Located in downtown San Diego, San Diego Downtown Lodge offers a welcoming atmosphere. Connect with free in-room WiFi, take advantage of helpful concierge services and luggage storage. Express check-in and out ensure a smooth stay.
San Diego Convention Center - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
USS Midway Museum - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
Balboa Park - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
San Diego Zoo - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
Getting around
San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 11 min drive
San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 13 min drive
San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 25 min drive
Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 38 min drive
Tijuana Intl. Airport (TIJ) - 40 min drive
Old Town Transit Center - 10 min drive
San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 16 min drive
San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 21 min walk
City College Trolley Station - 7 min walk
5th Avenue Station - 9 min walk
Civic Center Station - 11 min walk
Restaurants
McDonald's - 4 min walk
Jack in the Box - 6 min walk
Del Taco - 4 min walk
Cocina 35 - 5 min walk
SHAKE Bar & Lounge - 4 min walk
About this property
San Diego Downtown Lodge
At San Diego Downtown Lodge, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Petco Park and Port of San Diego. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, kayaking, and parasailing. Also, San Diego Convention Center and Balboa Park are just a 5-minute drive away. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: City College Trolley Station is 7 minutes and 5th Avenue Station is 9 minutes.
Languages
English, Hindi, Spanish
At a glance
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Hotel size
32 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in/out available
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children
One child (12 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
Pets must be supervised
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Onsite parking limited
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Coffee/tea in a common area
Room service
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
What to do
Bicycle rentals nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Scooter/moped rentals nearby
Segway rentals/tours nearby
Skydiving nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch LCD TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Turndown service
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Free long-distance and local calls
More
Housekeeping (once per stay)
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: USD 200 per accommodation, per stay
Breakage deposit: USD 100.00 per stay
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 27.62 per pet, per night
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector on site.
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. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Also known as
San Diego Downtown Lodge
San Diego Downtown Lodge Motel
San Diego Downtown Lodge Hotel
San Diego Downtown Lodge San Diego
San Diego Downtown Lodge Hotel San Diego
Frequently asked questions
Does San Diego Downtown Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, San Diego Downtown Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at San Diego Downtown Lodge?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of USD 27.62 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at San Diego Downtown Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at San Diego Downtown Lodge?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at San Diego Downtown Lodge and nearby?
Have fun with activities like cycling, hiking, and kayaking, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes segway rentals.
What's the area around San Diego Downtown Lodge like?
San Diego Downtown Lodge is in Downtown San Diego, a short 7-minute walk from City College Trolley Station and 19 minutes' walk from Petco Park.
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Reviews
6.2
Good
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6.4/10
Cleanliness
7.2/10
Staff & service
5.2/10
Amenities
5.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
5.8/10
Eco-friendliness
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Reviews
8/10 Very good
May 28, 2025
Na
Coty
Coty, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
May 6, 2025
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Apr 30, 2025
Verified traveller
4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 28, 2025
Great stay
Great Experience. Room was spacious nd great. Had a full length mirror which I appreciated.
Alissa
Alissa, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 18, 2025
Mayra
Mayra, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Apr 14, 2025
Scammed
Scam. Its horrible no parking, small, it smelled like mold, no ice machine, you can hear everything through the walls. Never staying again dont recommend.
Oh there is a creepy door thats locked in the room instayed in, on the side a little foom with tiny windows supposably storage.
Mayra
Mayra, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Apr 10, 2025
Robert
Robert, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Apr 8, 2025
Downtown San Diego
It was okay. Would I stay there again? Absolutely not. My friend wanted it cold and there were no extra blankets so I froze and got no sleep. There was a bump in my bed and stains. So, I wasn’t thrilled. I plugged in my cell phone and it didn’t charge. Some of the outlets didn’t work and the neighborhood was sketchy. I was thankful my car was still there in the morning.
Sheryl
Sheryl, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Apr 3, 2025
It’s like a motel 6. It wasn’t the cleanest. They definitely looks way better in the pictures.
Carmen
Carmen, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
Apr 1, 2025
Low cost decent spot
Great stay for the price. Free parking is a plus! Would stay again.
Michael
Michael, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
Mar 30, 2025
jean
jean, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Mar 21, 2025
Average place
It was hard to find the hotel and the parking was not very spacious. The room looker clean but the bathroom was not cleaner very well there was still hair in the shower. Couldnt use the bathtub really because they didnt have a stopper for the water. I tried to ask for more towels but had to wait until after 8am for when the cleaning ladies arrived.
Ninette
Ninette, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 17, 2025
Jamie Arangure
Jamie Arangure, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
Mar 13, 2025
San is a very good nice guy from the Hotel
NELSON
NELSON, 5-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Mar 8, 2025
Aaron
Aaron, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 1, 2025
Trevor
Trevor, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Feb 20, 2025
Thomas
Thomas, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Feb 18, 2025
Would not recommend. Very noisy, and felt unsafe.
Gabriella
Gabriella, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
Feb 15, 2025
Duke
Duke, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Feb 14, 2025
Dirty floors, heater and TV were an issue
MARISA
MARISA, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
Feb 12, 2025
Jon
Jon, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Feb 11, 2025
Would give negative reviews if possible
Photos online are deceiving. This is a family owned business but they seemed like they didn't care. Parking is limited, first come first serve and only a few spots available, had to park in the next lot and pay. The room had a weird smell to it when we arrived, and it looks like everything was "landlord renovated". The water pressure was extremely low and the towels did not seem clean. Location wise it wasn't in that great of a neighborhood but it was walkable to the areas we needed to go. We stayed 1 night for new years eve and regretted it because once we got back after midnight, not only did our key card not work, all the other rooms in the establishment didn't work either so all guests were lined up outside the office to get our keycards redone. They said it's because "our program resets every year on new years". After the front lady redid our keys once, it still wasn't working and my partner had to go down 3 times until they gave us the master key to get it. Definitely did not feel safe and would never stay here again. Reviews are all bad, please listen to them and do not stay here.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Feb 11, 2025
The location of the Hotel was good
Mareo
Mareo, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 8, 2025
Angelina
Angelina, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Feb 7, 2025
I booked three rooms for three nights and ended up staying only two nights. When I asked for a refund for the third night, the attendant refused to issue a credit. I did not appreciate that at all. Total rip-off....