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Starling

2.0 star property

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Cozy living space with kitchenette and bathroom, featuring a sofa, table, and kitchen essentials.
Compact kitchen with microwave, sink, and countertop, adjacent to a hallway and featuring a flat-screen TV.
Relax in a stylish room with a single bed, sofa, and coffee table, surrounded by a bright and airy atmosphere.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, and sink.
Cozy living space with a dining table for two, sofa, and separate bedroom.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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7798 Starling Dr, San Diego, CA, 92123
  • Hotel Circle
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Snapdragon Stadium
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • University of San Diego
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Studio Suite | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Superior Studio Suite

  • 359 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Basic Studio

  • 329 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Apartment | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Executive Apartment

  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

Starling

Hotel in Birdland
This hotel features self parking, laundry facilities, and express check-out. WiFi in public areas is free.
Starling offers 52 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Kitchenettes offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Starling features laundry facilities, express check-out, and an elevator. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.

Starling has designated areas for smoking.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 14.40 per night)

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 25
Express check-out available

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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between July 12 and December 31.

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A damage deposit of USD 200 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 14.40 per night
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts mobile payments; cash is not accepted
Mobile payment options include: PayPal

Property is also known as

Starling Hotel
Starling San Diego
Starling Hotel San Diego

Starling Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 151 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 151 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 151 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 151 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 151 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There was some gray substance in my room on the floor in front of toilet ... also could not get the tv to work... it came on but could not get any channels
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

brian

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

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
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Francisco

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jovon

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nolan

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

billy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jovon

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Aida

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nader

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved this room, no complaints whatsoever other than having to get the key at another facility.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nolan

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Ashley

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

daniella

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Horrible
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tiffany

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Leticia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ronald, Las Vegas

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
TV didn't work, and they didn't seem to care or get matter handled
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Raylyn

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Trevor

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jovon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Afshin

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pros: * The property itself is clean and appears well-maintained. * Communication via text was polite and respectful. Cons: * Misleading "free parking" advertisement. * Parking is assigned and based on availability, but this is not clearly communicated until late in the day. * Late communication regarding parking arrangements, making it impossible to address issues before arrival. * Lack of on-site support, making it difficult to resolve issues promptly. * Street parking is often full, leaving guests with no viable parking options. * Responses via text message, while polite, were unhelpful and dismissive. * The overall check in process seems to be done remotely, and if there is a problem it is not helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025