The Best Hotels Closest to San Diego Zoo Safari Park in Escondido for 2026

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An outdoor patio with a table and chairs, a fire feature, and a view of parked cars and palm trees.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a television mounted on the wall.

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "Springhill Suites by Marriott" and a parking area with cars.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options, and a large window providing a view.

1. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Escondido Downtown

Central Escondido, 9.7 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Elizabeth

₩187,019

₩206,086 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A Courtyard Marriott outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a fire feature, and stone accents.

A landscaped garden with a pond, walking paths, and a building in the background.

A modern hotel with a stone facade, multiple windows, and a covered entrance.

A modern hotel lobby with a mix of seating options, including sofas and tables, and a Starbucks coffee station.

2. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego - Rancho Bernardo

11.9 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Alexandra

₩204,057

₩232,512 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a painting of a coastal scene, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in TV, and a large window offering a view of the outside.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a building with balconies and a fence.

A building with a covered patio, palm trees, and a fountain.

3. Motel Mediteran Escondido

Kit Carson, 7.3 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Zenia

₩105,986

₩116,585 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

An outdoor patio with seating, umbrellas, and palm trees.

A spacious lobby with a large sofa, multiple chairs, and a coffee table.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, modern lighting fixtures, and comfortable seating areas.

A hotel with a central courtyard, palm trees, and a red curb.

4. Hilton Garden Inn San Diego - Rancho Bernardo

11.2 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

ana

₩211,329

₩240,800 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, a small desk, and two wall-mounted paintings.

A kitchenette with a microwave, a small refrigerator, a sink, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a mirror, and a TV.

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, two sinks, and a hairdryer on the wall.

5. Escondido Lodge

Kit Carson, 7.3 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Angelica

₩86,030

₩94,633 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A large outdoor swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and lounge areas, with a central fountain and multiple levels of terraces.

A modern café with a central seating area, a wooden reception desk, and a neon sign.

A bar with multiple TVs, a variety of liquor bottles, and several bar stools.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a fire feature, and palm trees.

6. Harrah's Resort Southern California Hotel & Casino - A Caesars Rewards Destination

19.1 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Nancy

₩152,911

₩168,966 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A hotel with a pool, palm trees, and a Best Western sign.

A hotel courtyard with a hot tub, outdoor seating, and a pool.

A spacious hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a central kitchen area, and a view of the cityscape through large windows.

A modern office space with two desks, chairs, a computer, a printer, and a decorative wall.

7. Best Western Escondido Hotel

North Broadway, 11.5 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Giuseppe

₩179,922

₩197,914 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

A coffee station with two coffee machines and a display of coffee products.

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a microwave, a coffee maker, a refrigerator, a small table with a phone and papers, a framed abstract painting, and a wooden bench.

A hotel room with a TV, a blue sofa, a wooden desk, a chair, and a lamp.

8. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG

10.2 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Lisa Ann

₩163,675

₩180,043 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A courtyard with a stone pathway leading to two wooden cabins with tiled roofs.

A garden pathway with a fountain, surrounded by neatly trimmed bushes and trees, and illuminated by hanging lanterns.

A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, large windows, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A poolside area with multiple cabanas, a clear pool, and tall cypress trees.

9. Rancho Bernardo Inn

10.1 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Yoojung

₩330,808

₩439,241 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

An outdoor seating area with chairs and a fire feature, overlooking a body of water and a distant mountain range.

A wedding aisle with white chairs and floral decorations leading to a decorated arch.

A spacious living area with a wooden table, a sofa, and a chair, overlooking a scenic view of a body of water and hills.

A pool area with a view of a mountain and a town in the background.

10. Lakehouse Resort

20.2 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Tracy

₩155,759

₩212,072 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A building with a porch, wooden beams, and hanging flower baskets.

A reception area with a wooden wall, a clock, a fireplace, a bench, and a window with a view of the outside.

A bedroom with a wooden bed, two bedside tables, a window with blinds, and two pendant lights.

A hotel lobby with a wooden wall, a bulletin board with travel brochures, a bench, and potted plants.

11. Ramona Valley Inn

13.8 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Shoshana

₩80,483

₩91,270 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a sunset view, and a wooden floor.

A reception area with a counter, framed artwork, and a potted orchid.

A living room with a dark grey sofa, a patterned armchair, and a wooden coffee table. A framed picture hangs on the wall.

A dining area with round tables and chairs, a kitchen area with cabinets, and a window with curtains.

12. Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

17.4 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

₩100,888

₩110,977 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A hotel room with a dark wooden door, a small table, a sofa, a heater, a window with curtains, a wall clock, and a bed with a red blanket.

A patio with a round table and chairs, a striped umbrella, and potted plants.

A reception area with a check-in counter, a waiting area with a red carpet, and a kitchenette in the background.

A hotel with a swimming pool, a lobby sign, and a balcony with railings.

13. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Escondido Downtown

Central Escondido, 9.5 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Anthony

₩96,931

₩106,624 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A stone fireplace with a metal fireguard, two potted plants, and a ceiling fan.

A reception area with a stone wall, a flower vase, and a sign about the lowest price guarantee.

A two-story building with a curved facade, a central entrance labeled "Lobby," and a staircase leading to the upper level.

A café with a coffee machine, waffle maker, and a juice dispenser. There are tables and chairs for seating.

14. Quality Inn Escondido San Diego North County

Central Escondido, 9.7 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Daniel

₩114,707

₩126,177 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large wall mural.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a television, and a kitchen area.

A modern dining area with a long table and bar stools, a vending machine, and a water dispenser.

15. Extended Stay America Premier Suites - San Diego - San Marcos

19.5 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Elizabeth

₩137,635

₩151,601 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a mirror.

A multi-story motel with a central walkway, blue doors, and a staircase on the right.

A reception area with a counter, two chairs, a window with a view, and a door.

A vending machine area with a Coca-Cola branded machine and a Scotman branded machine.

16. Motel 6 Escondido, CA

Central Escondido, 9.9 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Antonio

₩112,694

₩124,164 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a counter with a coffee machine, and a television mounted on the wall.

A hotel reception desk with a computer, printer, keyboard, and mouse.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a small table with a vase of flowers, a microwave, a sink, and a shower area.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a fence.

17. Best Western Poway/San Diego Hotel

16.2 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Rene

₩119,550

₩131,738 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

An outdoor patio with a stone barbecue grill, wicker furniture, and a covered seating area with blue umbrellas.

A modern hotel dining area with round tables, comfortable seating, and large windows offering views.

A hotel with a stone facade, a flagpole with an American flag, and a parking lot with marked spaces.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, two chairs, a sofa, and a TV.

18. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Rancho Bernardo Scripps Poway

20.8 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Amy

₩240,884

₩276,884 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a stone fire pit, string lights, and a pool area.

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, balconies, and a landscaped driveway.

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a patterned carpet, and a seating area with a table and chairs.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a sofa.

19. Sonesta ES Suites Carmel Mountain – San Diego

15.9 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Andrew

₩148,918

₩169,685 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A water slide with large rocks, a pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, and mountains in the background.

A dining area with a view of a golf course and pond.

A resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and a mountainous backdrop.

Two wooden Adirondack chairs facing a body of water with a grassy area and trees in the background.

20. Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area

Lawrence Welk Resort Village, 20.4 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Bianca

₩179,908

₩245,458 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

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Compare popular hotels close to San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Property	Property class	Guest rating
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Escondido Downtown	9.2 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego - Rancho Bernardo	8.6 Excellent 1,036 reviews	View
Motel Mediteran Escondido	9.0 Wonderful 1,063 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn San Diego - Rancho Bernardo	8.6 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View
Escondido Lodge	8.0 Very Good 452 reviews	View

Top San Diego Zoo Safari Park Hotel Reviews

Motel Mediteran Escondido

10/10 Excellent

"Very good"

Bandy Canyon Ranch

10/10 Excellent

"Great secluded spot. Limited staff but not really needed, close to wineries. Bring your own food and drink and a good book."

Escondido Vineyard Estate: Walk to Wineries!

10/10 Excellent

"The air was so beautiful. I awoke late at night and the coyotes were talking. It was a beautiful place lots of space. Loved the double bathroom. Lots a room for the family Waws able to sit outside and watch the birds and sunsets. Will be back. "

Other attractions near San Diego Zoo Safari Park

A colorful mosaic sculpture of a parrot and a turtle.

Queen Califa's Magical Circle

Take the family on an outing to Queen Califa's Magical Circle during your trip to Escondido. Amble around the area's lakeside or seek out the golf courses.

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A person playing golf on a sunny day with a lake and hills in the background.

Maderas Golf Club

6.0/10 (13 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Poway at Maderas Golf Club. Amble around this family-friendly area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park

6.4/10 (10 reviews)

Enjoy a trip to San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park and popular activities like golfing in San Pasqual Valley. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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San Diego Archaeological Center

9.4/10 (3 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at San Diego Archaeological Center during your trip to San Pasqual Valley. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area, or seek out the golf courses.

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Cordiano Winery

7.4/10 (40 reviews)

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Cordiano Winery during your travels to Escondido. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area, or seek out the golf courses.

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Orfila Vineyard and Winery

8.8/10 (11 reviews)

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Orfila Vineyard and Winery during your travels to San Pasqual Valley. Amble around this family-friendly area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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The Vineyard at Escondido

8.2/10 (59 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Escondido at The Vineyard at Escondido. Stroll along the lakeside in this family-friendly area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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Dixon Lake

8.0/10 (30 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Dixon Lake during your travels in Escondido. Stroll along the lakeside in this family-friendly area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around San Diego Zoo Safari Park?

San Diego Zoo Safari Park is located in a family-friendly area of San Pasqual Valley known for its array of dining options and golfing. You'll find 70 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay near San Diego Zoo Safari Park?

Bandy Canyon Ranch is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this ranch offers an outdoor pool and free parking. It's located 1.9 mi (3 km) from San Diego Zoo Safari Park.

How many hotels should I expect to find near San Diego Zoo Safari Park?

Expedia has 70 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from San Diego Zoo Safari Park.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near San Diego Zoo Safari Park, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best deals near San Diego Zoo Safari Park.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near San Diego Zoo Safari Park?

For additional details about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near San Diego Zoo Safari Park, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near San Diego Zoo Safari Park?

Attractions like San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park and Queen Califa's Magical Circle highlight the local culture. If you've got some time to explore the area around San Diego Zoo Safari Park, you may want to make a stop by Orfila Vineyard and Winery, The Vineyard at Escondido, and Maderas Golf Club. Cordiano Winery and San Diego Archaeological Center are both worth a visit while you're checking out the area.

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Our top choices for San Diego Zoo Safari Park hotels

1. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Escondido Downtown

2. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego - Rancho Bernardo

3. Motel Mediteran Escondido

4. Hilton Garden Inn San Diego - Rancho Bernardo

5. Escondido Lodge

6. Harrah's Resort Southern California Hotel & Casino - A Caesars Rewards Destination

7. Best Western Escondido Hotel

8. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG

9. Rancho Bernardo Inn

10. Lakehouse Resort

11. Ramona Valley Inn

12. Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

13. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Escondido Downtown

14. Quality Inn Escondido San Diego North County

15. Extended Stay America Premier Suites - San Diego - San Marcos

16. Motel 6 Escondido, CA

17. Best Western Poway/San Diego Hotel

18. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Rancho Bernardo Scripps Poway

19. Sonesta ES Suites Carmel Mountain – San Diego

20. Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area

Compare popular hotels close to San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Top San Diego Zoo Safari Park Hotel Reviews

Motel Mediteran Escondido

Bandy Canyon Ranch

Escondido Vineyard Estate: Walk to Wineries!

Other attractions near San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Queen Califa's Magical Circle

Maderas Golf Club

San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park

San Diego Archaeological Center

Cordiano Winery

Orfila Vineyard and Winery

The Vineyard at Escondido

Dixon Lake

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