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Kings Inn San Diego

Property class: 2.5
Art Deco hotel near Fashion Valley Mall

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A modern lobby with a stone wall, blue sofas, a reception desk, and a staircase.
A restaurant with booths and tables, a counter, and a mural on the wall.
A hotel pool area with a circular pool, lounge chairs, umbrellas, and palm trees.
A bar area with three cocktails on a wooden bar counter.
A lobby with a stone wall, blue sofa, purple chairs, and a patterned rug.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning

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1333 Hotel Cir S, San Diego, CA, 92108
  • Place, Hotel Circle
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Town and Country San Diego
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Fashion Valley Mall
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(478 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a window with curtains.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Executive Level

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(57 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a small table with a chair, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View, Poolside

A hotel room with a large bed, two nightstands, a desk, a chair, and a round table. There are two framed pictures on the wall above the bed.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View, Poolside

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(78 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View, Poolside

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, TV, and a door with a security panel.

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View, Poolside

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(55 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, two nightstands, a desk, a chair, and a round table. There are two framed pictures on the wall above the bed.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(316 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE DELUXE

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE DELUXE KING BED

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

San Diego

City center stay.Your stay at this Mission Valley hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Fashion Valley Mall and Old Town San Diego State Park. Also, University of San Diego is within 3 miles (5 km) and San Diego Zoo is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Hotel Circle - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Legacy International Center - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Town and Country San Diego - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Presidio Park - 1 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Fashion Valley Mall - 1 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Fashion Valley Transit Center Station - 2 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 3 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nordstrom Ebar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Marketplace Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Cheesecake Factory - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Shake Shack Mission Valley - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪North Italia - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Kings Inn San Diego

Art Deco hotel near Fashion Valley Mall
Kings Inn San Diego offers its guests an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A business center and a meeting room are available. Event space at this hotel measures 1500 square feet (139 square meters) and includes conference space. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Kings Inn San Diego. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

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

  • 140 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 1500 sq ft of conference space
  • 139 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1959
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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 self 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

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from December 11 2026 to February 28 2027 (dates subject to change):
  • One of the swimming pools
  • Hot tub

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 8 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

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.

  • 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

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 credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Parking for SUVs RVs, buses, trailers, and large vehicles is not available. Fees apply for additional parking, subject to availability.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Up to 2 children 8 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Kings Inn San Diego to the airport?

Kings Inn San Diego is 6.5 mi (16-min drive) away from the San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Kings Inn San Diego?

As of Aug 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kings Inn San Diego on Aug 26, 2026 start from $124, 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 Kings Inn San Diego have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Kings Inn San Diego.

How close is Kings Inn San Diego to the beach?

This hotel is 5.6 mi (12-min drive) from Mission Beach and 10.8 mi (18-min drive) from La Jolla Cove. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Kings Inn San Diego offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Kings Inn San Diego, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 15 and 25 for adults, USD 5 and 20 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM.

Is there a casino at Kings Inn San Diego?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Kings Inn San Diego?

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

Is there free parking at Kings Inn San Diego?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 15 per day. Extended parking is available for USD 15 per night.

Does Kings Inn San Diego have a pool?

Kings Inn San Diego features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.One of the pools will be unavailable from December 11 2026 to February 28 2027 (dates subject to change).

Does Kings Inn San Diego have a restaurant?

Kings Inn San Diego is home to The Waffle Spot, which features American cuisine.

Does Kings Inn San Diego have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Kings Inn San Diego to downtown San Diego?

Kings Inn San Diego is 3.1 mi away from San Diego.

Kings Inn San Diego Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2314 out of 3760 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 869 out of 3760 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 333 out of 3760 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 126 out of 3760 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 118 out of 3760 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool was very clean. Staff friendly, had great breakfast spot too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The restaurant on property has amazing food!!! The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. Everything was great. The hotel was also in a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Javar

Liked: Cleanliness
Always great stay , nice and clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location for seeing the sights
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

KARLA

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, close to the airport, spacious rooms, recently renovated.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent hotel for the price :)
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Milana

Room service and staff was great
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chantelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool area was great, rooms were quite small but was worth the price paid
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a great hotel, awesome cost-benefit
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Waffle Spot is absolutely fantastic, great dining on site.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ximena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean hotel close to Fashion Valley, very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay! The room was super clean, parking was easy, and it was in a good location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff, good location. The waffle restaurant was great!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Upon checking in, the staff were really friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

MICHELLE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kings Inn checked all the boxes for us: Pool with Jacuzzi, lots of parking, clean comfortable rooms, good rates, great restaurant on property, friendly staff, especially Sandy. This is now our new go-to hotel when we stay in San Diego!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The restaurant's food was delicious
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

cortney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Honestly I was a bit worried but this was a fantastic hotel! I will definitely consider staying there in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean. Staff was friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend and we would stay here again when we visit.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best-run 1960’s motor inn anywhere.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

DEBORAH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and beds are excellent.staff is. Very nice.onsite restaurant is very good portions are huge.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms and pool! Great prices too
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Casie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean place, California retro vibe, fun for the whole family.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Javon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was pretty clean and staff were very friendly. Great deal for the price
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Vivian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean rooms, convenient, friendly and attentive staff. The Waffle King onsite restaurant the best!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

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