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Old Town Inn

San Diego - CA · United States

Pacific HighwayView location

9.0/10Excellent2,041 Reviews
Cleanliness9.2/109.2
Service9.4/109.4
Comfort9.0/109.0
Condition8.8/108.8
Amenities8.8/108.8
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About Old Town Inn

Located in the light industrial Midway area, this hotel is 8 minutes’ walk from Old Town. It offers an outdoor pool and serves a daily grab-and-go breakfast. Each spacious room has free WiFi. A cable TV and a DVD player are included in all rooms at Old Town Inn.

Tea and coffee-making facilities are provided. Select rooms with full kitchens are available. A 24-hour reception greets guests of Old Town Inn. Guests have access to the microwave in the lobby. A games room is offered on site. This hotel is less than 3 miles from San Diego International Airport.

Presidio Hills Golf Course is less than 1 mile away. SeaWorld San Diego is 3 miles away. Free guest parking is available.

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Located in San Diego (Point Loma), Old Town Inn is within a 15-minute walk of Marine Corps Recruit Depot and Old Town San Diego State Park. This hotel is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Mission Bay and 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Port of San Diego.

Make yourself at home in one of the 72 air-conditioned rooms featuring DVD players. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have hair dryers and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.

Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Smoking areas
Business facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until anytime
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

Beach nearby No elevators Professional property host/manager Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing Property does not require health documentation at check-in Pets allowed Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 23 Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 50 Only dogs and cats are allowed Maximum number of pets per room 2 Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions Pets cannot be left unattended

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-out is available Cashless transactions are available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

    • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

    We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

  • You need to know
    • Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).
    • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
    • Contactless check-out is available.
  • Special Instructions
    Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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
    • 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, debit cards, and cash
    • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    • Cashless transactions are available
    • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Pet fee: USD 22.95 per pet, per night
    • Service animals are exempt from fees
    • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 11.48 per night
    • Rollaway bed fee: USD 17.21 per night

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    English

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Old Town San Diego State Park 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Marine Corps Recruit Depot 1 km / 0.6 mi
Pechanga Arena 1.4 km / 0.8 mi
University of San Diego 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Hotel Circle 2.8 km / 1.8 mi
Mission Bay 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Mission Bay Park 4 km / 2.5 mi
Waterfront Park 4.4 km / 2.7 mi
Dog Beach 4.4 km / 2.8 mi
Fashion Valley Mall 4.9 km / 3.1 mi
Maritime Museum of San Diego 4.9 km / 3.1 mi
Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego 5 km / 3.1 mi
Port of San Diego 5.2 km / 3.2 mi
B Street Cruise Ship Terminal 5.3 km / 3.3 mi
UC San Diego Health 5.3 km / 3.3 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • hotel
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Grill/BBQ
  • Business centre
  • Outdoor freshwater pool
  • Non-smoking establishment
Upon availability

Room types

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  • SUITE TWO QUEEN BEDSSUITE • TWO QUEEN BEDSSUI.2Q

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    SUITE TWO QUEEN BEDS

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    Room code: SUI.2Q

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  • SUITE KING BED WITH JACUZZISUITE • KING BED WITH JACUZZISUI.JA-KG

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    SUITE KING BED WITH JACUZZI

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    KING BED WITH JACUZZI

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    Room code: SUI.JA-KG

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  • STUDIO DELUXE TWO QUEEN BEDSSTUDIO • DELUXE TWO QUEEN BEDSSTU.2Q-DX

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    STUDIO DELUXE TWO QUEEN BEDS

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    DELUXE TWO QUEEN BEDS

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    Room code: STU.2Q-DX

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  • QUADRUPLE DELUXE WITH KITCHENETTEQUADRUPLE • DELUXE WITH KITCHENETTEQUA.DX-KT

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    QUADRUPLE DELUXE WITH KITCHENETTE

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    DELUXE WITH KITCHENETTE

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    Room code: QUA.DX-KT

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  • QUADRUPLE DELUXEQUADRUPLE • DELUXEQUA.DX

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    QUADRUPLE DELUXE

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    DELUXE

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    Room code: QUA.DX

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  • STUDIO DELUXESTUDIO • DELUXESTU.DX

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    STUDIO DELUXE

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    DELUXE

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    Room code: STU.DX

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  • DOUBLE Accesible DeluxeDOUBLE • Accesible DeluxeDBL.H6-DX

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    DOUBLE Accesible Deluxe

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    Accesible Deluxe

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    Room code: DBL.H6-DX

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  • DOUBLE Accessible KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • Accessible KING SIZE BEDDBL.H6-KG

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    DOUBLE Accessible KING SIZE BED

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    Accessible KING SIZE BED

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    Room code: DBL.H6-KG

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  • STUDIO KING SIZE BEDSTUDIO • KING SIZE BEDSTU.KG

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    STUDIO KING SIZE BED

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    STUDIO
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    KING SIZE BED

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    Room code: STU.KG

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  • DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDSDOUBLE • TWO QUEEN BEDSDBL.2Q

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    DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS

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    DOUBLE
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    TWO QUEEN BEDS

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    Room code: DBL.2Q

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  • DOUBLE ECONOMYDOUBLE • ECONOMYDBL.EY

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    DOUBLE ECONOMY

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    DOUBLE
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    ECONOMY

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    Room code: DBL.EY

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  • JUNIOR SUITE STANDARDJUNIOR SUITE • STANDARDJSU.ST

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    JUNIOR SUITE STANDARD

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    STANDARD

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    Room code: JSU.ST

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  • DOUBLE DELUXE KING BEDDOUBLE • DELUXE KING BEDDBL.DX-KG

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    DOUBLE DELUXE KING BED

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    DELUXE KING BED

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    Room code: DBL.DX-KG

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  • SUITE WITH JACUZZISUITE • WITH JACUZZISUI.JA

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    SUITE WITH JACUZZI

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    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    SUITE
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    WITH JACUZZI

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    Room code: SUI.JA

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  • DOUBLE KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • KING SIZE BEDDBL.KG

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    DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
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    KING SIZE BED

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    Room code: DBL.KG

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  • SUITE STANDARDSUITE • STANDARDSUI.ST

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    SUITE STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    SUITE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: SUI.ST

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Old Town Inn

9.0
Excellent
2,041 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.2 /10
Service
9.4 /10
Comfort
9.0 /10
Condition
8.8 /10
Amenities
8.8 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jul 2026
Gail
The motel is not new, but it is in good condition! The beds were very, very comfortable and room service was good. The people at the reception were very helpful and informative. The pool was clean and beautiful.. And we enjoyed being able to have fresh towels every time we went.We enjoyed breakfast all three mornings, and there was a good variety. If I came back to San Diego for any length of time, I would definitely book this property again!
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
19 Jul 2026
Valorie
The property is older and the rooms have a lot of carpet which means musty doors throughout. The 9.0 rating is not accurate. The room was pretty clean, but dirty looking walls. The front desk person was very friendly and very helpful to a senior guest in line. The small inn had a full parking lot so many people are choosing to stop here as it is close to Sea World and Old Town San Diego.
Self
8/10
Excellent
19 Jul 2026
Angel
Good experience
Family
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jul 2026
Sarah
The room was dated/older but nice. The kids really enjoyed the pool!
Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
18 Jul 2026
Lisa
Cute inn, in a slightly sketchy area but it seemed safe. Appreciated the free parking. I love that it’s family run since 1945
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jul 2026
Gerald
Very convenient, great staff, nice breakfast
Partner
8/10
Excellent
18 Jul 2026
Luba
Hotel was good, room clean, breakfast decent, swimming area and the pool itself was very nice and clean. Staff was helpful. Our only complaint was about the location. It’s in an industrial zone, between a highway, rail road and another road. Very noisy, homeless people around the road next to the property. From the reviews we thought we are staying basically in the Old Town Park. In fact, this 2 minutes walk to the Old Town was impossible to us because of all the homeless and overall scary area, so we didn’t even go there. Other than that, absolutely all attractions were within 10-15 minutes drive which was very convenient.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jul 2026
Arden
Breakfast was a continental breakfast. They only served milk. I am lactose intolerant so I wish they served Almond milk. The Inn is walking distance from Old Town and the train station. I only heard one train at 10:15 PM. The room was near the street side but inside the room it was quiet. I did not hear any traffic noise. It's a decent hotel with a comfortable bed.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jul 2026
Manorama
Good
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jul 2026
Taysir
Clean room and friendly staff!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jul 2026
Cari
Very nice, clean, pleasant place. Conveniently located near transit station (trolley, train, buses) and Old Town Historic Park. Immediate area is a little industrial, but property is great and staff were friendly.
Pet
4/10
Poor
16 Jul 2026
Linda
I had a roach in my room. They did move me, but were too busy to really help me. Because I went through Expedia, they couldn’t compensate me. I will never use Expedia again.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jul 2026
Susan
The room was very clean and spacey. We loved the comfort of the bed and pillows. The breakfast was the normal \"hotel\" waffles, cereal, toast, etc. The staff was very kind. Parking was easy.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jul 2026
Laurie
Great staff! Lovely little boutique hotel. We would stay there again.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jul 2026
Cynthia
It’s was a good fit for our visit close to sea world and dining out
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jul 2026
Maria
Todo muy bien muchas gracias
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jul 2026
Valerie
It was clean and staff were nice. It’s a decent area. It sits alone, but it’s directly across from the state park and old town is an easy walk. Nothing fancy but it was clean and easy to access everything: I would forsure stay again .
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jul 2026
daniel
Hotel très bien situé, personnel très agréable.
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jul 2026
ANDREW
Hotel is in a great area to everything. Beaches, Down Town, Old Town. One stop stopping all-around. Staff are super nice. Room was clean and if you want a super quick bite to eat Free Breakfast will tide you over.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
12 Jul 2026
Raul
Old rooms, breakfast selection poor. Better places.for your money.
Close to but not in Old town.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jul 2026
Angelica
such a great friendly and caring staff. breakfast was great was many options and the coffee was good. they were very accommodating to me.
Friends
8/10
Excellent
12 Jul 2026
Deanne
Nice room and everything was clean. Good location to get to the airport. We had a heck of a time getting in and out of parking spaces though. Tiny spaces, big vehicles, and closely-spaced aisles made it difficult to navigate and there is a not a place nearby for more parking.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
11 Jul 2026
Carlos
Clean room and clean restroom
Family
8/10
Excellent
11 Jul 2026
Chella
Lots of breakfast options. Beautiful grounds. Small issue with out remote not functioning but the manager quickly came to our room to resolve the issue.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jul 2026
albert
I liked it very quaint, an old hotel.The staff is great.
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jul 2026
Jay
The room and the hotel were clean. Breakfast was good. Staff was very helpful.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jul 2026
Johanna
Excellent little property that is well maintained. The beds were comfortable, the rooms clean, and truly appreciated that breakfast was provided. Made our trip to San Diego very enjoyable.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jul 2026
Michael
Clean room and great breakfast.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
07 Jul 2026
Ralph
This property is a quaint older family owned hotel in the heart of old town Sandiego. The location was great. The vibe was great. We only stayed for one night, so a more comprehensive review is not possible. But overall, this hotel was just what we wanted in a non-glass and chrome non-chain hotel close to old town.
Friends
8/10
Excellent
06 Jul 2026
Michael
Room wax standard and the pool area was nice. Was worth the cost but we didn’t like the neighborhood or the massive naval warfare buildings across the street.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jul 2026
Steven
Love the staff friendliness and professionalism.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jul 2026
Ruth
Really enjoyed this little oasis of a hotel. Minutes walk from the Old Town transit centre, just walk in the direction of the busy highway and it's along the road on the left (opposite the huge white naval building) Room was spacious with a full kitchen. Very comfy bed, little living room area too. Pool is beautifully maintained, cleaned every morning. Breakfast is free and we enjoyed it. Not hot breakfast but enough to fill you to start the day! Every single team member was friendly. Rooms are cleaned quickly and effectively. Grounds are beautiful with lots of flowers. We walked to Old Town most days and used the transit hub a lot. Check out Gaslamp district a few stops away on the metro. We needed to do laundry and their is a guest laundry available. We will for sure stay here again. If you need a supermarket, walk to the right outside of the hotel, turn right again and you will come to a Burger King and other stores, including a grocery store.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
06 Jul 2026
Brenda
A little outdated for the price.
Friends
6/10
Pleasant
05 Jul 2026
Joseph
Only complaint is about the carpet in the guest room. Carpet was extremely dirty. I'm talking feet-blackening dirty.

Rest of hotel seemed tidy. Good location near a Trolley station. Next to freeway.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jul 2026
Jessica
Exceptional as always. Staff is very friendly the room was nice and clean. Breakfast was decent you can make your own waffles. They had a variety of cereals bagels breads and fruits along with some eggs and yogurts. Pool was refreshing and they provided extra towls for swimming. Overall one of my favorite places to stay. Quiet and close to old town san deigo
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
04 Jul 2026
Socorro A
Room smelled like mildew and blanket smelled a bit mildewie as well. Like its an antique and has been stored in bag too long without being washed. But aside from the smell of old mildew it looked clean and location was great for the Pechanga Arena
8/10
Excellent
03 Jul 2026
Joye L
It is a quaint inn but we were on the second floor and the third floor was very noisy with jumping the whole 3 days. We could also hear the person next door snoring. It is located by everything we went to….old town, sea world and little Italy. The bed was comfy and the shower worked great. I asked the front desk for help with a breakfast place and they were very helpful. They also have really good coffee
Family
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jul 2026
Abel
Excellent room excellent location. The staff was very knowledgeable. I definitely will go back.
Partner
2/10
Poor
30 Jun 2026
Shelly
Nope. Won’t do this facility again.
Self
2/10
Poor
30 Jun 2026
Elizabeth
I left my room at 8 a.m. and returned at 9 a.m., and found my door was ajar. It must have been left open after the cleaning sometime in the middle of the day and for a considerable period of time. Luckily, nothing seems to be stolen, but it was an unnerving situation as a senior lady traveling by myself. The door opens to the courtyard, and there is a lane directly to the street that can bypass the front desk completely.

I immediately alerted the front desk and got a verbal apology. Next morning, I raised the issue again with another front desk staff, and his response was that the management and the cleaning crew would come at 8:30 a.m. I had to return to the conference and came back to the hotel to check out at 11 a.m.

The third person appears to be a manager, but he was not informed of my concerns by neither of the two staffs. He first asked me whether I left the door - not possible as I was in town for a conference and out between 8 a.m. - 9 p.m and the room was cleaned during my absence. He apologized and offered me a free night stay if I came back to the hotel.

Needless to say, I am not going back to this hotel, and no free night communication came despite him taking down my e-mail address.
Self
8/10
Excellent
30 Jun 2026
Rebecca
Pros: Close to our destinations (SeaWorld, beach), free breakfast, plenty of parking, full-sized twin rollaway bed for our third guest, mini fridge and microwave in our king bedroom.

Cons: shampoo, conditioner, and body wash required 100+ pumps to produce even the most average amount of product for use. Extremely frustrating.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jun 2026
Daniel
Our stay was great. Room was clean. Pool was clean. Staff was great.
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jun 2026
Lia
This is a 4.5 for me, but since the reason I'd dock half a star has to do with a food allergy, I'll give 5 rather than 4. The included breakfast has a lot, but not much for me to eat with a gluten allergy. I took a hard-boiled egg, but it tasted wrong when I started to eat it, so I didn't finish it. The only yogurt available was Yoplait, which is pure sugar, so that wasn't a great option for me either. In the end, I found my breakfast elsewhere. Otherwise, this was a great stay and if you don't have a food allergy, probably would be five stars for you.
8/10
Excellent
28 Jun 2026
M
This is a solid, affordable option when visiting San Diego, especially if you're interested in Old Town.

Our room was clean and the beds were comfortable. It had a kitchenette, which I can see being so useful, especially for those with allergies or small children who need meals at different times. It even had pots and pans, a small freezer/fridge, and dish soap. There's shampoo and conditioner in the shower, although our daughter felt it was harsh on her hair. The hand soap they provide is really nice.

The OTI is situated in a slightly odd area, sandwiched in between industrial buildings. However, that doesn't affect the quality of the hotel itself. If you want to go to Old Town from here, you can walk, but the train depot has a lot of homeless people and walking through the parking lot to get there can be unpleasant. There is a parking lot just off the main drag of Old Town, and it's free.

The night we were there, the hotel was sold out and unfortunately parking was a challenge. Street parking is not an option, and due to the location of the hotel.

We didn't use the pool, but it looked clean and nice. The free breakfast is bagels, oatmeal, cereal, boiled eggs, coffee, juice, etc. It was really popular and seemed to be appreciated by all those in the breakfast room (which was a lot).

All in all a good trip and we'd stay there again.
Family
4/10
Poor
27 Jun 2026
Sheila
I liked the nostalgia
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
27 Jun 2026
Michael
So my wife and I thought we were getting a cute hotel in walkable distance to Old Town, neither of us would dare walk there once we arrived on site - it’s in a industrial location and there are homeless encampments along the major road outside the hotel.
When I checked in, we were initially assigned a room that someone hadn’t checked out of - clothes on the bed, shoes in the kitchen, immediately turned around to front desk asking for another room. So next room seemed fine until day two when we came back to the toilet constantly running and the fill valve broken - the thing had pushed up the lid to the toilet, called front desk and they came over to look at it, but maintenance had already left for the night so we were stuck with a toilet that was running and I was seriously concerned the valve was going to burst and create a geyser in the bathroom. Fortunately day 3 maintenance came and fixed the toilet while we were out.
My wife and kids all had black feet from walking around the carpet for a few minutes ahead of showering.
I get stuff happens that causes maintenance issues, but the pictures and description are misleading at best, we would not stay here again.
Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
27 Jun 2026
Eric
There were bugs all over. We got several bites and killed a few spiders in the tub. The cleaners came into our room the second we left for breakfast, making us have to wait for them to finish before we could continue getting ready for the day. The rooms are not very sound proof, and lots of light comes in through the cracks in the door. There was never towels at the pool, and always dead leaves floating in there. Breakfast was the exact same every single day. And it was not good. Very few options. It was just an okay stay.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jun 2026
Stephanie Santos
Such a nice place to stay and super clean. Breakfast was very good and lots of variety. Room was super clean and well stocked with lots of towels and everything else you would need . Liked that the lobby had a coffee till 11pm everyday !!! Plus the staff was very nice and helpful. Quick access to Old town was a plus. Would definitely stay again if in San Diego.
Self
8/10
Excellent
27 Jun 2026
Allison
Quaint little place
6/10
Pleasant
27 Jun 2026
Rene
I like the location. The TV didn’t work and the shower soap dispenser wasn’t working. The a/c was nice. Clean room and beds
Friends
6/10
Pleasant
27 Jun 2026
Michele
The room was very clean, the bed was comfortable and the staff was friendly, so the basics were all there. The neighborhood felt sketchy and the rooms were dated. The only mirror was a smallish one in the bathroom, so it made getting ready for two people difficult. We had the King Suite and there was a pullout couch awkwardly placed in the middle of the room, yet, there was a full size fridge and full stove. The room could have been better used and it felt like we were stuck in the mid 1980’s.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jun 2026
Dwayne
Clean room, friendly staff, and a great location. We have stayed here multiple times and have never been disappointed
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jun 2026
Jason
What a unique and beautiful location. I advise staying here for the ambiance and venue. Food was spectacular as well.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jun 2026
Deborah
I love this quiet old world charming hotel. Been coming here for many years. Always a pleasure and lovely garden around pool. It’s nice to have real dishes and cutlery for breakfast rather than paper. Appreciate the protein available to eat. Will return.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jun 2026
Sonny
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Friends
8/10
Excellent
22 Jun 2026
Inaki
Helpful staff and clean facilities
Self
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jun 2026
Rodney
Was a great stay. Convenient travel to and from all our destinations. Staff was helpful and courteous. Would stay again.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jun 2026
Karen
Very clean, great rate. Close stroll to Okd Town State Park and train trolley station
Family
8/10
Excellent
21 Jun 2026
Jessica
Good place to stay if you wanna stay away from traffic and easy access to the trolley . Kids loved and enjoyed the pool area where we cooked up burgers for them .
Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
21 Jun 2026
Ekaterina
Spent the night here for a layover, good and affordable option. But far from any stores or restaurants.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jun 2026
Jeffrey
It was a pretty nice place but didn't really care for the location, it was kind of located in an industrial park.
4/10
Poor
19 Jun 2026
Wendy
I did not like this place and won’t stay again.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jun 2026
Christopher
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Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
18 Jun 2026
chris
We enjoyed our stay. The lush property was very appealing. Could have a few more breakfast options, peanut butter, english muffins, pastries.....
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jun 2026
Charles
Everything was perfect except the children running around in the room above us.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jun 2026
Cheryl
I want to keep this property a secret so it's always available when we visit our kids in San Diego! The entire property is totally clean. The breakfast is fabulous. The coffee is good. The landscaping is well-maintained. We were in a single-story cottage room. The bed is very comfy. And the price is certainly reasonable. Good Job!
Cheryl & Doug
Shasta Lake California
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jun 2026
Charles
Great check in and very helpful staff. Breakfast has a lot to be desired. Old, but clean room.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
16 Jun 2026
Richard
The reason for the 3-star rating of this establishment was because of its location near the train station and a busy highway (Pacific Highway). Even with the window shut, the noise was still evident. Also, I was hoping that the would have included some other freshly made items other than just waffles.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jun 2026
Lucy
I've been staying here for about 10 years when we visit San Diego. We love the flowers the ambiance and of course the customer service. The free breakfast is awesome. The rooms feel like home. We will definitely be back to stay. Thank you Old Town Inn for another great stay.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
15 Jun 2026
Barbara
We happened to stay at this hotel (we were there to attend a memorial service) during graduation weekend for UCSD. All of the hotels in San Diego were busy for this big event, including this one. The day after we left, the price for this hotel went down by half. If I paid THAT price, I would be fine with this hotel, but for the price we paid (about $300), this hotel underwhelmed. It is a clean but a basic experience -- small room, small bathroom. The hotel had everything you need but not a lot of style or any frills -- including the breakfast -- it is workable but that is all. It seemed to be a clean $150/night kind of place with a pool, some nice plantings, and jammed into a not so charming street.
8/10
Excellent
15 Jun 2026
Heather B
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10/10
Exceptional
14 Jun 2026
Teagan
This hotel was absolutely perfect! Such an amazing location, everything we did was about a 10 minute drive away. The property was so well-maintained, the grounds were so pretty and landscape very well, beautiful flowers, which we so appreciated! The heated pool was so nice after a long day, love that it was open until 10 o'clock! The room itself was so comfortable and everything was so clean. Really appreciated that they had shampoo, conditioner, and shower gel in the bathroom! And a mini fridge! The air conditioner Worked so well and the room was so nice and cold quickly. 10 out of 10, no notes! Would definitely come back here and recommend others to stay here 😊
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jun 2026
Gloria
We arrived early and they did have early check in available and also allowed us late check out! They were very welcoming and the room was excellent! We were close to everything there definitely coming back!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
14 Jun 2026
LaFonda
Lovely older property with list of character. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Will definitely choose again. No water for sale so got pretty thirsty, settled for Sprite
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jun 2026
David
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Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jun 2026
Richard
The inn is clean and the front was available and professional. The room was nice and the location is excellent.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
11 Jun 2026
Sondra
Clean room in older motel style property. I wouldn’t want to stay on bottom floor as it seems like not so great area. The stairs and elevator required hotel card to use which was nice. It was fine for 2 nights. If plan on using the train it’s really close to Old Town station otherwise I would probably stay elsewhere. It isn’t walkable to restaurants/shops. Lots of homeless on streets near hotel.
Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
11 Jun 2026
Wonhee
I think it is not bad inn. But if you expect a fancy and very clean condition, you have to chose another option.
8/10
Excellent
10 Jun 2026
Robert
Clean room, good breakfast, comfortable pool area, friendly staff.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jun 2026
Colleen
We've stayed here several times. It's a great central location to get to the various neighborhoods in San Diego. It's also dog friendly for a reasonable price.
Pet
8/10
Excellent
08 Jun 2026
Dina
The property is located right across the street from Old Town San Diego
Very convenient.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jun 2026
Tejinder
The hotel was amazing and staff exceptional. If you want to walk the location is industrial with a few homeless peeps around the transit stop. I would absolutely stay again and we got free upgrade to king suite which was magical. We walked to Casa Guadalajara twice.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
07 Jun 2026
Jeanne
Good, basic motel that is well maintained. The room needs updating, expecially the bathroom and the furniture. The motel is located on a noisy street and you can be disturbed by a passing train. They allow pets and we had a noisy dog next door to us. We don't feel we got what we paid for in terms of value.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jun 2026
Javier
The property always everything we needed for our stay . Breakfast was great and the staff was very friendly and helpful
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
06 Jun 2026
Richard
The place was fine but rooms could’ve been a little more clean. Smelled a little musty. And the toilet handle broke in the middle of the night.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jun 2026
Maryam
Great
Family
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jun 2026
Janie
The staff were very helpful and extremely nice and knowledgeable to our questions. The rooms were clean and spacious. Breakfast was delicious. Definitely visiting again in the future.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jun 2026
Martyn
Loved my stay at the Old Town Motel. The rooms and place is immaculate, beautiful landscaping with flowers to really make the pool area look wonderful. The bed was really comfortable, slept great. Breakfast is nice, relatively small continental but everything available is quality.
I arrived by the free San Flyer bus from the airport to the Old Town transit across the street.
The only small negative, a few folk in the area living on the street. I didn’t feel threatened at all but just be aware. The staff at the Old Town Motel are wonderful.
Self
8/10
Excellent
04 Jun 2026
Emil
Beautiful property, safe, staff is great, the only thing we weren’t 100% satisfied were the rooms and the mini fridge. Rooms seem old a bit damaged and the fridge barely worked, so our stuff wasn’t cold. Overall for the time we were there it was great.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jun 2026
Lily
I stayed here two years ago & decided to come back to the Old Town Inn, instead of one of the big chain places at nearby Hotel Circle. There's free parking. Security is good as you need a room key to call the elevator or get into the stairwell. Staff is engaging and friendly. They really make you feel welcomed, which I appreciated after a long drive from LA.

Rooms are clean. We stayed in a room with two queen beds. I liked there was a sink in the bathroom and outside of it too. So you can get ready while someone is showering.

Breakfast was yogurt, hard boiled eggs, packaged danishes, bagels and muffins. And my favorite, the waffle maker! The breakfast room staff worked hard keeping everything stocked. It was busy for Memorial Day weekend, but quiet at night.

The homeless people from under the freeway or by the transit center don't make their way to the hotel. It's convenient to walk to Old Town and to the trolley station. Much easier than driving everywhere or waiting for an Uber/Lyft.
I'll be back.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jun 2026
John
Love the old town inn, so close to the trolley
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jun 2026
Robert
This was in a great location for all the activities we had planned in the San Diego area.
Very close to the airport and Old Town is within walking distance
Short drive to San Diego Zoo and Mission bay.
Short commute to multiple shopping areas and restaurants.
The check in and out with Joshua was pleasant and seemless and he was very friendly and informative.
Rooms were large and very clean and bed was comfortable.
It was very quiet as well.
Nice breakfast and free parking.
During our stay we saw families and older couples so it seemed like it catered to all travelers.
The pool area was really nice though we didn’t swim.
Great value for the money and felt safe.
Would definitely return.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jun 2026
Jessica
The room was clean, the staff was very helpful, and the fresh waffles for breakfast were a HUGE hit with my family! We enjoyed our stay at this hotel and would recommend it to others in the area for the location and price point!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
31 May 2026
KRISTIN
The staff was incredibly friendly! The hotel was very clean. Breakfast was fine but no eggs, bacon, sausage, etc. so don’t plan on getting much protein. We drink decaf coffee and they only had it available 1 of our 4 days (they did have instant decaf packets available). The one frustration we had was with our room keys which were needed for use of the elevators and access to the stairs. At least once a day they would stop working and we had to go get them reset at the front desk.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
30 May 2026
Michael
Very unassuming and a great value, location amenities and staff were great. Clean and friendly guests.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 May 2026
Louis
Landscaping and pool was beautiful. Location in an industrial/warehouse area is an issue. Can't walk anywhere
Self
10/10
Exceptional
28 May 2026
Scott
We loved the location being close to public transit. The room was clean and the rate was reasonable. And free parking vs. so many hotels in San Diego charging $70 per night. Free continental bonus was a nice bonus.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 May 2026
Grzegorz Lukasz
The hotel is very nice. Great location and pleasant staff! Perfect for a comfortable family stay. Calm and peaceful atmosphere overall.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
27 May 2026
Marianne
This was my son and our favorite place on SD.
10/10
Exceptional
26 May 2026
Galia
Great place to stay!!! Clean room, great staff, good location.

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Old Town Inn
Pacific Highway, San Diego, United States

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