Starling

2.0 star property

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Cozy living space with kitchenette and bathroom, featuring a sofa, table, and kitchen essentials.
Cozy living space with a dining table for two, sofa, and separate bedroom.
Compact kitchen with microwave, sink, and countertop, adjacent to a hallway and featuring a flat-screen TV.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, and sink.
Relax in a stylish room with a single bed, sofa, and coffee table, surrounded by a bright and airy atmosphere.

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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7798 Starling Dr, San Diego, CA, 92123
  • Fashion Valley Mall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Hotel Circle
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • University of San Diego
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Studio Suite

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Basic Studio

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Apartment

  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

Starling

Hotel in San Diego
This hotel features self parking, laundry facilities, and express check-out. WiFi in public areas is free.
Starling offers 52 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Kitchenettes offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

During your stay at Starling, you'll be within walking distance of Sharp Memorial Hospital. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus laundry facilities and self parking (surcharge).
  • Free WiFi
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and an elevator
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Hotel Circle and a few minutes from Fashion Valley Mall
Starling offers its guests laundry facilities, express check-out, and an elevator. Public spaces have free WiFi. For a fee, parking is available.

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

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (USD 14.40 per night)

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 25
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [625 Hotel Circle South, San Diego, CA, 92108]
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between July 12 and December 31.

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

Fees

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

  • A damage deposit of USD 200 will be collected before check-in.

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.

  • Self parking fee: USD 14.40 per night
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 mobile payments; cash is not accepted
Mobile payment options include: PayPal
This property does not have a front desk. The check-in location differs from the property location. To check in, guests will need to go to 625 Hotel Circle South, San Diego, CA, 92108
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their government-issued photo ID before arrival. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Starling Hotel
Starling San Diego
Starling Hotel San Diego

Starling Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 163 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 163 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 163 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 163 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 163 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Brett

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Brett

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good stay.. whiny Tennant

I liked how it was more like an apartment but if you need a new key or if there is a discrepancy with the parking you have to drive to hotel circle to pick anything up and yhe number you have to call no one ever answers.... But all in all it was a really nice experience. Only thing that left a bad taste in myouth was one of the tenants complained directly to me cause my motorcycle was too loud.... It was 4 in the afternoon, and I wasn't being rude like over revving my bike or trying to make noise... I get where he's coming from but he threatened me and told me that he would have me kicked out. Well I apologized even though I didn't think I was in the wrong., and your window is right by the motorcycle parking, he could of came at me a little more respectful.... But you can't really control what other tenants are going to say to you or treat you. But besides that it was a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Bianca

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
This is not a hotel! It’s more like a Airbnb they shouldn’t be on Expedia. To drive to different location just to get a key to get inside it’s so inconvenient. That I even canceled n got a different hotel. They should put that in there bookings. Don’t reserve here it’s not a Hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

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

10/10 Excellent

Luis

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

6/10 Okay

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There was some gray substance in my room on the floor in front of toilet ... also could not get the tv to work... it came on but could not get any channels
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Read the reviews

I should have read the reviews beforehand. Very inconvenient to check in 5 miles away, with no response to voice or text messages. This could be an acceptable place but the lack of bedding on the pull out couch combined with the paper thin discount bedding on the main bed made sleeping for more than one impossible. On the street parking isn't as bad as others state as there were a few places near juvenile hall- I vascilated between worrying about tickets or break ins. Luckily it only rained 2 nights while i was there. What a shame. With a responsive or caring manager, this apartment could complete with other motels in the area
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Francisco

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jovon

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nolan

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

billy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jovon

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Aida

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nader

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved this room, no complaints whatsoever other than having to get the key at another facility.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nolan

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Ashley

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

daniella

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Horrible
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tiffany

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jim

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

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Leticia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

To tired to wait, for the extra steps

You have to go to another motel to get the keys and wait nearly an hour to check in because the hotel agent at the desk is responding to a third party online and can't view your check-in automatically so you have to wait after a long trip; One is tired! But after that, the place is very pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ronald, Las Vegas

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
TV didn't work, and they didn't seem to care or get matter handled
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Raylyn

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025