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

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A wooden pergola with white curtains, a poolside lounge area, and potted plants.

A swimming pool with various inflatable toys, including a unicorn and a turtle, surrounded by lounge chairs and potted plants.

An outdoor patio area with wooden tables and chairs, a stone fireplace, and a television screen mounted on the wall.

A bar area with a stone counter, bar stools, and a mural on the wall.

1. Bandy Canyon Ranch

3 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Kirsten

₩325,272

₩434,509 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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.

2. Continental Inn San Diego Hotel Escondido

10.3 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Warren

₩170,144

₩187,159 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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 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.

3. Motel Mediteran Escondido

Kit Carson, 7.3 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Zenia

₩107,069

₩117,776 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 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.

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

19.1 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Erin

₩156,575

₩173,016 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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.

5. San Vicente Golf Resort

20.5 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

LORENA

₩142,550

₩153,962 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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

6. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Escondido Downtown

Central Escondido, 9.7 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Elizabeth

₩193,943

₩213,715 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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 Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and a well-lit facade.

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

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

16.7 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Paula

₩193,943

₩213,715 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

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

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

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

8. Best Western Escondido Hotel

North Broadway, 11.5 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Ceaser

₩181,759

₩199,935 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk with a lamp, and a view of a lake and mountains.

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

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

9. Lakehouse Resort

20.2 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Tracy

₩157,350

₩214,245 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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

10. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego - Rancho Bernardo

11.9 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Isabel

₩193,943

₩220,988 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

11. Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego-Poway

18.1 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

India

₩206,209

₩227,232 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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 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.

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

10.2 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

John

₩165,347

₩181,882 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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, a vanity with a sink, and a toilet.

13. Escondido Lodge

Kit Carson, 7.3 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Angelica

₩86,908

₩95,599 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a television mounted on the wall.

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

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

14. Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Rancho Bernardo

14.3 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Chad

₩126,314

₩143,919 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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 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.

15. Ramona Valley Inn

13.8 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Deborah

₩82,411

₩93,456 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

16. Rancho Bernardo Inn

10.1 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Yoojung

₩345,194

₩455,904 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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.

17. Hilton Garden Inn San Diego - Rancho Bernardo

11.2 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Miguel

₩217,065

₩247,335 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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

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.

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

18. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar

19.5 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Ravi

₩141,290

₩162,406 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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.

19. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego North San Marcos

19 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Lekeshia

₩193,943

₩213,715 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

20. Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

17.4 km from San Diego Zoo Safari Park

₩101,918

₩112,110 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
Bandy Canyon Ranch	8.8 Excellent 168 reviews	View
Continental Inn San Diego Hotel Escondido	9.0 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View
Motel Mediteran Escondido	9.0 Wonderful 1,070 reviews	View
Harrah's Resort Southern California Hotel & Casino - A Caesars Rewards Destination	8.4 Very good 1,204 reviews	View
San Vicente Golf Resort	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View

Top San Diego Zoo Safari Park Hotel Reviews

Escondido Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Sin duda alguna el mejor ,súper limpio y muy seguro si quieren hospedarse con amigos o familiares ,el personal super atento ,educados ,sin duda alguna la mejor opción ,no se arrepentirán ☺️"

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. Bandy Canyon Ranch

2. Continental Inn San Diego Hotel Escondido

3. Motel Mediteran Escondido

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

5. San Vicente Golf Resort

6. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Escondido Downtown

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

8. Best Western Escondido Hotel

9. Lakehouse Resort

10. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego - Rancho Bernardo

11. Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego-Poway

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

13. Escondido Lodge

14. Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Rancho Bernardo

15. Ramona Valley Inn

16. Rancho Bernardo Inn

17. Hilton Garden Inn San Diego - Rancho Bernardo

18. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar

19. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego North San Marcos

20. Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

Compare popular hotels close to San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Top San Diego Zoo Safari Park Hotel Reviews

Escondido Lodge

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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