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

Room options

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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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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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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.

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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. 89 out of 213 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 213 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 213 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 213 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 213 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

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

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvette

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

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jovon

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Will

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Phuong

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

2/10 Terrible

Payam

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in is not in same location as hotel? horrible
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
They have smart TV's, you'll need an account with something to watch TV. Remember to log out before you leave. Inserting the door card to get power everywhere was a unique thing.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Valko

Liked: Cleanliness

Decent for a Short Stay at a Budget Price

This place works if you’re looking for a basic, budget-friendly stay for a night or two. Pros: Easy and convenient parking Clean room and bathroom Good internet connection Very reasonable price ADA-compliant kitchen and bathroom setup Full kitchen with cookware and appliances Building and interiors look nice and modern Cons: The bed was squeaky and not the most comfortable Door had no insulation—you can hear regular conversation from the hallway Fridge was noisy during the night Shower only had a curtain, and water leaked easily onto the bathroom floor It’s not really a hotel in the traditional sense. Feels more like a student or long-term stay building. You check in by picking up a key from a nearby motel about 5 minutes away by car, and check out by simply leaving the key in the room and sending a text. There’s no front desk or room service. Overall, it’s okay for a short stay if you don’t need much beyond a clean space to sleep. Just be aware that privacy is limited and it’s not a full-service hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Drexel

Its okey
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

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

6/10 Okay

Erika Noelle

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jay

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberth

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Julissa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would be a 5/5 if the key didn't need to be picked up at a different hotel first. Had lots of great amenities and in a nice area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jay

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ammon

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

A nice spot. All the right touches

Nicely appointed private studio. Very clean and very welcoming and comfortable. Great minimalist design. You will check-in somewhere else so read the details before you drive to the actual destination. Don’t quite know how the tv channels worked. There was only one, also bring your own Keurig pods our ground coffee, an ice tray and an iron.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yalime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

mark

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Places run terribly everybody that lives at this apartment hates management. It does not have any amenities even a one star hotel would have the room wasn’t ready until after 4 PM. The key card is at another hotel 4 miles away. If you have to pick it up at 4 PM, you’re stuck in traffic to get to the next place not well fought out management doesn’t care and if you leave a second after checkout time, your car doesn’t work and you’re locked out of the building, not really sure how they even have a license because when I asked, they couldn’t provide it to me
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

mark

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Avoid at all costs. Not a hotel. An apartment building where you have to get key 5 miles away at 4pm which puts you in dead stop San Diego traffic on any given weekday. If you check out one minute late, your key doesn’t work anymore and you cannot get your stuff or into the building the managers or the owner Victoria Fox runs it like a slumlord everybody that lives in the building hates management and says it’s wrong like a POS. There are no glasses. There are no amenities like cups coffee or anything you would expect even from a one star motel. My room wasn’t ready until after 4 PM even after sitting in traffic although the cleaning people are very nice the place is just run terrible. There was no cable while I was there and that seems pretty consistent on a normal basis with most of the tenants that live there. Parking situation was not properly explained and apparently I parked in another person spot and pissed that person off because it happens all the time because of management just really really unfortunate way to run a building. Yes it’s cheap but you’re paying for the cheapness.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

mark

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Avoid at all costs.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Andrea

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I did see in the reviews you had to pick up the key somewhere else, so I got the address ahead of time which was ok. What i didnt like was parking was double booked. Someone was in my assigned spot and it took like 30 minutes to get ahold of someone and get a new spot. My stay was for 4 people and only two towels. The shower drain was full of hairs. No extra blankets for the pull out couch. The tv does not work so yeah we were bored before bedtime. The most sucky part is these bad comments have been stated and they do nothing to address it. Not staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nicholas

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
I expected a hotel and ended up with some kind of Airbnb without any explanation. We got "hotel" and no one was there. After spending an hour trying to figure out what was going on. We have to drive all the way to hotel circle to get a freaking key card to get in. They have you a list of chores to do before you leave like clean up, take out the trash, etc. if I wanted an Airbnb, I would have gotten an Airbnb.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are outstanding because you can actually live there. Refrigerator, 2 burner stove and a amazing bathroom. The security outstanding is because your the only one that can get in.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025