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Here is a quick list of Beach Hotels in San Diego, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Kona Kai Resort & Spa, A Noble House Resort |
8.0 / 10 (11 Reviews) |
From 133$ | |
| The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter |
8.6 / 10 (192 Reviews) |
From 143$ | |
| Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter |
8.7 / 10 (1505 Reviews) |
From 176$ | |
| Paradise Point Resort & Spa |
8.2 / 10 (1001 Reviews) |
From 252$ | |
| Best Western Seven Seas |
7.3 / 10 (1596 Reviews) |
From 79$ |
Hello travelers, welcome to a journey of luxury and exploration as we embark on an adventure to discover the beauty of the world's most stunning beaches in San Diego, United States. Indulge in a truly lavish vacation experience at the beach hotels this vibrant city has to offer.
San Diego is renowned for its pristine beaches, warm weather, and vibrant city life, making it the ideal destination for those seeking a getaway filled with sunshine and relaxation. With a plethora of beach hotels to choose from, each offering its own unique charm and luxurious amenities, you are sure to find the perfect place to unwind and rejuvenate.
From the bustling shores of Pacific Beach to the tranquil coves of La Jolla, San Diego's beaches offer something for every type of traveler. Whether you are looking to soak up the sun, indulge in water sports, or simply relax with a cocktail in hand, the beach hotels in San Diego provide the perfect setting for an unforgettable vacation experience.
So pack your bags, put on your sunscreen, and get ready to immerse yourself in the stunning beauty of San Diego's beaches. Let's embark on a journey of luxury and adventure as we explore the world's most breathtaking beaches and indulge in the ultimate vacation experience at the beach hotels in San Diego.
Best Hotels in San Diego on the Beach
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Kona Kai Resort & Spa, A Noble House Resort
From 133$
Featuring Wi-Fi throughout the property, Kona Kai Resort & Spa, A Noble House Resort San Diego sits a 15-minute ride from SeaWorld San Diego Theme Park. Offering views of the garden, this resort is relatively near the mile - long scenic Shelter Island Park Shoreline and boasts a swimming pool.
The property is ideally situated 10 minutes' drive from Sunset Cliffs Natural Park. The 4-star hotel in San Diego is within 15 minutes' drive of USS Midway Interactive Museum.
This accommodation is also not very far from Heritage Park. The nearby cultural attractions include Maritime Museum of San Diego, which is 6 km from Kona Kai Resort & Spa, A Noble House Resort.
The rooms at this property have blackout curtains and climate control. Some of them comprise a patio and a balcony, appointed with a work desk. Along with a mini fridge bar, they also have complimentary wireless internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels to keep you entertained. Providing a hot tub and a sauna, some bathrooms come with hairdryers and bathrobes. A kitchen with a microwave oven, a dishwasher, and coffee/tea making machines are available in an apartment.
An extra charge applies to a swimming pool and a Jacuzzi. The Kona Kai Resort & Spa, A Noble House Resort has access to a private beach featuring such amenities as a sunbed and parasols. Guests can work out in a fitness studio during their stay. This property features a spa centre along with a treatment room, a steam room, and a Jacuzzi. Meeting rooms and a business centre with banquet and meeting facilities, and a photocopy machine are available for those travelling for business.
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The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
From 143$
The 4-star Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter hotel is situated near the entertainment district of San Diego, 17 minutes on foot from Little Italy. Located relatively near Horton Plaza Park, this traditional hotel features a heated swimming pool and a fitness room.
The smoke-free property has a perfect setting a mere 14 minutes on foot from the primary San Diego Convention Center, while natural sights like Childrens Public Park are only 0.7 km away. Petco Park Stadium is a 5-minute ride from the Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter, and San Diego International airport is 5 km away.
Business venues in the area include convention centres near the accommodation. Families travelling to San Diego will enjoy being 10 minutes by car from San Diego Zoo.
Some of the 450 well-appointed rooms as the Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter face the sea and comprise an adjoining terrace and a balcony. They come equipped with a coffee machine for self-catering along with complimentary Wi-Fi and a flat-screen cable TV for business and leisure. Offering a hot tub and a shower, the bathrooms are fitted with hairdryers and bathrobes.
At the accommodation you may pay for a fitness centre and spa therapy. The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter provides guests with fitness classes, as well as access to a spa salon. The area is popular for hiking, horseback riding, and bowling.
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Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
From 176$
Situated merely a 9-minute stroll from Petco Park Stadium, Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter includes 235 rooms with views of the skyline. Featuring a cash machine and a lift throughout the property, the hotel is located within walking distance of Childrens Public Park.
This comfortable 4-star accommodation sits in the heart of San Diego, nearly 5 minutes' walk from the 2.7-acre Park at the Park. Sports fans can also visit Balboa Stadium, only 1.9 km from the Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter, and take their families to San Diego Zoo, which is 2.9 km away.
Business venues in the area include convention centres a few blocks from the property. Shopping enthusiasts will enjoy being a short distance from the primary San Diego Convention Center.
Some rooms feature blackout drapes and air conditioning, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and wireless internet for your convenience. They are furnished with queen size beds or king-size beds along with a sofa set and a work desk. Providing a spa bath and a roll-in shower, the bathrooms are also equipped with a hair dryer and bath sheets.
The Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter offers a fitness area, a fitness centre, a health club, and yoga classes to diversify your leisure. The Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter provides windsurfing, snorkelling, and diving for an active pastime.
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Paradise Point Resort & Spa
From 252$
Located within 10 minutes' drive of Mission Bay Park, the upscale 4-star Paradise Point Resort & Spa San Diego boasts a spa centre and a full spa with body scrub, body treatments, and pedicure. Featuring a lagoon pool, the upscale hotel is 4.5 km from natural sights like Old Town San Diego State Historic Park.
The award-winning accommodation is situated in the old part of San Diego, 4.7 km from the private University of San Diego. Guests will also get to the Paradise Point Resort & Spa San Diego 4.4 km from Old Town.
Visit Model Yacht Pond, 35 minutes' drive from the upscale property, and feel complete harmony with the nature of United States. The nearby family attractions include the old-style Belmont Family Amusement Park 4.6 km from Paradise Point Resort & Spa.
Some of the spacious rooms of this San Diego property face the patio, and comprise a patio and a balcony. Guests can also use a sauna and a hot tub, along with such amenities as hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Views of Seaworld Adventure Park can be enjoyed from the rooms. Self-catering facilities in an apartment include a kitchenette with a microwave, an electric kettle, and a refrigerator.
Leisure options include massage therapy, a patio, and various recreational opportunities along with chargeable facilities like a fitness centre and an outdoor swimming pool. Bicycles for rent are available at the Paradise Point Resort & Spa and mini golf and table tennis can be organised. At the Paradise Point Resort & Spa San Diego, guests are welcome to join fitness classes offered at a fitness room on site. A treatment room, a steam room, and a Jacuzzi are provided to ensure utmost relaxation. There is a business centre available for corporate travellers.
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Best Western Seven Seas
From 79$
Situated about 20 minutes' walk from Mission Valley Center, the contemporary 3-star Best Western Seven Seas San Diego hotel includes a restaurant and a shop. Boasting an outdoor pool, the smoke-free hotel is nestled within a 3-km distance of natural attractions like Old Town San Diego State Historic Park.
The accommodation has a central location relatively close to San Diego Zoo, while shopping venues like the upscale Fashion Valley Open-Air Mall are an 18-minute stroll away. Sports fans will also enjoy visiting Petco Park Stadium, 15 minutes' drive the Best Western Seven Seas San Diego.
The contemporary property is also just a minute's drive from Balboa Park. The nearby educational landmarks include the private University of San Diego, which is at a distance of 2.4 km from Best Western Seven Seas hotel.
Some of the non-smoking rooms have a patio and a seating area, and such facilities as complimentary Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, along with a coffeemaker and a small fridge. If you like cooking, there is a tea/coffee making equipment and a fridge provided on site. Offering amenities such as a hairdryer and toiletries, the bathrooms also have a Jacuzzi bath and a roll-in shower.
Leisure options include a fitness centre, loungers, and billiards along with chargeable facilities like a summer terrace and an outdoor swimming pool. At the Best Western Seven Seas San Diego, guests can also benefit from fitness classes provided at a fitness club. At this San Diego property you can enjoy ping-pong and billiards. Business travellers are welcome to use meeting rooms and a business centre offered on site.
Hotels in San Diego
| Most comfortable Hotel ๐๏ธ | Kona Kai Resort & Spa, A Noble House Resort |
| Hotel with a view ๐ | The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter |
| Best Price Hotel ๐ค | Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter |
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The Wayfarer San Diego
From 193$
The 4-star Wayfarer San Diego hotel is situated in the heart of San Diego a 10-minute ride from Mission Bay Park. Located 15 minutes' drive from the private University of San Diego, this family hotel offers views of the ocean and a heated pool.
The beachfront property boasts a beachfront setting 1.4 km from Montezuma Cove. Natural attractions in the area include SeaWorld San Diego Theme Park, 3.9 km from the hotel, and a beach is 1.4 km away.
This oceanfront accommodation is also within easy walking distance of Promenade at Pacific Beach Shopping Center.
Some of the well-appointed rooms comprise a patio and a balcony, and are furnished with a sofa. Guests can use a hot tub and a shower, along with hair dryers.
The newly-refreshed property includes a summer terrace and an outdoor pool area available for an additional charge. The Wayfarer San Diego has direct access to a sandy beach with lounge chairs and umbrellas. The Wayfarer features sports activities such as water sports activities, surfing, and tennis for all guests.
5 Star Hotels in San Diego on the Beach
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Andaz San Diego, By Hyatt
From 212$
Situated just 13 minutes on foot from the primary San Diego Convention Center, the 5-star Andaz San Diego - A Concept By Hyatt hotel features Wi-Fi throughout the property and private parking on site. Along with the use of a fitness room on site, sports fans are invited to discover Petco Park Stadium, which is just a 14-minute walk away.
Located at a distance of 2.5 km from family attractions like San Diego Zoo, this modern hotel is 20 minutesโ walk from San Diego city centre. The boutique Andaz San Diego - A Concept By Hyatt is also within close distance of such natural sights as Childrens Public Park.
You can easily find the historical naval aircraft carrier USS Midway Museum a 5-minute drive from the accommodation.
Some of the 159 spacious rooms come with a coffeemaker and a mini-bar, and essentials such as blackout curtains and climate control. There is also coffee and tea making equipment, and a fridge. The private bathrooms come with a hair dryer.
Other facilities at the Andaz San Diego - A Concept By Hyatt include fitness classes, a terrace, and a shared lounge. Corporate travellers will benefit from a work space available on site.
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Omni San Diego Hotel At The Ballpark
From 209$
Situated 450 metres from Petco Park Ballpark, the comfortable Omni San Diego Hotel offers a fitness centre and a shared lounge. Featuring a swimming pool, this 4-star family hotel is a stroll from natural sights like Childrens Public Park.
At the smoke-free property, you'll be nearly a 5-minute ride from Seaport Village Shopping Complex and approximately a 5-minute drive from the primary San Diego Convention Center. San Diego Bay is also located 10 minutes by car from the contemporary Omni.
Shops and designer boutiques are just a few steps from the accommodation, and SDG&E Silver Line is around 5 minutes away by car. Families travelling to San Diego will enjoy being at a distance of 3.2 km from San Diego Zoo.
Looking onto the pool, some rooms at the Omni San Diego offer floor to ceiling windows furnished with a sofa set. Other comforts include blackout drapes and air conditioner along with Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV for your entertainment. Providing hairdryers and towels, the private bathrooms also come with a hot tub and a shower/bath combination.
A sunbathing terrace and an outdoor swimming pool are available at additional cost as well. The Omni includes a fitness room, a wellness area and a full-service spa to ensure guests maximum relaxation. A Jacuzzi and an outdoor swimming pool are provided to ensure utmost relaxation. Finally, the Omni San Diego houses a 24/7 business centre and meeting rooms featuring banquet and meeting facilities, and a desk.
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Sheraton San Diego Resort
From 127$
Located at a distance of 4.4 km from Petco Park Ballpark, which is highly appreciated by sports lovers, the sophisticated Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina includes 1053 rooms. This 4-star smoke-free hotel lies within a 10-minute drive of Childrens Public Park, and offers an American-style restaurant and an outdoor pool area onsite.
The eco-friendly property is nestled in the very heart of San Diego, approximately 10 minutes by car from Old Town San Diego State Historic Park and 10 minutes' drive San Diego Zoo. The comfortable Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina is also just a short stroll from such natural sights as the man-made peninsula "Harbor Island Park".
This traditional accommodation is also not very far from Balboa Park. Shopping enthusiasts will enjoy being at a distance of 4.1 km from the primary San Diego Convention Center.
The rooms at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina are non-smoking and fitted with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels as well as tea/coffee making equipment. Guests can use a hot tub and a sauna, along with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Enjoy views of the bay, while staying at this sophisticated property.
This San Diego hotel provides a gym and a swimming pool for an additional fee. The Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina features a tennis court, a sun deck, and yoga classes, and also a cash machine and a currency exchange. The accommodation offers its guests the opportunity to enjoy fitness classes at a fitness suite located on the premises. Corporate travellers will benefit from a conference room available on site.
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Loews Coronado Bay Resort
From 189$
Located at a distance of 2.6 km from Living Coast Discovery Center, the 4-star Loews Coronado Bay Resort San Diego offers a wellness area, including a treatment room, a Jacuzzi, and sauna facilities. This San Diego resort is within close distance of Coronado Cays Park and invites guests to one of the 2 onsite restaurants.
The family property is in the heart of San Diego, within 20 minutes' drive of San Diego International airport. The curved Coronado Bridge is within a 15-minute drive of the luxury Loews Coronado Bay Resort in San Diego.
This pet-friendly accommodation is also a few minutes' drive from Fashion Valley. Feel in total harmony with nature by visiting the 5.5-acre Pepper Park, 10 minutes' drive Loews Coronado Bay Resort.
The 431 rooms at the accommodation include an adjoining terrace and a balcony. Some of the rooms feature spacious decor furnished with a sofa set and a work desk. Guests can make use of a minibar fridge and a coffee machine, and relax with high-speed internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. For more comfort, hair dryers and bath sheets, along with a sauna and a hot tub, are provided. You can also enjoy stunning views of the patio.
The hotel also offers a swimming pool and a sundeck for extra charge. A fitness club and a swimming pool are available at the Loews Coronado Bay Resort San Diego. Active guests will be interested in bike loans and bicycle usage arranged by the Loews Coronado Bay Resort. Business travellers are welcome to use a conference room offered on site.
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San Diego Marriott La Jolla
From 145$
The 3-star San Diego Marriott La Jolla hotel lies within 25 minutes' walk of University of California San Diego, and features a restaurant and a gift shop. Featuring a cocktail bar, a swimming pool, this San Diego hotel is nestled in the heart of the city.
While staying in the accommodation, you are invited to discover Terrace, located nearly 5 minutes' drive away, or visit sports venues like Torrey Pines Golf Course, which is a 10-minute ride away. An 11-minute walk separates UTC-Westfield Shoppingtown Shopping Center from the Marriott La Jolla San Diego.
This San Diego property is also just a minute's drive from Balboa Park. Feel in total harmony with nature by visiting Black's Beach, a 10-minute drive from San Diego Marriott La Jolla hotel.
All of the air-conditioned rooms are appointed with free wireless internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels along with coffee and tea making equipment, and some of them include a balcony and a lounge. They are furnished with spacious decor. Offering amenities such as hair dryers and towels, the bathrooms also feature a bathtub and a shower.
This San Diego property includes a fitness room and a sauna available for an additional charge. At the hotel, guests can also benefit from fitness classes provided at a fitness club. Business travellers are welcome to use meeting rooms and a business centre offered on site.
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Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa
From 169$
The upscale Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa San Diego offers luxurious rooms near a beach district, about a 5-minute ride from University of California San Diego. The 4-star upscale hotel includes a swimming pool and an ร la carte restaurant.
While staying in this business accommodation, you are invited to discover Terrace, located approximately a 15-minute walk away, or visit sports venues like Torrey Pines Golf Course, which is 5 minutes away by car. The Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa San Diego is also within 10 minutes' drive of such natural sights as the Laureate La Jolla Shores Park.
Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Blacks Beach, which is only a 14-minute walk away. The nearby family attractions include the interactive museum "Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography" approximately 2 km from Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa.
Certain rooms have a patio and a balcony for your convenience. They are outfitted with sophisticated decor. Guests can also enjoy patio views.
Guests can request a Jacuzzi and an outdoor swimming pool at extra charge. The Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa also includes a fitness studio, a fitness centre, yoga classes, and a library. A wellness area and a full-service spa along with a Jacuzzi and an outdoor swimming pool are available on-site.
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The Guild Hotel, San Diego Downtown, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
From 49$
The 4-star Guild Hotel, A Marriott Tribute Portfolio Hotel San Diego, situated a 10-minute drive from Coronado Island, offers a fitness centre, various recreational opportunities, and billiards. The boutique-style hotel is a good starting point to San Diego's sports attractions, including Petco Park Ballpark, which is nearly a 25-minute walk away.
Located a mere 10 minutes on foot from the open - air Headquarters at Seaport Market, the smoke-free accommodation is also 10 minutes' drive entertainment venues like the night Numbers Club. Central Beach stands a 10-minute ride from the Guild Hotel, A Marriott Tribute Portfolio San Diego.
Convention centres are near this San Diego property, and Childrens Public Park is only 1.4 km away. Staying at The Guild Hotel, A Marriott Tribute Portfolio Hotel, family travellers have access to San Diego Zoo, which is 2.7 km away.
This San Diego property welcomes you to one of the 162 non-smoking rooms comprising an adjoining terrace and a balcony, and overlooking the sea. Guests can also use a shower, along with such amenities as a hairdryer and a shower cap.
A sun terrace and a shared lounge are offered at the accommodation for an extra charge. At the Guild Hotel, A Marriott Tribute Portfolio, guests can also benefit from yoga classes provided at a gym facility. Hiking, cycling, and billiards lovers will enjoy these activities on site.
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Pacific Terrace Hotel
From 490$
Offering luxurious rooms, Pacific Terrace Hotel San Diego is located 10 minutes by car from Mission Beach. The hotel provides Wi-Fi throughout the property as well as a Jacuzzi and an outdoor swimming pool.
The accommodation is situated in a popular area of San Diego, just next door to Palisades Park. SeaWorld San Diego Theme Park lies within 10 minutes' drive of this 4-star hotel.
Guests can make memories with their children by visiting the old-style Belmont Family Amusement Park, which is 3.2 km away.
There are 73 rooms with a patio and a balcony. Some of them offer an iPod dock and high-speed internet, along with a coffee machine and a minibar. The view of the ocean and the elegant furniture are provided there. A hot tub and a shower, along with such amenities as hair dryers and a shower cap, are also at guests' disposal.
The property provides a sunbathing terrace and an outdoor pool area for an extra charge. The Pacific Terrace San Diego also includes a swimming pool and a fitness suite. The boutique-style Pacific Terrace can arrange windsurfing, hiking, and cycling for its guests.
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Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines Hotel
From 99$
The 4-star Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines Hotel San Diego is 900 metres from Torrey Pines Golf Course, and features a cash machine and a lift onsite. Located 10 minutes' drive from University of California San Diego, the deluxe resort offers views of the pool and a heated pool.
The accommodation is situated near an entertainment district, in the heart of San Diego. Natural attractions in the area include the Laureate La Jolla Shores Park, 10 minutes' drive this San Diego hotel, and a beach is a 20-minute walk away.
The exclusive property is nestled in hills. A family vacation to San Diego will become more exciting if you visit the interactive museum "Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography" lying within a 10-minute drive of Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines Hotel.
The rooms at the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines San Diego include individual climate control, an ironing set, and central heating. Some of them comprise a balcony and a work area, furnished with a sofa set and a writing desk. They come equipped with a mini refrigerator and coffee/tea making equipment for self-catering along with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and Wi-Fi for business and leisure. The en-suite bathrooms feature hair dryers and toiletries. Also, the apartment entices guests with wake-up service comprising a kitchenette kitchen with an oven, kitchenware, and a washing machine.
Relax and unwind during your stay with a shared lounge and a garden, as well as a hot tub and an outdoor swimming pool. A sports complex, along with fitness classes, is included at the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines to help guests maintain their physical well-being. Business travellers are welcome to use a photocopier and a work desk provided at a conference room on site.
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The Westgate Hotel
From 179$
Located merely a 12-minute walk from Childrens Public Park, which offers the thrill of discovering something beautiful, The Westgate Hotel San Diego offers a restaurant and a storage room. Right near the shopping mall "Westfield Horton Plaza", the 4-star hotel with 223 rooms features fitness classes, a health club, and a shared lounge, plus an American restaurant, serving American specials.
The accommodation puts you in the very heart of San Diego, 5 minutes' drive San Diego Zoo. Maritime Museum of San Diego is not too far from the Westgate.
This San Diego property is also close to convention centres. The nearby sports attractions feature Petco Park Ballpark a 5-minute drive from The Westgate Hotel.
All of the air-conditioned rooms are appointed with complimentary Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels along with a coffee maker, and some of them include a balcony and a seating area. They have a local interior. Featuring a hot tub and a sauna, the marble bathrooms also have a hairdryer and toiletries. Guests will surely enjoy panoramic views of the sea.
A roof top pool and a sundeck are available for additional fees. The hotel features a swimming pool as well as running tracks and yoga instruction. This accommodation provides a variety of treatment options such as body treatments, pedicure, and manicure along with a steam room, a Jacuzzi, and sauna facilities. Finally, the property houses a 24-hour business centre featuring computers and a xerox.