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Starling

2.0 star property
Hotel in San Diego

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Superior Studio Suite | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi
Basic Studio | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, cookware/dishes/utensils
Superior Studio Suite | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi
Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, cookware/dishes/utensils
Executive Apartment | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, 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
  • Fashion Valley Mall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Hotel Circle
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • University of San Diego
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Studio Suite | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Superior Studio Suite

  • 359 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Basic Studio

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

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Executive Apartment | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Executive Apartment

  • 420 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

San Diego

Located in Birdland within a mile (2 km) of Sharp Memorial Hospital, Starling is within 2 miles (3 km) of Convoy District. The 52 rooms at this hotel include kitchenettes, refrigerators, and microwaves.

What's nearby

  • Fashion Valley Mall - 3 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Hotel Circle - 3 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Snapdragon Stadium - 5 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • University of San Diego - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • San Diego Zoo - 7 min drive - 5.1 miles

Getting around

  • Hazard Center Station - 4 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 11 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪K Sandwiches - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Homestyle Hawaiian - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Starling

Hotel in San Diego
Starling features free WiFi in public areas, express check-out, and laundry facilities. Self parking is offered for USD 14.40 per night.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 40-inch Smart TVs. Kitchenettes, refrigerators, and microwaves are also available.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self 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.
  • Elevator
  • 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
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Stovetop

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 age 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 July 12 and December 31.

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Important information

Fees

  • A damage deposit of USD 200 will be collected before check-in.

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.

  • Self parking fee: USD 14.40 per night
  • 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 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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 15
Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

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 credit card for incidental charges and 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 mobile payments. Cash is not accepted.
  • Mobile payment options include: PayPal.

Property is also known as

Starling Hotel
Starling San Diego
Starling Hotel San Diego

Starling Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 170 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 170 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 170 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 170 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 170 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Oswaldo

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like the rooms everything was clean From parking to room Just didn’t like that you have to check in at another property
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Two complaints, the furniture was a bit worn and no kind of basic cable. No espn or TNT on a NBA, NHL playoff weekend? Still, a goid place to stay. I would recommend it. 👍
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael, Long Beach

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael, Long Beach

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
To whom this may concern, Hello, this is the 2nd time staying at this hotel “starling place” and i have to say it wasn’t pleasant at all, for starters i had booked a 2nd story suite on Expedia , that suppose to sleep 4 and have extra room/ amenities, because my previous stay which was April 28th, i had booked the basic studio which was cheaper & less space, etc. We arrive to the room and it’s absolutely trashed, bed isn’t made there’s dirty towels on the floor and condoms on the floor, there was trash everywhere and it was honestly the most disgusting thing ever to have to endure. Given that I had to drive back to the key card pick up location and forth to the starling forcing me to waste time & gas. When I had finally arrived to see what was going on or if there was a mistake and the property manager I spoke to said that they can offer a room lower cost of what I paid for and the only way to get a refund or exchange is through the app of which I booked with. So now we’re at the “new” room for the 2nd time and the remote was not functional at all and the handles on the drawer cabinets were also broken, one more thing was that the heater didn’t go above 74 degrees, but when we stayed last time we had the heater on at 80 degrees. Given this all in all terrible experience I probably wouldn’t recommend coming back and spending any more money here.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Brett

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

8/10 Good

Brett

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good stay.. whiny Tennant

I liked how it was more like an apartment but if you need a new key or if there is a discrepancy with the parking you have to drive to hotel circle to pick anything up and yhe number you have to call no one ever answers.... But all in all it was a really nice experience. Only thing that left a bad taste in myouth was one of the tenants complained directly to me cause my motorcycle was too loud.... It was 4 in the afternoon, and I wasn't being rude like over revving my bike or trying to make noise... I get where he's coming from but he threatened me and told me that he would have me kicked out. Well I apologized even though I didn't think I was in the wrong., and your window is right by the motorcycle parking, he could of came at me a little more respectful.... But you can't really control what other tenants are going to say to you or treat you. But besides that it was a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Bianca

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
This is not a hotel! It’s more like a Airbnb they shouldn’t be on Expedia. To drive to different location just to get a key to get inside it’s so inconvenient. That I even canceled n got a different hotel. They should put that in there bookings. Don’t reserve here it’s not a Hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place! Quiet and clean!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

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

6/10 Okay

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There was some gray substance in my room on the floor in front of toilet ... also could not get the tv to work... it came on but could not get any channels
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

brian

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Read the reviews

I should have read the reviews beforehand. Very inconvenient to check in 5 miles away, with no response to voice or text messages. This could be an acceptable place but the lack of bedding on the pull out couch combined with the paper thin discount bedding on the main bed made sleeping for more than one impossible. On the street parking isn't as bad as others state as there were a few places near juvenile hall- I vascilated between worrying about tickets or break ins. Luckily it only rained 2 nights while i was there. What a shame. With a responsive or caring manager, this apartment could complete with other motels in the area
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Francisco

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jovon

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nolan

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

billy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jovon

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Aida

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nader

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved this room, no complaints whatsoever other than having to get the key at another facility.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nolan

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Ashley

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

daniella

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Horrible
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tiffany

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025