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The Red Lion Hanalei Hotel, in San Diego, is a 3 star inexpensive hotel. Guests can enjoy golf and other local activities. Sleep connoisseurs described the bed as "comfortable" and "great". What travelers said they loved: "the room". The hotel is near award winning restaurants, including Zocalo Grill , Celadon Fine Thai Cuisine , and Bombay Exotic Cuisine Of India . Also nearby: San Diego Zoo , Bazaar del Mundo , and California Tower . Other local places to consider are Gaslamp Plaza Suites Hotel and Catamaran Resort & Hotel.
5.0 of 5 stars.
I stayed here over the weekend for a family gathering and was really impressed with this hotel. I know it's an older place but it seems to have been well kept and the rooms were re-done quite nicely....
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great happy hour, I filled up on 4 handrolls for 11 bucks. The chef gave me some pretty radical habanero sauce to satisfy my spice fix.
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It was a busy night but good times with great people. We had lots of sushi flowing from the kitchen. We had protein rolls, sashimi, ahi poke, some fish dish I don't know the name of, pizza rolls...ALL...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I agree with the last reviewer, and again this review is for the Islands restaurant and not the sushi bar right next door. I've given this place 3 chances, 3 years in a row, and each year this place...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
In my travels, I have found that every town has a place like this - a hidden gem in a hotel that you would normally associate with tourists. The fact that the regulars are all locals speaks volumes...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The hotel is fine, but if you arrived late, it is hard to find a place to eat around the hotel.
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The breakfast buffet gave me food poisoning..and maybe the junkfood and mccy d's i ate at 2 in the morning too....Hawaii themed and it really does feel liked your in hawaii! They have an assortment of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down, the best sushi I have ever had. The habenero chicken wings were also the best chicken wings i have ever had. We had a plate of sashimi which was all wonderful, particularly the yellowfin...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not diggin the vibe so much anymore. The sushi chefs are all business and haven't figured out that a smile goes a long way. There are just too many other great sushi places in SD. I guess if we...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First of all, I will admit that I was really skeptical about eating here. We had plans to go to Cafe Japengo for my friends graduation party... and when I got a phone call saying "change of plans......
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We were here Monday night, after the first day of our conference on Psychopaths. Very decent hand rolls, and at happy hour prices too! I suppose if I have to be in that part of San Diego again, I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went here expecting some great, delicious sushi, after all, the average review was above 4 starts here on yelp. My wife and I arrive for Happy Hour on Friday, the only good thing was that this bad...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I took a cooking class about a year ago, and the instructor informed us about his awesome friend/sushi chef Big Mike working at some hotel in Mission Valley. Forward one year later, I found this place...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down the best sushi I've ever had in years! Great service and Leonard's the best! All the food of onolicious.
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friend Allen took me here for the first time a few years ago because he knew a couple of the sushi chefs and wanted to introduce me to them. I liked it enough to come back plenty of times since I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, I finally got myself to write about this secret gem of mine where I love to get my sushi fix. Leonard happens to be one of my boy BFF's and I've been a loyal customer of his since I enjoyed my...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a nice looking hotel. Ive never stayed here but Ive been to the sushi place,the lounge and the Chinese restaurant also. The house drinks at the lounge are too foo foo for me but they have some...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite sushi joints because of their sushi chef, Big Mike. If you decide to have dinner here, you have to sit at the sushi bar with Mike. He has made some creative rolls, and my...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The old adage that hotel food isn't very good certainly applies. But we found ourselves kid-less on a Saturday night and somehow ended up here. From the minute you walk in, it's clear that the sushi...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
UPDATE: 9/09/08Got a voicemail from the Hanalei: This Sunday will be the last regular champagne brunch, from then on, brunch will only be held on major holidays....(Follow up to 4/13/08)
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Good Golly, Miss Molly!! They dun did it to me again!Super-Dooper freekin-fantastic. Spicy mondo veggie rolls, tempura-battered veggie rolls, everything veggie-but the kitchen sink rolls....
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We were just here for the spring break for tiki adults known as Tiki Oasis. The rooms were clean, the bed was plush, and the staff was superfriendly. The tropical surroundings and the amazing sushi...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
if you sit on the floor- food will come out as it's made... in other words- the waitresses won't let it sit out until something else is done. Sit at the sushi bar! Have the sushi guys make something...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
HOLY CRAP! Why is this place all the way down in San Diego and not next door to me?I've eaten a lot of sushi at some great and shatty places and this place trancends. The hamachi and salmon nigiri...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This hotel rocks! I love the Hawaiian decor. I've been coming here with my family ever since it was the Hanalei. Shame on Crowne Plaza for messing with the rock waterfall in the restaurant and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is pretty good! While I cannot vouch for the mixed drinks, I can say that my Munehine Punch was excellent and full of new and exciting flavors.The sushi was pretty good, but is ultimately...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
although it's located inside of second rate hotels lobby, this is probably the first place i'd go to for sushi in SD. the dA�cor is generic and is something you'd find in most hotel bars, but don't be...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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My family and i had dinner her and it was deliciuos. The hawiann food here was the best I had ever tasted.
kudzu.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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I didn't even stay the night, but was guest and was treated with first class accomedations. Free beer during happy hour. A great dinner, and gorgeous scenery.
kudzu.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't understand.Driving around town looking for another sushi place to eat at. I yelped it on my blackberry and this seems to be one of the top places we have yet to try. So we plugged the address...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite sushi spot. And I know those of you that rated this place poorly might not get it yet, so by way of an explanation, here has been my experience.4 years ago, I was recommended to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went there last Sunday (4/20/08) after doing a quick review search on Yelp. Did not know what to expect, but I walked away from it thoroughly satisfied. The waiters were friendly, they were very...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
pros...the food here was quite tasty, and the service here was excellent. we had several servers who were constantly checking up on us, they made sure we had plenty of champagne, orange juice,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Islands hides out in the Crowne Plaza...ignore the "Hanalei" part, you'll get lost trying to find the place if you look for that. The CP is one of the swankier hotels in Hotel Circle, and Islands is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wish I could give 6 stars. Great food, (check) Great Service (check) Great happy hour specials (check)Thanks yelpers once again y'all came through, I read the reviews yesterday and had to check out...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I took my friend here for his birthday. It's in the Crowne Plaza hotel, formerly the Hanalei. Parking is validated in the hotel/restaurant so that was the first plus. Second plus is that for a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A Hawaiian themed hotel in california? I'm sure it made sense in the days when Dean Martin was a hard drinking spy in the Matt Helm series, which looks like the same time this place was built.Things...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
pros...this is pretty much my favorite sushi place. great time had by all, do you like sports? large t.v.'s? super huge nemo inspired aquarium? fun wait staff in hawaiian shirts? well this is the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i've never stayed here, good lord no, what is this a three star hotel?! yikes! sniff! the hotel pool is ridiculously easy to crash, but there is no poolside bar or food or drink service at the pool...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
the sushi is actually not that bad here but my main beef is with the drinks - it used to be that you could just order a tropical fruity ridiculous drink and have it served in a clam shell or volcano...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is cool. A great sushi place without a wait. Well ok we have never actually sat at the sushi bar because it is always packed, but we have also never waited for a table. The food here is...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2007
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Nice clean hotel. I would recommend this to anyone. The only down fall is that you have to pay to park & pay for the internet.
priceline.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Random location, but surprisingly good sushi. A little pricey so go during the happy hour and it's well worth it. The waitress was VERY nice but yes it was a bit slow. When we did get our food we were...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2007
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This hotel will nickel and dime you. I had to pay $10 for parking, and on Saturday night, the hotel was literally out of spaces. I had to park in some off lot that was part of the hotel but way far away from...
priceline.com - user review - 10/25/2007
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The hotel is undergoing a renovation. They put internet customers in older rooms that have outdoor access. It did not feel safe to be there. It definitely was not a 2 or 3 start hotel.
priceline.com - user review - 10/01/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant is located in the Crown Plaza hotel lobby area. There is a gated hotel parking lot and the restaurant does validate parking. I would have liked to give this place a 2 star rating if it...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
While the restaurant looked like a hotel lobby from back home in Hawaii, the sushi was actually really very good. We ordered a couple of rolls for happy hour, and a couple of fruity drinks. I was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This hotel has been reviewed under its former name, The Red Lion Hanalei Hotel:http://www.yelp.com/biz/81wTs3S0Y0WIurJ5k697aA#hrid:IFSeKjpuBOCfY2_ZZoOkOw
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This is NOT a review for Islands Sushi and Pupu Bar at The Crown Plaza. I'm reviewing the actual restaurant.First, I'm not happy about the remodel at all. I loved the charm of the water system (the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really, I vote 3.5 stars, but we all know it's not an option. One full star off for the slowness. Holy crap, people. We ordered one poke, one Big Kahuna roll, one avocado roll, a hamachi, and inari....
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sushi in SD has been mediocre at best. But this gem in the middle of Hotel Circle is great! Hawaiian fusion sushi, made by hawaiians, and it's not just for tourists! lots of locals flock here to munch...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"Sake-to-me!!!" "Miso-horny!!!"Great news - you won't find "THAT GUY" at this place. *sigh of relief*Even better news - if "THAT GUY" did show up, Big Mike, Leonard or Daniel (the sushi chefs...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Update 8/10/07: The Hanalei has been purchase by another Hotel Group, The Crowne Plaza Group, but I'm happy to say the Crew is there, including our favorite waitress, CLAIRE! Claire, you rock, you...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2007
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Red Lion Hanalei Hotel in Mission Valley is a great upscale restaurant. A lovely place to go for a dinner for two. It's beautifully decorated inside. The amosphere is so very relaxing and comfortable. The food...
kudzu.com - user review - 12/10/2006
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If you like Hawaiian lanterns and Tiki gods, this restaurant is for you. The cuisine has a Hawaiian feel as well. It comes hot and plentiful. The drinks can come in fake coconuts with umbrellas for effect. The...
kudzu.com - user review - 10/27/2006
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Located conveniently off the 8 freeway close to Hotel Circle, you can't miss driving by this hotel. Many functions go on at this establishment throughout the year including many banquets. The hotel ...
judysbook.com - user review - 02/27/2006
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My credit union uses the Red Lion quite frequently for meetings for the entire staff or a select few. There banquet halls are quite spacious and there catering is absolutely delicous and spread out on...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/21/2005
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Built in 1966, this Polynesian Hotel sits right next to the 8 freeway. Tons o Tiki to be found here, to many for me to count. Having 2 restaurants, Sushi Bar and a lounge. The Islands restaurant is located...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/05/2005
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Built in 1966, this Polynesian Hotel sits right next to the 8 freeway. Tons o Tiki to be found here, to many for me to count. Having 2 restaurants, Sushi Bar and a lounge. The Islands restaurant is lo...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/05/2005
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Spent my first two days in San Diego here. The room was clean, nice and large. The room had no view. :( However, I did have my faithful kitty with me. The staff was very helpful with taking care of her. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/15/2005
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My finacee and I stayed at the Red Lion hanalei Hotel and ordered the romance package. We were excited because the package included a free bottle of champagne (Moet was pictured on the website when I made my...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/24/2005
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It is located in Hotel Circle which is conveient to everything in San Diego. Their rates are reasonable and their rooms are nice. I have stayed there 1 time and was very satisfied. Like all the Red Lion Inns,...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/16/2005
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San Diego Hotel Offers a Tropical Oasis Welcome to the San Diego Crowne Plaza Hotel located in the heart of Mission Valley. Our affordable luxury hotel is just minutes from the San Diego International Airport...
orbitz.com - user review
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Pleasant choice but not luxurious. Suffers from some traffic noise.
thisistravel.co.uk - user review
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The Hanalei Hotel is conveniently located in Mission Valley, just minutes from beaches, the Zoo , Sea World , Old Town shopping, and the Trolley that can whisk you downtown or as far as the Mexican border.
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The Hanalei hotel put much attention on their grounds (w/c I agree is beautiful specially with Koi on...
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stayed here for 4 days with 2 boys ages 4 and 8. the hotel and grounds are well maintained and layed...
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I rediscovered the Hanalei nearly 10 years ago, after being drawn there from memories of childhood visits. I have since visited the hotel each summer. It keeps getting better and better, recently...
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This Red Lion is conveniently located approximately five miles from the Gaslamp District and seven miles from San Diego International Airport. Also within five miles are Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo, Qualcomm...
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we spent three nights here and were a little disappointed because as it was so close to the freeway we...
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As the name suggests, the theme of this friendly property is Hawaiian: palms, waterfalls, koi ponds, and tiki torches abound. Rooms are decorated in tropical prints. What used to be a golf course next door has...
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Visited here in March 05, chose location because of centralized site to the major tourist spots! it...
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I've visited San Diego often and have usually stayed in La Jolla, or by Mission Bay in fairly pricey...
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Nice hotel, but cramped rooms--especially compared to other similar quality, less expensive properties....
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Hotel very nice for moderately priced room. I was pleasantly surprised. Room large and clean. Comfortable...
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The Red Lion Hanalei Hotel is comfortable hotel located at Hotel Circle. Although it's situated in the middle of Mission Valley, adjacent to I 8, this beautifully landscaped property feels more like a resort...
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I love staying in the end rooms, they have a lot of room and have a great setting.
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I don?t know when this hotel was last renovated but the rooms were dirty and old. I asked for a non-smoking room and the room smelled like the previous occupant smoked up a storm. The toilet stall in the...
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"Find comprehensive hotel information including descriptions, rates & availability, photos, reviews and interactive maps for Red Lion Hanalei Hotel in San Diego, California. Check the weather, and locate...
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As the name suggests, the theme of this friendly property is Hawaiian: palms, waterfalls, koi ponds, and tiki torches abound. Rooms are decorated in tropical prints. What used to be a golf course next door has...
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Stayed here twice, was better the second time. Rooms were spacious and clean. Grounds were lovely. Service was impecable. Good value for the dollar$$$.
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The web site is misleading. The Islands Restaurant has average food and it is not Island fare or Asian...
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I loved this hotel for my second visit to San Diego. Not located next to the gas lamp but I know my...
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We stayed at the Red Lion from 3/19-3/22. I reserved the room through priceline and was told at check-in...
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