Name: Hotel Aqua Mar
Address: 1510 Rosecrans Street, San Diego, 92106, US

8/10

Excellent

04 Aug 2026

ERNESTO

Room was small and clean but very affordable. Staff was excellent and communicated well. I picked the smallest room for a one night stay so it was perfect - 200 sq ft. And did not have a car. Area is great with good food and coffee nearby. Thank you!

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2026

Oscar

Helpful staff. Clean rooms. Walkable

2/10

Poor

18 Jul 2026

Nicholas

This is not like the pictures at all. Mold in the bathroom, AC unit that smelled like urine, bugs under the bed when pulled out. The shower was a tiny square that should have had doors but instead had a curtain. Bathroom flooded. No breakfast, no one in office until 10:00am even.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Jul 2026

Lang

The ground floor room was clean as were the bedding and towels. Two queen beds were comfortable and the air conditioning was very powerful. The whole place was a bit smaller and more basic than expected for the price but there were two cafes less than a minute away for breakfast options and a hundred yards away was Tony’s 24 hour Mexican food which was truly excellent.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2026

Leynis

Good for a quick trip, stayed for one night and it was perfect.

8/10

Excellent

29 Jun 2026

shelly

We prefer smaller motels then large; this fills that bill. Centrally located for our weekend activities. The property is clean, however needs some touch up cosmetically wise. Parking is difficult if you have a large vehicle, $10 daily fee. We will stay again.

Partner

4/10

Poor

26 Jun 2026

William

first time i ever had to pay for parking on a hotel property. next year will stay somewhere else.

Family

8/10

Excellent

17 Jun 2026

Karla

Liked it was easy to find and across the way from a coffee shop. One thing is parking. It’s tight spaces and they charge $10 per night just to park on premises

Self

2/10

Poor

15 Jun 2026

Violeta

Whatever shows on the Internet, it’s not the same. The door for the bathroom was nasty. The rooms are very small. I couldn’t charge my phone because the outlet didn’t work. They’re loose. They show on the Internet that you will get coffee machine. They don’t have a coffee machine they don’t have an iron. They don’t have a hair dryer either. I was very unhappy spending two nights so I only stayed one night and the second night. I just let it go cause I knew that was not cancellation that I will get back the refund I go to San Diego once a month or sometime two months but now I never never gonna stay in the hotel anymore and the price wasn’t that cheap. I spent $175 a night plus the parking lot the parking space.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2026

Michael

Dave at the front desk was very accommodating and helpful with my check in needs

8/10

Excellent

01 Jun 2026

Les

I had stayed at the property previously and parking was free. It's now $15 per night

Self

6/10

Pleasant

28 May 2026

Jennifer

Not bad if you need a quick affordable place to sleep. Traffic can be a little loud but the price is usually good enough to look past that. Also, easy to find street parking.

Self

8/10

Excellent

14 May 2026

Bruce

fairly priced hotel

Partner

4/10

Poor

05 May 2026

Matthew

Parking costs an extra $10, which as a guest is ridiculous. Our room smelled heavily like spoiled cleaning products. It was quite unpleasant. The hotel is not nearly in as good of shape as the images lead onto. No one at the front desk after we checked in.

And, just FYI, the main road this hotel is on is really noisy. All night.

6/10

Pleasant

25 Apr 2026

Stacy

Very nice location..walk to everything..Easy Airport access.. stayed few times n will again because of Very reasonable rates..Don't plan on sleeping in.. traffic noise permiates everything starting at 0700..

Self

8/10

Excellent

19 Apr 2026

Joseph

A small but adequate room.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Apr 2026

Michael

I had a very relaxing and pleasant experience.. the front desk made me feel very comfortable and the house keeping was excellent

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2026

Oscar

Nice comfortable room. Great staff at the front desk.

Self

8/10

Excellent

03 Apr 2026

Mark

There awesome for what they have!! Love these guys

10/10

Exceptional

20 Mar 2026

Sylvia

Convenient location

10/10

Exceptional

12 Mar 2026

Tejaswi Umashankar

Clean room and very friendly staff!

Self

4/10

Poor

06 Mar 2026

Jeffrey Joseph

Bathroom toilet had cigarette burn stains on the lid. No shower sprayer holder. Just hangs there. Dirty shower and bathroom is in major need to maintenance. Mirror looked to have graffiti On the that someone tried to clean. Bed is bad. Sinks in the middle. Overall spear the extra 20 dollars and stay at a hotel that keeps up the rooms.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Feb 2026

Tara

Great rooms great staff very accommodating

Business Friends

8/10

Excellent

18 Feb 2026

Joshua

Clean room--pretty basic but enough to enjoy a couple nights.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2026

Michael

Great

10/10

Exceptional

13 Feb 2026

Michelle

Love it want to come back

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 Feb 2026

Hendrik

Room was clean. Staff excellent.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jan 2026

Pedro

Room and bathroom were very clean loved that had microwave refrigerator disappointed didn’t have coffee pot

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jan 2026

Ryleigh

Everything was great:)

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

21 Dec 2025

Lauren

Get what you pay for. I was also extending a stay (was here for work) and they double charged my card. Keep your wits about you and its fine

8/10

Excellent

19 Dec 2025

Jessica

clean room

10/10

Exceptional

18 Dec 2025

Candice

Room was very clean, and the Heat/AC works great. The staff is very nice and attentive. The neighborhood is pretty chill; however, Rosecrans St seems to be the local raceway. Lol. The location is great. Better Buzz Coffee across the street to the south, Winchell's Donuts across the street to the east, and liquor stores in both directions. Ralph's is two blocks away. You can see the upper half of the Americas Cup Harbor, very pretty at night.

Business Self

6/10

Pleasant

16 Dec 2025

Jessica

Staff was okay. I was unsure at first but it was okay. The area is nice and rooms are clean. No bugs, stains or drama.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

08 Dec 2025

Elizabeth

small little hotel motel very well located very clean very friendly. It's a good place to sleep. I met all my needs.

Business Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Dec 2025

Candice

A/C / Heat works great!

10/10

Exceptional

06 Dec 2025

Ladislav

Clean room

Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Nov 2025

Sergio

Clean

Business_and_leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

26 Nov 2025

Mark

Staff is awesome.. Rooms are descent. Great area..

Business_and_leisure

10/10

Exceptional

23 Nov 2025

Becky

The room was clean. The staff was nice.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 Nov 2025

Mohammad-Reza

Everything was good and safe parking was available too.

Self

8/10

Excellent

09 Nov 2025

Gage

Decent hotel for what it’s worth.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

26 Oct 2025

Antonio

The Guy who checked me in was Rude - I stayed because of course they don’t do refunds- I have to put up with that - on Top of that be aware that they charged an additional $10 dollars for Parking. RUDE RUDE RUDE!!!

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

26 Oct 2025

Mark

It was quiet and clean

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Oct 2025

Keyla

Great place! Awesome staff super clean

Family

2/10

Poor

08 Oct 2025

Jacquelin

This was one of the worst hotel experiences I’ve ever had. I checked in late at night to a room that smelled like mold and water damage. The odor was overwhelming. When I pulled back the sheets, I found cockroaches in the bed — absolutely disgusting.

The neighborhood felt unsafe, with drunk people yelling outside during the night. I was supposed to stay for two nights but left after the first because it was unbearable.

When I tried to contact the front desk the next morning, it was closed. None of the phone numbers worked, and no one ever called me back. I dropped the keys in their box as instructed, but that was it.

This hotel is filthy, sketchy, and completely unprofessional. I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

06 Oct 2025

Shawna

There are gaps in the doors and thin walls. Which makes it loud in the room, additionally there is a smell in the room, similar to a mop that was left out overnight without cleaning it

Business

8/10

Excellent

04 Oct 2025

Agnes

The room is clean & small, but it smell moldy. The beds are comfortable. The fridge and microwave are helpful. Parking is $10/night extra.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Sep 2025

christene

ABSOLUTE HEAVEN!!, I am so impressed with every single thing that this hotel has to offer! I had read some reviews, and i wasnt so sure, but i mean it is great! And as an ex Flight Attendant, I have stayed in so many hotels, all over the world. Hotel Aqua Mar is certainly now my \"go to\" while im in Southern California! I am now disabled, and every accommodation was made for me. My service dog was welcomed with open arms, the managers at the desk were ever so nice! Jamal went out of his way to be sure i had everything i needed. The housekeeping and maintenance staff were also very kind and friendly. Microwave, fridge, coffee maker, all in my room! Loved it so much, i extended my stay!

Business Friends

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2025

Christene

LOVE LOVE LOVE! I read some poor reviews and I don't have any idea about that! I was treated with ABSOLUTE respect and dignity at all times! The rooms are very clean! I had a coffee maker, fridge and microwave in my room! All functioned perfectly! There was a desk and chair, if i needed to do work or not, but it was right next to the bed, perfectly placed! I have traveled to many cities, as a flight attendant. I am now disabled, and my service dog was with me, and every accommodation was made for us! The front desk staff and housekeeping were top notch! Im sorry that now everyone will know how FANTASTIC this hotel is! I highly recommend this hotel!!

Business Friends

6/10

Pleasant

13 Sep 2025

John

No Wifi not many chanels

6/10

Pleasant

11 Sep 2025

Micah

The walls need better sound protection. Sounded like an adult film for 3 nights

Business_and_leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

09 Sep 2025

hyuna

No space to leave the bags in front desk or no where as a guest.one Staff told me yes and next day different staff said no leaving luggage.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Aug 2025

Alma

Safe

Business Partner

6/10

Pleasant

10 Aug 2025

Ashley G.

The beds were very hard and uncomfortable & made so much noise with any movement you made. The sheets super thin. AC worked good. Room size was good. Staff very nice and welcoming! And there’s a lot of stores, gas stations, things to do nearby.

Business_and_leisure Family

2/10

Poor

05 Aug 2025

Aaron

Stay away!

Horrible and I still haven’t received my deposit back over a month ago

Self

6/10

Pleasant

26 Jul 2025

Joseph

The pictures on orbits make this place look very nice. It’s basically a slightly cleaner super eight motel. It’s more expensive than a super eight motel, but if you put this place next to a super eight motel, you’re not going to see much of a difference. The bed was hard as a rock, the road is right next to the rooms and was very loud all night and all morning. The room was clean, the towels and shower were clean.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2025

Daniel

Clean. Great check in

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2025

Rodrigo

Thought it is a no frils hotel, they do very well at making you feel welcomed. If I had any issue, it will be that they may benefit from an ice machine and or a soda vending machine. Other than this it is a great hotel to stay in a budget. Good Job and thanks.

Business_and_leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

12 Jun 2025

Bianca

Lovd that the staff took their time to call and confirm that we would return since we had arrived too early

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

11 Jun 2025

Sergio

Coffee across the street is buzzin

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2025

Victoria

It is close to all the sights

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2025

Oscar

Great little hotel. Definitely i would come back again. Clean and comfortable room.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

25 May 2025

Kimberly

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.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

23 May 2025

Motaz

There were cockroaches all over the room and in the bathroom.

2/10

Poor

23 May 2025

Motaz

There were cockroaches all over the room and in the bathroom all night. 👎

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2025

Anastasiia

Good clean

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2025

Brent

This motel is a hidden gem. The front desk gentleman 100% customer service. No matter the situation ( I made my reservation for the wrong dates) He handled it so well I didn’t feel the least bit bad from my mistake. There are features here unlike other places. Nice & newer easy to open & close windows on two sides of my rooms to get a nice little breeze instead of a/c. My single room is the least expensive and it has a larger size dorm room fridge that looks new & a nice new clean easy to use microwave. The medium gray color room darkening curtains were measured correctly and fit the window width with extra material so no gaps on the sides! The walls are nicely textured with great colors of paint in shades you might want to paint the inside rooms of your house when you get home! The mattress I like it is my firmness with smaller comfy bed pillows almost squares. Large flat tv with Cox great picture. The bathroom has the best large round flush fitting light fixture with the exhaust fan having enough power to do its job & it’s vented out! In closing my thoughts are this. How nice a smaller motel for a change. This motel location is great to go to Shelter Island, Liberty Station & don’t forget to visit the Cabrillo Monument. They are re-doing the road there now.i haven’t been here in 3 yrs & Miguel’s Cocina is still no doubt my favorite Mexican food restaurant in all of So-Cal with the best staff!

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2025

Edwardo

It was very close to the airport and Liberty Station, lots of dining places nearby that is walkable, liquor store and Winchell's donuts right across street. Very convenient spot. Room was clean and inviting. Upon checking in, Dave was polite and very helpful. This was the first time staying here. Price was very reasonable and I will definitely stay here again when in the area.

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

07 May 2025

Pradeep R

Toilet didn't flush properly..

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

05 May 2025

Andrea

The beds are cheap and weird. The room needed a deep cleaning. You get what you pay for.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 May 2025

Daniela

Location was great. Delicious coffee shop right across the street. The harbor with lots of really good restaurants, all walkable. The hotel was easy and convenient!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Apr 2025

Dany

Good experience

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2025

Ian

Ok for one night. But not the best area for noise in hotel and street noise

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2025

Barbara

It was nice

6/10

Pleasant

23 Apr 2025

Chelsea

My room shared a door with the lobby which made me uncomfortable as a female traveling alone. I could clearly hear the front desk having conversations on the phone.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2025

Dany

Good experience

Business_and_leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Apr 2025

Chris

Cancelled Show

My stay at Hotel Aqua Mar was good. It was cleaner and in better condition than I anticipated. It is definitely not a luxury hotel, but it provided all the amenities you would need such as a mini-fridge, coffee maker. It is close to the harbor which is nice. The bed wasn't very comfortable, but I have slept on worse. The room is on a main street, so the morning is a bit noisy.
The hotel is good for the value. I will stay here again.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

12 Apr 2025

enoch

It's a great location for getting to Shelter Island or Point Loma/beaches. The street it's on is a traffic nightmare. There's a coffee shop right next door, which is nice. The room is what you'd expect for the price. It seemed clean except there was a weird burnt piece of plastic on the bathroom floor. I couldnt wait to leave in the morning, but it's fine if you just need a bed for the night.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Apr 2025

Moise

I see a lot of negative feedback about this hotel but honestly, I would stay here again and again. Great amenities close to the airport very clean rooms definite stay next time.

Business Self

6/10

Pleasant

29 Mar 2025

TROYRANTAE

Nice motel. Decent experience. First night very noisy outside cars people. Bed was extremely hard. Room was clean. Had a odor. Few stores within walking distance. Front desk guy was extremely professional and good vibes.

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

25 Mar 2025

ANTHONY

There was no internet last night or this morning until 10 am.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Mar 2025

Andres

I would book again.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

17 Mar 2025

Julio

I wasn’t able to check in I tried contacting you guys but no luck!! This was a nightmare to say the very least and as you can see it seems to never end with you guys!! Proving my point once Again!! Can even get you guys to post the truth! But like I said thank fod! For technology I video and screen shot this hole dam experience and post on my social Medea to help other from having to deal with your app

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

10 Mar 2025

Verified traveler

Worst night of sleep!

Checked in and the key card at first wouldn’t work. When I came back from dinner and got ready to relax, I Hansard the people upstairs from my room walking back and forth almost continuously! They continued to do that for several hours. I had to put earphones in to cut down the noise. Lousy night!

Self

4/10

Poor

09 Mar 2025

alejandro

Nothing

Business_and_leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Mar 2025

Ginette

Bathroom very clean enbthe bed sheets as well. The only thing we ear air plane landing once in a wild.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

05 Mar 2025

Iron

I definitely would skip this hotel.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Feb 2025

Oscar

Nice place to stay. Restaurants and shopping at walking distance.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

02 Feb 2025

Oscar

Cozy comfortable room.

Friends_and_family Friends

4/10

Poor

24 Jan 2025

Isaac

Great location but overrated

My bathroom smelled like it was hot boxed before I checked in. Thats why the bathroom fan fan was running. The dead bolt was not installed properly and would not fully engage. Not a very safe feeling in in a unfamilar room when you are trying to sleep.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jan 2025

Blake

It was in a good area nice and clean hotel staff is friendly worked out perfectly

Business

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jan 2025

Ashli

Booked last minute after missing a flight. Did the job for a quick overnight

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

18 Jan 2025

Rodrigo

Airport noise is too much to sleep

6/10

Pleasant

18 Jan 2025

Cameron

Check in was fine but surprised with a $10 charge to park on the hotel property. Absolute moral killer to get hit with the charge knowing full well I was already committed to paying for the room. Its a cheap move and I will never stay there again. Penny wise and Pound Foolish strategy.

Self

2/10

Poor

15 Jan 2025

Desmomd

Not a calming stay

Roach infested, fumes in my room, crack on wall near bed, noisy refridgerator, noise all around room, could not sleep.

Self

8/10

Excellent

13 Jan 2025

Orisemeke

Good

4/10

Poor

13 Jan 2025

Emily

The guy working the front desk was not friendly and felt like he was forced to be there to work. We were given a handicapped room, and didn't realize it till our last day. That's why the shower is a ground tile with only a curtain covering. That's why when you shower water is all over. Toilet has no lid and no hair dryer. You can hear all the noise outside. There was a guy yelling outside at 3 am.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jan 2025

Mohamed

The best thing is location

10/10

Exceptional

22 Dec 2024

Blakea

Aquamar review

It's a great clean nice hotel people are nice

Business