Lounge Frog guide
Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club vs United Club
Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club (4.6/5) and United Club (4.5/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club is ahead on space and drinks & bar; United Club is ahead on seating & comfort and wi-fi. Both are in Terminal 2 at SAN. No program on Lounge Frog's record gets you into both.
Details checked as recently as September 2026. Comparison updated October 2026. Scores are Lounge Frog's editorial ratings, explained in how we rate.
Side by side
| Detail | Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club | United Club |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.6/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Quiet | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Space | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Food | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 5.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Coffee | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Workspace | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Restrooms | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Staff & service | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Views & light | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Terminal | Terminal 2 | Terminal 2 |
| Nearest gate | 46 | 47 |
| Hours | 5 AM – 10 PM daily | 5:15 AM – 10 PM daily |
| Bar | Craft cocktail bar | Full bar |
| Shower rooms | 1 | None on record |
| Guests | Eligible Chase cardholders retain complimentary lounge access and their card's guest allowance. General Priority Pass and LoungeKey memberships no longer qualify from August 15, 2026; the one-free-visit and $75 rates ended. Public passes are reported at $100 per person, subject to availability and capacity. Entry within 3 hours of an originating flight; eligible connections may use a 5-hour window. | Individual members: no guests. All Access members: up to 2 adult guests, or 1 adult plus dependents under 18. United Club cardmembers: 1 adult guest plus dependents under 18. One-time passes $59. Same-day United or Star Alliance ticket required. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- None
- Only Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club
- Sapphire Lounge by The Club
- Only United Club
- Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access, United Club
Quick answers
Which is better, Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club or United Club?
Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club (4.6/5) and United Club (4.5/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club is ahead on space and drinks & bar; United Club is ahead on seating & comfort and wi-fi.
Can one membership get me into both Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club and United Club?
Not according to Lounge Frog's record: Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club admits through Sapphire Lounge by The Club, and United Club through Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access and United Club.
Are Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club and United Club in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Terminal 2 at San Diego International.
Which has showers, Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club or United Club?
Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club has 1 shower; United Club has none on record.