San Diego, CaliforniaGaslamp Quarter
Margaritaville Hotel Gaslamp Quarter
Urban beach playground
Gaslamp Quarter San Diego, California
Renovated
2023
Price
$$
Rated for
Social Design LocalOutside the door
The house
MargaritavilleUrban beach playground
An eleven-foot flip-flop sculpture and a chandelier made from two hundred hand-blown margarita glasses set a playful tone in the lobby.
What it’s good at
Notable
Fourth-floor pool deck bar with skyline views, weekend DJ sets, and frozen cocktails beside downtown cabanas.
Listed
Coastal bungalow interiors pair shiplap walls and mounted surfboards with light woods and Baja-inspired mission architecture accents.
Listed
Downtown Gaslamp Quarter setting steps from Petco Park, drawing on Southern California surf heritage and Mexican craft details.
What they say
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
The vibe leans more SoCal surf retreat than convention-center hotel, with breezy interiors, coastal-inspired décor, and a rooftop scene that draws both travelers and locals.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
The Gaslamp Quarter setting puts lively nightlife right outside, with Petco Park baseball games only one block down the street.
The rooms
Vintage coastal bungalow style pairs white shiplap walls and rattan fixtures with mounted surfboards and views toward Petco Park.
The pool and gym
Bring a swimsuit.
The fourth-floor heated rooftop pool is lined with shaded cabanas, and the gym has Peloton bikes.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
LandShark Bar & Grill
Garage doors open onto Sixth Avenue beneath a suspended replica airplane, with street tacos, burgers, and live music.
How it began
Originally opened in 2005 as Hotel Solamar, a major 2023 renovation transformed the address into Margaritaville's first West Coast city hotel.
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.