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Best Western Downtown San Diego

2.5 star property
Hotel with a rooftop terrace, near Petco Park

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Located in downtown San Diego, Best Western Cabrillo Garden Inn offers a welcoming urban retreat. Start your day with a complimentary self-serve breakfast, relax in the garden, or connect via in-room WiFi. The helpful staff consistently earns praise from visitors.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Bathtub | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Two Double Room

  • Sleeps 4

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Mobility Accessible Queen Room with Roll-in Shower

  • Sleeps 2

Mobility Accessible Queen Room with Bathtub

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Map
840 A Street, San Diego, CA, 92101

What's nearby

  • Copley Symphony Hall - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • San Diego City College - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • San Diego Civic Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Petco Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • San Diego Convention Center - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • 5th Avenue Station - 6 min walk
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 18 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cocina 35 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Roxy’s Tacos - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Achilles Coffee @ The Rey - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪SHAKE Bar & Lounge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Taco Stand - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Best Western Downtown San Diego

Hotel near Petco Park
Near San Diego Convention Center and Port of San Diego, Best Western Downtown San Diego provides a rooftop terrace, a garden, and a business center. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), express check-out, and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free premises, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff
  • A vending machine, free newspapers, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Best Western Downtown San Diego offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, 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

  • Self parking on site (USD 20 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Grab bar near toilet (33 inches high)
  • Handrails in hallways (36 inches high)
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • No elevator
  • Roll-in shower (35 inches wide)
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (28 inches high)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

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Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 10 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 20.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (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, 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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Best Western Cabrillo
Best Western Cabrillo Garden
Best Western Cabrillo Garden Inn
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Best Western Plus Cabrillo Garden Inn San Diego
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Frequently asked questions

Is Best Western Downtown San Diego pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 20.00 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Best Western Downtown San Diego?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Best Western Downtown San Diego?

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

Where is Best Western Downtown San Diego located?

Located in Downtown San Diego, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Copley Symphony Hall, Petco Park, and San Diego Convention Center. Port of San Diego and Balboa Park are also within 2 mi (3 km). 5th Avenue Station is 6 minutes by foot and City College Trolley Station is 8 minutes.

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Best Western Downtown San Diego Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 401 out of 919 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 334 out of 919 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 115 out of 919 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 919 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 919 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Blanca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was exceptionally helpful and the room was very clean. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Aileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet hotel, lots of beautiful flowers, gas town and balboa park within a nice walking distance (we like walking)..unfortunately a bit sketchy to walk at night. Great hosts, breakfast line up and long waits for refills on eggs, coffee etc, but seemed to be fully booked and all had good humour.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Elvira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet place, friendly staffs. Room is clean, air conditioner worked. Located in downtown, pretty close to Gaslamp Quarter.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was courteous, knowledgeable and went above and beyond for our family.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really clean!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice little hotel in the center of San Diego, in historical style. Surprisingly good breakfast eith hot eggs, sausages, yogurts, fresh fruits and waffles.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and welcoming. Loved the roof garden to sit and read. Room was clean and comfortable. The only downside was that I am a very light sleeper and the noise from the neighbor's air conditioner, which ran all night long, kept me awake. Continental breakfast in the morning was good in that there was a nice selection of items.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Brenda

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

10/10 Excellent

Doris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy walk to Balboa Park and the Pier from here. Public transport is just a few blocks away, if you prefer. Lots of dining options, you are close to both Little Italy and Gaslamp District. The hotel staff were great, the room was clean and beds comfy. No pool, but the rooftop patio was lovely! Note that you are downtown and with that location comes a resident homeless population. They were quite harmless, just going about their business, and were not threatening at all.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Floraina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were very happy with our stay, staff was so friendly and the bed was very comfortable we stayed in corner room 114 had everything we needed and was super close to both Gaslamp district and to little italy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is great, best service in SD. See you soon
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Close to the convention center about a mile. Clean and great AC. Friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They provided breakfast in the morning. It’s very accessible with as much available including a waffler and pancake / waffle batter, microwave oven, toaster, cereal, coffee, tea, milk and orange juice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel and staff were great. It was a little older but the room was clean and well kept. The only downside for us was the neighborhood. It’s fun to be downtown, close to the wharf-the only downside was the rundown area where the hotel is.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Carlos was extremely polite and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALBERT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great breakfast and very friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Customer service at the front was great and the location was in a great lication.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Farhan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stay 4 days property is very clean although its very old and staff is very nice polite and kind
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay and they offered room service. Only downside no microwave and room looked more spacious online.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It had a really cute look
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

jeet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly. Building could use some renovations.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominguez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Carlos and his colleagues were just amazing, the rooms were top… Super Nice team, excellent location, high value for the money!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iris

Liked: Amenities
Staff are great. They are willing to accommodate per my requests
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, 6 min walk from Gaslamp
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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