Located near Hotel Circle, Starling provides a comfortable stay with laundry facilities and in-room WiFi. Enjoy the convenience of self parking and an elevator.
San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 10 min drive
San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 21 min drive
San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 23 min drive
Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 34 min drive
Tijuana Intl. Airport (TIJ) - 46 min drive
San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 11 min drive
Old Town Transit Center - 12 min drive
San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 18 min drive
Restaurants
Starbucks - 2 min drive
McDonald's - 2 min drive
K Sandwiches - 2 min drive
Homestyle Hawaiian - 2 min drive
Jack in the Box - 17 min walk
About this property
Starling
Starling puts you just a 5-minute drive from Hotel Circle and Fashion Valley Mall. Also, University of San Diego and San Diego Zoo are within a short drive.
Languages
English
At a glance
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Hotel size
52 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-out available
Minimum check-in age: 15
Check-out time is 11:00 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
There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [625 Hotel Circle South, San Diego, CA, 92108]
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
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Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 15
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Onsite self parking (USD 14.40 per night)
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Other information
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Property amenities
Services
Laundry facilities
Accessibility
Elevator
Room amenities
Be entertained
40-inch Smart TV
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Free toiletries
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Microwave
Kitchenette
Stovetop
Cookware, dishes, and utensils
Paper towels
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
A damage deposit of USD 200 will be collected before check-in
Optional extras
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 25 (subject to availability)
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between July 12 and December 31.
Parking
Self parking costs USD 14.40 per night
Policies
This property accepts mobile payments. Cash is not accepted.
Mobile payment options include: PayPal.
Also known as
Starling Hotel
Starling San Diego
Starling Hotel San Diego
Frequently asked questions
Is Starling currently open?
The property is closed between July 12 and December 31.
Are pets allowed at Starling?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Starling?
Yes. Self parking costs USD 14.40 per night.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Starling?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 25 (subject to availability). Express check-out is available.
Does Starling have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?
Yes, a kitchenette is available in every room, and also includes a stovetop, a refrigerator, and a microwave.
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Starling Reviews
Reviews
6.8
Good
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7.2/10
Cleanliness
6.2/10
Staff & service
5.8/10
Amenities
7.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 12, 2025
Beautiful property would definitely stay here again!
Jeramiee
Jeramiee, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 5, 2025
A nice spot. All the right touches
Nicely appointed private studio. Very clean and very welcoming and comfortable. Great minimalist design.
You will check-in somewhere else so read the details before you drive to the actual destination.
Don’t quite know how the tv channels worked. There was only one, also bring your own Keurig pods our ground coffee, an ice tray and an iron.
Ammon
Ammon, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 18, 2025
Good enough
Pros: It was ok for the price. It was spacious.
Cons: Missing trash can. Missing light bulb in the bedroom.
Joelle
Joelle, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 19, 2025
Property was nice & quiet.
Wendy
Wendy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 16, 2025
Absolutely loved this room, no complaints whatsoever other than having to get the key at another facility.
Leslie
Leslie, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 5, 2025
Decent stay for the price
Met all basic needs for price I cannot complain.
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jun 14, 2025
Decent for a Short Stay at a Budget Price
This place works if you’re looking for a basic, budget-friendly stay for a night or two.
Pros:
Easy and convenient parking
Clean room and bathroom
Good internet connection
Very reasonable price
ADA-compliant kitchen and bathroom setup
Full kitchen with cookware and appliances
Building and interiors look nice and modern
Cons:
The bed was squeaky and not the most comfortable
Door had no insulation—you can hear regular conversation from the hallway
Fridge was noisy during the night
Shower only had a curtain, and water leaked easily onto the bathroom floor
It’s not really a hotel in the traditional sense. Feels more like a student or long-term stay building. You check in by picking up a key from a nearby motel about 5 minutes away by car, and check out by simply leaving the key in the room and sending a text. There’s no front desk or room service.
Overall, it’s okay for a short stay if you don’t need much beyond a clean space to sleep. Just be aware that privacy is limited and it’s not a full-service hotel.
Valko
Valko, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jun 3, 2025
Places run terribly everybody that lives at this apartment hates management. It does not have any amenities even a one star hotel would have the room wasn’t ready until after 4 PM. The key card is at another hotel 4 miles away. If you have to pick it up at 4 PM, you’re stuck in traffic to get to the next place not well fought out management doesn’t care and if you leave a second after checkout time, your car doesn’t work and you’re locked out of the building, not really sure how they even have a license because when I asked, they couldn’t provide it to me
mark
mark, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jun 2, 2025
I did see in the reviews you had to pick up the key somewhere else, so I got the address ahead of time which was ok. What i didnt like was parking was double booked. Someone was in my assigned spot and it took like 30 minutes to get ahold of someone and get a new spot. My stay was for 4 people and only two towels. The shower drain was full of hairs. No extra blankets for the pull out couch. The tv does not work so yeah we were bored before bedtime. The most sucky part is these bad comments have been stated and they do nothing to address it. Not staying here again.
Andrea
Andrea, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Mar 10, 2025
Horrible
daniella
daniella, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Feb 25, 2025
That was scary
Nobody ever acknowledged me, it was an apartment space and I didn’t know what to do. Thankfully the motel I had to find honored my reservation
Susan
Susan, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Feb 20, 2025
very average. nothing too notable. had all the standards so can’t complain.
Theresa
Theresa, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Mar 7, 2025
To tired to wait, for the extra steps
You have to go to another motel to get the keys and wait nearly an hour to check in because the hotel agent at the desk is responding to a third party online and can't view your check-in automatically so you have to wait after a long trip; One is tired! But after that, the place is very pleasant.
Leticia
Leticia, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Feb 23, 2025
Smelled moist vent in bathroom was gross needs a deep clean I found roaches on kitchen cabinets when I was packing up and tiding up
Cathy
Cathy, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Feb 1, 2025
The whole room was filthy, hair on the bed and all over the floor. Shower was disgusting. White stains on couch. Worst place I’ve ever stayed at.
Kekoa
Kekoa, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 11, 2024
Everything was just perfect
Sercan
Sercan, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Apr 12, 2025
Read the reviews
I should have read the reviews beforehand. Very inconvenient to check in 5 miles away, with no response to voice or text messages.
This could be an acceptable place but the lack of bedding on the pull out couch combined with the paper thin discount bedding on the main bed made sleeping for more than one impossible. On the street parking isn't as bad as others state as there were a few places near juvenile hall- I vascilated between worrying about tickets or break ins. Luckily it only rained 2 nights while i was there.
What a shame. With a responsive or caring manager, this apartment could complete with other motels in the area
brian
brian, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
May 13, 2025
Kicked me out for cooking food
It was a nice place overall the only thing that I did not agree with was our room had four smoke detectors... Well 2 smoke detectors and 2 carbon monoxide detectors... Which would constantly go off at the slightest amount of steam or smoke when I was cooking... It was so frustrating. Management and the maintenance guy... (Or at least that's what they said) Showed up to my door and kicked me out! No refund, no offer to move me and my fiançee to another room, no any other accommodation, nothing! Just get out, the cops have been called, thank you very much. So unfortunately this brought my stay to an abrupt end. I have yet to receive a refund of any sort. Everything else about the property is acceptable.
Brett
Brett, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 27, 2025
I checked in to a dirty room. The room wasn’t serviced the room was disgusting.
Sabrina
Sabrina, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Feb 22, 2025
MOLD - NO PARKING - NO TISSUE
1 OUT OF 10
DINGY TOWELS
HAIR EVERY WHERE
RUST
JUST GROSS
NO CARPET
NO PICTURES
AFTER 3 HOURS OF NO PARKING SOMELEFT AT MID NIGHT I grabbed that spot
CHECKED IN AND LEFT I COULD HANDLE HOW DIRTY THE UNIT WAS
DIRTY MIRCOWAVE
I HAVE VIDEO AND IMAGES
Roy
Roy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 22, 2024
Loved it!
Keyshawn
Keyshawn, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jun 3, 2025
Avoid at all costs. Not a hotel. An apartment building where you have to get key 5 miles away at 4pm which puts you in dead stop San Diego traffic on any given weekday. If you check out one minute late, your key doesn’t work anymore and you cannot get your stuff or into the building the managers or the owner Victoria Fox runs it like a slumlord everybody that lives in the building hates management and says it’s wrong like a POS. There are no glasses. There are no amenities like cups coffee or anything you would expect even from a one star motel. My room wasn’t ready until after 4 PM even after sitting in traffic although the cleaning people are very nice the place is just run terrible. There was no cable while I was there and that seems pretty consistent on a normal basis with most of the tenants that live there. Parking situation was not properly explained and apparently I parked in another person spot and pissed that person off because it happens all the time because of management just really really unfortunate way to run a building. Yes it’s cheap but you’re paying for the cheapness.
mark
mark, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Nov 21, 2024
Needs insulation
You could hear everyone in every room
Dustin
Dustin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 1, 2025
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William Rolando
William Rolando, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 26, 2024
Loved the unit itself. Must check-in at a hotel several miles away to pick up the key. Parking MUST be arranged prior to arrival, otherwise, only street parking.