Kings Inn San Diego

2.5 star property

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Reception
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Point of interest
Point of interest
Reception

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar

Explore the area

Map
1333 Hotel Cir S, San Diego, CA, 92108
  • Fashion Valley Mall
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • University of San Diego
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • San Diego Zoo
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View, Poolside

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Executive Level

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View, Poolside

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Kings Inn San Diego

Hotel in Mission Valley
This hotel features 2 restaurants, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a coffee shop/cafe, and a hot tub are onsite.
Kings Inn San Diego offers 140 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This San Diego hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and microwaves can be requested.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

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

In addition to an outdoor pool, Kings Inn San Diego provides a hot tub and a fitness center. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

Business-related amenities consist of a business center and a meeting room. Event facilities measuring 1500 square feet (139 square meters) include conference space. This Art Deco hotel also offers a vending machine, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. Limited onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis (surcharge). A total renovation of this property was completed in October 2020.

Kings Inn San Diego has designated areas for smoking.

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 1:00 PM.
The Waffle Spot - This diner specializes in American cuisine. A children's menu is available.
The Amigo Spot - This restaurant serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open select days.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 15 per day)
  • Uncovered extended parking on site (USD 15 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: USD 15 to 25 for adults and USD 5 to 20 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • The Amigo Spot
  • The Waffle Spot

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Fenced pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Pool toys

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,500 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • 2 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1959
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Renovated entire property - October 2020

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 8 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 25 for adults, and USD 5 to 20 for children
  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 15 per day
  • Uncovered extended parking fee: USD 15 per night
  • In-room microwave fee: USD 5 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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 credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Parking for SUVs RVs, buses, trailers, and large vehicles is not available. Fees apply for additional parking, subject to availability.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Kings Inn Hotel Seaworld
Kings San Diego Seaworld Zoo
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Kings Inn San Diego Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1853 out of 3177 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 842 out of 3177 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 276 out of 3177 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 110 out of 3177 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 96 out of 3177 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Christopher

Business traveler
Hidden fees
There was a $15 that was only disclosed at check in. The bed sheets smelled like cigarette smoke.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jenna

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Bad experience
I had bought 2 new boxes of tampons because I started my period unexpectedly. My husband drove late to the store to get them. I opened one box and set them both in the bathroom one unopened and took some to Disneyland. When we got back, both boxes were missing. I took it up with hotel management and they treated me like an inconvenience, and acted like I made the entire thing up. The maid had cleaned that day, our stuff was moved and the boxes were gone. I do not like the way they treat their guests. I was reimbursed 16 dollars for the 2 boxes, however the maid lied and said she didn’t see any tampons. There is no logical explanation for 2 brand new boxes to go missing. They made a mistake and lied about it, as well as talked to me as if I made the whole thing up. Won’t be staying here again, because of the treatment. Rooms were nice for the price. Family room is spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

James

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Room 218
Room 218 had a wall creek every 10-15 sec, wasn't bad, but wasn't good. Room clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah, Seattle

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicely updated, grest Waffle restaurant, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamalyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The night managers were kind and helpful during my stress level from the other hotel cancelling. They were there to help each time I went in to ask for directions or needing help finding local places to eat. Definitely would suggest them to others and will call them next time I head to San Diego.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria, Van Nuys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great budget option. Very clean and up to date. Nice staff. Only negative was it was hard to access a wall outlet to charge up devices.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Erica

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jim

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was nice for the price. The staff was courteous and professional
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the second time I have stayed here. Highly recommend. I stayed on the second floor this time. Room was very clean and bed was comfortable. Wasn't loud ever, even when staying right near the stairwell. All staff I encountered, were lovely. Parking is at $15 a day, but if you choose to do so, they'll just use the deposit made at check-in towards it at the end of your stay. Definitely will come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Not worthy
Probably wouldn’t stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Frank

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not happy about deposit
The stay was good I didn’t not like that they required a 100 dollar deposit for a room that cost 96 dollars and then the deposit takes 5-7 business days to go back to my account after check out
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nona

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The most friendly staff I have ever encountered! They allowed us to check in early after a long flight. The room was very clean and the waffles in the restaurant were so delicious! I recommend everyone to stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hidden gem
My wife and I had a very nice stay. People were very friendly, restaurant's were very convenient and food was very tasty. Room was clean and service was outstanding. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jacky

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonita

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was close to all the attractions that we wanted to see. It was just off the expressway and easy to access. The staff were super friendly and helpful. The on property restaurants were excellent. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph F

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a good hotel to stay at.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann Chuan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great, the rooms are a little old and have a strong smell of cleaning products, but you get used to it. Everyone there was very nice, I slept well and had the windows open for fresh air.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Deborah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is a throwback reminding me of traveling on road trips with my family in the 60’s-80’s. That is not a bad thing! It had all the amenities we needed while visiting family in the area. WiFi and TV was reliable, lovely pool and hot tub, on site restaurant had great breakfast fare. There is no free breakfast as with the big name hotel chains. Staff were very friendly and accommodating. We arrived on our cross country flight two hours before check-in but were able to get our room early. Our room was cleaned daily and left spotless. There is a $15/day parking fee if you need to park which was a little unexpected. All in all we felt safe and comfortable throughout our stay. Our only complaint would be its location. Although it is on Hotel Circle that is exactly what it is. A access road filled with hotels which made it necessary for us to drive for anything we needed as far as meals or minor purchases.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024