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Starling

2.0 star property
Hotel in San Diego

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Superior Studio Suite | Blackout drapes, free WiFi
Superior Studio Suite | Blackout drapes, free WiFi
Basic Studio | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, cookware/dishes/utensils
Exterior
Superior Studio Suite | Blackout drapes, free WiFi

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 | 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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Blackout drapes, free WiFi

Basic Studio

Highlights

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

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Executive Apartment | 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
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
7798 Starling Dr, San Diego, CA, 92123

What's nearby

  • Fashion Valley Mall - 3 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Hotel Circle - 4 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • University of San Diego - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Snapdragon Stadium - 7 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • San Diego Zoo - 8 min drive - 5.5 miles

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 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

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 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. 48 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 117 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Staff & service

5.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

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

10/10 Excellent

hari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 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

Wendy

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sercan

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

10/10 Excellent

William Rolando

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

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

Keyshawn

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

6/10 Okay

david

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

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Showed up room wasn’t clean yet so it came in around 6 PM clean rise
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Alana

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was way smaller than advertised and there is no free parking, and no way to purchase a parking pass on site.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The photos you see on the profile are not what you get once you enter your room. Total deception. The room was dirty. Hair everywhere, on the toilet and in the bed. There was no bedding included, no towels, and no toilet paper. Would not even consider sleeping here even if the room was provided at no cost.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Terence

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

Nice property

Starling was strong in many areas. The housekeeper let his mouth play him out his tip though. I got no towel change either day but still 5 stars. Sat Sri Akal
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
To whom this may concern, Hello, this is the 2nd time staying at this hotel “starling place” and i have to say it wasn’t pleasant at all, for starters i had booked a 2nd story suite on Expedia , that suppose to sleep 4 and have extra room/ amenities, because my previous stay which was April 28th, i had booked the basic studio which was cheaper & less space, etc. We arrive to the room and it’s absolutely trashed, bed isn’t made there’s dirty towels on the floor and condoms on the floor, there was trash everywhere and it was honestly the most disgusting thing ever to have to endure. Given that I had to drive back to the key card pick up location and forth to the starling forcing me to waste time & gas. When I had finally arrived to see what was going on or if there was a mistake and the property manager I spoke to said that they can offer a room lower cost of what I paid for and the only way to get a refund or exchange is through the app of which I booked with. So now we’re at the “new” room for the 2nd time and the remote was not functional at all and the handles on the drawer cabinets were also broken, one more thing was that the heater didn’t go above 74 degrees, but when we stayed last time we had the heater on at 80 degrees. Given this all in all terrible experience I probably wouldn’t recommend coming back and spending any more money here.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I couldn’t believe how many complaints this place has over parking. Street parking is about 6 steps away from the building… plenty of parking space around. Very spacious room with kitchen. It smelled very clean and looked clean. Rest room was clean and they even provide shampoo, conditioner, hand wash and more. Would definitely be coming back and especially for the price! Can’t beat it.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Innana

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It felt like I'd won the lottery, and it was my lucky day! I had not seen anything be available here before. For the price, this value was unreal!!!!!!! I was afraid it was a scam, or that there would at least be a hidden fee, and i was wrong, it really was true! The only negative is there was no way to get more than one night- there is no last minute adjustments, but thats not really a negative its just in high demand! Ooh the having to pick up the key at a different hotel was something that should be mentioned first, i was completely thrown off by that lol!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025