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Starling

2.0 star property

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

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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7798 Starling Dr, San Diego, CA, 92123
  • Place, Cabrillo Medical Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Sharp Memorial Hospital
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Convoy District
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi

Basic Studio

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Studio Suite | Blackout curtains, free WiFi

Superior Studio Suite

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

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Executive Apartment | Blackout curtains, free WiFi

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 8 minutes from San Diego Zoo
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)
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Starling Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 268 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 268 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 268 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 268 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 68 out of 268 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

6.2/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room itself was nice, modern. However, I was never notified that I would have to check in at a different hotel location 15 minutes away from the property. There’s no lobby or staff at the property and no way to get into the building. I had to call the only number I had that was only in service between 8a and 5p. Luckily a resident gave me contact information to the front desk and I was able to check in after about an hour of trying to figure out what to do. It’s not a hotel per se, it’s an extended stay/apartments because there were mailboxes assigned to units. This is not how it was advertised.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Jay

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Room keys issues!!!!!Especially when u go food shopping, need ro do wash, unload car and ur key wont even let you in the building by the time i loaded the car went got new keys, unloaded frozen desert wasnt frozen.. Fire alarm goes off in the am. V"oss of time and
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Aaron

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
It was not a hotel. I had to drive about 5 miles away to Oris Hotel to get the key. I called and no answer and I let a message and no one got back to me. Not ideal place at all
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

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

6/10 Okay

Syed

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
No front lobby service. Had to drive 3 miles and come back to get a room key. Not convenient but it is clean and nice the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Amenities
8
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Max

Disliked: Staff & service
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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

nick

Travelled with family and small children
Towels are super thin, no bed sheets for the sofa bed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Fabiola

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

jorge

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Salvador

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

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

10/10 Excellent

AC

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

10/10 Excellent

DrEmmanuelOfosu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Cindy

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Holly

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Property states free parking and that they would email you beforehand with check-in instructions. I didn’t receive an email. No one answers the phone when you call. I responded to the text message sent after placing the phone call. I didn’t receive anything back until day of my reservation and it said I could request a parking spot. I requested one and they said it would be assigned at check-in. When I checked-in, I was not assigned a parking spot. I called the number with no response. I texted the number and never received a response. I drove back to the office (you don’t check-in on the property) and he said that there wasn’t any parking assigned to me and I would have to find street parking. There wasn’t any so I didn’t stay here and had to find a different hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Coreane

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My recently stay at The Starling Inn was one of the most disappointing hotel experiences I’ve ever had. The check-in process was a nightmare! I was sent to a random “satellite” address with no signage, wasted 30–45 minutes circling the area, and only after calling was I told to check in at the Iris Hotel (which should have been included in the instructions). The property advertised free parking, yet I was only allowed one space despite informing them that we had two cars. I also requested an early check-in, was told I’d be notified when the room was ready, but never received any follow-up—I had to reach out myself at 3 PM which is just bad business. While the studio looked modern and clean at first, the problems quickly showed: • The pullout sofa mattress was filthy and unusable(I wish I could attach my pics), with no bedding provided. I had to go and BUY my own bedding!!! • Only two large towels and one wash towel were supplied for multiple guests, with no way to request more. • The complimentary lotion had mold inside the cap. • Amenities like an iron/ironing board were “available upon request,” but there was no effective way to request them since there’s no front desk—only a text line that wasn’t helpful. Overall, this “hotel” feels more like a POORLY managed Airbnb. The lack of communication, misleading amenities, and cleanliness issues made this stay stressful instead of enjoyable. I would not recommend The Starling Inn until they address these serious issues.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I enjoyed my stay! Thank you :)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nolan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Max Junior

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very unprofessional
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
For the price its great the rooms are fairly new, Up to date modern style inside and out. Parking can get squirrely from time to time. On Expedia you are provided 1 reserved parking space with you reservation
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025