Heading to San Diego Comic-Con with your family? We’ve done the researched and pulled together a list of big family hotels for San Diego Comic-Con that are near the San Diego Convention Center and/or near the usual Comic-Con shuttle routes.
Originally posted October 26, 2017. Updated April 9, 2019.
To help make things a bit easier on big families, we’ve put together a list of hotels near the San Diego Convention Center (or on the shuttle routes that have been used in previous years) that have rooms suitable for a family of 5 or more.
We looked a variety of criteria for these hotels. The main criteria are that they have to allow at least 2 adults and 3 children. Even if your family has older kids (like ours) these rooms will likely work for you. Some of these rooms might work for even larger families (6 or more people). We also include extra details such as if there is a free breakfast (great for families on a budget), if they have a microwave and refrigerator in the room, and more.
Please note: this list is subject to change – hotel policies change from time to time. It is your responsibility to review the rooms and policies of the hotel you book with. We cannot confirm that any of the hotels listed below will have availability during Comic-Con time. This list is to help give you a starting point on which hotels might be better suited for your family.
San Diego Comic-Con Lottery: Each year there is a hotel lottery for those that have purchased Comic-Con badges. By participating in the lottery, you can usually get the best price on a hotel room (compared to what you can book on your own). Some of the hotels below are available in the lottery and some are not. Even if one of the hotels below is listed in the lottery, the largest rooms (the ones we share) might NOT be part of the lottery. If you don’t use the lottery and you choose to book one of these hotels, your room rate may be very high.

Downtown San Diego
Ramada Gaslamp / Convention Center
830 6th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101 [MAP]
- Best Room Type Offered:
- Two queens and a sofa bed
- Bath: One
- Free Breakfast: No
- On Site Dining: Yes
- Refrigerator: Yes
- Microwave: Yes
- Crib: Yes
- Rollaway Bed: Yes
- Miles from Convention Center: .7 mile
- Nearby Comic-Con Shuttle: Yes
- Comic Con Family Tip: Suites are two rooms with a closing door to each room. Valet parking only.
Residence Inn San Diego Downtown/Bayfront
900 Bayfront Court, San Diego, Ca 92101 [MAP]
- Best Room Type Offered:
- One king and two queens with two bathrooms
- Two queens with a sofa bed and one bathroom
- Free Breakfast: Yes
- On Site Dining: No
- Refrigerator: Yes
- Microwave: Yes
- Crib: Yes
- Rollaway Bed: No
- Miles from Convention Center: 1 mile
- Nearby Comic-Con Shuttle: Yes
- Comic Con Family Tip: full kitchen
Embassy Suites San Diego Bay – Downtown
601 Pacific Highway, San Diego, Ca, 92101 [MAP]
- Best Room Type Offered:
- Two double beds with a sofa bed
- Bath: One
- Free Breakfast: Yes
- On Site Dining: Yes
- Refrigerator: Yes
- Microwave: Yes
- Crib: Yes
- Rollaway Bed: No
- Miles from Convention Center: .7 mile
- Nearby Comic-Con Shuttle: .7 miles 13 min. walk
- Comic Con Family Tips: Evening Reception nightly (appetizers & one drink), walking distance to Seaport Village and the USS Midway, parking is one of the most expensive of the downtown hotels (currently $50 a day, valet parking only)
Wyndham San Diego Bayside
1355 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101-3321 [MAP]
- Best Room Type Offered:
- One king and two double beds with a sofa bed and two bathrooms
- Free Breakfast: No
- On Site Dining: Yes
- Refrigerator: Yes upon request
- Microwave: No
- Crib: Yes
- Rollaway Bed: Yes
- Miles from Convention Center: 1.8 miles
- Nearby Comic-Con Shuttle: Yes
- Comic Con Family Tip: Free airport shuttle to and from the hotel, also shuttle service to attractions and shopping, Close to the USS Midway, Maritime Museum, and the Coronado Island ferry
Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown / Bayfront
900 Bayfront Court, San Diego, Ca 92101 [MAP]
- Best Room Type Offered:
- Two queen beds with a sofa bed
- Bath: One
- Free Breakfast: Yes
- On Site Dining: No
- Refrigerator: Yes
- Microwave: Yes
- Crib: Yes
- Rollaway Bed: No
- Miles from Convention Center: 1 mile
- Nearby Comic-Con Shuttle: Yes
- Comic Con Family Tip: Short walk to Coronado Island Ferry and the USS Midway; free breakfast available indoors AND on large outdoor balcony overlooking the bay
Residence Inn San Diego Downtown
1747 Pacific Highway, San Diego, Ca 92101 [MAP]
- Best Room Types Offered:
- Two queen beds and a sofa bed with two bathrooms
- Free Breakfast: Yes
- On Site Dining: No
- Refrigerator: Yes
- Microwave: Yes
- Crib: Yes
- Rollaway Bed: No
- Miles from Convention Center: 2 miles
- Nearby Comic-Con Shuttle: Yes
- Comic Con Family Tip: Free Evening Reception (Monday – Wednesday), full kitchen, Free airport shuttle
Homewood Suites San Diego Downtown / Bayside
2137 Pacific Highway Suite B, San Diego, Ca, 92101 [MAP]
- Best Room Types Offered:
- One king and two queen beds with a sofa bed and two bathrooms
- Two queen beds with a sofa bed and one bathroom
- Free Breakfast: Yes
- On Site Dining: Yes
- Refrigerator: Yes
- Microwave: Yes
- Crib: Yes
- Rollaway Bed: Yes
- Miles from Convention Center: 2.2 miles
- Nearby Comic-Con Shuttle: .2 miles (about 5 minute walk)
- Comic Con Family: Free Evening Reception Monday through Thursday, Full kitchen, plenty of USB ports to charge your devices
Liberty Station, Airport, Shelter Island San Diego
Humphreys Half Moon Inn
2303 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA 92106 [MAP]
- Best Room Type Offered:
- Two Queen beds with a sofabed
- Bath: One
- Free Breakfast: No
- On-Site Dining: Yes
- Refrigerator: Yes
- Microwave: Yes
- Crib: Yes
- Rollaway Bed: No
- Miles from Convention Center: 6.3 miles
- Comic-Con Shuttle: Yes
Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Airport-Liberty Station
2576 Laning Rd, San Diego, CA 92106 [MAP]
- Best Room Types Offered:
- One king and One queen bed with a sofa bed and two bathrooms
- Free Breakfast: Yes
- On Site Dining: Yes
- Refrigerator: Yes
- Microwave: Yes
- Crib: Yes
- Rollaway Bed: Yes
- Miles from Convention Center: 5.3 miles
- Nearby Comic-Con Shuttle: 2 minute walk
- Comic Con Family: Free Evening Reception Monday through Thursday, Full kitchen, plenty of USB ports to charge your devices
TownePlace Suites San Diego Airport/Liberty Station
2311 Lee Ct, San Diego, California [MAP]
- Best Room Types Offered:
- One king and One queen beds with a sofa bed and one bathroom
- Two queen beds with a sofa bed and one bathroom
- Free Breakfast: Yes
- On-Site Dining: No
- Refrigerator: Yes
- Microwave: Yes
- Crib: Yes
- Rollaway Bed: Yes
- Miles from Convention Center: 4 miles
- Nearby Comic-Con Shuttle: .6 miles (about 13-minute walk)
Mission Valley San Diego
Homewood Suites San Diego Mission Valley / Zoo
445 Camino Del Rio South, San Diego, CA 92108 [MAP]
- Best Room Type Offered:
- Two queen beds with a sofa bed
- Bath: One
- Free Breakfast: Yes
- On Site Dining: No
- Refrigerator: Yes
- Microwave: Yes
- Crib: Yes
- Rollaway Bed: Yes
- Miles from Convention Center: 6.8 miles
- Nearby Comic-Con Shuttle: .2 miles (about 4 minute walk)
- Comic Con Family Tip: Evening Reception (Monday – Thursday); full kitchen
DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego Hotel Circle
1515 Hotel Cir S, San Diego, CA 92108 [MAP]
- Best Room Types Offered:
- Two queen beds with a Bunk bed and One bathroom
- Two queen beds with a sofa bed and one bathroom
- Free Breakfast: No
- On-Site Dining: Yes
- Refrigerator: Yes
- Microwave: No
- Crib: Yes
- Rollaway Bed: No
- Miles from Convention Center: 5.2 miles
- Nearby Comic-Con Shuttle: Yes
Homewood Suites San Diego Hotel Circle SeaWorld Area
2201 Hotel Circle South, San Diego, California 92108 (MAP)
- Best Room Types Offered:
- One king and two queen beds with a sofa bed and a two bathrooms
- Two queen beds with a sofa bed and one bathroom
- Free Breakfast: Yes
- On Site Dining: Yes
- Refrigerator: Yes
- Microwave: Yes
- Crib: Yes
- Rollaway Bed: Yes
- Miles from Convention Center: 5.7 miles
- Nearby Comic-Con Shuttle: .2 miles (about 4 minute walk)
- Comic Con Family: Free Evening Reception Monday through Thursday, Full kitchen, plenty of USB ports to charge your devices
Holiday Inn Express & Suites San Diego – Mission Valley
635 Hotel Cir S, San Diego, CA 92108 [MAP]
- Best Room Type Offered:
- Two queen beds with a sofa bed
- Bath: One
- Free Breakfast: Yes
- On-Site Dining: No
- Refrigerator: Yes
- Microwave: Yes
- Crib: Yes
- Rollaway Bed: No
- Miles from Convention Center: 5 miles
- Nearby Comic-Con Shuttle: 1 minute walk
Residence Inn San Diego Mission Valley
1865 Hotel Circle South, San Diego, CA 92108 [MAP]
- Best Room Types Offered:
- One king and two double beds with a sofa bed & two bathrooms (744 sq ft)
- One king with 2 twin/bunk beds & a sofa bed & one bathroom (650 sq ft)
- Two queen beds with a sofa bed & one bathroom (561 sq ft)
- Free Breakfast: Yes
- On Site Dining: No
- Refrigerator: Yes
- Microwave: Yes
- Crib: Yes
- Rollaway Bed: No
- Miles from Convention Center: 8.3 miles
- Nearby Comic-Con Shuttle:Yes
- Comic Con Family Tips: Evening Reception (Monday – Wednesday); full kitchen
Comfort Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo Seaworld Area
2485 Hotel Circle Pl., San Diego, CA, 92108 [MAP]
- Best Room Types Offered:
- Two queen beds with a sofa bed
- Two double beds with a sofa bed
- Bath: One
- Free Breakfast: Yes
- On Site Dining: Yes
- Refrigerator: Yes
- Microwave: No
- Crib: Yes
- Rollaway Bed: No
- Miles from Convention Center: 8 miles
- Nearby Comic-Con Shuttle: .3 miles (about 6 minute walk)
- Comic Con Family Tip: Can be a lower cost hotel than the ones on this list.
Springhill Suites San Diego Mission Valley
2401 Camino Del Rio North, San Diego, Ca 92108 [MAP]
- Best Room Type Offered:
- Two queen beds with a sofa bed & one bathroom
- Bath: One
- Free Breakfast: Yes
- On Site Dining: No
- Refrigerator: Yes
- Microwave: Yes
- Crib: Yes
- Rollaway Bed: No
- Miles from Convention Center: 7.8 miles
- Nearby Comic-Con Shuttle: Yes
- Comic Con Family Tip: Many (all?) of the rooms have split bathrooms with shower+sink in one room and toilet+sink in another room making it easier for families to get ready. Walk-in closet. Starbucks (with drive thru) available in the same parking lot.
Candlewood Suites San Diego
1335 Hotel Circle South, San Diego, Ca 2108 [MAP]
- Best Room Types Offered:
- One king + one queen bed, with a sofa bed & two bathrooms
- Two queen beds, with a sofa bed & 1 bathroom
- Free Breakfast: No
- On Site Dining: No
- Refrigerator: Yes
- Microwave: Yes
- Crib: Yes upon request
- Rollaway Bed: Yes upon request
- Miles from Convention Center: 8.1 miles
- Nearby Comic-Con Shuttle: Yes
- Comic Con Family Tip: All rooms include full kitchen; has on-site free laundry; pet-friendly; outside grill area
Hotel Iris
625 Hotel Circle South, San Diego Ca 92108 [MAP]
- Best Room Type Offered:
- One king and one queen with a sofa bed and two bathrooms
- Free Breakfast: Yes
- On Site Dining: No
- Refrigerator: Yes
- Microwave: Yes
- Crib: Yes
- Rollaway Bed: Yes
- Miles from Convention Center: 5.2 miles
- Nearby Comic-Con Shuttle: Yes
- Comic Con Family Tip: Evening reception, full kitchen, close to Airport and Liberty Station, free airport shuttle to and from the hotel.
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