Hotel Iris - San Diego

Hotel with an outdoor pool, steps from Hotel Circle

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

625 Hotel Cir S, San Diego, CA, 92108

Place, Hotel Circle
‪2 min walk‬
Place, Fashion Valley Mall
‪10 min walk‬
Place, San Diego Zoo
‪4 min drive‬
Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

248 sq ft
1 bedroom
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

About the neighborhood

San Diego

Located in Mission Valley, Hotel Iris - San Diego is adjacent to Hotel Circle and within a mile (2 km) of other popular sights like Fashion Valley Mall. 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 - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
Fashion Valley Mall - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
University of San Diego - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
San Diego Zoo - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles
Marine Corps Recruit Depot - 4 min drive - 3.5 miles

Getting around

Old Town Transit Center - 3 min drive
Fashion Valley Transit Center Station - 18 min walk
San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

‪Better Buzz Coffee - ‬20 min walk
‪Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar & Store - ‬17 min walk
‪Monkey Bar - ‬9 min walk
‪Mama G’s Kitchen And Sauce - ‬3 min drive
‪Crust Kitchen - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hotel Iris - San Diego

Hotel with an outdoor pool, steps from Hotel Circle

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.

Similar properties

Pool
Hot Tub
Pet friendly
Free WiFi

$93 nightly

Oct 21 - Oct 22

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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

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 Oct 18, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Iris - San Diego on Nov 6, 2025 start from $71.25, excluding 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 18-minute walk of Fashion Valley Mall and also 14 minutes on foot from Riverwalk Golf Club. You'll also find San Diego Zoo and Marine Corps Recruit Depot within a short drive.

Will I be able to park 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.

What do couples enjoy most about Hotel Iris - San Diego?

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

Does Hotel Iris - San Diego have a hot tub?

No, but this hotel offers jetted bathtubs in some guestrooms.

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 (15 minutes by car). Another top airport is San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field), which is located 6.1 mi away (10-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Hotel Iris - San Diego?

No, at Hotel Iris - San Diego, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Hotel Iris - San Diego Reviews

5.8

5.8/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

5.2/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.4/10

Eco-friendliness

8/10 Good

Miriam

Jul 19, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

John

Traveled with family

Jul 15, 2025

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

Worst experience I have EVER had at a hotel

When I arrive there were two guests in the lobby seeking refunds because they refused to check in to dirty rooms. I got my room and upon entering found it. It cleaned it ready - including literal blood on the walls of the bathroom. I went to the front desk and asked for another room. The second room was just as bad. Both were absolutely filthy. I then went and returned my key. The front desk staff told me I could contact hotels.com and ask for a refund just like the other guests did. When I contacted customer service I was told the hotel has a “no refund policy” and that they would contact the front desk to ask for a waiver. Which aligned with what I was originally told. Once I returned the keys and walked out - the on duty manager refused to allow the refund. She admitted that the rooms were not clean or ready to be issued. She then said that even though there was no rooms ready - I could wait for one to be cleaned with zero indication of when that would be. I politely declined and asked for the refund to be processed since my family would not be staying there. I was told absolutely not and to “take it up with your bank”. So I am. I would not recommend anyone stay at this hotel - the pictures do not match the actual conditions, the bait and switch is very deceptive. They have a no refund policy because once they get your money - they expect you to just deal with it seeing as how neither their management, customer service, or hotels.com will help you if you decide not to stay

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miriam

Jul 14, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Nice staff clean room

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Jul 14, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Pablo

Business traveler

Jul 12, 2025

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

Their was cockroaches on the bed and when i went to go tell front desk they where giving me attitude Even after seeing pictures i took.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sam

Jul 10, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Booked the jacuzzi suite. The water wouldn’t get hot enough to use it. The handle was pretty much broken, and wouldn’t turn past a certain point. We decided to see if we could deal with the lukewarm water, and there was a bunch of junk floating in it. We decided not to risk a staff infection. There was a shower head above the tub on the same faucet. This was the only way to bathe in the room. This was the tip of the iceberg of issues stemming from poor maintenance. There was a hole in the floor cold air was coming out of, and the tile kind of gave when you stepped on it. There were cigarette burns and drywall patches everywhere. The toilet rocked when you sat on it. The wood furniture had stains. The hot tub outside was boarded up. The ice machines were by the outdoor pool, and looked dirty. Amenities were hit and (mostly) miss. There was a refrigerator, a microwave, and basic cable in the room, but not much else. I didn’t know how much I would miss bad hotel art until I was staring at a bleak blank wall. Climate control was a smelly wall A/C unit, and the blankets were thin. I can sleep on a rock, so I can’t attest to how the mattress was. I found myself missing things like tissues and convenient trash cans you would find at any other motel. It was also loud. Some people were getting in their car and yelling all night. We could also hear people in rooms around us, and housekeeping vacuuming.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rey

Traveled with partner

Jul 9, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Staff would not refund my stay after finding cockroaches everywhere in the room.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Jul 8, 2025

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

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cristianey

Traveled with family

Jul 6, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The two rooms they give me, they where filfhy You should not have this jotel In your list expedia, bad reputation.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gabriel

Business traveler

Jul 3, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Still have not received my deposit back, 6 days after checking out

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Aubrey

Jul 3, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

When I arrived, I was driving a U-Haul and it would not fit under the awning for hotel Iris so I had to go inside of the Marriott parking lot and go all the way up and around into the Iris parking lot… The guy at the front desk was helpful. It was however, obvious that people who are homeless are coming out of homelessness are staying at Iris in probably 80% of the rooms so I was worried about getting into my U-Haul.Hey I’m just wondering how you guys

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Aryn

Jun 29, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayer beware

This place has a lot of homeless around the area. Every time I left my room someone always asked me for change or in one case a socket wrench. Also every night someone kept knocking on our door asking to come in. There was a dead spider and another bug in the middle of the bathroom. The tub had a rag in it stuffed in the drain, and whenever we took a shower water got all over the floor, which if you don't lay a towel beforehand you will slip like I did, the tile they use has no grip. The desk had paint on it and the drawer handle was missing on one of the drawers there was what I can only assume was chocolate (didn't further investigate this) on the floor.dropped an earbud behind the nightstand and when I went to move it I found someone else's piercing (possibly belly button) another thing to mention when we first entered the room it reaked of weed we kept trying to get the smell out but couldn't. Also be aware that they charge $100 deposit and $11.95 per night "service fee" I didn't receive any service during my stay. Also the hotels home page at the time that I booked, mentioned no service fees and as per SB 478 and AB 537, they are to have full transparency with any and all fees included in a guest's stay. That being said the only positive aspects of this place is the jetted bath tub and the front desk staff the gentleman who checked me in was nice and polite same goes for the young lady who checked me out she was also informative when I asked about the $34.95 charge.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Giselle

Jun 29, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Arf

Traveled with family

Jun 28, 2025

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

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

shayla

Jun 27, 2025

The staff

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Ruth

Jun 26, 2025

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

Checked out as soon as sun came out!

Had car issues and needed a place to stay for the night since it was too late to drive. Found this place on hotels.com and made reservation online. First, guy who checked me in barely spoke English and it was very difficult to understand his accent. Then he told me there was a $100 deposit that I wasn’t made aware of when I made the reservation. He gave me my key and when I went to the room the key wouldn’t work. I had to wait for him to come see what the problem was. The property wasn’t well lit and there were a lot of suspicious individuals roaming around which made me worried for my safety, so I waited for him in my car. When he got there he opened the room with his key and sure enough the rm had obviously been used and not yet cleaned. I had to get back in my car and drive to the reception again so he could give me another rm. This time the key worked, thank God, because it had gotten very late and I was exhausted and starving (no food available at hotel, not even a vending machine or snacks). Rm smelled so musty it made me nauseous. I turned on the AC and good thing I was carrying an essential oil that I put on the vent to freshen up the room. Rm was clean enough but definitely old and in need of updating. Didn’t trust taking a bath in their jet tub; who knows if they disinfect well. Made extra sure all locks worked and moved desk in front of the door. I could hear people passing by all night so I barely slept and felt very unsafe. Maybe drug deals happening? Want $ back

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Edwin

Jun 26, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Rooms smell like smoke and they won’t do anything about it

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jesse

Business traveler

Jun 25, 2025

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

Horrible rooms never ever staying there I walked in and walked right out room was all moldy

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Margarita

Traveled with partner

Jun 24, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I booked a kitchen as one of my requirements when booking. I was give a jacuzzi rm and no food vouchers or a way out of my reservation. I did not contact Expedia to fight this since I was on vacation and not in fight mode

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christopher

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family

Jun 23, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Checked in, asked about the pool and hot tub, there wasn’t a hot tub like they claim, get to the room and it smells, the sheets are dirty, remote and tv don’t work, we were given two towels for four people and an additional deposit for this crap hole upon arrival. Don’t recommend!!!

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Wendy

Jun 21, 2025

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

The room smelled of weed. The furnishings were old. No plug for the jacuzzi bath tub so couldn’t use it. Other guests were loud all night long and sketchy. Will never stay there again and do not recommend.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harvey

Jun 19, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Chantel

Traveled with family

Jun 16, 2025

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

This place is a dump. It’s nothing like the pictures show. The furniture is in bad shape. The wood floor was broken.The tub was dirty and it had hair in it. There is a lot of people walking around the parking lot in the middle of the night. Did not feel safe.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Hung

Jun 12, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Henry

Business traveler

Jun 8, 2025

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

There was dried up blood stains on the bed and shower tub. There was about 100 nat flies flying around. It was absolutely disgusting. I ran out of there. I walked in the room and left. The room was gross.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025