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Kings Inn San Diego has served excellence in San Diego for over fifty years. Located in Hotel Circle of Interstate 8, we are three miles from SeaWorld and The San Diego Zoo and within fifteen minutes from nearly everything you will want to see and do while visiting America's Finest City. Our Full-Service Hotel features all newly remodeled non-smoking rooms, two restaurants, a lounge, a sparkling pool and spa that are heated year-round, a guest fitness room, and over 2,000 feet of meeting and banquet facilities. Guests can enjoy the added benefits of $15.00 per night guest parking on-site, one car per room, and $15.00 per extra car; unfortunately, we cannot accommodate oversized vehicles. Free local calls and free WiFi. Family-owned and family-friendly, Kings Inn San Diego is committed to providing comfortable accommodations, exceptional service, and optimal affordability to our valued guests.
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Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
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Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Bar / lounge
Board games / puzzles
Kids stay free
Children's television networks
Wifi
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Heated pool
Fence around pool
Coffee shop
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Kids' meals
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Taxi service
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24-hour security
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Convenience store
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Non-smoking hotel
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Picnic area
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ATM on site
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Grade: 44 out of 100
19Restaurantswithin 1 km
2Attractionswithin 1 km
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1333 Hotel Circle South, San Diego, CA 92108-3408
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Excellent accommodations. Nice pool and spa. Very affordable. Staff are helpful. 2 restaurants on site. Generous parking although there is a charge for parking. Access to various freeways is nearby. Rooms have been renovated recently.
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Kings Inn is great place for a less expensive price than surrounding accommodations. My biggest concern when renting a room is cleanliness. This place was clean. We also received daily room cleaning which not all places are back to yet. The bathroom is on the small side but fully modern. Our room had been updated and everything was in good working order. It has a nice pool and spa and an area next to the pool with seating and tables for socializing. We actually brought back food a couple of times for the family and ate there as it was very pleasant. There was a fridge in the room but the only microwave we found was located in the guest laundry room. I want to give a shout out for exceptional customer service, especially Greg the night manager. He put up with my family every day providing us with new room keys and any other request we made. It is centrally located to all tourist attractions with easy on/off access to the freeways. There are two restaurants on site. We ate at the Waffle Spot – fantastic food. However, the other restaurant was Mexican food, and we didn’t eat there. There is another walkable restaurant (Crust Kitchen – good food) and a liquor store. Anything else would have to be driven to. This is a place I can highly recommend and would stay at again.…
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Date of stay: October 2022
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Response from General Manager, General Manager at Kings Inn San Diego
Responded Oct. 13, 2022
Dear Janet, If you're looking for top-notch service and wonderful accommodations to relax in, look no further than Kings Inn San Diego. You can bet that we will provide all this and much more. Thank you so much for the recommendation. We can't wait to welcome you back again. Management Team
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Kristen T wrote a review Jan. 2023
Clean rooms. Fantastic hot tub. Friendly. Beds were comfortable. Tiny bathroom space. Only real downside was communication to reserve the room. Prices on their website didn’t align with what I was quoted when I called to reserve and there was no effort from the desk clerk to match the price on their own website. I was just told to “reserve it online then.”
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Date of stay: January 2023
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Response from General Manager, General Manager at Kings Inn San Diego
Responded 2 days ago
We are delighted that our clean, comfortable rooms and relaxing hot tub were the highlights of your stay. That said, we apologize for any miscommunication regarding our rates. Rest assured, we will speak with our team to ensure your experience is not repeated in the future. It was a joy hosting at Kings Inn San Diego, and we hope you'll come back and see us again soon! Management Team
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We stayed in a remodeled room on the second floor. Very clean and a comfortable bed. The Waffle Spot is convenient and has a great breakfast. The Amigo Spot has a nice bar.. Mostly locals at the bar. The food in the restaurant is very good.
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from General Manager, General Manager at Kings Inn San Diego
Responded 3 weeks ago
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay at Kings Inn San Diego. Our team is delighted we exceeded your expectations with our immaculate and cozy accommodations. The pleasure was all ours, and we look forward to welcoming you back to our property in San Diego! Management Team
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We stayed at Kings Inn the last week of December 2022. I thought the retro style was cute and good location is why we booked. Clean! We had a king room on the second floor which was huge! Updated but had a new retro looking fridge. Only issues is toilet was really small, the furniture on the balcony was old and falling apart, we could not use it. The hotel is close to main road and freeway so it was noisy outside. That was not an issue once we closed the door. Staff is friendly and helpful at the desk and in the restaurant. The Waffle Spot restaurant in the hotel was fantastic! Old - school diner,great prices, and the food is delicious! We ate breakfast there everyday on our trip. They have mini waffles,had mine with strawberry compote,yummy. This is a great location if you are using public transit, bus stop right in front will take you to Fashion Valley Transit Center and Old Town Transit Center. We skipped renting a car and used trains, bus, and hop on and off trolley for the trip. The Pool and hot tub were available and heated , outdoor bar area looked like fun in summer time. Not fancy and basic amenities is what we were looking for and found this cute treasure! Would stay here on our next trip to SD. Check out my pictures and you will see! Thank you Kings Inn for a great stay! …
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: Food at The Waffle Spot is delicious and good prices.
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Response from General Manager, General Manager at Kings Inn San Diego
Responded 3 weeks ago
Dear Nicole, The three C's of a great stay are clean, cute, and comfortable. Luckily, you get all this and more anytime you visit Kings Inn San Diego. Thank you so much for highlighting everything from our hospitable staff to our retro accommodations. We hope you had a blast exploring the area. Come back and visit us again anytime. Management Team
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Loved everything about the hotel, the vibe the location and the staff. Pool was great rooms were clean parking was sufficient. We were a party of 10 with 4 rooms and kids. Everyone enjoyed them selves at this hotel. thank you for Canada. The traffic from the hiway was a little loud if you were to stand in front of the hotel, but in the rooms and in the pool area it was no noticable.
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Date of stay: March 2022
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Response from General Manager, General Manager at Kings Inn San Diego
Responded 3 weeks ago
Dear Sandy, Thank you for your glowing review of your stay at Kings Inn San Diego. It is fantastic to see that you were able to enjoy some time at the pool and liked our friendly, helpful staff. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Management Team
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Hotel was great. Clean and while you had to pay for parking, there was plenty available. This hotel is close to everything so we never had to travel far. We brought our dog with us and she had plenty of space in the room with us. The waffle restaurant there is 10/10. If you are looking for an affordable stay, this is it.
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 4 weeks ago
Dear Genesis, There's nothing we like to see more than a headline that reads, "Exactly what we needed." That's when we know all of our hard work paid off. We are excited to know even your pup had a lovely stay with us at Kings Inn San Diego, and we hope to welcome everyone back again soon. Management Team
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Bev M wrote a review Dec. 2022
A very warm experience. Make us feel important to their business. Customer service was exceptional. Will definitely return!!! Restaurant service was incredible. Food was amazing!!! Our server was very warm and friendly. Provided details of the food and it was DELICIOUS!
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Date of stay: December 2022
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Room Tip: Great location, easy access to highways. Super friendly staff!
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Response from General Manager, General Manager at Kings Inn San Diego
Responded Dec. 21, 2022
Dear Bev, We are elated that your time here at Kings Inn San Diego exceeded your expectations and took the time to share your wonderful review with us. Your kind comments will be shared with our team as well as the culinary staff. They will appreciate knowing you enjoyed your meal. The next time you are in the area, we hope to see you again. Thank you, and come back soon! Management Team
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Climber714629 wrote a review Dec. 2022
Super place to stay with awesome food and services .Room was clean and with coffee and creamer.Great Mexican food at the restaurant and Breakfast restaurant also. The swimming pool is warm and clean
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from General Manager, General Manager at Kings Inn San Diego
Responded Dec. 5, 2022
It was a pleasure hosting you at Kings Inn San Diego! We're glad our friendly staff, clean rooms, and excellent onsite dining impressed you. The next time you're in town, we invite you to stay with us again. Management Team
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I read SO many reviews prior to booking here. I usually stay at mid range hotels and never motels, but this place had an amazing price and amazing reviews. BELIEVE THEM. The breakfast at the restaurant next door was incredible every morning! Our room was clean, well kept, well maintained and perfect for our stay. Everything worked as it should, we felt very safe the entire week and every employee was super friendly and helpful. I would absolutely book another stay here without hesitation. We were a family of four (mom and 3 kids) and had enough room for us all. We spent our days sightseeing so only came here to sleep. Oh, and it was so peaceful and quiet at night - hallelujah!
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from General Manager, General Manager at Kings Inn San Diego
Responded Dec. 4, 2022
Thank you for your glowing review of your visit to Kings Inn San Diego! We always endeavor to exceed expectations, and we're thrilled that our clean, comfortable accommodations, friendly team, and delicious breakfast offerings reflected that. We appreciate you recommending us to your fellow travelers and hope to see you again in the near future! Management Team
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PRICE RANGE
US$97 - US$147 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
kings hotel san diego, kings san diego
LOCATION
United StatesCaliforniaSan DiegoMission Valley / Hotel Circle
NUMBER OF ROOMS
140
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kings Inn San Diego
Which popular attractions are close to Kings Inn San Diego?
Nearby attractions include Cinema Under the Stars (1.0 km), The Lamplighter (1.1 km), and Thorn Brewing (1.0 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Kings Inn San Diego?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a pool, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at Kings Inn San Diego?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Kings Inn San Diego?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and breakfast during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Kings Inn San Diego?
Conveniently located restaurants include The Waffle Spot, The Amigo Spot, and The Red Door.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Kings Inn San Diego?
Yes, guests have access to a pool and a fitness centre during their stay.
Are any cleaning services offered at Kings Inn San Diego?
Yes, laundry service and self serve laundry are offered to guests.
Does Kings Inn San Diego offer any business services?
Yes, guests have access to meeting rooms and conference facilities during their stay.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Kings Inn San Diego?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Spanish.
Are there any historical sites close to Kings Inn San Diego?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Mormon Battalion Historic Site (1.8 km), Whaley House Museum (1.9 km), and Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House (5.5 km).