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Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area

2.5 star property
Hotel near University of San Diego in San Diego

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking
Lobby
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 10 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Free daily full breakfast

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking available

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2485 Hotel Circle Place, San Diego, CA, 92108
  • Hotel Circle
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • University of San Diego
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Marine Corps Recruit Depot
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Living Room)

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Living Room)

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Living Room)

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking (Living Room)

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

San Diego

Oceanside stay.Your stay at this Mission Valley hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of University of San Diego and Marine Corps Recruit Depot. Also, Hotel Circle is within 3 miles (5 km) and San Diego Zoo is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Hotel Circle - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • University of San Diego - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 7 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Marine Corps Recruit Depot - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
  • SeaWorld - 7 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

  • Old Town Transit Center - 2 min drive
  • Morena - Linda Vista Station - 14 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fiesta de Reyes - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Old Town Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Casa de Reyes Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Casa Guadalajara - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Tio Leo's Mexican Restaurant - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area

Hotel near University of San Diego in San Diego
Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area offers its guests an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free breakfast is served daily. Multilingual staff, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area . Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This San Diego hotel is smoke free.

  • 199 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Gift shop
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area offers 199 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This San Diego hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Languages

English, Filipino, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Covered self parking on site (USD 26 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Lever door handles
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability

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

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 5 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per day.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 150.00 per accommodation, per stay

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.

  • Covered self parking fee: USD 26 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)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per day

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10 PM.
  • Up to 5 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 626 out of 1361 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 323 out of 1361 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 197 out of 1361 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 115 out of 1361 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 100 out of 1361 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great helping me get settled with kids. Kid friendly for sure. Place is dated and worn but works. Bed was clean and soft. Close to the highway but we don’t hear it.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Ivica

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Family friendly
Very close to Sea World and Balboa Park. Great staff. Family friendly with twin bunk option.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Tray

Liked: Amenities
I liked the property but had a bad experience with other travelers at the hotel. In the room above me. Stopping on the floor ( my ceiling ) ALL NIGHT LONG. Hotel security went to that room 3times and it got worse. I got Zero hours of sleep and had a five hour drive home.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and upkeeped. Very beautiful plants and the staff was all very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sumaiyah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and excellent hotel all the attractions is near by .the breakfast is amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Charged for Handicap Parking!
It was the first hotel that I have stayed that charged for Handicap parking! I am aware of the California law. However, no other Hotel in the area charged me for handicap parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alondra, Ceres

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arturo

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
when we got to our room of course we inspected first, our bed has gum on top, n the sink was supwr dirty, other than that everything was great, the breakfast food was great, well stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ernani

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

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

8/10 Good

Emiliano

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Joann

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay, all of the people that helped us were super helpful and so nice. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

John Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had an issue with the plumbing in my room. The staff quickly upgraded me and switche rooms. The staff was happy, helpful , and competent. Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Wilsor

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Property needs improvement. Clean organization
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just ok. But good value.
While not a “great hotel” in my book it’s inexpensive and served the purpose. Desk clerk was nice and easy/fast check in. Easy free parking was huge plus! Kinda noisy with highway traffic.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Marty

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s an old building but kept clean, what I like the most are pretty fair size rooms, I don’t like that there’s a $24 parking fee 😌
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great stay, close to many attractions!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cristian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Business traveller
Everything was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

María carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Joe

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My stay was good!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024