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

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A buffet setup with coffee dispensers, coffee mugs, and food containers.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, a bathroom with a large mirror and red-tiled sink.

A reception area with a counter, blue sofas, a round table, and a wall-mounted mirror.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas.

1. Continental Inn San Diego Hotel Escondido

10.3 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

David

₩180,580

₩198,638 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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

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

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

2. Motel Mediteran Escondido

Kit Carson, 7.3 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Bob

₩107,221

₩117,943 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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.

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

3. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego - Rancho Bernardo

11.9 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Isabel

₩191,791

₩218,536 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a television screen.

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

4. Hilton Garden Inn San Diego - Rancho Bernardo

11.2 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Miguel

₩211,118

₩240,558 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A hotel room with a sofa, a small round table, a desk, a TV mounted on the wall, and a bed with a headboard.

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

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

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

20.8 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Amy

₩198,198

₩227,818 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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.

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

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

19.1 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Erin

₩152,758

₩168,798 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A hotel lobby with a large seating area, a kitchen counter with coffee machines, and a stone fireplace.

A compact kitchen with dark cabinets, a white refrigerator, and a dishwasher. There is a small dining area with a table and chairs.

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

A multi-story hotel with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and landscaped gardens.

7. Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Rancho Bernardo

14.3 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Chad

₩132,686

₩151,189 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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.

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

10.2 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

SCOTT

₩158,151

₩173,966 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

19.5 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Eliseo

₩153,178

₩168,698 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A neatly made bed with white linens, a wall-mounted painting of a sunset, and a bedside table with a phone.

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.

10. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar

19.5 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Carolina

₩112,783

₩129,638 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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.

11. Best Western Escondido Hotel

North Broadway, 11.5 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Kevin

₩191,805

₩210,986 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.

12. Lakehouse Resort

20.2 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Nicole

₩131,670

₩186,029 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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.

13. Ramona Valley Inn

13.8 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Deborah

₩81,059

₩87,543 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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.

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

14. Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

17.4 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Malak

₩99,715

₩109,686 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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.

A spacious hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a stone accent wall, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

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

15. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego North San Marcos

19 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Lekeshia

₩167,667

₩184,760 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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.

16. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Escondido Downtown

Central Escondido, 9.5 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Omar

₩89,998

₩98,998 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

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

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

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

17. Rancho Bernardo Inn

10.1 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Michelle

₩287,858

₩389,772 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A hotel room with two beds, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted picture.

A self-service checkout area with a digital payment terminal, snack vending machine, and a beverage dispenser.

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

A gated entrance to a building with a sign reading "RAMADA BY WYNDHAM".

18. Ramada by Wyndham San Diego Poway Miramar

17.4 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Stacey renee

₩108,561

₩126,118 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

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.

A garden with vibrant flowers, a stone structure, and a mountainous backdrop.

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

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

Desirae

₩153,655

₩217,077 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

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

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

20. Quality Inn Escondido San Diego North County

Central Escondido, 9.7 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Sandip

₩146,960

₩161,656 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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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 1,002 reviews	View
Motel Mediteran Escondido	9.0 Wonderful 1,076 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego - Rancho Bernardo	8.6 Excellent 1,061 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn San Diego - Rancho Bernardo	8.6 Excellent 1,006 reviews	View
Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Rancho Bernardo Scripps Poway	9.0 Wonderful 635 reviews	View

Top San Diego Zoo Safari Park Hotel Reviews

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. "

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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 The Vineyard at Escondido, Maderas Golf Club, and Cordiano Winery. Orfila Vineyard and 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. Motel Mediteran Escondido

3. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego - Rancho Bernardo

4. Hilton Garden Inn San Diego - Rancho Bernardo

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

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

7. Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Rancho Bernardo

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

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

10. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar

11. Best Western Escondido Hotel

12. Lakehouse Resort

13. Ramona Valley Inn

14. Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

15. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego North San Marcos

16. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Escondido Downtown

17. Rancho Bernardo Inn

18. Ramada by Wyndham San Diego Poway Miramar

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

20. Quality Inn Escondido San Diego North County

Compare popular hotels close to San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Top San Diego Zoo Safari Park Hotel Reviews

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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