Starling

2.0 star property

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Executive Apartment | Private kitchen
Full-sized fridge, microwave, stovetop, cookware/dishes/utensils
Executive Apartment | Private kitchen
Superior Studio Suite
Superior Studio Suite

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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7798 Starling Dr, San Diego, CA, 92123
  • Place, Old Cactus Garden
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Convoy District
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, San Diego Zoo
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Basic Studio

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Studio Suite

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Executive Apartment

  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

San Diego

At Starling you'll be 1.3 km (0.8 mi) from Sharp Memorial Hospital and 2.8 km (1.8 mi) from Convoy District. Highlights at this hotel include in-room kitchenettes, free WiFi and Smart TVs. .This hotel has free WiFi in public areas, express check-out and a lift. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Birdland hotel include Hotel Circle and Balboa Park.

What's nearby

  • Old Cactus Garden - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Convoy District - 2 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Hotel Circle - 4 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Mission Bay - 8 min drive - 10.8 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 10 min drive - 8.6 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
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪K Sandwiches - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪California Burritos - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Starling

Starling offers its guests laundry facilities, express check-out, and a lift. Public spaces have free WiFi. For a fee, parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this San Diego hotel.

  • 52 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-out
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
Starling offers 52 air-conditioned accommodations with free toiletries and blackout curtains. Kitchenettes offer full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (USD 14.40 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking

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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

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  • 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
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
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 aged 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 12 July and 31 December.

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A damage deposit of USD 200 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self-parking fee: USD 14.40 per night
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts mobile payments and PayPal. Cash is not accepted.

Property is also known as

Starling Hotel
Starling San Diego
Starling Hotel San Diego

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Starling?

Yep, Starling has a self car park for USD 14.40 per night. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Are there any beaches close to Starling?

The closest beach to Starling is Mission Beach (9.5 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Starling?

No, Starling does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Starling?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Starling?

No, pets are not allowed.

Starling Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 284 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 284 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 284 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 284 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 73 out of 284 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

James

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
**warning** first, I had to go to a different location to check in and get keys. When I got to the room it looked as though someone was still using the room: bed not made, trash on counter and in bin, opened soap, used towels. I left and got a different hotel. The hotel said that they would refund me; but I have not gotten payment back at this time.
Bathroom upon entering room
Bed upon entering room
Opened soap upon entering room
Empty water bottle on counter
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Isaiah

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
There was no staff. I paid for a superior suite with a bed and a couch and ended up in a single bed room. My room had no trash can, the TV didn’t work, there was no hand soap, and the shower was dirty. When I tried getting the original room that I booked and paid extra for, which I still have not gotten refunded for they told me that expedia sold out all of their rooms after this app had showed there was 3 of those rooms available. They did not let us know that there were no rooms of the one I booked available we found out once we got our room key and checked into our room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

arianna

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Terence

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexces

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Nick

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Jalleesa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
no trash cans, no batteries in remote could not change channel to tv, no wifi.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mehnaz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Bryan

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
it took a while to get checked in like 30 minutes cause they were trying to get in touch with the host. I was checking in at 7:00. And you have to go to Hotel Iris in Mission Valley on Hotel Corcle to get checked in. Very frustrating!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Jairo

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
The room was nice and clean and the area felt safe but there is a lack of service provided by the facility. Once you get your keys, you are on your own. They do no answer there phones. Dialed about 20 times and no one answered to confirm check out.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isacar

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Mariya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Mattress was squeaky and super uncomfortable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shekib

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thanks it’s so nice and good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

rory

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
NO CHECK IN at Hotel, you check in at a dirty old hotel far away, 6 miles away and Hard to get to...
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isacar

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Elliott

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Gerald

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Reginald

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jay

Nice quiet
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Mohamed

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Dalila

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mason

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025