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Best Western Downtown San Diego

2.5 star property
City-center hotel within easy reach of Petco Park

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Property amenity
Exterior
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Lobby
Free daily self-serve breakfast
In the heart of San Diego, Best Western Cabrillo Garden Inn offers a warm retreat with free self-serve breakfast and a rooftop terrace overlooking the city. Relax in the garden or stay connected with in-room WiFi. Previous guests rave about helpful staff.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Self parking
  • Business center
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Multilingual staff
  • Free newspapers in the lobby
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Refrigerator
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Garden
$158 nightly
The total price is $179
Jun 17 - Jun 18
Total includes taxes and fees

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 220 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 220 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Bathtub | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 220 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 220 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
840 A Street, San Diego, CA, 92101

What's nearby

  • Petco Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Port of San Diego - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Balboa Park - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 11 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 13 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 25 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 38 min drive
  • Tijuana Intl. Airport (TIJ) - 40 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 9 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 16 min drive
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 18 min walk
  • 5th Avenue Station - 6 min walk
  • City College Trolley Station - 8 min walk
  • Civic Center Station - 9 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Del Taco - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cocina 35 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪SHAKE Bar & Lounge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪University Club Atop Symphony Towers - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Best Western Downtown San Diego

Best Western Downtown San Diego features a rooftop terrace and puts you just a 5-minute drive from Port of San Diego and Petco Park. Guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby segway rentals/tours, and free perks include WiFi and self-serve breakfast daily between 6:30 AM and 10 AM. A terrace and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff. Public transportation is just a short walk: 5th Avenue Station is 6 minutes and City College Trolley Station is 8 minutes.

Languages

English, Filipino, Spanish

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 30 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
DONE

Children

    • Up to 2 children (10 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
DONE

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite self parking (USD 20.00 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Onsite parking limited
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–10 AM

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Segway rentals/tours nearby

Working away

  • Business center

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Alarm clock
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Parking

  • Self parking costs USD 20.00 per night with in/out privileges

Policies

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.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Carte Blanche
Cashless transactions are available.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

Also known as

Best Western Cabrillo
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Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Best Western Downtown San Diego?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Best Western Downtown San Diego?

Yes. Self parking costs USD 20.00 per night. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Best Western Downtown San Diego?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Best Western Downtown San Diego and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling and boat tours, and practice your swing on the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes segway rentals. Best Western Downtown San Diego also has a garden.

What's the area around Best Western Downtown San Diego like?

Best Western Downtown San Diego is in Downtown San Diego, a short 6-minute walk from 5th Avenue Station and 16 minutes' walk from Petco Park.

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Best Western Downtown San Diego Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Location
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Bed
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Toilet
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What guests liked

  • Breakfast options were plentiful and delicious with many choices available. (14 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Carlos and his colleagues were just amazing, the rooms were top… Super Nice team, excellent location, high value for the money!
Dominguez, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

great breakfast and very friendly staff
ALBERT, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

nice garden hotel downtown close to everything very good !
stacie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay, 6 min walk from Gaslamp
alicia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

6 min walk from gaslamp great place to stay
alicia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Carlos was awesome he gave us a walkable map and we used it every day. The breakfast was Awesome!!!
Jason, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Super friendly staff and an overall cute, small place to stay for the price and area
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean Friendly place...They cook breakfast in the am to
Marissa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

One of the better hotels that I have stayed in San Diego that was affordable
shirleyann, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Small parking lot, small seating area for eating.
Anthony, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The staff was great! Super friendly and respectful. Breakfast was also good. A bit noisy when trying to go to bed or even throughout the night.
Jasper, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This place was great! Typical hotel vibes but overall place was clean and friendly! The breakfast was the star of the show 10/10 recommend
Vanessa, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good
Enrique, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel
3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very nice staff and good breakfast
ellen, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The hotel and staff were awesome! However, the parking is small and fills up quickly.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Would definitely stay here again!
Anna, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Breakfast was better than expected
Ricky, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly and helpful staff. The rooms were clean and very nicely decorated. We had an amazing stay.
Alejandra M., 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff
maribel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good
Alexandria, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Quick check-in by friendly staff and liked the complimentary breakfast.
David, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The front desk staff was excellent. Gave us directions for places to eat and shopping. would for sure stay here again. Easy access to freeways
Gerald, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Had a good time!

Cute hotel; great service. Good for an overnight stay in downtown San Diego. Nice outdoor lounge on the 3rd floor, and good breakfast. Space in room was tight; and no fridge.
Peter, 1-night trip