Hotel Iris - San Diego

2.5 star property

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Front of property - evening/night
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen | Private kitchen
Blackout drapes, wheelchair access
Reception

Reviews

5.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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625 Hotel Cir S, San Diego, CA, 92108
  • Place, Hotel Circle
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Fashion Valley Mall
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, UC San Diego Health
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 247 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 247 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

San Diego

Located in Mission Valley, Hotel Iris - San Diego is adjacent to Hotel Circle with other popular attractions like University of San Diego within a within a few miles (5 km). This 79-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like an outdoor pool, coffee/tea in a common area, and laundry facilities.

What's nearby

  • Hotel Circle - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Fashion Valley Mall - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Riverwalk Golf Club - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • UC San Diego Health - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • University of San Diego - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles

Getting around

  • Old Town Transit Center - 6 min drive
  • Fashion Valley Transit Center Station - 15 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nordstrom Ebar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Marketplace Cafe - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Better Buzz Coffee - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar & Store - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Blanco Cocina + Cantina - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Hotel Iris - San Diego

An outdoor pool, coffee in a common area, and laundry facilities are featured at Hotel Iris - San Diego. Extended parking is available for a fee. The front desk has multilingual staff standing by 24 hours a day to assist with luggage storage and tours/tickets. This hotel also has a TV in a common area.
Guests can expect to find 50-inch LCD TVs with cable channels. Phones and free toiletries are also standard. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

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

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Extended parking on site (USD 20 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 20 per accommodation, per night
  • Dogs only
  • 1 total pets
  • Certain rooms only
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 4 kids 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per stay
  • Cleaning fee: USD 3 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee: USD 7.90 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room coffee
  • Internet access
  • Laundry facilities
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access
  • Self parking
  • Spa access

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Extended parking fee: USD 20 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 20 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers limited parking, along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Nearby construction work may cause some noise disturbance.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Vagabond Inn Circle
Vagabond Inn Circle San Diego
Vagabond Inn Hotel Circle
Vagabond Inn Hotel Circle San Diego
Hotel Iris
Hotel Iris San Diego
Iris San Diego
Hotel Iris - San Diego Hotel
Hotel Iris - San Diego San Diego
Hotel Iris - San Diego Hotel San Diego

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Hotel Iris - San Diego?

Hotel Iris - San Diego provides free cancellation on select room rates. For specific requirements, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Iris - San Diego?

As of Mar 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Iris - San Diego on Apr 5, 2026 start from $85, 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.

What's there to see close to Hotel Iris - San Diego?

This hotel is situated in Mission Valley within a short 15-minute walk of Fashion Valley Mall. You'll also find San Diego Zoo and Mission Bay within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Hotel Iris - San Diego?

Yes, extended parking is available for USD 20 per day. Though parking is limited per unit, accessible parking and electric car charging are also available. You'll find a max of 1 space per unit.

Does Hotel Iris - San Diego include a casino?

No, Hotel Iris - San Diego doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Hotel Iris - San Diego?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Is Hotel Iris - San Diego good for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like an outdoor pool plus some guestrooms include jetted bathtubs and kitchens.

Are there hot tubs at Hotel Iris - San Diego?

No, but some guestrooms at this hotel feature jetted bathtubs.

Does Hotel Iris - San Diego have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Hotel Iris - San Diego doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Hotel Iris - San Diego allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Hotel Iris - San Diego for a fee of USD 20 per accommodation, per night.

Are there connecting rooms at Hotel Iris - San Diego?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How close is the airport from Hotel Iris - San Diego?

The closest major airport to Hotel Iris - San Diego is San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN), which is 6.9 mi away (18 minutes by car). Another top airport is San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field), which is located 6.1 mi away (11-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Hotel Iris - San Diego?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Hotel Iris - San Diego.

Hotel Iris - San Diego Reviews

Reviews

5.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 202 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 159 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 172 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 166 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 301 out of 1000 reviews

5.6/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

5.0/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Jeremy

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Never again. Worst. Stay. Ever.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Armando

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Amy

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shelby

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It’s disgusting. Saw 6 roaches in the span of an hour and a half. We literally left before bedtime and booked a separate hotel. I would give zero if I could and would shout to the rooftops about how no one should stay at this hotel. It’s gross, not taken care of, creepy artwork, people live there, trash everywhere, and the room smelled heavily of cigarettes and dead person. Absolutely avoid.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Bao

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Armando

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Laurene

Liked: Staff & service
BED WAS A 6/10, NOT THE WORST, NOT THE BEST. WEIRD LARE PHOTO O F A RANDOM WOMAN ON THE WALL, LIKE CREEPY LARGE. PARKING LIMITED, OVERALL, THE PROPERTY IS WHAT YOU PAY FOR, TOLIETS DID NOT FLUSH WELL. AC UNIT WORKED FINE SO DID TH TV. FRONT DESK STAFF WAS AWESOME. AGAIN, GET HAT YOU PAY FOR, A ROOM FOR THE NIGHT.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

JAYNE

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

JAYNE

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

JAYNE

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
We saw two roaches. Door key hardly ever worked. Somebody had kicked in the door before and it was just patched po orly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerardo

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Cristian

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jenny

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Not a Boutique Hotel.

Pet friendly. Should not be charging a resort fee. Thin, thin, thin walls and loud guests. Friendly front staff. No daily housekeeping, coffee machine or hair dryer. No bugs but interior falling apart - sheets and towels were clean though. Disappointed by how much I paid.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Russell

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
The first night of our stay a bum or a rockhead came to the door at 2:30am, no trash cans in the room,towels were small. Both hotel clerks were friendly .
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Jesse

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Harry

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Terrible roaches they tried to keep me on my deposit
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jesus

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location, but it had cockroaches in the room. First time I ever saw them and have been coming to this hotel multiple times.but the property is clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

STEPHEN

Traveled with pets
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was not able to stay in the room. It smelled so bad. It was like someone had been smoking in there nonstop or even smoking meth or something like that. It was absolutely horrible. I could not stay there. The clerk said he could not refund my money. I had to go through Expedia so I need to come to you because that place was horrible.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

It's decent enough.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Farhang

Traveled with group, Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
5stars
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025