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Starling

2.0 star property
Hotel in San Diego

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Situated near Hotel Circle, Starling offers a practical home base with thoughtful essentials that matter to travelers. Guests appreciate the in-room WiFi for staying connected, while self parking and elevator access simplify the logistics of coming and going.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Basic Studio

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Superior Studio Suite

Highlights

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

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Executive Apartment | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Executive Apartment

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
92123, CA, San Diego, 7798 Starling Dr

What's nearby

  • Fashion Valley Mall - 2 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 - 6 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
  • ‪California Burritos - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪K Sandwiches - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Salt N Savor - ‬16 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 an elevator
Room features
All 52 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries
  • Kitchenettes, full-sized refrigerators/freezers, and microwaves

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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

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?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out 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 mi (5 km).

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Starling Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 242 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 242 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 242 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 242 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 59 out of 242 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

6.2/10

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

10/10 Excellent

Gio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was really nice and I never felt unsafe in any way. The only inconvenience was the check-in situation, but it was told to me in advance, so I suppose one can't be too picky about that. :)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mirna

Liked: Amenities
Stay was great, I got two rooms both were clean and well maintained. The only issue is the shower door was alittle wobbly and felt like it was going to fall. Other then that very happy with stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The towels were thin & rough, the TV couldn’t connect to any apps or my phone, they only gave 1 key, and there isn’t any staff onsite to help with issues.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Max

Disliked: Staff & service
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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Noah

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff didn’t get back to me and there was very limited
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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: Amenities
8
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Ying

Disliked: Cleanliness
I have checked my emails and text messages and did not find any information from the property telling us to check in at a different location prior. We had to struggled at the rush hour traffic to miles away to check in and drove back to the property, while we were wet after visiting the beach and would like to have a hot shower instantly. There was not extra sheet or pillow or comforters for the sofa bed. On the wall next to the toilet, there were some dark brown spots. Was that someone's body waste? It was noisy at night time.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

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

4/10 Poor

Jackson Kye

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
You check in at a random hotel a few miles away and receive your keys for this property. The property itself has no staff. The staff at the “check in” location can’t help you with any issues. All of the parking is reserved and is supposed to be assigned when you check in but we were told that they were out when this was not told to us at all when booking could be a possibility. Parking is a big deal for us especially because there’s no parking available anywhere nearby. This whole listing and scheme they have comes off very scammy and like a slumlord hoarding housing to put on Airbnb and Expedia to make money and extort people. I highly recommend you do not stay here. We contacted Expedia and canceled our stay and were given a full refund - we did not stay the night. It is probably fine for travelers who do not have a vehicle and need a place to crash.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Aravinda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Collecting keys for room was 5 miles extra drive to different location. We had 6 year old and 1 year old with us, property has restrictions as there is quite period which mad us to worry and keep shhing our kid as others might get bothered.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room itself was nice, modern. However, I was never notified that I would have to check in at a different hotel location 15 minutes away from the property. There’s no lobby or staff at the property and no way to get into the building. I had to call the only number I had that was only in service between 8a and 5p. Luckily a resident gave me contact information to the front desk and I was able to check in after about an hour of trying to figure out what to do. It’s not a hotel per se, it’s an extended stay/apartments because there were mailboxes assigned to units. This is not how it was advertised.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Max Junior

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very unprofessional
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

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

6/10 Okay

Augustine

Disliked: Staff & service

Meh!!!

Location was OK, the problem was you had to drive another 4 miles to another location to pick up the key. there was no front desk, and people lived here, this was no hotel, Ive seen Motel 6's in better shape.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

10/10 Excellent

Ammon

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

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

Keyshawn

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