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Balboa Park Inn

3402 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA 92103
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Ranked #33 of 246 hotels in San Diego
4.5 of 5 stars 213 Reviews
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  • Short walk(3)
  • Full kitchen(3)
  • Chain hotels(3)
  • Rooms are clean(3)
  • Coffee maker(3)
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mojave
Vevey, Switzerland
Top Contributor
95 reviews
46 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2012

The hotel (or is it a large B&B?) is locateed in a couple of old houses in a beautiful residential area along Balboa Park. The decor is resolutely kitsh, it is a matter of taste of course. Upon entering the room, one is struck first by the decor, and at the same time by the excessive smell of air freshener.... More

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chiwawa4556
Mesa, Arizona
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18 reviews
12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 December 2011

My husband and I recently stayed in the Jungle Nook room at Balboa Park Inn. The room is decorated in a way that some might find "over the top," but I thought it was very fun! The walls are painted to look like jungle plants and there are exotic animals everywhere. There were even a few Christmas deocrations added here... More

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RockhopperPenguin
Idaho
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19 reviews
15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 December 2011

I mainly selected this place because it sounded nice and was walking distance to the zoo. The rooms have personality as others have said and my wife really liked it. Breakfast was good and the area is great, no complaints! More

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TravelingTexan63
New Braunfels, Texas
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2011

I was in the San Diego area for work (at the Zoo) and this hotel was in a prime location for access without having to rent a car. The hotel location is a short 5-10 minute walk from the entrance to the Zoo, but the walk to restaurants and food shopping is a little farther (10-15 minutes). There are a... More

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veenas
San Francisco, California
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11 reviews
10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 November 2011
2
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This place has it all- very nice location, excellent service, and unique, awesome character! We were supposed to stay in one of the regular rooms, but got upgraded to the Bon Vivant suite, which was just ab fab. It reminded me of a grandma's house from the 70's- but in a good way. The living area faces the street, but... More

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aligobs
Tampa, Florida
2 reviews
10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 November 2011

Unknowingly we booked a trip to San diego during Comic Con and found all hotels had jacked the price up. This little inn was the exception but we were leary. Since the location was so good (right next to Balboa Park) and down the road from my sons house we said what the heck. We are so glad we did!... More

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JMGinPDX
Portland, Oregon
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4 reviews
10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 October 2011
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We recently stayed at the Balboa Park Inn in San Diego's Hillcrest neighborhood in mid-October 2011. Our room was the "Medley Suite," a 2nd floor suite with a living room, bedroom, bath, and sizable full kitchen. Other amenities included free continental breakfast delivered to your room with more than enough pastries for 2 adults and a toddler, coffeemaker and coffee,... More

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Christine R
Baldwin City, Kansas
1 review
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 September 2011
2
people found this review helpful

We spent 3 nights in this delightful B & B. The rooms were spacious and clean, the service was very friendly and they went out of their way to help us in any way they could. I had a dental emergency our second day there and they not only came up with a list of local dentists but hand delivered... More

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Monica L
Aurora Colorado
2 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 September 2011
1
person found this review helpful

We stayed here for 2 nights over Labor Day weekend. We are public transporation people so it was great that there was a stop for the 7 that runs often and late outside this inn. Staff were very nice. We got in a little before 3 and our room wasn't ready, but that was OK because we opted for a... More

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Scottysgirl01
Huntington Beach, California
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews
7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 August 2011
2
people found this review helpful

This little bed and breakfast style property was an absolute delight!! The room was clean and decorated in a theme like fashion. From the front desk staff to the housekeeping staff they were always friendly and helpful, yet not intrusive in any way. I will be back for sure...in fact in Sept. 2011!! More

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Address: 3402 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA 92103

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