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

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A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a parking lot.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with 'Continental Inn' signage.

A hotel with a sign reading 'Continental Inn,' a parking lot, a swimming pool, and a mountain in the background.

A kitchen counter with six bowls containing various fruits.

1. Continental Inn San Diego Hotel Escondido

10.3 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Warren

₩171,393

₩188,532 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

An outdoor patio with wooden flooring, wicker chairs, and tables.

A sign for San Vicente Resort, The Oaks Grille & Par Lounge, surrounded by a landscaped garden with various plants and flowers.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a balcony with a view.

A wedding ceremony with guests seated on wooden chairs, a couple at the altar, and a backdrop of palm trees and flowers.

2. San Vicente Golf Resort

20.5 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

LORENA

₩143,673

₩155,174 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

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

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

A motel with a swimming pool, multiple parking spaces, and a fenced construction area.

3. Motel Mediteran Escondido

Kit Carson, 7.3 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Zenia

₩107,855

₩118,640 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, surrounded by a landscaped area with palm trees and a view of the mountains.

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

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

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

19.1 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Erin

₩155,178

₩171,472 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a vanity with a sink, and a toilet.

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

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

5. Escondido Lodge

Kit Carson, 7.3 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Angelica

₩87,592

₩96,352 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

6. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego - Rancho Bernardo

11.9 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Isabel

₩195,470

₩222,728 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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.

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

7. Hilton Garden Inn San Diego - Rancho Bernardo

11.2 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Miguel

₩215,168

₩245,173 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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 bar stools, and a television mounted on the wall.

A reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, a wall with a hexagonal pattern, and a refrigerator stocked with beverages.

8. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Escondido Downtown

Central Escondido, 9.7 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Lynn

₩201,617

₩222,172 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

An outdoor patio with a grill, dining area, and seating.

A pool area with lounge chairs, a pool, and a covered seating area.

A modern hotel lobby with a stone fireplace, a reception desk, and a blue seating area.

A gym with treadmills and elliptical machines, large windows, and outdoor seating with umbrellas.

9. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos

16.7 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Paula

₩195,470

₩215,398 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

A dining table with champagne, fruit, and pastries, a fireplace, and a cozy chair in a room with a stone wall.

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

10. Rancho Bernardo Inn

10.1 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Yoojung

₩347,911

₩459,494 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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

11. Lakehouse Resort

20.2 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Tracy

₩158,589

₩215,924 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A spacious hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a coffee station, and a television.

A modern living room with a fireplace, patterned chairs, decorative vases, and a ceiling fan.

A hotel with a covered entrance, palm trees, and a clear sky.

A snack aisle with shelves stocked with various treats like Doritos, Lay's, and Pringles.

12. Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego-Poway

18.1 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

India

₩196,222

₩216,227 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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 TV, a blue sofa, a wooden desk, a chair, and a lamp.

A modern hotel room with a blue sofa, a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV mounted on a wooden panel, and a small shelf with toiletries.

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

10.2 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Patrick

₩150,257

₩165,283 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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 room with a sofa, a bed with a red blanket, a TV mounted on the wall, and a desk.

14. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Escondido Downtown

Central Escondido, 9.5 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Luis

₩98,691

₩108,560 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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

A multi-story hotel with a sign for 'extended STAY AMERICA premier suites'.

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

19.5 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Eliseo

₩147,511

₩162,468 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

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

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window.

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

16. Best Western Escondido Hotel

North Broadway, 11.5 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Ceaser

₩183,094

₩201,403 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a sign for Ramada.

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.

17. Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

17.4 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Douglas

₩102,667

₩112,934 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern hotel exterior with a stone facade, large windows, and a reception area.

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large TV screen.

An outdoor patio with a stone barbecue, a fire pit, and seating.

A modern hotel room with a pool table, a sofa, a small round table, and a television.

18. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego North San Marcos

19 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Lekeshia

₩183,177

₩201,852 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A hotel reception area with a cityscape mural, a 'No Smoking' sign, and a refrigerator stocked with beverages.

A modern kitchen area with a coffee station, fruit bowl, and a refrigerator with a glass door displaying food items.

An outdoor balcony with a table and chairs, a large umbrella, and a view of trees and buildings.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and a parking lot.

19. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar

19.5 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Ravi

₩139,256

₩160,068 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

A hallway with wooden paneling, a clock, a coffee machine, and a sign that says "Coffee, Anyone?".

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

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

20. Ramona Valley Inn

13.8 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Deborah

₩86,052

₩99,254 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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Compare popular hotels close to San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Continental Inn San Diego Hotel Escondido	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
San Vicente Golf Resort	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
Motel Mediteran Escondido	9.0 Wonderful 1,068 reviews	View
Harrah's Resort Southern California Hotel & Casino - A Caesars Rewards Destination	8.4 Very good 1,209 reviews	View
Escondido Lodge	8.0 Very good 462 reviews	View

Top San Diego Zoo Safari Park Hotel Reviews

Motel Mediteran Escondido

10/10 Excellent

"The best for the price"

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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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 69 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 69 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, San Diego Archaeological Center, and Ramona Grasslands Preserve are a few additional nearby sights.

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Our top choices for San Diego Zoo Safari Park hotels

1. Continental Inn San Diego Hotel Escondido

2. San Vicente Golf Resort

3. Motel Mediteran Escondido

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

5. Escondido Lodge

6. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego - Rancho Bernardo

7. Hilton Garden Inn San Diego - Rancho Bernardo

8. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Escondido Downtown

9. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos

10. Rancho Bernardo Inn

11. Lakehouse Resort

12. Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego-Poway

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

14. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Escondido Downtown

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

16. Best Western Escondido Hotel

17. Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

18. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego North San Marcos

19. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar

20. Ramona Valley Inn

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

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