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Kings Inn San Diego

Property class: 2.5

Photo gallery for Kings Inn San Diego

A modern lobby with a stone wall, blue sofas, a reception desk, and a staircase.
A restaurant with booths and tables, a counter, and a mural on the wall.
A hotel pool area with a circular pool, lounge chairs, umbrellas, and palm trees.
A bar area with three cocktails on a wooden bar counter.
A lobby with a stone wall, blue sofa, purple chairs, and a patterned rug.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$200
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept

Explore the area

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1333 Hotel Cir S, San Diego, CA, 92108
  • Place, Hotel Circle
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Legacy International Center
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Fashion Valley Mall
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(468 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Executive Level

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a window with curtains.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Executive Level

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(57 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a small table with a chair, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View, Poolside

A hotel room with a large bed, two nightstands, a desk, a chair, and a round table. There are two framed pictures on the wall above the bed.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View, Poolside

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(76 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View, Poolside

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, TV, and a door with a security panel.

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View, Poolside

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(55 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, two nightstands, a desk, a chair, and a round table. There are two framed pictures on the wall above the bed.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(306 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

San Diego

Kings Inn San Diego puts you in the centre of San Diego, 2.2 km (1.4 mi) from Fashion Valley Mall and 3.8 km (2.4 mi) from Old Town San Diego State Park. Highlights at this Art Deco hotel include 2 restaurants, an outdoor swimming pool and a bar/lounge. .The diner, The Waffle Spot, serves American cuisine. Enjoy the gym, Hot tub and pool loungers. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 1:00 PM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this Mission Valley hotel include University of San Diego and San Diego Zoo.

What's nearby

  • Hotel Circle - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Legacy International Center - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Town and Country San Diego - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Presidio Park - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Fashion Valley Mall - 1 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Better Buzz Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Nordstrom Ebar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Marketplace Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • Blanco Cocina + Cantina
  • ‪Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar & Store - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Kings Inn San Diego

Kings Inn San Diego offers its guests an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness centre. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/cafΘ. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A business centre and a meeting room are available. Event space at this hotel measures 1500 square feet (139 square metres) and includes conference space. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Kings Inn San Diego. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Art Deco San Diego hotel.

  • 140 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 1500 sq ft of conference space
  • 139 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1959
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
Kings Inn San Diego offers 140 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This San Diego hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and microwaves can be requested.

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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

  • 2 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1959
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Locally sourced food prioritised
  • Some LED lighting used

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 aged 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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from November 8 2026 to November 14 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 8 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Up to 2 children aged 8 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Kings Inn San Diego?

Kings Inn San Diego offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Kings Inn San Diego?

As of 15 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kings Inn San Diego on 31 Aug 2026 start from NZ$200, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Kings Inn San Diego?

Yep, Kings Inn San Diego has an uncovered self car park for USD 15 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee. Uncovered extended parking costs USD 15 per night. Onsite parking is limited (max 1 space per unit).

Are there any beaches close to Kings Inn San Diego?

The closest beach to Kings Inn San Diego is Mission Beach (7.4 km).

Does Kings Inn San Diego have a pool?

Yep, and guests love it! Kings Inn San Diego has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM. The swimming pool will be unavailable from November 8 2026 to November 14 2026 (dates subject to change).

What luxury perks are available at Kings Inn San Diego?

Kings Inn San Diego features an outdoor pool, 1 hot tub and 2 restaurants.

Is Kings Inn San Diego family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals and laundry facilities, as well as children's books in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Kings Inn San Diego is a hit with families.

Does Kings Inn San Diego serve breakfast?

Yeah, visitors adore the cooked-to-order brekkie here! Served daily between 7:30 AM and 1:00 PM, this is the perfect place to fuel up for a day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Kings Inn San Diego?

No, Kings Inn San Diego does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Kings Inn San Diego?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Kings Inn San Diego?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Kings Inn San Diego?

No, pets are not allowed.

Kings Inn San Diego Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2306 out of 3742 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 863 out of 3742 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 331 out of 3742 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 126 out of 3742 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 116 out of 3742 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location for seeing the sights
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

KARLA

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, close to the airport, spacious rooms, recently renovated.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent hotel for the price :)
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Milana

Room service and staff was great
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a great hotel, awesome cost-benefit
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Waffle Spot is absolutely fantastic, great dining on site.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ximena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean hotel close to Fashion Valley, very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay! The room was super clean, parking was easy, and it was in a good location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Upon checking in, the staff were really friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff, good location. The waffle restaurant was great!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The restaurant's food was delicious
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

cortney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Honestly I was a bit worried but this was a fantastic hotel! I will definitely consider staying there in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best-run 1960’s motor inn anywhere.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

DEBORAH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and beds are excellent.staff is. Very nice.onsite restaurant is very good portions are huge.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms and pool! Great prices too
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Casie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean place, California retro vibe, fun for the whole family.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, staff was friendly and very helpful. The Mexican restaurant has really good food and great friendly staff there.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Vivian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean rooms, convenient, friendly and attentive staff. The Waffle King onsite restaurant the best!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff great stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bertha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved it here the Waffle House had the best breakfast & was close to a lot of areas we wanted to see. we will be booking again soon
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, quiet, and good food close by
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Urbano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing customer service and nice and quiet. Will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Third time staying here, perfect for a night or two but nice enough to bring family/friends. Would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angelica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We slept comfortable, pet friendly I will definitely stay here again...
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026