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Balboa Park Hotel

2.0 star property
Hotel within easy reach of Port of San Diego

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Reception
Exterior
Deluxe Double Room
Executive Studio Suite | Private kitchen

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (3)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (5)

  • Refrigerator
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Hair dryer
The current price is CA $153
CA $169 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 4 - Mar 5

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Queen Room

Highlights

Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room Full Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Pillow menu
Memory foam bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room Twin Bed

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Executive Studio Suite

Executive Studio Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Murphy Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking
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About the area

Map
410 Elm St, San Diego, CA, 92101

What's nearby

  • Port of San Diego - 2 min drive
  • Petco Park - 3 min drive
  • San Diego Convention Center - 3 min drive
  • Balboa Park - 3 min drive
  • San Diego Zoo - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 11 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 18 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 28 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 36 min drive
  • Tijuana Intl. Airport (TIJ) - 42 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 8 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 15 min drive
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 19 min walk
  • Civic Center Station - 11 min walk
  • Civic Center Station - 12 min walk
  • 5th Avenue Station - 12 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Extraordinary Desserts - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cocina 35 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pappalecco - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Caparells Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Harumama Noodles and Buns - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Balboa Park Hotel

At Balboa Park Hotel, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Port of San Diego and B Street Cruise Ship Terminal. Also, Petco Park and San Diego Convention Center are just a 5-minute drive away. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Civic Center Station is 11 minutes and Civic Center Station is 12 minutes.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 50 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
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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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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
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Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities

Accessibility

  • Front entrance ramp
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • 6 stairs to reach property

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club

Also known as

Hotel Occidental
Balboa Park Hotel Hotel
Balboa Park Hotel San Diego
Balboa Park Hotel Hotel San Diego
Hotel Occidental Balboa Park Downtown

Frequently asked questions

Does Balboa Park Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Balboa Park Hotel 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 Balboa Park Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Balboa Park Hotel?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Balboa Park Hotel.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Balboa Park Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.

What's the area around Balboa Park Hotel like?

Balboa Park Hotel is a short 16-minute walk from Waterfront Park and 17 minutes' walk from San Diego City College.

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Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Poor

I arrived at 6:15 pm. All the signs had a different name. The desk had a sign saying they were closed for the evening. One “employee ” was there but she couldn’t access the reservation/key system. She was surprised that I had not reserved through Air BnB. Since the desk was closed, I asked how I could get back in later in the evening . She said “they’ll send you a code”. After waiting a little while, I asked where their parking lot was. She said we don’t have parking. I walked out angrily and made a reservation at a normal, competent motel. I reserved and paid months in advance for a room in a normal hotel with parking. I deserve a full refund.
David, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and aesthetically pleasing. Staff was great. Great location but still need to use some kind of transportation to get to places quicker. There’s some homeless nearby but then again this is downtown area. It’s typical. I would return.
Yesenia, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

The property looks nice from the outside, but there are homeless people on the sidewalk close to the entrance,asking for change and food. They hang around there all night long , shouting and squabbling. Our room was in the front so we heard that all night. Central air was on all the time, had to ask to have it turned down as it was too cold. No maid service, and when I went to find the maids, I was told that because I booked thru air bnb, there was no maid service. I DID NOT BOOK THRU AIR BNB. No one at desk, except the one time when I checked in. Nice room, smallish, we had 2 beds in room, No might table between beds, had too move the chair to act as a night table. A disgusting wad of hair covered the shower drain grate, made the mistake of touching it, YUCK! No one around to complain to, so left without seeing anyone, and no tip for maid. Looked like it could be a charming little boutique hotel, as rooms have been tastefully updated. Location sucks. Not recommended for women alone, and be very cautious at night. Close to freeway so getting around town was easy
Tony, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Johnny, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Elizabeth, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Room was quite small however only went there to sleep. For the price I thought great value and everything was within walking distance.
Glen, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The Balboa is lovely. The staff is very friendly and kind. Our unit was clean and comfortable. If in San Diego for a baseball game, the hotel is a safe and colourful 30 minute stroll from the stadium.
Amy, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Calli, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

GOT CANCELLED DURING COMIC-CON
didn't event get a chance to stay there. I didn't listen to the reviews and arrived, and they had cancelled my reservation. I went for Comic-Con and they 1st day I arrived to check in they said since i booked on 3rd party they didn't receive the reservation. And that they couldn't honor it and they had no rooms! BEWARE!!! Worse than having a dirty room, is not having a room at all. 3 other guests that day were told the same thing. We all worked with hotels.com to find another place.
Patrick, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

This is a very attractive property. Lovely light fixtures, art, and wallpapers make the environment both elegant and retro. My room was small but efficient, both modern and retro. It felt very clean, and staff was friendly, however they were not available most of the time I was around. They don't keep the air-conditioning on all the time, so if you like it cold, this may not be the place for you. We were a little too hot at night, but there is a fan that helps. Bring an extra mirror if you do makeup. My room only had a mirror above the toilet, so I had to strain to get close enough. There is a shelf at the base of the mirror that helps to hold items though. There is a code to get in the building and a code for your door so I felt very safe inside, but outside there are a lot of homeless or worrisome people walking around or loitering these streets. The homeless seem pretty bad around most of the city though, so I don't know if there is another area that would be much better. It was easy enough to catch an UBER, and the walk to the convention center is a little far, but if you are in good health, is very doable.
Veronica, 5-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Sarah, 6-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great place in San Diego
Great location and nice room in San Diego. Easy check in process
Anthony, 5-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great find!
The Balboa Park Hotel was such a great find! Great location, walking distance to Gas Lamp, Little Italy, Balboa Park and the Zoo. Clean and comfortable room and friendly staff! I highly recommend!
Andrea, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

My room was right next to an external door that was left open all day and night on the ground floor. My room was tiny. No chair so you couldn’t rest except on the uncomfortable bed. The blinds didn’t close all the way for privacy. Overall extremely uncomfortable place to stay.
Jong, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Alan, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amber, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

It was great
Karin, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Michelyn, 6-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Ryan, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

JinSeok, 3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Mike, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Justin, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Room 224
This review is specific to room 224. Keep in mind this is a boutique hotel and all the rooms are slightly different. I was traveling with my daughter and we had a queen and full bed in our room, along with a kitchenette and full bathroom. PROS - [ ] Location - close to really cool stuff - [ ] Room has cool amenities like a kitchenette with washable plates, a sink with a garbage disposal, tons of drawer space in the bathroom - [ ] Smart tv - [ ] Pretty room - [ ] No maid service until after the end of your stay (I prefer this) - [ ] Cost CONS - [ ] Location - in a neighborhood without designated parking; airport and working vehicle/street noise comes through the windows. Mostly neighborhood people here with a lot of sketchers walking around. - [ ] Rooms are small, no sitting area or side tables - [ ] Average water pressure (I’m spoiled) - [ ] No controllable AC. You get whatever temp the building is on and can only control an individual fan - [ ] Only 2 stories, but no elevator with an awkward (but cool looking) staircase. Our luggage was HEAVY so that sucked - [ ] Hard floors - easy to clean but wish there was a rug by the bed. Dirty feet in the bed is a no no. Bring slippers. - [ ] Uncomfortable beds - metal bed frames make a bit of noise and the memory foam is FIRM - [ ] Front desk is only there during working hours ADVICE - [ ] Bring slippers, your own pillows and a face mask and ear plugs - [ ] Being extra toilet paper unless you want to ask the front desk
Leilani, 6-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Great location near Balboa. Street noise may be annoying to some.
Dan, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review