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Crystal Pier Hotel & CottagesvsThe Dana on Mission Bay
Crystal Pier Hotel & Cottages and The Dana on Mission Bay are both recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Dana on Mission Bay is preferred by most reviewers compared to Crystal Pier Hotel & Cottages. The Dana on Mission Bay has a TripExpert Score of 79 with praise from 7 reviews including Gayot, Frommer's and Star Service.
Crystal Pier Hotel & Cottages
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Lonely Planet
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4500 Ocean Blvd., San Diego, CA 92109
From $0/night
- Free Parking
- Kitchenette
- Beach
- Flatscreen TV
- Refrigerator
- Private balcony
Concierge "The Crystal Pier is perfect for vacationing families, groups of friends, and pretty much everyone else, too."
Fodor's "Rustic little oases with a charm all their own, the cottages may lack some of the amenities of comparably priced hotels, but you're paying for character and proximity to the ocean." Full review
Lonely Planet "Charming, wonderful and unlike anyplace else in San Diego, Crystal Pier has cottages built right on the pier above the water." Full review
Travel + Leisure "There is simply no way to get any closer to the ocean in San Diego than staying at the Crystal Pier Hotel." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Reservations are essential for these 1927 Cape Cod-style cottages which sit directly on the pier. Many have kitchenettes, and patios with views of Pacific Beach."
Rough Guide "Beautiful deluxe cottages built in the 1920s and situated right on the pier. All rooms are suites with private decks, and most have kitchenettes."
Michelin Guide "On a dock that juts into the ocean at Pacific Beach, a series of comfortable, blue-and-white cottages provide unique over-the water lodging."
Gayot "Picture your own little village of historic cottages set atop the Pacific Ocean and you've envisioned The Crystal Pier Hotel."
National Geographic "“Rooms are literally above the water, you feel the waves as you sleep”...this 29-room inn has a unique setting on an 80-year-old wooden pier extending into the ocean. " Full review
Afar Magazine "Crystal Pier Hotel is a group of cottages that were built in the 1920s...they each come with a kitchenette and sit on a pier over the Pacific Ocean. " Full review
The Dana on Mission Bay DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Oyster Gayot Star Service National Geographic Fodor's
Frommer's
1710 West Mission Bay Drive, San Diego, CA 92109
From $119/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
DK Eyewitness "All the water activities of Mission Bay are close by, and the hotel operates free shuttles to SeaWorld."
Star Service "Families will appreciate the Lanai rooms' convenient access to the pool, but the more attractively appointed Premium Bay View rooms are presently top picks." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"The Dana's private marina and location on Mission Bay makes it ideal for boating and water sport enthusiasts, as well as families." Full review
Gayot "The setting is a water lover's paradise, with more than ten tropically landscaped acres on a property in the midst of the San Diego's Mission Bay Aquatic Park."
Star Service "Set in a gated lowrise compound of two- and three-story taupe buildings scattered about well-trimmed lawns and swaying palms, The Dana has a Dickensian vibe that brings to mind A Tale of Two Cities." Full review
National Geographic "Nicely located on Mission Bay; 271-room hotel has newer, oversize quarters with broad balconies which cleverly juxtapose contemporary wood with accents of Chinese art." Full review
Fodor's "Set around an Omega-shaped cove on Mission Bay, the Dana is the closest hotel to SeaWorld and offers a free shuttle to get you there." Full review
Frommer's "You'll pay a little extra for bay and marina views; every one of the old rooms is the same size, with plain but well-maintained furnishings." Full review
