Kings Inn San Diego

2.5 star property

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Reception
Lobby sitting area
Reception
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym

Explore the area

Map
1333 Hotel Cir S, San Diego, CA, 92108
  • Fashion Valley Mall
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • University of San Diego
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • San Diego Zoo
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View, Poolside

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(57 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Executive Level

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View, Poolside

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(47 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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 - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Fashion Valley Mall - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Old Town San Diego State Park - 3 min drive - 3.8 km
  • University of San Diego - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 5 min drive - 4.9 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

  • ‪Monkey Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wolf - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Terrace - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Los Panchos Taco Shop - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Amigo Spot - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Kings Inn San Diego

Art Deco hotel with 2 restaurants and a fitness center
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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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 on-site parking (max 1 space 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
  • Renovated entire property - October 2020

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

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
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. 1957 out of 3329 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 865 out of 3329 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 301 out of 3329 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 111 out of 3329 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 95 out of 3329 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Calleen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sweet and simple hotel, expected nothing less :)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eleaneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cain

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, peaceful, and affordable. The staff was sharp and attentive. Highly recommend — 10/10. I’ll definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Israel

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff members were friendly and helpful, and we enjoyed having breakfast at the Waffle Spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Darwin

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith, Kalamazoo

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Dale

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice, Clean but $15 more for parking at a Motel?

nice hotel. very clean, nice decor. the parking was right in front of our room, great. coffee and tea in the room were small but oh well. I did not appreciate having to pay $15 more for parking, at a MOTEL.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Ebenezer

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
There was a blood stain on one of the pillows and hair on the pillow and in the sheets.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice for 2-star hotel

Only stayed one short night. It had everything I needed from a 2-star hotel. Everything was great except the following. Pretty big gap under the door (noisy at times) and room can be peeked through the windows.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph, Goleta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean basic no-frills hotel room in a convenient location at a reasonable price. Restaurant on-location. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James, Nuevo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ok
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Marco
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quality AND Inexpensive

High quality cleanliness, inexpensive price. Towels and bedding set up like at higher quality hotels. There is an overnight parking fee though. The Waffle Spot is a great place for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Maria, Sausalito

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I would never stay at this hotel again. During our stay, both I and my companion were severely bitten by what appeared to be bed bugs. We experienced painful allergic reactions, visible bite marks, and extreme discomfort, which ruined our trip. We traveled to San Diego for a very important event — the graduation of our child from the U.S. Marine Corps boot camp — and instead of enjoying this special moment, we had to deal with itching, swelling, and suffering. When we brought this serious issue to the hotel’s attention, they refused to offer any meaningful help or compensation. Their response was extremely disappointing and unprofessional. This hotel is not only overpriced for what it offers but also clearly lacks basic cleanliness and customer care. I do not recommend staying here to anyone, especially if you care about your health and well-being.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Garry S

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Older property, well kept, our bathroom you had to turn around to close the door, very, very small, no elevators had to walk 20 steps up to the second floor. Definitely old school, clean, a decent value.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Tam

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maricela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet area and clean room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Karla

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Wish we had known that there was no elevator. Shower did not work. TV did not work.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a short; but good time. Amigo’s restaurant was awesome as usual
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025