts Victorian-era buildings, now housing vibrant restaurants, shops, and entertainment venues. Stroll from Broadway to Harbor Drive, and 4th to 6th Avenue, admiring the newly installed gaslamps at Market Street.

Ocean Beach

Ocean Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Dog Beach and Sunset Cliffs Natural Park, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of San Diego.

Top Kensington Hotel Reviews

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room not loud beds are comfortable, enjoyed my stay over all "
Melissa 2-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

Frequently asked questions

What is Kensington like?
Travelers to the Kensington neighborhood in San Diego will be sure to enjoy their stay.
How many hotels should I expect to find in the Kensington area?
Expedia has 22 hotels and other accommodations in Kensington to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater San Diego area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Kensington, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available in Kensington.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Kensington?
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What are the top things to see and do in Kensington?
A few places to visit in the area around Kensington include AMSD Concerts, Little Saigon, and Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala. While you're out sightseeing, Officer Jeremy Henwood Memorial Park and SDSU Mission Valley are a couple of additional sights to visit in San Diego.

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