Kings Inn San Diego

Property class: 2.5

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

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, Town and Country San Diego
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Fashion Valley Mall
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View, Poolside

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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(316 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 this property

Kings Inn San Diego

This hotel features 2 restaurants, an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a coffee shop/cafe and a hot tub are on-site.
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.

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

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

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Kings Inn San Diego's great location. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Fashion Valley Mall. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus 2 restaurants and an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at The Waffle Spot, a diner that serves American cuisine
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking and extended parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the spaciousness and cleanliness
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Fashion Valley Mall and a few minutes from Old Town San Diego State Park
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM.
The Waffle Spot – This diner specialises in American cuisine. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
The Amigo Spot – This restaurant only serves dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open selected 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

  • 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 December 11 2026 to February 28 2027 (dates subject to change):
  • One of the swimming pools
  • Hot tub

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 at the property

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

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 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
Parking for SUVs RVs, buses, caravans, and large vehicles is not available. Fees apply for additional parking, subject to availability.
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.

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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Kings Inn San Diego Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2295 out of 3728 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 856 out of 3728 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 333 out of 3728 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 125 out of 3728 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 119 out of 3728 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Javar

Liked: Cleanliness
Always great stay , nice and clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay was amazing, friendly staff, clean rooms great environment, great amenities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff, and my kid loved the pool!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great deal and clean stay, restaurant on site was a plus! Food was delicious!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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

Chantelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool area was great, rooms were quite small but was worth the price paid
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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

MICHELLE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kings Inn checked all the boxes for us: Pool with Jacuzzi, lots of parking, clean comfortable rooms, good rates, great restaurant on property, friendly staff, especially Sandy. This is now our new go-to hotel when we stay in San Diego!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the third time we’ve stayed at Kings Inn. We have never been happier with the wonderful staff and accommodations! We recommend Kings Inn for singles, couples and families!
Stayed 5 nights in May 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

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

Gary

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

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean. Staff was friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend and we would stay here again when we visit.
Stayed 9 nights in May 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

8/10 Good

Javon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was pretty clean and staff were very friendly. Great deal for the price
Stayed 1 night in May 2026