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

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

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.

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

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

16.7 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Paula

₩202,939

₩223,628 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a chair, and a bedside table with a lamp.

A balcony with a white chair, a metal railing, and dense green foliage in the background.

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

2. Continental Inn San Diego Hotel Escondido

10.3 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

DAN

₩167,502

₩184,252 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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 seating options, and a large window providing a view.

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

3. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Escondido Downtown

Central Escondido, 9.7 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Ian

₩202,939

₩223,628 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

4. Motel Mediteran Escondido

Kit Carson, 7.3 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Bob

₩96,066

₩105,672 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

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

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.

5. Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego-Poway

18.1 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Marjorie

₩180,324

₩205,379 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

Erin

₩152,074

₩168,042 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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.

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.

7. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar

19.5 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Carolina

₩112,277

₩129,057 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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.

8. Lakehouse Resort

20.2 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Nicole

₩130,890

₩184,926 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple ceiling fans, and bar stools.

9. San Vicente Golf Resort

20.5 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Alisa

₩168,409

₩188,556 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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

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.

A modern lounge area with blue sofas, glass coffee tables, and a pool view.

10. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego - Rancho Bernardo

11.9 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Isabel

₩190,931

₩217,556 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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.

11. Hilton Garden Inn San Diego - Rancho Bernardo

11.2 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Miguel

₩200,778

₩228,776 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 14 - Nov 15

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'.

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

19.5 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

david

₩153,692

₩169,263 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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 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

Jared

₩168,116

₩184,928 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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.

14. Best Western Escondido Hotel

North Broadway, 11.5 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Kevin

₩190,945

₩210,040 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on a brick wall, and framed pictures.

A lobby with a green sofa, two round tables, and striped chairs.

A swimming pool area with a hot tub, outdoor seating, and a covered patio.

A stone-built outdoor seating area with a fire feature, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear sky.

15. Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA

16.3 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Pedro

₩188,263

₩207,089 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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

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.

16. Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Rancho Bernardo

14.3 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Jean

₩132,091

₩150,511 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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.

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

17. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego North San Marcos

19 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Lekeshia

₩178,923

₩197,165 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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 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.

18. Ramona Valley Inn

13.8 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Rhiannon

₩80,695

₩93,824 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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.

19. Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

17.4 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Malak

₩100,936

₩111,036 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

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.

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

20. Escondido Lodge

Kit Carson, 7.3 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Raul

₩102,670

₩112,937 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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Compare popular hotels close to San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Continental Inn San Diego Hotel Escondido	9.0 Wonderful 1,010 reviews	View
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Escondido Downtown	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Motel Mediteran Escondido	9.0 Wonderful 1,075 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego-Poway	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View

Top San Diego Zoo Safari Park Hotel Reviews

Motel Mediteran Escondido

8/10 Good

"The room was smaller than I expected, but was very clean. The AC didn't turn on when I arrived and I had to have somebody come help get it working. The bed was also extremely firm and not very comfortable for me. The room was very quiet, though. Motel staff was very helpful and suggested a breakfast place nearby that was very reasonably priced and tasty."

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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?

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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. Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego North/San Marcos

2. Continental Inn San Diego Hotel Escondido

3. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Escondido Downtown

4. Motel Mediteran Escondido

5. Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego-Poway

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

7. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar

8. Lakehouse Resort

9. San Vicente Golf Resort

10. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego - Rancho Bernardo

11. Hilton Garden Inn San Diego - Rancho Bernardo

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

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

14. Best Western Escondido Hotel

15. Hampton Inn San Marcos, CA

16. Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Rancho Bernardo

17. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego North San Marcos

18. Ramona Valley Inn

19. Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

20. Escondido Lodge

Compare popular hotels close to San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Top San Diego Zoo Safari Park Hotel Reviews

Motel Mediteran Escondido

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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