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Kings Inn San Diego

2.5 star property

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning

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1333 Hotel Cir S, San Diego, CA, 92108
  • Place, Hotel Circle
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Fashion Valley Mall
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, University of San Diego
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(436 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Executive Level

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Executive Level

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(54 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View, Poolside

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(65 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View, Poolside

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(52 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(277 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

San Diego

In the heart of San Diego, Kings Inn San Diego is within a 5-minute drive of Fashion Valley Mall and Riverwalk Golf Club. .This hotel is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Old Town San Diego State Park and 3 mi (4.9 km) from University of San Diego.

What's nearby

  • Hotel Circle - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Fashion Valley Mall - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Riverwalk Golf Club - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • UC San Diego Health - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • University of San Diego - 3 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Fashion Valley Transit Center Station - 2 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 3 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hampton’s “On The House” Breakfast - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Monkey Bar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Crust Kitchen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Communion - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Remy - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Kings Inn San Diego

Kings Inn San Diego offers 140 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This San Diego hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and microwaves can be requested.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 140 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. Additional features at this Art Deco hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Enjoy American cuisine at The Waffle Spot, one of the hotel's many dining establishments, which include 2 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in San Diego? This hotel has 1500 square feet (139 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 1:00 PM.
The Waffle Spot - This diner specializes in American cuisine. A children's menu is available.
The Amigo Spot - This restaurant serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open select days.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Uncovered parking on site (USD 15 per day)
  • Uncovered extended parking on site (USD 15 per night)
  • Limited number of on-site self parking spaces per unit

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: USD 15 to 25 for adults and USD 5 to 20 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • The Amigo Spot
  • The Waffle Spot

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Fenced pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Pool toys

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,500 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in public areas

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • 2 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1959
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Double-glazed windows

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 8 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 25 for adults, and USD 5 to 20 for children
  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 15 per day
  • Uncovered extended parking fee: USD 15 per night
  • In-room microwave fee: USD 5 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Parking for SUVs RVs, buses, trailers, and large vehicles is not available. Fees apply for additional parking, subject to availability.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Kings Inn San Diego Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2207 out of 3641 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 888 out of 3641 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 324 out of 3641 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 114 out of 3641 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 108 out of 3641 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just the right price for a one-night stay. Lookalike it would be a good fit for families on a budget
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Coretta Mariah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, clean and spacious room. Waffle restaurant 100-200 feet away. Had a lovely stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Jazmine

Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities
Alright could be better
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penny

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes, our room was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

paulo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
beautiful property. you can tell they take pride in it. rooms are clean and bed is comfy. not too hard or soft. linens are soft enough. nice moldable pillows. good water pressure. central heating and air. had bfast at waffle king, very nice staff and the club sandwich was good. churro waffle a la mode for dessert was very good. 15 a night for parking, but safe and plenty of spaces.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abdoulie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alberto

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always clean. Great pool
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

SEOYONG

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Christine

I usually really like this place to stay when we go to San Diego however, this trip our room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Teddy

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Furong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel, Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked that you can park right in front of your room. Great friendly helpul efficient staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

MICHELLE

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

hare

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Room is good. Only breakfast option not good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Jamaurius

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel is a bit on the older side but well maintained . Onsite restaurant and Bar .The food is average and prices are a bit high .no microwaves in rooms(5.00 extra on request) but there is a shared microwave next to the pool. We took the bus from Amtrak station to the hotel (drops you off right in front of the hotel) The staff were all friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was clean and well maintained. Quiet property.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We Love Kings Inn Is so confortable and friendly, and secure.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Roxana, Brawley

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean, and the breakfast was good
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025