Handlery Hotel San Diego

San Diego, California

Virgin rating

The hotel

A friendly, family-run property in the Mission Valley area of San Diego, the Handlery Hotel is a short walk to the Fashion Valley Mall where you'll find lots of popular shops and restaurants. When you're not out exploring San Diego, the pool area, in a central courtyard, is a lovely place to relax. When you are, you have the option of a complimentary shuttle to San Diego's main attractions. The hotel's restaurant, Postcards American Bistro, serves some great food at good value, and it's big breakfasts, with unlimited tea and coffee, will set you up for a day of full-on sightseeing.

Amenities

  • Golf
  • Babysitting service
  • Wheelchair access
  • Families
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Swimming Pool
  • Close to Beach

Where is it

Located 2 miles from Old Town, and 5 miles from both Ocean Beach and the San Diego Zoo. A short walk to Fashion Valley Mall, the city's top shopping centre, with shops, restaurants and cinemas, together with Red Trolley and bus stops.

Hotel information

217 rooms appointed with warm, soothing tones; all with air-conditioning, complimentary WiFi access, safe, flat-screen TV, tea/coffee maker, mini-fridge, iron and ironing board, and hairdryer. 

Traditional Rooms with either 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 4 people.

Premier Rooms feature a private patio or balcony, with either 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 4 people.
  • Booking Bonus: Receive 20% food and beverage discount at Postcards and 20% parking fee discount on travel until 31st December’24. Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable. Blackout dates apply. Terms and conditions apply. 

Complimentary shuttle within a five-mile radius for free transportation to popular attractions like Fashion Valley Mall, Old Town, the San Diego Zoo. Self-paring $18 plus tax per night (payable locally, fee subject to change).

Postcards American Bistro (classic American fare, open for all day dining). Reef Lounge Poolside Bar & Grill (casual dining and drinks, open seasonally). 950 Lounge (bar with live music and daily happy hour).

Live piano music on Fridays, and jazz sessions on Sundays. 

Outdoor heated swimming pool. Fitness centre. Hair and beauty salon*. 27-hole Riverwalk Championship golf course adjacent to the hotel*.

Complimentary WiFi access. Laundry service*. 

Wheelchair accessible rooms available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page

*Denotes local charge.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating A great stay, ignore all the bad reviews !!!!

Mar 27, 2024 Amanda G

This place is a great stay. All the bad reviews are wrong and almost deterred me from staying here, such a shame. It’s nice. It’s clean. Restaurant food was good, staff was nice and attentive, shoutout to Ana! Only only con was a little too much light in the room from outside but that’s just I like a dark dark dark room.
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Mar 1, 2024 KLLAlta Tofield

Our room was on the lower level with a garden door directly into the pool and hot tub area which was perfect! The front desk staff, especially Pamela were so helpful, she felt like one of the family after a week stay. Recommend the lower floor as there is no elevator to get to second floor.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating The Handlery rocks every time❤️

Feb 13, 2024 Coastal32386964577 San Diego, California

Pamela is just the best.She is always, always, always going above and beyond for me.And her smile continuously makes my day.Ben and the rest of the crew are always cheerful and accommodating as well.Along with the old school charm of the property and rooms, I will always give The Handlery a 10+.Thank you Handlery crew!
Image of the Tripadvisor rating It's a disappointment

Feb 3, 2024 GeoffreyS1059

Not that I expected much, but the room is okay. However, it's quite different from what was advertised. The bathroom is outdated, the air conditioning is not cooling enough, the fridge is too vintage, and the walls are too thin. You can hear everything that's going on outside. The light switches are supposed to be motion sensor, but they are not… Read more
Not that I expected much, but the room is okay. However, it's quite different from what was advertised. The bathroom is outdated, the air conditioning is not cooling enough, the fridge is too vintage, and the walls are too thin. You can hear everything that's going on outside. The light switches are supposed to be motion sensor, but they are not working. The TV channels are the same as a typical motel, and the lights look outdated. All in all, it's not good. I would give more stars, but considering the amount I paid for the quality of the hotel and the room, I suggest looking for another hotel nearby. Read less
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Feb 2, 2024 O S

Pamela was very helpful, answered all of our questions asince it was our first time in the city, and recommended good places to go around. Pamela gave all the tips for transportation. We Will definitely be back to enjoy the hotel and for more events. Thanks Pamela!