Handlery Hotel San Diego

Reviews

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  raul deleon

  5 days ago
  4.0
  The Handlery Hotel stay was great. Rooms were clean and the pool area was open even with the Rain on new year’s 2026. We got food and drinks from their pool area bar at a good price, the food was great. It’s a little outdated and it could use some upgrades or amenities added, but it had the San Diego look. One thing I would say is take out the Daily parking fee that is not added until you check in. Will I go again, yes. Close to old town, La Jolla, little Italy, and Downtown/Balboa Park which we visited and came back if we got wet. Also check out Bronx Pizza nearby. You won’t regret it.
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  Trish Murillo

  6 days ago
  5.0
  I have to share this first: It was the day before New Years eve and we wanted somewhere to go for New Years that wasn't going to break the bank. I looked up hotels in San Diego and Handerly popped up. My Boss mentioned it was Hawaii like setting...which is what we wanted so I booked without reading the reviews "nonrefundable" well...I ended up reading the reviews after and I was literally worried. To be honest I would have canceled... BUT... SO GLAD WE WENT....let me say this LOUD... the establishment was beautifully decorated CLEAN, the landscape is gorgeous. Staff was very nice. Pamela the greatest. Our Room CLEAN... Rm 165, 2nd floor. No bad odor. We had a comforter, lol! No bed bugs because we checked, lol. No way those reviews were speaking of this property were my thoughts. The pool, Jacuzzi AMAZING! I have absolutely no complaints about our stay. I will say however there was no live music as was stated on their website, and the REEF restaurant was closed the entire time we were there. However, We were able to walk 10 minutes to the Town and Country next door to the Monkey Bar where there was music and food. There was a coffee cafe and a couple other restaurants. Wonderful experience all the way around. We were very Happy with our stay. I bet the summers here are crazy... we will be back!
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  Daniel Rojas

  Jan 4, 2026
  1.0
  I would like to let you know that my stay in your hotel was very unpleasant, to start we have a very bad incident with the parking flooding my car was very bad water went into the car I spent around two hours trying to remove all the water from inside Thats was a really nightmare the hotel never approached to offer any help I look for towels with the cleaning girls Thats was first thing Also my room was infected with ants And the bathtub the drain/stopper was not working so the water was no draining Carpet was I would like to request the my money back I will wait for your response to this matter
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  Raffi Alexanian

  Jan 1, 2026
  2.0
  I stayed at the Handlery Hotel San Diego and there were a few positives, but unfortunately my experience overall wasn’t great. On the plus side, the price is very reasonable, and the hotel has some useful amenities. There’s a small gym with two treadmills, a couple of other cardio machines, some free weights, and a small bench. The swimming pool is a decent size and there’s also a small jacuzzi, which is nice. What really ruined the stay, though, was what happened during the night. It rained heavily, and even though the balcony door was closed, I woke up in the morning to find the carpet by the balcony completely soaked. The water had clearly leaked in from outside. I went to reception, and the only solution they offered was to move me to another room , but since I only had a few hours left before leaving, it didn’t make sense to pack everything up and move. This kind of issue makes you worry about maintenance and building condition. With better handling from the hotel and more proactive solutions, the stay could have been much better, but as it stands, it was a disappointing experience.
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  Marcus Hairston

  Jan 1, 2026
  1.0
  Well, awoke to our car being flooded in their parking lot we had to pay for. I understand things happen but a warning would have been nice as they mentioned this has happened before. When I asked for some sort of help or perhaps compensation for the incoming damages I’m about to face, I was met with, “is it running? Ok well good luck” and another employee laughing as I tried to scoop water out of the floor. Needless to say it was a poor experience and I don’t recommend anyone stay here as it will for sure be my last, and I’m sure many others as there were many other vehicles much worse than ours. We’ll see who has the last laugh

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