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7.8 / 10 Guest Rating

Balboa Park Hotel

410 Elm St, San Diego, California, 92101, San Diego, US

Balboa Park Hotel - main view

About the Property

Discover the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at Balboa Park Hotel, your ideal getaway in the heart of San Diego.

Stylish Accommodations
Relax in one of our 50 thoughtfully designed guestrooms, each equipped with refrigerators for your convenience, ensuring you feel right at home during your stay.

Exceptional Amenities
Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi to keep you connected, while our coffee and tea makers provide a refreshing pick-me-up. Daily housekeeping makes certain your room remains clean and comfortable throughout your visit.

Prime Location
Immerse yourself in local culture with attractions such as the San Diego Civic Theatre and Waterfront Park just a stroll away, while easily accessing the vibrant sights, sounds, and tastes of downtown San Diego.

Experience all that Balboa Park Hotel has to offer—book your stay today!

Facilities & Amenities

Front entrance ramp
Express check-out
Express check-in/check-out
Wheelchair accessible
Front desk (limited hours)
Express check-out
Smoke-free property
Coin laundry on site
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out11:00 AM

Property Notes

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Check Room Availability

1 night · 2 adults

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Guest Reviews

7.8
Very Good187 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the great location and frequently praise the clean rooms.

Categories

Cleanliness6.3
Service8.8
Location8.3
Room Quality6.8
Amenities7.8
Value for Money7.3
Food and Beverage8.8
Overall Experience8.1

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M
Mauricio
Verified booking
family
Standard Room
Stayed in Jul 21, 2025

"Good"

2.0

Would not stay again. Check in very confusing through emails and the room was supposed to be a family suite, but the second bed is on a mezzanine accesible through an attic folding door and the distance bed to ceiling is no more than 3 FT! In the middle of the night, there was noice, apparently homeless people were breaking in, lots of shouting, SD police was called, what a horrible hotel experience.

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M
Mor
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Jul 17, 2025

"Good"

2.0

Not good customer service

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J
Jeffrey
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Jul 16, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0

Nice room, completely functional for needs. Clean, well equipped. Recommended.

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Austin
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Jul 14, 2025

"Clean stay"

10.0

It was very nice, the sleep was good, blowing the back parking lot was loud but the room was clean. Soaps in the bathroom could be liquid soaps not tiny bar soaps. Could offer a bottle of water to the guests, they are expensive. Thank you

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Carol
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Jul 14, 2025

"Room too small"

6.0

My initial reservation I was given a room without an attached bathroom. Bathroom would be next to it that others could use. Ew! No!. I was then given a room that had a bath, but was shockingly small. About 2 feet around the bed. It was clean and was equipped with dishes for two to include wine glasses. There was no room for a chair. Bed was only seating. It had a nice TV, coffee pot with real coffee cups, sm fridge. No hair dryer that I would have liked. I won’t go there again. The reservation agent was extremely nice and helpful though.

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Priest
Verified booking
partner
Standard Room
Stayed in Jul 12, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0

Quick and easy.

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Taylor Rose
Verified booking
partner
Standard Room
Stayed in Jul 8, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0

This historic building has been updated and is really beautifully decorated. We strongly recommend reading the posting thoroughly as not all rooms have their own bathroom nor showering facilities, but rather, share with other guests. Fellow guests were respectful, the bed was very comfortable, and the check-in/check-out process was easy. The property is not staffed at all times but we did not have any issues with this. Great quick, easy overnight!

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ROLAND
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Jul 7, 2025

"Good"

2.0

Bad experience. Didn’t stay there, left after seeing and smelling the room.

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F
Francisco
Verified booking
family
Standard Room
Stayed in Jul 6, 2025

"Good"

2.0

Poor customer service and false advertisement. Dirty room and unsanitary property. Room unsafe for children and unfit for family travel. Inauthentic staff sending cookie cutter template messages despite knowing customer dissatisfaction. Discrepancies between name of property online and in person. Property located in the middle of tweaker central with meth heads walking around and broken car window glass. Read reviews before booking and consider staying at a better hotel.

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D
Dantavious
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Jul 3, 2025

"Good"

2.0

They gave me a room I didn’t book & the tv was broken

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