Located in San Diego (Carmel Mountain Ranch), Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Rancho Bernardo is within a 5-minute drive of Carmel Mountain Plaza and Carmel Mountain Ranch Golf Course. .This hotel is 12.6 mi (20.2 km) from San Diego Zoo Safari Park and 11.3 mi (18.2 km) from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar.
What's nearby
Carmel Mountain Plaza - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Carmel Mountain Ranch Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
Rancho Bernardo Inn Course - 5 min drive - 6.0 km
Bernardo Winery - 8 min drive - 8.2 km
Marine Corps Air Station Miramar - 13 min drive - 16.8 km
Getting around
San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 17 min drive
San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 30 min drive
Restaurants
In-N-Out Burger - 15 min walk
McDonald's - 16 min walk
Panda Express - 8 min walk
Panera Bread - 9 min walk
CAVA - 19 min walk
About this property
Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Rancho Bernardo
Suburban hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour fitness center
Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Rancho Bernardo offers 116 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Accommodations at this 3-star hotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.
This San Diego hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided weekly.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.
Make yourself at home in one of the 116 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops. 32-inch flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and a picnic area.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary buffet breakfast each morning.
Languages
English, Filipino, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Uncovered parking on site (USD 10 per day; includes in/out privileges)
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast available daily
Things to do
24-hour gym
Outdoor pool
TV in common areas
Family friendly
In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
In-room kitchen
In-room microwave
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Water dispenser
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (weekly)
Multilingual staff
Business services
24-hour business centre
Computer station
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Pool loungers
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
1 accessible parking space
Assistive listening devices
Braille/raised signage
Lever door handles
Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
Magnifying mirror
Pool hoist on site
Stair-free path to entrance
Visual alarms in hallways
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
More
3 floors
Fireplace in lobby
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Egyptian cotton sheets
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Shower/bathtub combination
Soap
Toilet paper
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
Cleaning supplies
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Freezer
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Hob
Ice maker
Kitchen
Microwave
Paper towels
Toaster
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Desk
Free local calls
Heating (climate-controlled)
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
Phone
Recycling
Separate sitting area
Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per week (maximum USD 150 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
An off-leash area is available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Uncovered self parking fee: USD 10 per day (in/out privileges)
Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per week (maximum USD 150 per stay)
Service animals are exempt from fees
Laundry fee: USD 3 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards
This property is professionally cleaned
We should mention
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Property is also known as
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Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Rancho Bernardo Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 471 out of 1008 reviews
10 - Excellent
471
Rating 8 - Good. 267 out of 1008 reviews
8 - Good
267
Rating 6 - Okay. 130 out of 1008 reviews
6 - Okay
130
Rating 4 - Poor. 78 out of 1008 reviews
4 - Poor
78
Rating 2 - Terrible. 62 out of 1008 reviews
2 - Terrible
62
8.2/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Aeishah
Travelled with family
16 May 2025
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Was cheaper than other properties, had a good pool and basketball court. Rooms was well equipped, but it is dated
Loved having the full size fridge and kitchenette to make our own lunches. The living room area is separate from the bedrooms which is nice. Beds and pillows were super comfortable, sheets were soft and crisp and clean. Blackout curtains were perfect as it can get very bright. Bath towels were soft and cozy. Bathroom large and clean.
Older building so there was some visible general wear in the elevators and main entrance areas but rooms were clean. Staff were friendly and nice.
Check in took a while as rooms were not ready when we arrived.
Very convenient, walkable to Costco and shopping stores and some restaurants.
Kids loved the basketball court and pool.
We had a lovely stay!
Joyce
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
4/10 Poor
Marisol
Travelled with family
13 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
When we come to check in, our room wasn't ready. According with the front desk receptionist all the rooms were durty. She seems rude to everyone. I know thay she was under a lot of stress but it wasn't our fault that the rooms weren't ready. I was disappointed on how she was handling the situation.
Sonesta ES Suites was a comfortable stay in a safe area with many restaurants and a Costco nearby. The staff was friendly and tried to be helpful.
It has fallen since we last stayed there many years ago when it was a Staybridge Suites. The property was not well maintained, rooms were not serviced, hallways were covered with peoples sheets and towels, floors were not vacuumed/cleaned regularly.
We skipped breakfast after trying it as it was not worth the calories. A first for us.
We to remind the clerk that parking was approved as a non-charge at checkout.
The experience could be improved by their management team but it looked like expectations have been established.
CRAIG
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
Steve
7 May 2025
8 out of 10 all around
Rooms are dated but nice. Old and soft bed and pillows. Hallways and stairs were really dirty. Hot breakfast is good. Good location
No where to park your car when checking in.
No room for Morning breakfast. Selection is not that great.
Access and exits are questionable if there was a fire.
Clean, quiet, helpful. The WiFi could be better but I think it was just location. 9 out of 10!
Blake
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
2/10 Terrible
Bethany
Travelled with family and small children
4 May 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hair was on my towels in the bathroom which were nicely folded. Hair was also on the pillows. Had issues with the toilet then it eventually flooded the bedroom. Informed management, she told she had no other rooms and could not give me a refund for 1 night. It was booked 3rd party. I assumed she wanted me and my 3 kids to stay on the streets. No resolution.