Points Hotels in San Diego: Award & Free Night Certificate Guide
Explore 182 points-bookable hotels in San Diego (California, United States) across 8 loyalty programs. Standard award rates in our dataset span from 7,500 to 105,000 points per night (median 28,000 pts), with 123 properties qualifying for credit card Free Night Certificates.
San Diego Points Hotels by Loyalty Program
Calculated from 182 properties in San Diego in the AwardTrail dataset.
| Loyalty Program | Hotels | Std. Points Range | FNC Eligible | Program Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marriott Bonvoy The Luxury Collection, EDITION, W Hotels | 75 | 22,000 – 90,000Median: 35,000 pts/night | 75 properties | Marriott Guide |
Hilton Honors Small Luxury Hotels (SLH), Hilton Garden Inn, Hilton Hotels & Resorts | 36 | 25,000 – 105,000Median: 49,500 pts/night | 36 properties | Hilton Guide |
Wyndham Rewards Registry Collection, Wyndham, Howard Johnson | 32 | 7,500 – 30,000Median: 11,250 pts/night | 2 properties | Wyndham Guide |
Choice Privileges Ascend Hotel Collection, Quality Inn, Comfort Inn | 12 | 8,000 – 20,000Median: 14,000 pts/night | 0 | Choice Guide |
Sonesta Travel Pass Sonesta ES Suites, Sonesta Hotels & Resorts, Americas Best Value Inn | 7 | 10,000 – 30,000Median: 20,000 pts/night | 0 | Sonesta Guide |
Best Western Rewards Best Western, Best Western Plus | 7 | 16,000 – 20,000Median: 16,000 pts/night | 0 | Best Western Guide |
IHG One Rewards Holiday Inn Express, Hotel Indigo, InterContinental | 7 | 23,000 – 75,000Median: 23,000 pts/night | 5 properties | IHG Guide |
World of Hyatt Park Hyatt, Grand Hyatt, Andaz | 6 | 12,000 – 40,000Median: 15,000 pts/night | 5 properties | Hyatt Guide |
Free Night Certificates in San Diego
Properties matching credit card certificate thresholds in our dataset.
Bookable with Marriott 85k FNC (Brilliant / Ritz-Carlton card) + up to 15,000 points top-off.
Bookable with Marriott 50k FNC (Bountiful / Bevy / Ritz-Carlton / 75-night choice) + up to 15,000 points top-off.
Bookable with Marriott 35k FNC (Boundless / Amex Business) + up to 15,000 points top-off.
Eligible for Hilton Honors Free Night Reward on standard rooms (Hilton Aspire, Surpass $15k spend).
Eligible for World of Hyatt Category 1–7 Free Night Award (60-night Globalist Milestone).
Eligible for IHG Premier Anniversary 40,000-point Free Night (supports point top-off on most properties).
Eligible for World of Hyatt Category 1–4 Free Night Award (Chase Hyatt Card anniversary, 30-night Milestone, Brand Explorer).
Costs 7,500–15,000 points per night (10% discount with Wyndham Earner cards).
Filter & Sort All 182 Points Hotels in San Diego
Filter by loyalty program, Free Night Certificate type, or maximum standard points per night.
| Hotel Name & Brand | Loyalty Program | Category / Tier | Points / Night (Off-Peak • Std • Peak) | Est. Cash & Value | FNC Eligible | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Park Hyatt San Diego Park Hyatt•Luxury San Diego, United States | Hyatt | Category 8 | 40,000 pts std 35,000 off-peak • 45,000 peak | 1150/nt est. 2.88¢/pt | Points only | |
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego Grand Hyatt•City / Urban 1 Market Pl, San Diego, CA 92101 | Hyatt | Category 4 | 15,000 pts std 7,500 off-peak • 25,000 peak | 375/nt est. 2.50¢/pt | Cat 1–4 FNCCat 1–7 FNC | |
Andaz San Diego Andaz•Lifestyle / Boutique San Diego, United States | Hyatt | Category 6 | 25,000 pts std 21,000 off-peak • 29,000 peak | 570/nt est. 2.28¢/pt | Cat 1–7 FNC | |
Grand Residences San Diego, a Registry Collection Hotel Registry Collection•Luxury San Diego, United States | Wyndham | Tier 3 (30,000 pts) | 30,000 pts std 30,000 off-peak • 30,000 peak | 650/nt est. 2.17¢/pt | Points only | |
Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine Hyatt Regency•City / Urban 3777 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA, United States | Hyatt | Category 4 | 15,000 pts std 12,000 off-peak • 18,000 peak | 320/nt est. 2.13¢/pt | Cat 1–4 FNCCat 1–7 FNC | |
Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina Hyatt Regency•City / Urban 1441 Quivira Road, San Diego, CA, United States | Hyatt | Category 4 | 15,000 pts std 12,000 off-peak • 18,000 peak | 320/nt est. 2.13¢/pt | Cat 1–4 FNCCat 1–7 FNC | |
Hyatt House San Diego/Sorrento Mesa Hyatt House•Extended Stay / Villa 10044 Pacific Mesa Boulevard, San Diego, CA, United States | Hyatt | Category 3 | 12,000 pts std 9,000 off-peak • 15,000 peak | 230/nt est. 1.92¢/pt | Cat 1–4 FNCCat 1–7 FNC | |
Wyndham Harbour Lights Wyndham•City / Urban 915 5th Avenue, San Diego, US | Wyndham | Tier 2 (15,000 pts) | 15,000 pts std 15,000 off-peak • 15,000 peak | 250/nt est. 1.67¢/pt | Wyndham ≤15k | |
Hotel Boutique San Diego, Ascend Hotel Collection Ascend Hotel Collection•Lifestyle / Boutique San Diego, United States | Choice | Standard (15k–30k) | 20,000 pts std 16,000 off-peak • 30,000 peak | 330/nt est. 1.65¢/pt | Points only | |
Howard Johnson Inn San Diego Hotel Circle Howard Johnson•City / Urban Howard Johnson Inn San Diego Hotel Circle, San Diego, CA, United States | Wyndham | Tier 1 (7,500 pts) | 7,500 pts std 7,500 off-peak • 15,000 peak | 115/nt est. 1.53¢/pt | Points only | |
Howard Johnson Inn San Diego Sea World Howard Johnson•City / Urban Howard Johnson Inn San Diego Sea World, San Diego, CA, United States | Wyndham | Tier 1 (7,500 pts) | 7,500 pts std 7,500 off-peak • 15,000 peak | 115/nt est. 1.53¢/pt | Points only | |
Howard Johnson Knights Inn San Diego South Howard Johnson•City / Urban Howard Johnson Knights Inn San Diego South, San Diego, CA, United States | Wyndham | Tier 1 (7,500 pts) | 7,500 pts std 7,500 off-peak • 15,000 peak | 115/nt est. 1.53¢/pt | Points only | |
Days Inn Mission Valley Sdsu Days Inn•City / Urban Days Inn Mission Valley Sdsu, San Diego, CA, United States | Wyndham | Tier 1 (7,500 pts) | 7,500 pts std 7,500 off-peak • 15,000 peak | 110/nt est. 1.47¢/pt | Points only | |
Days Inn San Diego Days Inn•City / Urban Days Inn San Diego, San Diego, CA, United States | Wyndham | Tier 1 (7,500 pts) | 7,500 pts std 7,500 off-peak • 15,000 peak | 110/nt est. 1.47¢/pt | Points only | |
Days Inn San Diego Airport Convention Center Harbor View Days Inn•City / Urban Days Inn San Diego Airport Convention Center Harbor View, San Diego, CA, United States | Wyndham | Tier 1 (7,500 pts) | 7,500 pts std 7,500 off-peak • 15,000 peak | 110/nt est. 1.47¢/pt | Points only | |
Days Inn San Diego Hotel Circle Days Inn•City / Urban Days Inn San Diego Hotel Circle, San Diego, CA, United States | Wyndham | Tier 1 (7,500 pts) | 7,500 pts std 7,500 off-peak • 15,000 peak | 110/nt est. 1.47¢/pt | Points only | |
Days Inn San Diego Mission Bay Sea World Days Inn•City / Urban Days Inn San Diego Mission Bay Sea World, San Diego, CA, United States | Wyndham | Tier 1 (7,500 pts) | 7,500 pts std 7,500 off-peak • 15,000 peak | 110/nt est. 1.47¢/pt | Points only | |
Wyndham San Diego Bayside Wyndham•City / Urban Wyndham San Diego Bayside, San Diego, CA, United States | Wyndham | Tier 2 (15,000 pts) | 15,000 pts std 15,000 off-peak • 15,000 peak | 220/nt est. 1.47¢/pt | Points only | |
Ldg San Old Town Travelodge Travelodge•City / Urban Ldg San Old Town Travelodge, San Diego, CA, United States | Wyndham | Tier 1 (7,500 pts) | 7,500 pts std 7,500 off-peak • 15,000 peak | 105/nt est. 1.40¢/pt | Points only | |
Travelodge San Diego Downtown Convention Center Travelodge•City / Urban Travelodge San Diego Downtown Convention Center, San Diego, CA, United States | Wyndham | Tier 1 (7,500 pts) | 7,500 pts std 7,500 off-peak • 15,000 peak | 105/nt est. 1.40¢/pt | Points only | |
Travelodge San Diego Mission Valley Hotel Circle Travelodge•City / Urban Travelodge San Diego Mission Valley Hotel Circle, San Diego, CA, United States | Wyndham | Tier 1 (7,500 pts) | 7,500 pts std 7,500 off-peak • 15,000 peak | 105/nt est. 1.40¢/pt | Points only | |
Travelodge San Diego Seaworld Travelodge•City / Urban Travelodge San Diego Seaworld, San Diego, CA, United States | Wyndham | Tier 1 (7,500 pts) | 7,500 pts std 7,500 off-peak • 15,000 peak | 105/nt est. 1.40¢/pt | Points only | |
Travelodge San Diego South Bay Travelodge•City / Urban Travelodge San Diego South Bay, San Diego, CA, United States | Wyndham | Tier 1 (7,500 pts) | 7,500 pts std 7,500 off-peak • 15,000 peak | 105/nt est. 1.40¢/pt | Points only | |
Quality Inn San Diego Quality Inn•City / Urban Quality Inn San Diego, San Diego, CA, United States | Choice | Value (<15k) | 10,000 pts std 8,000 off-peak • 13,000 peak | 140/nt est. 1.40¢/pt | Points only | |
Quality Inn San Diego Quality Inn•City / Urban Quality Inn San Diego, San Diego, CA, United States | Choice | Value (<15k) | 10,000 pts std 8,000 off-peak • 13,000 peak | 140/nt est. 1.40¢/pt | Points only | |
La Quinta Inn & Suites San Diego SeaWorld/Zoo La Quinta•City / Urban 645 Camino del Rio South, San Diego, CA, US | Wyndham | Tier 2 (15,000 pts) | 15,000 pts std 15,000 off-peak • 15,000 peak | 205/nt est. 1.37¢/pt | Wyndham ≤15k | |
Super 8 Mission Valley Qualcomm Super 8•City / Urban Super 8 Mission Valley Qualcomm, San Diego, CA, United States | Wyndham | Tier 1 (7,500 pts) | 7,500 pts std 7,500 off-peak • 15,000 peak | 100/nt est. 1.33¢/pt | Points only | |
Super 8 San Diego Bayview Conv Ctr Super 8•City / Urban Super 8 San Diego Bayview Conv Ctr, San Diego, CA, United States | Wyndham | Tier 1 (7,500 pts) | 7,500 pts std 7,500 off-peak • 15,000 peak | 100/nt est. 1.33¢/pt | Points only | |
Super 8 San Diego Hotel Circle Super 8•City / Urban Super 8 San Diego Hotel Circle, San Diego, CA, United States | Wyndham | Tier 1 (7,500 pts) | 7,500 pts std 7,500 off-peak • 15,000 peak | 100/nt est. 1.33¢/pt | Points only | |
Comfort Inn & Suites San Diego Comfort Inn•City / Urban Comfort Inn & Suites San Diego, San Diego, CA, United States | Choice | Standard (15k–30k) | 14,000 pts std 11,000 off-peak • 18,000 peak | 180/nt est. 1.29¢/pt | Points only | |
Comfort Inn & Suites San Diego Comfort Inn•City / Urban Comfort Inn & Suites San Diego, San Diego, CA, United States | Choice | Standard (15k–30k) | 14,000 pts std 11,000 off-peak • 18,000 peak | 180/nt est. 1.29¢/pt | Points only | |
Comfort Inn & Suites San Diego Comfort Inn•City / Urban Comfort Inn & Suites San Diego, San Diego, CA, United States | Choice | Standard (15k–30k) | 14,000 pts std 11,000 off-peak • 18,000 peak | 180/nt est. 1.29¢/pt | Points only | |
Comfort Inn & Suites San Diego Comfort Inn•City / Urban Comfort Inn & Suites San Diego, San Diego, CA, United States | Choice | Standard (15k–30k) | 14,000 pts std 11,000 off-peak • 18,000 peak | 180/nt est. 1.29¢/pt | Points only | |
Comfort Inn & Suites San Diego Comfort Inn•City / Urban Comfort Inn & Suites San Diego, San Diego, CA, United States | Choice | Standard (15k–30k) | 14,000 pts std 11,000 off-peak • 18,000 peak | 180/nt est. 1.29¢/pt | Points only | |
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego Country Inn & Suites•City / Urban Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego, San Diego, CA, United States | Choice | Standard (15k–30k) | 15,000 pts std 12,000 off-peak • 20,000 peak | 190/nt est. 1.27¢/pt | Points only | |
Rodeway Inn San Diego Rodeway Inn•City / Urban Rodeway Inn San Diego, San Diego, CA, United States | Choice | Value (<15k) | 8,000 pts std 6,000 off-peak • 10,000 peak | 100/nt est. 1.25¢/pt | Points only | |
Rodeway Inn San Diego Rodeway Inn•City / Urban Rodeway Inn San Diego, San Diego, CA, United States | Choice | Value (<15k) | 8,000 pts std 6,000 off-peak • 10,000 peak | 100/nt est. 1.25¢/pt | Points only | |
Rodeway Inn San Diego Rodeway Inn•City / Urban Rodeway Inn San Diego, San Diego, CA, United States | Choice | Value (<15k) | 8,000 pts std 6,000 off-peak • 10,000 peak | 100/nt est. 1.25¢/pt | Points only | |
Wyndham Garden San Diego Near Seaworld Wyndham Garden•City / Urban Wyndham Garden San Diego Near Seaworld, San Diego, CA, United States | Wyndham | Tier 2 (15,000 pts) | 15,000 pts std 15,000 off-peak • 15,000 peak | 180/nt est. 1.20¢/pt | Points only | |
Sonesta ES Suites Sonesta ES Suites•Extended Stay / Villa 11855 Avenue of Industry, San Diego, CA, US | Sonesta | Midscale (15k–22.5k) | 20,000 pts std 15,000 off-peak • 22,500 peak | 225/nt est. 1.13¢/pt | Points only | |
Sonesta ES Suites Carmel Mountain Sonesta ES Suites•Extended Stay / Villa 11002 Rancho Carmel Drive, San Diego, CA, United States | Sonesta | Midscale (15k–22.5k) | 20,000 pts std 15,000 off-peak • 22,500 peak | 225/nt est. 1.13¢/pt | Points only | |
Sonesta ES Suites - Sorrento Mesa Sonesta ES Suites•Extended Stay / Villa 6639 Mira Mesa Boulevard, San Diego, CA, United States | Sonesta | Midscale (15k–22.5k) | 20,000 pts std 15,000 off-peak • 22,500 peak | 225/nt est. 1.13¢/pt | Points only | |
Club Wyndham Harbour Lights Club Wyndham•Resort Club Wyndham Harbour Lights, San Diego, CA, United States | Wyndham | Tier 3 (30,000 pts) | 30,000 pts std 30,000 off-peak • 30,000 peak | 340/nt est. 1.13¢/pt | Points only | |
Club Wyndham Inn at the Park Club Wyndham•Resort Club Wyndham Inn at the Park, San Diego, CA, United States | Wyndham | Tier 3 (30,000 pts) | 30,000 pts std 30,000 off-peak • 30,000 peak | 340/nt est. 1.13¢/pt | Points only | |
Club Wyndham Worldmark San Diego Balboa Park Club Wyndham•Resort Club Wyndham Worldmark San Diego Balboa Park, San Diego, CA, United States | Wyndham | Tier 3 (30,000 pts) | 30,000 pts std 30,000 off-peak • 30,000 peak | 340/nt est. 1.13¢/pt | Points only | |
Club Wyndham Worldmark San Diego Mission Valley Club Wyndham•Resort Club Wyndham Worldmark San Diego Mission Valley, San Diego, CA, United States | Wyndham | Tier 3 (30,000 pts) | 30,000 pts std 30,000 off-peak • 30,000 peak | 340/nt est. 1.13¢/pt | Points only | |
Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham San Diego Hawthorn Suites•Extended Stay / Villa Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham San Diego, San Diego, CA, United States | Wyndham | Tier 2 (15,000 pts) | 15,000 pts std 15,000 off-peak • 15,000 peak | 160/nt est. 1.07¢/pt | Points only | |
La Quinta Inn San Diego Miramar La Quinta•City / Urban La Quinta Inn San Diego Miramar, San Diego, CA, United States | Wyndham | Tier 2 (15,000 pts) | 15,000 pts std 15,000 off-peak • 15,000 peak | 160/nt est. 1.07¢/pt | Points only | |
La Quinta San Diego Mission Bay La Quinta•City / Urban La Quinta San Diego Mission Bay, San Diego, CA, United States | Wyndham | Tier 2 (15,000 pts) | 15,000 pts std 15,000 off-peak • 15,000 peak | 160/nt est. 1.07¢/pt | Points only | |
The US Grant, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Diego The Luxury Collection•Luxury The US Grant, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Diego, San Diego, CA, United States | Marriott | Premier (50k–85k) | 78,000 pts std 65,000 off-peak • 92,000 peak | 820/nt est. 1.05¢/pt | 50k FNC85k FNC | |
The US Grant, A Luxury Collection Hotel The Luxury Collection•Luxury 326 Broadway, San Diego, CA, United States | Marriott | Premier (50k–85k) | 78,000 pts std 65,000 off-peak • 92,000 peak | 820/nt est. 1.05¢/pt | 50k FNC85k FNC | |
The San Diego EDITION EDITION•Lifestyle / Boutique San Diego, United States | Marriott | Flagship Luxury (85k+) | 90,000 pts std 78,000 off-peak • 110,000 peak | 940/nt est. 1.04¢/pt | 85k FNC | |
Sonesta Resort & Hotel San Diego Sonesta Hotels & Resorts•Resort San Diego, United States | Sonesta | Upscale (25k–35k) | 30,000 pts std 25,000 off-peak • 35,000 peak | 310/nt est. 1.03¢/pt | Points only | |
W San Diego W Hotels•Lifestyle / Boutique San Diego, United States | Marriott | Premier (50k–85k) | 72,000 pts std 60,000 off-peak • 88,000 peak | 740/nt est. 1.03¢/pt | 50k FNC85k FNC | |
SLH Grand Boutique San Diego Small Luxury Hotels (SLH)•Luxury San Diego, United States | Hilton | Ultra-Luxury (110k–150k) | 105,000 pts std 90,000 off-peak • 130,000 peak | 1020/nt est. 0.97¢/pt | Hilton FNC | |
Americas Best Value Inn Loma Lodge Americas Best Value Inn•City / Urban 3202 Rosecrans Street, San Diego, CA, United States | Sonesta | Value (<15k) | 10,000 pts std 8,000 off-peak • 13,000 peak | 95/nt est. 0.95¢/pt | Points only | |
Renaissance San Diego Hotel Renaissance Hotels•Lifestyle / Boutique San Diego, United States | Marriott | Sweet Spot (35k–50k) | 44,000 pts std 36,000 off-peak • 52,000 peak | 420/nt est. 0.95¢/pt | 35k FNC50k FNC85k FNC | |
Ramada Plaza San Diego Hotel Circle Ramada•City / Urban Ramada Plaza San Diego Hotel Circle, San Diego, CA, United States | Wyndham | Tier 2 (15,000 pts) | 15,000 pts std 15,000 off-peak • 15,000 peak | 140/nt est. 0.93¢/pt | Points only | |
Ramada San Diego Airport Ramada•City / Urban Ramada San Diego Airport, San Diego, CA, United States | Wyndham | Tier 2 (15,000 pts) | 15,000 pts std 15,000 off-peak • 15,000 peak | 140/nt est. 0.93¢/pt | Points only | |
Ramada Suites San Diego Hotel Circle Area Ramada•City / Urban Ramada Suites San Diego Hotel Circle Area, San Diego, CA, United States | Wyndham | Tier 2 (15,000 pts) | 15,000 pts std 15,000 off-peak • 15,000 peak | 140/nt est. 0.93¢/pt | Points only |
Frequently Asked Questions: San Diego Points Hotels
Summary answers calculated from AwardTrail’s San Diego hotel dataset.
How many points hotels are in San Diego in the AwardTrail dataset?
AwardTrail’s dataset lists 182 points-bookable properties in San Diego (California, United States) across 8 loyalty programs: Marriott Bonvoy (75), Hilton Honors (36), Wyndham Rewards (32), Choice Privileges (12), Sonesta Travel Pass (7), Best Western Rewards (7), IHG One Rewards (7), World of Hyatt (6). Standard points rates in the dataset range from 7,500 to 105,000 points per night (median 28,000 points).
Which Free Night Certificates can be used at hotels in San Diego?
Based on category and standard point thresholds in our dataset, 123 of the 182 properties in San Diego match Free Night Certificate criteria, including Marriott 85k FNC (up to 100k w/ top-off) (75 properties), Marriott 50k FNC (up to 65k w/ top-off) (74 properties), Marriott 35k FNC (up to 50k w/ top-off) (70 properties), Hilton Uncapped FNC (36 properties), Hyatt Cat 1–7 FNC (5 properties), IHG 40k FNC (+ Unlimited Top-Off) (5 properties), Hyatt Cat 1–4 FNC (4 properties), Wyndham 15k Sweet Spot (2 properties). Certificate redemption always requires standard-room award availability on your travel dates.
What is the points cost range by loyalty program in San Diego?
Marriott Bonvoy: 75 properties from 22,000 to 90,000 pts/night (median 35,000 pts); Hilton Honors: 36 properties from 25,000 to 105,000 pts/night (median 49,500 pts); Wyndham Rewards: 32 properties from 7,500 to 30,000 pts/night (median 11,250 pts); Choice Privileges: 12 properties from 8,000 to 20,000 pts/night (median 14,000 pts); Sonesta Travel Pass: 7 properties from 10,000 to 30,000 pts/night (median 20,000 pts); Best Western Rewards: 7 properties from 16,000 to 20,000 pts/night (median 16,000 pts); IHG One Rewards: 7 properties from 23,000 to 75,000 pts/night (median 23,000 pts); World of Hyatt: 6 properties from 12,000 to 40,000 pts/night (median 15,000 pts)
Do the listed points prices for San Diego guarantee live award availability?
No. All points costs, cash rate estimates, and Free Night Certificate eligibility badges on AwardTrail are reference figures from our dataset and do not reflect live room inventory. Hotel programs use seasonal or dynamic pricing and limit standard-room award allotments, so always verify live availability directly on the loyalty program’s website before transferring points.
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