Close to Shelter Island, Hotel Aqua Mar is a haven of comfort. Relax with coffee or tea in the lobby and take advantage of self parking, luggage storage, and multilingual staff. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.
San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 10 min drive
San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 20 min drive
San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 33 min drive
Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 38 min drive
Tijuana, Baja California Norte (TIJ-General Abelardo L. Rodriguez Intl.) - 52 min drive
Old Town Transit Center - 10 min drive
San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 16 min drive
San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 17 min drive
Restaurants
Better Buzz Coffee Point Loma - 1 min walk
Mitch's Seafood - 8 min walk
7-Eleven - 7 min walk
Starbucks - 2 min walk
McDonald's - 3 min walk
About this property
Hotel Aqua Mar
When you stay at Hotel Aqua Mar, you'll be a short five-minute drive from San Diego Bay and Shelter Island. Free WiFi is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby hiking/biking trails, kayaking and waterskiing. Also, Port of San Diego and USS Midway Museum are within a short drive. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
18 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 1:30 AM
Express check-out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - midnight
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Hotel Point Loma 2933 Fenelon St, San Diego, CA 92106]
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternative location: [Hotel Point Loma, 2933 Fenelon St, San Diego, CA 92106]
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children
Children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
No cots (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Secured on-site self-parking (USD 10.00 per night)
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
On-site parking is limited
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Coffee/tea in a common area
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
What to do
Beach nearby
Bike rentals nearby
Ecotours nearby
Golf lessons nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Waterskiing nearby
Scooter/moped hire nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1970
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Wheelchair-accessible
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room amenities
Be entertained
25-inch TV
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Pillow-top mattress
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Fridge (on request)
Microwave (on request)
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
Optional extras
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 35 (subject to availability)
Late check-in between midnight and 1:30 AM can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 25
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Parking
Secured self-parking costs USD 10.00 per night
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on-site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club
Also known as
Sun Harbor Motel
Sun Harbor Motel San Diego
Sun Harbor San Diego
Hotel Aqua Mar San Diego
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Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Aqua Mar offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Aqua Mar does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Aqua Mar?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Aqua Mar?
Yes. Self-parking costs USD 10.00 per night. Parking spaces may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Aqua Mar?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 1:30 AM. There's a charge of USD 35 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.
What is there to do at Hotel Aqua Mar and nearby?
Have fun with activities such as cycling, fishing and hiking, and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours.
What's the area around Hotel Aqua Mar like?
Hotel Aqua Mar is in Point Loma, a short 10-minute drive from San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) and 7 minutes' walk from San Diego Bay.
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Reviews
Hotel Aqua Mar Reviews
6.2
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6.8
Cleanliness
7.8
Location
7.2
Staff & service
6.2
Eco-friendliness
6.4
Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
10 June 2025
It is close to all the sights
Victoria
Victoria, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 June 2025
Great little hotel. Definitely i would come back again. Clean and comfortable room.
Oscar
Oscar, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
11 June 2025
Coffee across the street is buzzin
Sergio
Sergio, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 Apr 2025
It was nice
Barbara
Barbara, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
23 Feb 2025
Nice place to stay. Restaurants and shopping at walking distance.
Oscar
Oscar, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 May 2025
Good clean
Anastasiia
Anastasiia, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 Jan 2025
It was in a good area nice and clean hotel staff is friendly worked out perfectly
Blake
Blake, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 Apr 2025
Good experience
Dany
Dany, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 Dec 2024
Aquamar review
It's a great clean nice hotel people are nice
Blakea
Blakea, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
12 June 2025
Lovd that the staff took their time to call and confirm that we would return since we had arrived too early
Bianca
Bianca, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 Apr 2025
Good experience
Dany
Dany, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
5 Aug 2025
Stay away!
Horrible and I still haven’t received my deposit back over a month ago
Aaron
Aaron, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 Mar 2025
I would book again.
Andres
Andres, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 Feb 2025
Cozy comfortable room.
Oscar
Oscar, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
2 Dec 2024
It is easy access to the airport and affordability for 1 night stay.
Grace
Grace, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 Nov 2024
Good hotel for the price
elmer francisco
elmer francisco, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
25 May 2025
Hotel Aqua Mar was okay. I did appreciate them calling to ask what time I would be checking in, in which showed they were expecting me. However, the room was more on the smaller side. We stayed in a two queen room. We were a little snug for my family of 4.
Kimberly
Kimberly, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
23 May 2025
There were cockroaches all over the room and in the bathroom.
Motaz
Motaz, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 Apr 2025
Ok for one night. But not the best area for noise in hotel and street noise
Ian
Ian, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 Jan 2025
The best thing is location
Mohamed
Mohamed, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
23 May 2025
There were cockroaches all over the room and in the bathroom all night. 👎
Motaz
Motaz, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
5 Mar 2025
I definitely would skip this hotel.
Iron
Iron, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 Sept 2024
Nice place
David
David, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
7 Mar 2025
Bathroom very clean enbthe bed sheets as well. The only thing we ear air plane landing once in a wild.