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Starling

2.0 star property
Hotel in San Diego

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

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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1 bedroom, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Superior Studio Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Basic Studio

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Executive Apartment

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Map
7798 Starling Dr, San Diego, CA, 92123

What's nearby

  • Fashion Valley Mall - 3 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Hotel Circle - 3 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Snapdragon Stadium - 5 min drive - 6.4 km
  • University of San Diego - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 7 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

  • Hazard Center Station - 4 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 11 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 10 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

Hotel near University of San Diego
Starling provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Self-parking (surcharge), express check-out and a lift
Room features
All 52 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries
  • Kitchenettes, full-sized fridge/freezers and microwaves

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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.
  • Lift
  • 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
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels

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 aged 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 12 July and 31 December.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Starling pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Starling?

Self-parking is available for USD 14.40 per night.

What time is check-in at Starling?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Starling?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for USD 25 (subject to availability).

Where is Starling located?

Located in Birdland, this hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Sharp Memorial Hospital and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from University of San Diego. Convoy District and Fashion Valley Mall are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Starling Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 146 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 146 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 146 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 146 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 146 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Juan

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

2/10 Terrible

Payam

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in is not in same location as hotel? horrible
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are outstanding because you can actually live there. Refrigerator, 2 burner stove and a amazing bathroom. The security outstanding is because your the only one that can get in.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeramiee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Drexel

Its okey
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Property was nice & quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nicholas

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
I expected a hotel and ended up with some kind of Airbnb without any explanation. We got "hotel" and no one was there. After spending an hour trying to figure out what was going on. We have to drive all the way to hotel circle to get a freaking key card to get in. They have you a list of chores to do before you leave like clean up, take out the trash, etc. if I wanted an Airbnb, I would have gotten an Airbnb.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

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

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Decent stay for the price

Met all basic needs for price I cannot complain.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Bianca

Disliked: Amenities
This is not a hotel! It’s more like a Airbnb they shouldn’t be on Expedia. To drive to different location just to get a key to get inside it’s so inconvenient. That I even canceled n got a different hotel. They should put that in there bookings. Don’t reserve here it’s not a Hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

daniella

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

2/10 Terrible

Susan

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
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Theresa

Disliked: Staff & service
very average. nothing too notable. had all the standards so can’t complain.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 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

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

Cathy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sercan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was just perfect
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kekoa

Disliked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

brian

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

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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

Sabrina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I checked in to a dirty room. The room wasn’t serviced the room was disgusting.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keyshawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Roy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dustin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Needs insulation

You could hear everyone in every room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

William Rolando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kendra

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024