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MARGARITAVILLE HOTEL SAN DIEGO GASLAMP QUARTER - Updated 2024 Prices & Reviews (CA)
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Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter is the brand's first city-center location on the West Coast, seamlessly blending the excitement of a metropolitan oasis with the carefree feeling of the islands, located in the heart of downtown San Diego.
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Nestled in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter, the Margaritaville Hotel San Diego is celebrated for its cleanliness and the staff's exceptional service, often going above and beyond for guests. While the hotel's amenities, including the rooftop pool and live music, receive high marks, some guests note the room offerings and prices could dampen the experience.
The prime location is a highlight, offering easy access to local attractions. However, concerns about room noise, privacy, and value are mentioned, with unexpected fees affecting some travelers' perceptions of value.
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Convenient
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Lively
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Comfortable
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Expensive
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Spotless
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Attentive
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Top-notch
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Lisa at Landshark Grille was amazing. Her positive attitude and top notch service truly made my experience memorable. I loved the room and property as well. Very comfortable bed and decor made me feel like I was on a beach vacation! Loved it!
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Traveled on business
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Response from General Manager, General Manager at Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
Responded Feb 4, 2024
Hello, We're so happy to know that you had a great experience with us overall and that you enjoyed everything we have to offer, from our amazing accommodations to our wonderful service. We'll be sure to pass your compliments along to Lisa and we hope to see you again soon. Fins up, Jim Hollister General Manager Jhollister@MargaritavilleHotelSanDiego.com 619 – 819 – 9551
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We arrived quite early and Jorge offered us a reasonable room upgrade for early check in. The upgrade coupled with $30 reset fee really bumped the budget but overall stay was very good. The room was very spacious and comfortable. I liked the upbeat decor and found it very clean . There is reduced daily cleaning service but you can request it. The hotel has a lot of amenities including a great pool and bar, restaurant and coffee shop. We used the pool daily, wonderful attentive staff, live music was good. The restaurant experience was not so good. Ordered 2 burgers to go late evening. the buns were hard and dry, the chips also very hard. Waste of $50. Cute coffee shop with divine pastries. Reception Staff were very pleasant and friendly. The location can’t be beat but be aware that theGas Lamp district in general is pretty pricey .
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from General Manager, General Manager at Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
Responded Nov 9, 2023
Hello Patrick, Your experience is what we aim for, and we thank you for sharing what you enjoyed the most. Our culinary team will be made aware of your comment as well. We trust you enjoyed the Margaritaville vibes and made lasting memories with us. It would be an honor and a pleasure to have you as our guest again. Until then, Fins Up! Fins up, Jim Hollister General Manager Jhollister@MargaritavilleHotelSanDiego.com 619 – 819 – 9551
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My husband and I love the beach vibes, so Margaritaville was right up our alley. Our room was cozy, beds & pillow were soft, and the staff members were extremely pleasant. Their 5 O'clock Somewhere rooftop bar is a great place for a quick bite or a nightcap. The only thing I wish the hotel did differently = get rid of your daily resort fees of $30 and simply adjust your prices in a regular transparent manner. The note on those fees mentions that daily bottles of water and coffee are included. However, the housekeeping hours seem to end early, so when we missed that window by leaving the room late - nobody would bring those amenities. Overall, it's not a big deal, but with so much national (and legislative) dislike of all the fees that get added to the base rent - I believe the hotels that voluntarily eliminate them sooner than later stand to build some extra goodwill.
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Date of stay: March 2024
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Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from General Manager, General Manager at Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
Responded 3 weeks ago
Hello Violeta, Thank you for choosing to stay with us at Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter. Our goal is to provide every guest with comfortable accommodations, so we're thrilled our commitment to this shone through during your visit. It's also great to read our friendly team and exciting rooftop bar were some of the highlights of your trip. However, we offer our sincere apologies for any inconvenience caused by our current fee structure. Your comments have been noted and will be discussed with our team. Hopefully, this didn't detract too much from your overall experience. The pleasure was all ours, and we hope you'll choose to visit us again in the future. Fins up, Jim Hollister General Manager Jhollister@MargaritavilleHotelSanDiego.com 619 – 819 – 9551
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My husband and I stayed there for my birthday weekend. We needed a dog friendly hotel because we decided to bring our dog. Everyone that worked there was very nice to us and our dog, when we realized we forgot her bowls they were kind enough to send 2 to our room. I told them it was my birthday and they gave us some great tasting champagne. When I needed the feathers bedding changed out it was not a problem and they had no problem keeping our car for an extra hour so we could get breakfast before we got on the road. The hotel it’s self is beautiful and the decor lets you know it’s ok to relax and you should chill and breathe. The upstairs bar is nice and the pool is nice I would imagine during the summer it would be busy with people trying to cool down.
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Date of stay: November 2023
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Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip:Definitely dog friendly your dog is welcome into the restaurant and the pool area. The staff is...
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Response from General Manager, General Manager at Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
Responded Nov 21, 2023
Hello Faye, Happy birthday! We're so pleased you chose to spend it with us at Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter, and we're glad our friendly staff made you and your dog feel welcome. It's also great to hear that you enjoyed the pool and bar. Please come see us again for your next special occasion. Fins up, Jim Hollister General Manager Jhollister@MargaritavilleHotelSanDiego.com 619 – 819 – 9551
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The room was good for a single business traveler. The bed and pillows were comfortable. The heat and air conditioning were responsive. My specific view was bad. I was on the fourth floor, where the pool is located, and the view out of my window was a pipe and flower bed. The room didn't have privacy because people in the bar could look inside my room through the window. All I could do for privacy was completely close the shade, and that meant no natural light in my room because the curtain is a blackout curtain. The food at the pool bar is exceptional. I had the mushroom and poblano pepper tacos, and they were superb. Everything at the bar costs $2 or $3 more than other bars in the neighborhood. That's typical of hotel bars, though. It's an easy walk to the convention center. The room was VERY quiet compared to others in the Gaslamp because it faced an inner courtyard. If I stayed again, I would get a room that overlooks the pool but on a higher floor.
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Date of stay: August 2023
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Trip type: Traveled on business
Room Tip:Don't stay on 4th floor. It faces the pool and has no privacy.
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Response from General Manager, General Manager at Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
Responded Aug 28, 2023
Hello Damon, It is wonderful to know that you had an enjoyable experience with us. We're elated that our comfortable accommodations, delicious offerings, and fabulous location were the highlights of your visit. Your feedback regarding the aspects of your stay that could have been even better is gratefully received and allows us to continually review and improve guest satisfaction. Thank you for your review, and we hope to welcome you back again soon. Fins up, Jim Hollister General Manager Jhollister@MargaritavilleHotelSanDiego.com 619 – 819 – 9551
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We booked through internet , instead 12 th November to 15th November we accidentally booked 11th November to 14th November.
We were hoping them to let us stay 3 nights as we paid for 3 nights. They have not let us stay 3 nights because we made mistake on booking. I didn’t like it but of course it is their decision, we have to respect their way of making business. I asked them at least for the 3rd night if them can make a spacial discount. The Lady who is the manager to front desk ( Name was Marisol ) was not polite and she was rude. She called us after few hours and offered us same price for the following night and told us she made a discount. We told her we were not happy and we are hoping to talk to General Manager of the hotel but she-he never called us back. We travel a lot and we stay around 60 days a year at 15 different hotels in the world. This is the worse treatment we have ever seen in our stays. ( We stay in good hotels) I think at least she could have offered us a water or complementary breakfast because even it is our mistake we paid 3 nights but we are only staying 2 nights due they want 4 nights for our 3 night stay because we were one day late. ( It is our mistake but they could have do something, water , coffee …etc, again we would not accept it but at least appreciate her effort) We would not accept complementary breakfast or discount because we paid for 3 days already , after her rude behaviour but at least we would appreciate her effort for her rude behaviour. She was probably not on her happy moments.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
Room Tip:If you ever have any problem at this hotel they will not help you.
Nice location , worse...
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Response from General Manager, General Manager at Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
Responded Nov 15, 2023
Hello Hakan, Thank you for taking the time to meet with me today. I'm so pleased we were able to meet in person. I appreciate all your feedback in regard to your stay at Margaritaville San Diego. You were very kind in delivering your disappointments in our services, but I can assure you that I will review all the concerns with my team. I hope if your travels bring you back to San Diego that you will give us another chance. I'll be in touch with you upon your return home. Let me know if you need anything else at all. Fins up, Jim Hollister General Manager Jhollister@MargaritavilleHotelSanDiego.com 619 – 819 – 9551
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The hotel was nice. Great place to stay in the Gaslight District. The location was perfect for the area and if you want to go to a Padres game. We had some issues at check in. Was never told we had a VIP $25.00 food and drink voucher and the pool was closed at 3:30 pm that day we checked in. Management did do a follow up call after i talked to the front desk and they confirmed about the voucher. The cool thing is that they play Jimmy Buffet concerts on loop on their tv if you want. We did want to listen to Jimmy while we got ready to go out but could not because the volume would not work on that channel. Engineering was called and did not fix it before we checked out a day later. I would recommend the hotel, just had some little stuff happen that dulled the experience.
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Date of stay: April 2024
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Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip:They have long pillows that are really soft. Tough to manage and confortable.
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Response from General Manager, General Manager at Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
Responded 5 days ago
Hello Dyngus, Thank you for your review and for recommending us to your fellow travelers. It's wonderful to know our fantastic location suited your needs well, and we appreciate you mentioning its convenience to your fellow travelers. However, we regret that you were not fully satisfied with your stay. Your feedback regarding service will be shared internally to ensure our high standards are being met and the proper information is being provided moving forward. It was a pleasure having you here, and we hope to welcome you back in the future for a seamless stay worthy of a perfect rating. Fins up, Jim Hollister General Manager Jhollister@MargaritavilleHotelSanDiego.com 619 – 819 – 9551
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The room was comfortable and just what I expected. Very nice and helpful staff. The whole place was kept constantly clean as far as I was aware and the hotel facilities were as advertised and up to scratch. The wifi was consistent and never gave me any troubles. I like the fact that they top up your room with bottled water as well. Geographically it was very close to public transport as well as many restaurants in the area.
My only very small criticism is that the cleaning of my room sometimes happened at 8-9 in the morning when I’d still be in the room, so my room would be skipped and not cleaned. This happened twice in two weeks.
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Date of stay: November 2023
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Trip type: Traveled solo
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Response from General Manager, General Manager at Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
Responded Nov 21, 2023
Hello Nick, We are honored to have earned a perfect rating for your recent stay with us. It is delightful to know that our team, accommodations, and convenient location made a positive impact on your stay with us. We appreciate your honesty and will be sure to share your feedback with our team. We look forward to seeing you again in the future. Fins up, Jim Hollister General Manager Jhollister@MargaritavilleHotelSanDiego.com 619 – 819 – 9551
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If you love to hear rock n roll all night from inside your room. You’ll want the pool view. The CVS pharmacy conveniently located down the street has plenty of aspirin for you when you wake in the morning with a pounding headache.
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Date of stay: January 2024Trip type: Traveled on business
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Response from General Manager, General Manager at Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
Responded Jan 21, 2024
Hello Millie, Thank you for your review. We sincerely regret to learn of your disappointment with your experience and apologize for the inconvenience. Your feedback about the music volume will be shared with our team to determine ways of improving our guest experience in this respect. Please feel free to contact us at allfrontdesk@margaritavillehotelsandiego.com so we can discuss ways to make this better. On a positive note, we appreciate you mentioning our convenient location. It was a pleasure having you here, and we hope you will give us another chance in the future to deliver the restful stay you expect and deserve. Fins up, Jim Hollister General Manager Jhollister@MargaritavilleHotelSanDiego.com 619 – 819 – 9551
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I booked a corner room with a view and called ahead to the hotel to make sure a room was available. When I showed up I was told that I had been “upgraded” to a studio. The room was on the second floor with a wonderful view of a parking garage. I called the front desk why put me on hold for 10 minutes. Frustrated, I finally hung up and went down to the desk. The front desk then told me that they were sold out and there were no more rooms like the room or any other room at all. I asked to speak to the manager and was forced to wait another 10 minutes. The hotel offered me another room because they oversold their room. The other room had thin walls so I got to hear my neighbor watching tv until 1 am. And the WiFi didn’t work. What a joke, Never stay here.
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Date of stay: January 2024Trip type: Traveled on business
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Response from General Manager, General Manager at Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
Responded Jan 30, 2024
Hello Daniel, Feedback from our guests is always appreciated as it helps us improve. Please accept our apologies for any confusion with your reservation as well as for any disappointment with the view and service. While we do not deliberately oversell rooms, there can be overlap during busier times. However, we clearly could have handled this better. If you would like to discuss this further, I can be reached at the email below and would welcome the opportunity to discuss with you directly. Fins up, Jim Hollister General Manager Jhollister@MargaritavilleHotelSanDiego.com 619 – 819 – 9551
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There are more places to choose from in the San Diego area.
PRICE RANGE
$261 - $473 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
kimpton san diego, hotel solamar san diego
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
Solamar San Diego
LOCATION
United StatesCaliforniaSan DiegoDowntown / East Village
NUMBER OF ROOMS
235
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