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Reviews of Kings Inn 3 stars

1333 Hotel Circle South, Mission Valley, San Diego, CA 92108, United States

#120 of 255 hotels in San Diego

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Review score

Based on 1513 hotel reviews

8.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    8.5

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: 3 September 2025

    9.0
    I had a great afternoon hanging with my daughters at the pool!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Poolside Deluxe Room with Two Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beds were hard. 30 bucks in parking fees.

    Hanging out by the pool. Easy to park near room.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 September 2025

    8.0
    Everything was good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room w/Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very clean and comfortable

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Standard
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking was $15. Depending where you're room is located, you will need to go through the main lobby to get to your room if you arrive after 11pm. All hallway doors are locked at 11pm.

    The room was clean. Friendly staff.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Poolside Deluxe Room with Two Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights

    No real complains, but small comments: - The table in the room was very small, so we could not enjoy any leftovers food in the room. - Every morning we were woken up by the people walking by (and talking)

    As a family of 3 the room with 2 beds was great for us. It was great to have the pool and the available parking. While there is no breakfast available, it is nice to have options so close by, integrated in the hotel area.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Standard
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The walls are fairly thin, and there is a small gap under the door to enter the rooms.

    The atmosphere and cleanliness of the property was very very nice.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2025

    7.0
    Quick access to Balboa Park for a conference.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Standard
    • Stayed 4 nights

    What could have made my stay a little better is more blankets. These days hotels use very thin blankets. Not idea. the pillows could have been bit better. Also, the tub is painted over white instead of being treated properly. This will cause peeling and eventual clogging.

    Loved the motor lodge capability. Really great to just pull up to your door without walking through lobbies, etc. A plus for me. Glad that kind of room was available.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2025

    7.0
    Kings
    • Solo traveller
    • King Standard
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I wasn't told about the Parking Fee when Booking with Booking.Com

    The room was very very Nice.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2025

    8.0
    Living go my Americana era during my recent stay at the Kings Inn
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Poolside Deluxe Room with Two Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didn’t like the fact that I had to pay an additional fee for parking. To be honest if I would have known the parking wasn’t included I would have chosen another option. I don’t think it was advertised in the booking website either, which also makes it more disappointing. Other than that I enjoyed everything else.

    I enjoyed hanging out at the pool with my child along with the other families. Americana 1950s family vacation vibes were alive and well at the Kings Inn during our recent visit. It reminded us of those golden-era road trips—simple pleasures, neon signs, lawn chairs by the pool, and the kind of charm that’s hard to find these days. A hidden gem for anyone craving a little slice of the past. The convenience of having a fridge in the room was nice as well. We were able to put things in to keep cool before we packed it in our lunch bags for a day outing. The convenience of having the waffle spot there was so handy. We were able to pop in and we were seated quickly, food was yummy, service was great!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2025

    9.0
    great hotel, enjoyed my short stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Standard
    • Stayed 1 night

    there wasn't anything i didn't like

    location was easy to find and wasn't noisy. the staff was friendly and the place was very clean. i liked having restaurants onsite also.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2025

    9.0
    Great place to lay your head for the night.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Standard
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Paying $15 per night for parking

    The location was excellent. Close to SeaWorld and the Zoo. Shopping center and restaurants nearby.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2025

    9.0
    lovely stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Standard
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    love the style of the Inn. bed comfy staff provided an electric kettle on request and generally nice and very helpful ki

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2025

    9.0
    Love staying here. Very clean and nice for a quick stay. Pool was just feet away from our room. Waffle restaurant was ve
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Standard
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No parking after 7pm everything was full

    Very clean and pool was nice. Close to shopping and eating places

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2025

    8.0
    Comfortable and a great central location with a good breakfast spot in house.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Standard
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Price high for what it is.

    Well Kept. Restaurant on property. Clean room. Maid service excellent. Central location

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2025

    9.0
    Convenient, quality San Diego Hotel close to everything!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Standard
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Paying for parking on the premises was new to us- we weren’t expecting that!😳

    The Kings Inn is our favorite Hotel in Hotel Circle San Diego. It is just cleaner, higher quality and more stylish and classic than the rest. The rooms are decorated so nicely with aqua glass table tops, and very comfortable beds! They really keep up the high standards. The pool and hot tub are added bonuses to a great stay!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2025

    7.0
    Adequate. Disappointing did not live up to expectations
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Standard
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    $15 per night parking not advertised Could hear the people in the next room

    Clean room Good on site restaurant

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2025

    8.0
    Very nice place to stay for a family vacation
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Poolside Deluxe Room with Two Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I wish the pool and the jacuzzi opens earlier than 8am.

    Very clean and comfortable

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 July 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Standard
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    non-soundproof rooms

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 June 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room w/Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wish there was more grass area for my dog. There was one patch then rocks everywhere else.

    I liked the tile flooring for my pet especially on the hotter days. Parking (during the week was not packed.. during the weekend very busy especially if you get there during rush hour.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2025

    9.0
    Home away from home.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • King Standard
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Restroom are to small.

    The respectful of neighbors.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2025

    8.0
    Always a Nice Stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Queen Room w/Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    The stay is always nice, but you have to request a microwave for your room. Ryan is exceptionally, and genuinely kind! He has excellent professional politeness; he's always eager to ensure that our stay at the King's Inn, San Diego, California is a genuinely great, motel experience!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2025

    7.0
    Great budget hotel, would stay there again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Poolside Deluxe Room with Two Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good motel, clean, friendly staff with a great heated pool and spa. The only downsides really was the air con which was too noisy to keep on during the night.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room w/Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very pleasant staff clean and comfortable Restaurants were great and convenient on premises

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Queen Room w/Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Easy freeway access

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Poolside Deluxe Room with Two Beds
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No in room microwave.

    I liked the location and the proximity to food options, mini-mart and San Diego attractions.

    Stayed in March 2025

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