At Ace Budget Motel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of San Diego State University and Hotel Circle. Free perks include WiFi and self parking. Also, Balboa Park and Petco Park are within a short drive. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: 70th St. Trolley Station is 13 minutes away.
Reviews
6.46.4 out of 10
Good
Popular amenities
24/7 front desk
Free parking
Air conditioning
Free WiFi
Main amenities (3)
Daily housekeeping
24-hour front desk
Air conditioning
Feel at home (6)
Rollaway/extra beds
Microwave
Private bathroom
Premium TV channels
Daily housekeeping
Free self parking
The current price is CA $95
CA $95
CA $107 total
includes taxes & fees
May 21 - May 22
Room options
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Room, 1 Queen Bed
Highlights
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
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The Salvation Army Kroc Center - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
San Diego State University - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
Viejas Arena - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
San Diego Zoo - 12 min drive - 12.4 km
Getting around
San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 15 min drive
San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 17 min drive
San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 24 min drive
Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 39 min drive
Tijuana Intl. Airport (TIJ) - 41 min drive
Old Town Transit Center - 17 min drive
San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 19 min drive
San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 23 min drive
70th St. Trolley Station - 13 min walk
Alvarado Station - 21 min walk
Restaurants
Starbucks - 10 min walk
D Z Akin's - 12 min walk
Denny's - 10 min walk
Starbucks - 2 min drive
Rally's - 11 min walk
About this property
Ace Budget Motel
At Ace Budget Motel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of San Diego State University and Hotel Circle. Free perks include WiFi and self parking. Also, Balboa Park and Petco Park are within a short drive. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: 70th St. Trolley Station is 13 minutes away.
Languages
English
At a glance
DONE
Hotel size
20 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
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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 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
DONE
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Services
24-hour front desk
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Sleep well
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Breakage deposit: USD 50 per stay
Optional extras
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for USD 20 per night
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International
Also known as
Ace Budget Motel San Diego
Ace Budget San Diego
Ace Budget Motel Hotel
Ace Budget Motel San Diego
Ace Budget Motel Hotel San Diego
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Ace Budget Motel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Ace Budget Motel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Ace Budget Motel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).
Is there an onsite casino at Ace Budget Motel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Jamul Casino (18-min drive) is nearby.
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Reviews
6.4
Good
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6.4/10
Cleanliness
6.6/10
Staff & service
6.0/10
Amenities
6.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
5.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Reviews
2/10 Poor
Apr 23, 2025
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 5, 2025
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Feb 1, 2025
Sherry
Sherry, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Jan 30, 2025
Christopher
Christopher, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 26, 2025
Christopher
Christopher, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 23, 2025
Lindy
Lindy, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 22, 2025
Lindy
Lindy, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Aug 16, 2024
Bugs
Bugs and roaches everywhere and no furniture in the rooms.
Verified traveller
1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Aug 6, 2024
Bertha
Bertha, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Aug 5, 2024
Unfortunately the property looked nothing like the pictures. It was also my first time seeing screw nails held up by duct tape as a coat rack in the bathroom. There was a whole in our front window. The bathroom smelled like freshly smoked meth or some chemical. And the front door wouldn’t lock. It was rough to even stand in the main room longer than a minute without the smell becoming over whelming. Informed the attendant but they told me their rooms were full and there was no other availability. I highly do not recommend this place stay open for business.
Chris
Chris, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 4, 2024
Cassandra
Cassandra, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Aug 3, 2024
Very dirty bad neighborhood nasty horrible place to stay at
Iran
Iran, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Jul 30, 2024
Good stuff
Ronda
Ronda, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Jul 30, 2024
WHEN YOU OPEN THE DOOR TO YOUR ROOM 😳😳😳
Dirty ! Stains everywhere ! Door couldn’t close all the way ! Shower not working properly ! AC was semi-working at times ! The list goes on……… I should have taken photos, I was in shock 😳 . I rented this room because it was an emergency, and not thinking at all , and you can’t cancel or get your refund!
Verified traveller
2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Jul 29, 2024
Christopher
Christopher, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Jul 28, 2024
Just sucks got woken up at 4am because people were outide yelling and racing cars
Leo
Leo, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Jul 27, 2024
Do not stay here. It’s dirty, run down and in a dangerous neighborhood.
Jason
Jason, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Jul 25, 2024
Nothing about this place was likeable. Stain sheets & box spring cover..shower head was held together with clear tape, shower fixture wasn’t flushed to the wall, ac unit was missing vent cover, second room they offered us wasn’t better-coachroachs, mircowave was filthy dirty and looked rusty in areas. We ended up leaving- lost one night but were able to be refunded last two days. Wish I could post pictures I took!
lora
lora, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Jul 14, 2024
It is what it is
Konstantinos
Konstantinos, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Jul 14, 2024
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Jul 7, 2024
Worst motel I've ever been to
Too much bad experiences at this motel to summarize it properly. My key card was deactivated every night which meant I had to go to the office to get it fixed. If I had gotten back to my room after the office closed I'd be locked out for the night. There are homeless people and drug dealers hanging around the parking lot, I was even approached by people in the lot asking if I had any meth to sell them.
The office gave someone else a key to my room and I was woken up one day to them trying to get in, if I hadn't had the deadbolt on they could have gotten in. That alone is an inexcusable invasion of my privacy.
The room was dirty. The walls were stained, trim pieces had been torn off around the sink and doors. The floor was sticky in some places and slippery in others. There was no blankets on the bed, just a thin sheet. The bed itself was uncomfortable. The TV didn't work and there was no furnishings in the room beyond the bed. No chairs or dressers or anything to unpack your bags onto, so the bed was always half taken by all my clothes since I refused to put them on the ground. There were bugs all over, especially in the bathroom.
There was not a single redeeming quality of this motel. I would pay money to not go there again.
Verified traveller
4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Jul 3, 2024
Bullet hole in window pillow casing put as replacement for window sheds
Maria
Maria, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Jul 1, 2024
Terrible I showed up and the guy said he sold my reservation. After 45 minutes he said he found a room but it doesn’t have working shower.
Wendell
Wendell, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Jun 30, 2024
Stink Hotel
Lousy cheap hotel not worth price stinks bad at office cooking dead animal 1st room they gave me no towels or toilet paper or trash can! Went back to office still stunk wirst then skunk. New room one stinking towel half a roll of toilet paper no trash can FN Trash Hotel never coming back NEVER