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Ace Budget Motel

2.5 star property
Hotel in San Diego with free parking

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Close to San Diego State University, Ace Budget Motel has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Desk, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Non-smoking Handicap Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
7058 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA, 92115

What's nearby

  • Computer Museum of America - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Mission Trails Regional Park Lake Murray - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • San Diego Police Museum - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • The Salvation Army Kroc Center - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • San Diego Zoo - 12 min drive - 10.0 miles

Getting around

  • 70th St. Trolley Station - 13 min walk
  • Old Town Transit Center - 17 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Denny's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Chuy's Taco Shop - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Marie Callender's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Adalberto's Mexican Food - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Ace Budget Motel

Hotel near San Diego State University
Ace Budget Motel provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Ace Budget Motel offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 50 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Late check-in fee
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20 per night

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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 credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Ace Budget Motel San Diego
Ace Budget San Diego
Ace Budget Motel Hotel
Ace Budget Motel San Diego
Ace Budget Motel Hotel San Diego

Frequently asked questions

Is Ace Budget Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ace Budget Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours, for a fee.

What time is check-out at Ace Budget Motel?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Ace Budget Motel located?

Located in Mid-City, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater, Viejas Arena, and San Diego State University. Sharp Grossmont Hospital is 3 mi (4.9 km) away. 70th St. Trolley Station is 13 minutes by foot and Alvarado Station is 21 minutes.

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Reviews

Ace Budget Motel Reviews

6.6

6.4

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

6.8

Staff & service

6.2

Eco-friendliness

6.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 198 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 198 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 198 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 198 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 198 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Clayton

Disliked: Amenities
Very inexpensive and manager was friendly. Although my room had a slight smoke smell and no shower soap was available I'd stay there again because the room was available at the last minute for a bargain price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great prices staff is very nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Pwali

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They have to fix the sink because when you wash the face water is spoiling on the floor room namba 103 they gotta make sure everything is well..
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is amazing great prices
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Affordable accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The pillow and towels were very dirty. Bed was clean
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

michael

A/C worked great but everything else is just acceptable only bed and small table no chairs or nightstand
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is amazing
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rolms are nice sized price is very good. Staff here is very nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

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

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Grest valie rooms are clean. Only place i use when i need a room
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dante

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything is up to par
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very peaceful and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Miguel

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didn’t like that my room had no towels, and trash cans and the ac smelled funky
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy

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

10/10 Excellent

andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Amenities
Quiet
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Gissel

Liked: Staff & service
It’s okay for a last minute night stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jane

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is NASTY. We saw the room and literally just paid to sleep somewhere else. If you care at all about cleanliness, don’t stay here, lol. There was 0 furniture in our room, not even a trash can. 1 bed. 1 mini fridge with a microwave on top.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness
It was clean safe and friendly what else can you ask for cheap motel

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was my first experience visiting San Diego and I had great experience office guy was so nice and friendly I’ll book again next time I visit San Diego.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

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

Get a bang for your buck

Small but clean and quite. Would stay there again and again!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
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