The Haunted Hotel

While on a trip with my mom to San Diego for the first time, we decided to go out & get scared at this haunted hotel. My complaint is that it should have been a little longer but other than that, it was very good! The props looked real and the actors did an awesome job off scaring the s$! t out of you. Both my mom & I are tough critics & we don’t get scared easily, but they had us cowering and literally running away!
Reading recent Unilocal reviews, I was able to save $ 15 dollars on parking by parking at Horton Plaza & showing the attendant my haunted hotel ticket. She then had me pay $ 5 instead of $ 20.
We went on a Thursday night & we only waited in line for about 15 – 20 minutes, which wasn’t bad at all!

I really enjoyed this. Especially the guy with the gas chain saw. I’ll admit, I jumped a few times. Would definitely suggest it to others. Get the VIP and don’t wait in line.

My boyfriend and I went with a couple friends the day after Halloween (we were all too scared of finding parking and being downtown during Halloween night!). There was still a good group of people in line to experience this «haunt».
The wait wasn’t so bad and the people running this attraction were professional and kept the lines and masses organized.
Our experience was AMAZING! We enjoyed the «elevator» to get to the actual «haunted area». It was a bit hard to get through some areas because only one person could get through certain areas at one time. This attraction was just a maze of haunted themes with characters trying their best to freak you out.
The sections were fun and the characters made the darkness even more «terrifying»! The characters were done well and they were really good at trying to scare the patrons. I thought that one character actually touched me, but my boyfriend told me he touched me with a prop hand when I got really close to them. You’re forced to either get really close to another patron or go along the walls and eventually get spooked by a character just waiting for you.
I would recommend this attraction to people that enjoy scary attractions! I would also recommend going to Costco if you can because we ended up getting tickets for The Haunted Hotel and Balboa Trails for fairly cheap. Even if you can’t it’s still an attraction worth going to at least once.

This was my very first haunted house attraction in san Diego and I was not disappointed. When a friend and I went, it was earlier in October so there was no line. I insisted we wait for others to join us as I did not want to enter alone.
There were two very friendly actors outside. They happily posed for pictures with me. One called herself «Jim-​bob», the other was a young man dressed as a doll.
The entrance leads you to a room filled with horror movie props. Some have been autographed by actors. A horror movie plays on the TV’s in the waiting area. The first time I went, it was The Shining. The second time, it was the Dawn of The Dead remake, for which I gleefully glued my eyes to the tv.
After the waiting area, you are led into a creepy elevator. This is an impressive feature I had not previously encountered in a haunted attraction.
I can’t go on without spoiling the whole haunt but I will say this, the clown room and the train are the scariest and most noteworthy parts of the Haunted Hotel.

Scary!!! The actors aren’t supposed to be able to touch you but In the narrow spaces of the hotel, it is bound to happen. Just be ready for that. I don’t generally like being scared but even in my terror, I must admit there are some qualities here that make it a better deal than the haunted trail. There are some rooms kept in complete darkness and another room entirely packed with enormous balloon/​like things without a clear exit so you really feel lost! Pretty exciting. Overall a great time and something scary for everyone!

Came here on Halloween just as they opened. Short line compared to what we saw passing by later that night. I enjoyed it much more than the Balboa Park trails I went to last year. Mostly I think this is because there were no kids. But seriously, they work a bit harder to make the best use of limited space compared to the open areas at the park. The actors were talented and it was great to see some old zombie movies while waiting in line. Perfect location in Gaslamp to find a drink nearby, afterward!

Meh. Not really scary at all. Looks scary for the preteens who were with us but mainly it’ was decorative and fast. I prefer going to a theme park with more mazes. I never been to the haunted trail but most of my friends say that one is better. Kids would like this one but make sure they are ok with darker images and they are not claustrophobic. If it was cheaper I probably will go again but not for 18 bucks (28 for front of line)

I went last year and again this year. It’s exactly the same as last year and nothing’s new. So I wouldn’t go again next year unless they make dramatic changes. But I referred my friend to come to this maze because last year was really fun for me. Sadly this year was the worst maze I’ve ever attended. Especially I feel bad since I brought my friend with me and hyped him all about it. One of
The actors was ABOVE AND BEYOND rude with my friend. My friend saw the actor crouching on the floor & told him, «sorry dude, already saw you.» And the actor says, «yeah whatever, keep walking you fat piece of shit. Move those fat legs! I bet they would move faster for a cheeseburger! Etc.» I wasn’t paying attention to what he continued to say because I was so shocked that the actor said that. I stopped in my tracks and stared at him. He started yelling at me & told me to move. I didn’t. He then came close to me and pushed me and harassed us through the maze and then stopped.
After this had happened I told a worker outside if they were allowed to be rude like that for no reason. We didn’t pay V.I.P. to be insulted. She said I could leave a review. She did apologize but I really don’t think she cared. Never will I return because they say the actors aren’t allowed to touch you but at the end there was a girl on the floor and she grapes my leg really hard and I was trying to get her to let go but she wouldn’t. The workers are beyond unprofessional.

Not sure what I was expecting, but I definitely enjoyed myself. I got my ticket for a Monday night and parked close by in the Horton Plaza parking structure. Arrived at the front door about 8pm and was quickly whisked inside and downstairs to start the maze. The groups they put you in are ~10 people of all ages and lasts ~20min. There are several different themed rooms ranging from a morgue, a butcher warehouse, and an abandoned dollhouse. The actors do get up close and personal, but they do not touch you unless they accidentally bump in to you. I screamed several times haha I thought $ 18 was definitely a reasonable price for admission. I would recommend not taking a purse inside with you as one girl in the group kept latching on to my purse because she was too scared to walk on her own. I’ll be back next year!

First time ever coming to the haunted hotel. Cool!!! First you go into an elevator with someone banging the hell out of their head and screams at you so loud your ears ring. The elevator itself is a bit shaky. Its. Pretty long walk through the hotel though. Wednesdays are black out so they give you a glow necklace to walk through. The props and actors looked scccaaarrryyy. Fun experience and yes i did scream and find myself scared at a few points. Some just made me laugh. But it was cool i would go back to relive the darkness. great work haunted hotel. Just remember parking down here is a PUTA! Parked in horton plaza. Keep your ticket and parking is $ 5 instead of $ 20

Super scary!!! At least for a wimp like me! The actors don’t touch you, but they get super close and breathe on your neck. It took about 10 – 15 minutes to go through the whole thing. Not too bad for $ 18.

My first time EVER going to The Haunted Hotel & it sure was the BEST scare for me yet! I usually hit up the big, old amusement parks for hauntings of «fright night» for some scary mazes. There’s something about The Haunted Hotel that made it not disappoint.
First off, the major line on a Saturday night not only was long but it stretch all the way to across the street. First good sign! On their website, they mentioned parking was $ 5 along with the proof of The Haunted Hotel ticket stub. 2^nd best thing! Now you can also get a coupon from Wendy’s for $ 3 off of their regular price of $ 18 BUT not on weekend evenings like we went. It was worth the scares!
So we ended up buying tickets from the booth & lining up across the street where they take small groups across as soon as it’s people’s turn in The Haunted Hotel. Easy enough, right? Seriously, that easy. They even had actors & staff keeping the hype as we wait. BeetleJuice didn’t mind taking selfies! They even had porter potties that they mention you can use before crossing to your death I mean scare.
As soon as they lead us in, counting us & lining us up like sheep on numbered rows… it was about to go down! (yes, I quoted Kevin Hart.) We were sent to a bigger room that was the pre-​scare where you got to see classic haunted movie merchandise & even a movie to watch on the tv such as Amittyville. It really set the mood for what we were in for.
Again, they corralled us in groups of 10 – 12 people into the dark rooms. As soon as it was my man, Rowe R., and I’s turn we had to be in the group of 6. 6, really?! You couldn’t have added more people to hide me from the scary people. Of course, I didn’t let my fear show. I just smiled like an idiot & squeeze the living death out my man’s hand. No biggie!
Don’t get me wrong I love these kinds of things but damn I felt naked. I’m use to going in big groups. Have a friend or two being the screaming idiot so she/​he was the target. But NOOOOOO it was my turn to be that idiot & target. Rowe R. didn’t mind playing the leader so of course whenever we entered the well played out rooms I would scream the second someone or thing got in my face. Which only drew attention to me to continually get targeted with screams, snarls, and scary quotes in my ear like, «No one can help you now!» Yup, Rowe R. mentioned my screams made him jump more than the scares of each room. Don’t even ask bout his poor hand/​arm. I think I twisted in every possible way without the point of breaking it. LOL
I’m not going to go into details about each room since where’s the fun in that. Seriously, though. There were some rooms I wanted to call quits because they really have you figure some puzzle-​like room at before going to the next room. Twisted ain’t it? But without our fearless leader Rowe R., I doubt our group of 6 would of made it out.
Something about the intimacy of a good old haunting maze was great. Unlike the big amusement parks. This was sure a good one. My loss of voice is proof of it. So definitely check it out The Haunted Hotel! I’m even down to go again with some friends/​family.

It helps to know that the actors can’t touch you, some other places allow it but this place didn’t and I have to say that it did take away a lot of the scare though I did jump sometimes.
Came during a blackout night, and you just had to use a glow light to get around, this is on specific days and isn’t the norm though.
I’d say that you’re probably in there for about 20 minutes, perhaps we walked at a faster pace, but the place is relatively small so there wasn’t really that much space to be walking around.
If you haven’t done it, sure, why not give it a try but once is enough probably. :)

I had so much fun at the Haunted Hotel with my family! The actors did an amazing job! The makeup and props were well done too! It wasn’t extremely scary where you would leave your bedroom light on all night but it was a good enough scare to make you jump, then laugh. It is very warm in the hotel so dress light. Overall, if you like a good scare and want to have fun and a good laugh with family and friends; this is the place! Oh and no long line! The Haunted House is definitely worth the money!

Overall, it was good, but not as hyped up as advertised. I went on Wednesday, which is «blackout» night in which your only mode of light is from a glow stick and getting around is by feeling the walls. FAR FROM THAT, it was well lit and you honestly didn’t need glow sticks at all. Also, sending groups of ten or so somewhat ruins the experience, the people in front scream to warn you of what’s coming. The suspenseful thrill is gone. The props were great and the characters were on point.
Unfortunately, it did not measure up to be «named #2 of the top 13 haunts in the U.S.»

One of the best haunted houses I’ve been too. I can be a tough critic. I don’t get scared easily and I wouldn’t say I was exactly scared but they used lights and trickery well. My only complaint is I wish parking was better. It cost me $ 12 (cash only, no change back) to park in a lot close to it along with the cost of the tickets was kinda pricy. It was fun though. Good costumes. Good make up. Worth checking out.

I enjoyed this haunt a lot! It didn’t really have a cohesive theme, but who cares it was fun!!! (That’s kind of a big deal coming from me… I usually hate haunts that don’t tell one solid story.) This was great. A stuffed animal made me jump a foot in the air screaming and land giggling and clapping like a little kid. It’s soooo hard to «get» me and they did a few times in this haunt. WELL DONE! Standing ovation actors!!! Loved the use of the «old standard» (lots of them in one room is awesome!) in the confusing disco lit room!!! Each room/​section was incredible in a self contained sorta way. I didn’t even rank Universal or Knotts five stars this year and you guys did it!!! You killed it!!! So glad we drove down from LA for Haunted Hotel & Savage House.

We went on a slow night and security asked us if we didn’t want to come back on a busier night. We told him we are from out of town and he popped up and let us in, the whole place to the two of us. The actors were great, scary and very believable and on point regardless of the night being slow.
We had a blast! We will definitely do this again!

Just went to this place !!! OMG good place for 20 bucks ! I was so scared and would totally worth the money. The ending was the best. Check it out ! :)

Thank you guys so much for doing this again we love it! My wife and I go here for ComicCon and Halloween twice a year every year it’s great! It’s super scary for most people however I wish they would step it up just a little more.