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Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego La Jolla

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near University of California, San Diego

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An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a fire feature, and a covered seating area.
A modern kitchen with dark wood cabinets, a central island, and a variety of appliances and storage containers.
A hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a TV, a fireplace, and a staircase.
A hotel with a modern design, featuring a stone facade and a balcony with string lights.
A hotel lobby with a high ceiling, a chandelier, a seating area with chairs and ottomans, and artwork on the walls.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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8901 Gilman Dr, La Jolla, CA, 92037
  • Place, University of California, San Diego
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, La Jolla Playhouse
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Birch Aquarium
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Suite, 1 Double Bed, Fireplace

A hotel room with a fireplace, a television, a sofa, a chair, and a bed.

Suite, 1 Double Bed, Fireplace

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 827 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Fireplace

A hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a TV, a fireplace, and a staircase.

Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Fireplace

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • 827 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 Double Bed, Fireplace (Hearing Accessible)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, a television, and a fireplace.

Suite, 1 Double Bed, Fireplace (Hearing Accessible)

  • 827 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

A bathroom with a bathtub, grab bars, and a showerhead.

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 470 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Hearing Accessible)

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, a television, and a refrigerator.

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Hearing Accessible)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 470 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

A modern bathroom with a shower, grab bars, a bench, and a towel rack.

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

  • 470 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, a television, and a refrigerator.

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(109 reviews)
  • 470 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

La Jolla

La Jolla Village stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this La Jolla Village hotel, you'll find University of California, San Diego and VA Medical Center. Birch Aquarium and San Diego Mormon Temple are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • University of California, San Diego - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • La Jolla Playhouse - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • San Diego Mormon Temple - 2 min drive - 0.5 miles
  • Birch Aquarium - 5 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Scripps Pier - 7 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 4 min drive
  • Nobel Drive Station - 14 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪WFM Coffee & Juice Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Chickfila - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Dora Ristorante - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Philz Coffee - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego La Jolla

3-star hotel near University of California, San Diego
Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego La Jolla offers its guests 2 hot tubs, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free manager's reception. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 948 square feet (88 square meters) and includes conference space. A terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego La Jolla. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3-star La Jolla hotel is smoke free.

  • 288 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 948 sq ft of conference space
  • 88 sq m of conference space
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Grocery service (free)
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego La Jolla offers 288 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Accommodations have separate sitting areas and are furnished with double sofa beds. Beds feature premium bedding. Smart televisions come with premium cable channels, pay movies, and Netflix. Accommodations at this 3-star hotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This La Jolla hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Housekeeping is offered weekly and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • High chair
  • In-room crib
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Self parking on site (USD 30 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free manager's reception (select days)
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 2 hot tubs
  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

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
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • No elevator
  • Transfer shower
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Netflix
  • Pay movies
  • Smart TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Double sofa bed
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before noon
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

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 30.00 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, 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 and cash
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and cash.
    This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

We should mention

  • Children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego La Jolla to the airport?

Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego La Jolla is 12.4 mi (19-min drive) away from the San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego La Jolla?

As of Aug 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego La Jolla on Sep 7, 2026 start from $206, 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.

Does Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego La Jolla have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego La Jolla.

How close is Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego La Jolla to the beach?

This hotel is 3.7 mi (13-min drive) from La Jolla Cove and 8.2 mi (21-min drive) from Mission Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego La Jolla offer free breakfast?

Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego La Jolla offers free buffet breakfast on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM and weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego La Jolla?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego La Jolla?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego La Jolla?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 30.00 per day.

Does Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego La Jolla have a pool?

Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego La Jolla features an outdoor pool.

Does Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego La Jolla have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego La Jolla to downtown La Jolla?

Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego La Jolla is 3.2 mi away from La Jolla.

Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego La Jolla Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 590 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 245 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 1013 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Miranda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast and staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean, staff was wonderful and the breakfast was great!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was really all excellent! Sad we were only there one night.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katerina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, staff is friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

zuohe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is clean, staff are friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rudra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty good place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cesar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Limited option on breakfast menu but fresh. Staff very helpful.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liadan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super-helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whole experience was wonderful! The place itself is clean and staff is very customer oriented. I just enjoyed my stay even though it was for one night. I will definitely come back!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel and location. Will book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It’s a nice place, not wonderful but not terrible. Good location and nice parking lot. It just looks a bit like it could use some upgrades and TLC. But for the price, it was fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was the perfect room for my family! We were comfortable and it felt literally like a home.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marisa and RUTH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice location
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Desiderio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, good breakfast and clean rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Barbara

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn't stay. The place was beyond horrible And should be shutdown.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rosie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking is separate expense so be ready for it.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ugonna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Amparo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff is nice and helpful. Property is not walkable to beach if this is a must have, about 20,25 mins drive away. The property we stayed at is updated but bathroom is small and shower head old, water trickles.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bobby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Juancho

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our 5 day stay at Residence Inn La Jolla. Location was ideal for everything we needed and activities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

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