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Starling

2.0 star property
Hotel near University of San Diego in San Diego

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Superior Studio Suite | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi
Executive Apartment | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi
Superior Studio Suite | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi
Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, cookware/dishes/utensils
Basic Studio | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, cookware/dishes/utensils

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

Birdland stay.Your stay at this Birdland hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Sharp Memorial Hospital and Convoy District. University of San Diego and Fashion Valley Mall are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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
  • ‪California Burritos - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪K Sandwiches - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Homestyle Hawaiian - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Starling

Hotel near University of San Diego in San Diego
Starling offers its guests laundry facilities, express check-out, and an elevator. Public spaces have free WiFi. For a fee, parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this San Diego hotel.

  • 52 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-out
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
Starling offers 52 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Kitchenettes offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

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)

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)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

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

  • 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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts mobile payments and PayPal. Cash is not accepted.

Property is also known as

Starling Hotel
Starling San Diego
Starling Hotel San Diego

Frequently asked questions

How close is Starling to the airport?

Starling is 2.2 mi (10-min drive) away from the San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Starling have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Starling.

How close is Starling to the beach?

This hotel is 9.1 mi (20-min drive) from Mission Beach and 9.9 mi (20-min drive) from La Jolla Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Starling offer free breakfast?

Starling does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Starling?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Starling?

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

Is there free parking at Starling?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 14.40 per night.

Does Starling have a pool?

Starling does not have a pool.

Does Starling have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Starling to downtown San Diego?

Starling is 5.4 mi away from San Diego.

Starling Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 176 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 176 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 176 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 176 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 176 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Amy

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
There was no bedding ( sheets, blankets or pillows) for the sofa bed in the room. Luckily we had a small blanket in our car to use. Also there was no hot water in the shower. Had a cold shower in the morning. Also, was not aware that this location was not an actual hotel. It’s an apartment building that you have to check into at another location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Joelle

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

Good enough

Pros: It was ok for the price. It was spacious. Cons: Missing trash can. Missing light bulb in the bedroom.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ramadan

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Brett

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

Kicked me out for cooking food

It was a nice place overall the only thing that I did not agree with was our room had four smoke detectors... Well 2 smoke detectors and 2 carbon monoxide detectors... Which would constantly go off at the slightest amount of steam or smoke when I was cooking... It was so frustrating. Management and the maintenance guy... (Or at least that's what they said) Showed up to my door and kicked me out! No refund, no offer to move me and my fiançee to another room, no any other accommodation, nothing! Just get out, the cops have been called, thank you very much. So unfortunately this brought my stay to an abrupt end. I have yet to receive a refund of any sort. Everything else about the property is acceptable.
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