Sheraton San Diego Resort
Waterfront resort on the marina next to the airport, offering private balconies and panoramic San Diego Bay views.
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Sheraton San Diego Resort is a large waterfront property situated on the marina directly adjacent to San Diego International Airport. Guests appreciate panoramic views of the bay from private balconies alongside convenient airport shuttle service. However, travelers regularly complain about pricey food and beverages, high resort and parking fees, and older, smaller rooms in the outer Bay Tower. 52614
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What travelers noticed
- Reviewers consistently praise the scenic views overlooking the marina and San Diego Bay, especially at sunset from private balconies and Harbor's Edge restaurant. 6
- Beds and pillows earn steady marks for comfort, with guests noting quality sleep and crisp linens. 14
- Visitors frequently commend the convenience of the free airport shuttle running every 25 minutes and the walking paths along the waterfront promenade. drawn from the full read
The catch
- Noise levels divide guests, with some calling the property quiet and others complaining about airplane noise from the active runway. 125
- Accommodations trigger mixed reactions, as guests in the Marina Tower enjoy updated, spacious rooms while those assigned to the Bay Tower report smaller, dated quarters and a long walk to main amenities. 5
Who it's for
- — Travelers needing quick airport access with a dedicated shuttle
- — Guests seeking private balconies with bay and marina views
- — Marriott Bonvoy members earning or redeeming points
Skip it if
- — Light sleepers sensitive to airplane and runway noise
- — Travelers seeking a central downtown location
- — Guests wanting to avoid steep resort and parking fees
Seen on camera
5 moments · 3 videos · Sheraton San Diego Resort
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“This is the room overall it's an average but nice looking hotel room and it was very comfortable and a very comfortable…”
youtube.com5:28“in a small bathroom but efficient efficient”
youtube.com5:57“there's a couple of other soaps there's some pharmacopoeia and that's kind of the gig for the bathroom very small”
youtube.com0:56“overpriced restaurant downstairs if you want to get something in in for what you get”
youtube.com5:59“What's in the fridge? Empty little fridge. That's not bad.”
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Score breakdown
How the 78/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
86Food
92- “We later strolled the waterfront promenade and grabbed dinner before returning to our room. Our wonderful stay ended with room service breakfast the following morning. I personally recommend the yummy breakfast burrito with braised short rib.” 6
- “We decided on the warm tortilla chips with queso and Mexican street corn for appetizers. We also tried the spiced tortilla soup and Cali chicken and hominy pozole. Tortilla soup is one of my favorites and it did not disappoint!” 6
Location
85- “Yes, it's an older hotel, but for the location it can not be beat, I usually get a Bay view room (away from he airport) and to wakeup each morning to that view, is priceless.” 11
- “i stayed there once and enjoyed the walk to the east far end of harbor island drive at night. really stunning views of downtown” 11
Noise
86Room
82Service
81Bed & Sleep
85- “The bed and pillows were pretty comfortable for good sleep, but the sound proofing due to an adjoining room and a view of the active runway are not optimal for light sleepers.” 2
- “Sheraton La Jolla offers spacious suites with either a king bed or two queens. The latter can sleep up to five with a rollaway bed.” 1
Value
76- “As Marriott Titanium members, we received a room upgrade to a Skyline view room, the complimentary breakfast was excellent with high quality items well executed, but the resort and parking fees are high (as expected).” 2
- “We figured we would have to pay taxi fare no matter where we stayed. Our room was available when we arrived, and despite the low price, a special I was offered as a Starwood member, we were given a room on a high floor with a fabulous view and balcony.” 8
Where it is, how to reach it
Details checked 2026-08-26
Stay value
How this property reads against the hotels we cover alongside it. Measured on review evidence, not on a nightly rate.
Falls short of what $$ usually buys
Scores 11 points below the mid-range median of 89, across 494 hotels in the same bracket. In San Diego it sits 8 points below the local median of 86.
- This hotel
- 78
- Bracket median
- 89
- Index median
- 90
Based on 494 comparable hotels.
Which room to ask for
What reviewers say about where to sleep inside this building — by room number where one is named, and otherwise by floor, wing, aspect and position. Every line opens onto the quotes behind it.
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Where travelers agree — and don’t
The topics reviewers split on most. A wide bar means your experience depends on which room you get — or whose opinion you trust.
View the 55 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
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- “Expensive food and beverages” 5
- “As Marriott Titanium members, we received a room upgrade to a Skyline view room, the complimentary breakfast was excellent with high quality items well executed, but the resort and parking fees are high (as expected).” 2
- “In this review, you'll see why this Sheraton is more than just an airport hotel and great value for money.” 14
- “Some guests complain of minor cleanliness issues, however, and daily parking is pricey.” 5
- “Our room was available when we arrived, and despite the low price, a special I was offered as a Starwood member, we were given a room on a high floor with a fabulous view and balcony. We stayed at the marina tower because the pool was there. It was a beautiful hotel and a beautiful room.” 8
- “We figured we would have to pay taxi fare no matter where we stayed. Our room was available when we arrived, and despite the low price, a special I was offered as a Starwood member, we were given a room on a high floor with a fabulous view and balcony.” 8
- “overpriced restaurant downstairs if you want to get something in in for what you get” On camera45:59
- “There is a minibar though our room did not have a menu with pricing. I called the front desk and housekeeping to inquire about pricing in order to determine whether I should pull a juice for my daughter from the minibar or go downstairs to get one. Someone told me there aren't menus for the minibar, but I'm not sure if that's correct or not because the one I requested never came.” 14
- “They want to redeem or earn Marriott Bonvoy points. It provides reasonable value.” 1
- “rtinis and tapas; a Starbucks; and light breakfasts or cocktails in the lounge (some guests have found food and adult beverages expensive).” 5
- “I usually can find rates as low as 99/n there, so over all it sure beat the $300 at the US Grant or $225/n at The W downtown.” 11
- “Located a 20 minute walk from the San Diego International Airport on the marina, it is convenient” 2
- “Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina provides an excellent base for a short layover thanks to its location across the street from San Diego International Airport.” 14
- “Convenient location walkable to part of UC San Diego” 1
- “i stayed there once and enjoyed the walk to the east far end of harbor island drive at night. really stunning views of downtown” 11
- “From a multitude of amenities to the great location and allure of the bay, the world-class hotel features an atmosphere as exhilarating as the city of San Diego itself.” 10
- “It's also on a park along the bay, so you can get out and walk around if your time allows. They shuttle is really convenient too of course and downtown is a short car ride if your time allows want to spend sometime there after all.” 12
- “Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina generously invited us to kick off our summer early and stay for two nights at the recently renovated waterfront resort overlooking the beautiful San Diego Bay. The spectacular location is the first thing that stood out to us upon arrival.” 6
- “Yes, it's an older hotel, but for the location it can not be beat, I usually get a Bay view room (away from he airport) and to wakeup each morning to that view, is priceless.” 11
- “Why People Choose Sheraton La Jolla Sheraton La Jolla is a low-rise, multi-building hotel with a few notable features that make it stand out from other hotels in San Diego. It has a convenient location to nearby businesses and UCSD.” 1
- “And considering the Sheraton's superb views of the bay, you might forget that this property is considered an "airport hotel."” 18
- “All in all, this is an excellent location for airport stopovers, or for those who care most about being on the water, but it's inconvenient as a home base for sightseeing.” 5
- “Inexpensive shuttle to downtown area and rental bicycles available” 5
- “Rooms and baths in the Bay Tower are smaller and seem less updated, so it's worth requesting a room in the Marina Tower.” 5
- “The small balcony with seating would be a great place to enjoy an evening glass of wine but we were busy elsewhere in the hotel.” 14
- “With newer, fresher decor, and larger accommodations, the Marina Tower offers more restaurants and amenities than the Bay Tower does.” 5
- “Cleanliness and maintenance were very good, as expected for a renovated room.” 2
- “This is the room overall it's an average but nice looking hotel room and it was very comfortable and a very comfortable bed” On camera175:28
- “Marriott Bonvoy members have their own expedited line. We also ordered a room service snack and it came about 10 minutes outside the estimated window.” 14
- “Our room included two comfortable Queen-sized beds, a table and chairs, a shower-tub combo, flat-screen TV, a mini fridge, coffee and tea maker, and balcony with seating.” 6
- “The large guest room also has the same bed options with a king or two queens, though the living area feels more spacious (especially if you're bringing several pieces of luggage).” 1
- “The highlight of the room was the private balcony overlooking the beautiful marina, but the view was beautiful inside, too.” 6
- “The bedroom area was spacious and the bathroom felt a little smaller, as expected.” 2
- “Families staying at Sheraton La Jolla might consider upgrading to a suite or requesting connecting guest room doors. The guest rooms feel small for more than two people.” 1
- “The bed and pillows were pretty comfortable for good sleep, but the sound proofing due to an adjoining room and a view of the active runway are not optimal for light sleepers. We ended up with noisy neighbours the 2nd evening who spoke loudly and watched TV until 2am which made sleep difficult.” 2
- “Upside - free shuttle to the airport. Quiet. Much quieter than the Hampton Inn we stayed at pre cruise and much much quieter than the Westin Gaslamp we stayed at for a conference.” 8
- “Close to the freeway but not too noisy” 1
- “Refrigerators must be requested in advance. Some guests have complained of airport noise.” 5
- “We later strolled the waterfront promenade and grabbed dinner before returning to our room. Our wonderful stay ended with room service breakfast the following morning. I personally recommend the yummy breakfast burrito with braised short rib.” 6
- “We decided on the warm tortilla chips with queso and Mexican street corn for appetizers. We also tried the spiced tortilla soup and Cali chicken and hominy pozole. Tortilla soup is one of my favorites and it did not disappoint!” 6
- “in a small bathroom but efficient efficient” On camera175:57
- “The bedroom area was spacious and the bathroom felt a little smaller, as expected.” 2
- “Very nice toilet I must say. I also liked the room's front door.” 11
- “there's a couple of other soaps there's some pharmacopoeia and that's kind of the gig for the bathroom very small” On camera40:56
- “I don't have enough status for an upgrade, so I was put in a standard room at the outer tower. I forget the name, but it's a good 10 minute walk from the main tower where your photos were taken. Bottom line: The tower is a dump and the service was awful.” 11
- “What a great hotel.....everyone there had smiles and seemed sincerely happy to do anything and everything to make your visit nice.” 8
- “The common areas of the other tower undergoing renovations were nice too, but in need of a refresh.” 2
- “I mention them only because these are things that seasoned travelers like to know. There might have been a conference happening at the same time so the check-in line was about 20 minutes long.” 14
- “Service: 78 - It is a busy hotel, but overall service was good. It is a busy hotel, but overall service was good. The front desk is always very busy and service can feel a little rushed. Service at breakfast was above expectations.” 2
- “there is a nightstand with an old clock radio looks clean though it looks like they cleaned pretty good” 4
- “The city view. Pretty nice sunset. Wa! Look at this view.” 15
- “As Marriott Titanium members, we received a room upgrade to a Skyline view room, the complimentary breakfast was excellent with high quality items well executed, but the resort and parking fees are high (as expected).” 2
- “Room Design: 79 - We were in the renovated tower and the room design had modern accents with a seaside theme. Our room had a nice view of the airport runway, the marina, and the city skyline.” 2
- “The bed and pillows were pretty comfortable for good sleep, but the sound proofing due to an adjoining room and a view of the active runway are not optimal for light sleepers.” 2
- “Sheraton La Jolla offers spacious suites with either a king bed or two queens. The latter can sleep up to five with a rollaway bed.” 1
What we still don't know
What we can’t tell you yet, said plainly. These close as we read more coverage of this hotel.
- No reviewer has named an individual room number here yet.
- Nothing reliable said about room types.
- Nothing reliable said about which side it faces.
- Nothing reliable said about position on the floor.
- Food rests on 2 sources — too thin to rely on.
- 18 sources carry no publication date, so we cannot tell how current they are.
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How much we read
Deep coverage · 59/100We read 18 sources for this property, and pulled 74 traveler insights worth knowing. Last checked 2026-08-28.
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Sources
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- 1Sheraton La Jolla Review: Who Stays at This Hotel & Whylajollamom.comReview siteDate not stated8 quotes used
“Convenient location walkable to part of UC San Diego”
Read originallajollamom.com - 2Hotel Review: Sheraton San Diego Resort – A room view ...weleavetoday.comReview siteDate not stated11 quotes used
“Located a 20 minute walk from the San Diego International Airport on the marina, it is convenient”
Read originalweleavetoday.com - 3Sheraton San Diego Resortsheraton-san-diego-hotel-marina.thesandiegohotels.comReview siteDate not stated1 quote used
“You can enjoy a hot tub and two hot tubs at this comfortable hotel, while taking advantage of its excellent location within a few blocks of Petco Park.”
Read originalsheraton-san-diego-hotel-marina.thesandiegohotels.com - 4Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina, July 30-31 2022youtube.comVideoDate not statedListened for quotes only4 quotes used
“overpriced restaurant downstairs if you want to get something in in for what you get”
Read originalyoutube.com - 5Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marinaoyster.comReview siteDate not stated9 quotes used
“Expensive food and beverages”
Read originaloyster.com - 6Escaping To San Diego Bay? Experience This Waterfront ...patch.comReview siteDate not stated6 quotes used
“We later strolled the waterfront promenade and grabbed dinner before returning to our room. Our wonderful stay ended with room service breakfast the following morning. I personally recommend the yummy breakfast burrito w…”
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