Starling

2.0 star property

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Superior Studio Suite | 1 bedroom, blackout curtains, free WiFi
Full-sized fridge, microwave, stovetop, cookware/dishes/utensils
Executive Apartment | 1 bedroom, blackout curtains, free WiFi
Basic Studio | Private kitchen | Full-sized fridge, microwave, stovetop, cookware/dishes/utensils
Superior Studio Suite | 1 bedroom, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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7798 Starling Dr, San Diego, CA, 92123
  • Place, Fashion Valley Mall
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Hotel Circle
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, University of San Diego
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

Basic Studio

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

Superior Studio Suite

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

Executive Apartment

  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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 free toiletries and blackout curtains. Kitchenettes offer full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

Guests can surf the web using 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 a lift
  • 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 a lift. Public spaces have free WiFi. For a fee, parking is available.

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

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)

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  • 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

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  • 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 aged 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 12 July and 31 December.

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

Reviews

Starling Reviews

7.0

Good

7.4/10

Cleanliness

6.2/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 241 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 241 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 241 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 241 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 58 out of 241 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Vladimir

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I called to check-in, and they notified me that they were a satellite hotel, so I had to pick up my keys at their main hotel. I didn’t mind this, but I did mind that when I showed up they said they could not find my reservation. It was at this time that they canceled my reservation all together and told me I could upgrade and stay at their hotel. I didn’t want that so I asked for my refund. I politely told them to please just give me my refund, and not make me have to waste my time to get my money back. They said okay, but they never did, and I had to waste my time calling customer support to get my money back. I understand having to drive to a different location to get some keys, but to waste someone’s time especially when they’re being cooperative with you is just sleezy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
That the cabinetd are stocked with pots and pansand utensils.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jose

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Aryanna

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Maryna

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good price, comfortable conditions for staying for several days.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ariana

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

Great stay

I read the reviews after booking the stay and I was skeptical but it was better than I’ve could’ve imagine. The apartment was clean and cozy. It was perfect for two people. The only complaint I would have is the check in was at another location. There is a parking fee too.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rafael, Los Angeles

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are clean but my tv did not work
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Isha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The property was nice and clean but felt that it wasn’t suitable for 4 guests. They property didn’t have enough blankets and bedsheets. Otherwise a good stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irene

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

2/10 Terrible

Danny

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Erika

Disliked: Staff & service
The vent from the microwave is greasy and it stinks up the whole place. I also couldn’t get any warm water to shower so I couldn’t shower not to mention figuring out how to turn on the shower was a hassle. Bed was pretty hard as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Davon

Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great stayed
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

CYNTHIA

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was advertised as a suite with a bed, sofa sleeper,dining area.it had none of those things.room was nothing like what was described on expedia.ruined my whole trip.had to drive back home because no where to sleep.left immediately and returned key to pick up location.called and texted host .no response.requested refund. Still waiting.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

It was clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I just did not like that I was not able to watch tv both room that I had tv connection was an issue need to get a better tv service otherwise everything thing else was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Crystal

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Had to pick up key at a different hotel in hotel circle about 3-4 miles away but that process was easy as we later at night with no traffic (that would be very frustrating in rush hour ) you Don’t have to take it back - so that’s a plus. StudioApartment was NOT the unit In pics. Misleading .We had unit 312. Similar but NOT. Interior of building/halls very dirty and smelled. Walls are not even walls. Paper tgin. The neighbors had the tv on all night at normal volume and we had the pleasure of listening to them and their movies word for word all night long as well as all conversations In A 30 foot radius/hall way. Since they never turned their tv off- we didn’t get much sleep. Not good when driving 8hrs next day. Our tv would not work . There’s no cable it’s a Smart tv- Had it worked properly we could have connected to one of our subscriptions and helped drowned out the sounds but the tv issue needs to be addressed . It wasn’t the cleanest, bathroom dirty and full of hair, looked to be dog hair on pull out sheet. Does have a nice little kitchenette. looked stocked with utensils and things. We let them know there was 3 of us at booking and not enough towels for even 2. We had ONE full sized towel for us 3 to share ……and one very very small pool type towel. No blankets/bedding for pull out and it was very uncomfortable. I had to go to my car to retrieve a blanket. It worked for the night but this really shouldn’t be on Expedia . Don’t be fooled by those pictures.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maryna

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

6/10 Okay

HOPE

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taydin

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Augustine

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service

Meh!!!

Location was OK, the problem was you had to drive another 4 miles to another location to pick up the key. there was no front desk, and people lived here, this was no hotel, Ive seen Motel 6's in better shape.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Aisha

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025