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Starling

2.0 star property
Hotel in San Diego

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Superior Studio Suite
Executive Apartment
Full-sized fridge, microwave, stovetop, cookware/dishes/utensils
Basic Studio | Private kitchen
Superior Studio Suite

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Superior Studio Suite

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

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

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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Executive Apartment

Executive Apartment

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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. 68 out of 168 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 168 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 168 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 168 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 168 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

8/10 Good

Maryna

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good price, comfortable conditions for staying for several days.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great stayed
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Davon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
That the cabinetd are stocked with pots and pansand utensils.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Isha

Liked: Cleanliness
The property was nice and clean but felt that it wasn’t suitable for 4 guests. They property didn’t have enough blankets and bedsheets. Otherwise a good stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

It was clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are clean but my tv did not work
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

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

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I just did not like that I was not able to watch tv both room that I had tv connection was an issue need to get a better tv service otherwise everything thing else was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Erika

Disliked: Staff & service
The vent from the microwave is greasy and it stinks up the whole place. I also couldn’t get any warm water to shower so I couldn’t shower not to mention figuring out how to turn on the shower was a hassle. Bed was pretty hard as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

Cecilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place! Quiet and clean!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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

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

2/10 Terrible

CYNTHIA

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was advertised as a suite with a bed, sofa sleeper,dining area.it had none of those things.room was nothing like what was described on expedia.ruined my whole trip.had to drive back home because no where to sleep.left immediately and returned key to pick up location.called and texted host .no response.requested refund. Still waiting.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

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

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

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