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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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Exterior
Breakfast area
Lobby
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
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
  • Free WiFi

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
$140 nightly
The total price is $159
Aug 25 - Aug 26
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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 220 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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  • Parking available
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$127 nightly
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Sep 1 - Sep 2
Total includes taxes and fees
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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

  • ‪Cocina 35 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪SHAKE Bar & Lounge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Taco Stand - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪MIO + TUO cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Achilles Coffee @ The Rey - ‬3 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. Free WiFi is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby segway rentals/tours. 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
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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)
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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
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

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
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 28
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Hallway handrail height (inches): 36
  • Lowered electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Toilet grab bar height (inches): 33
  • Roll-in shower
  • Roll-in shower width (inches): 35

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

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Bed
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Bathroom
Toilet
Restaurant

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, delicious, good, and better than expected with many options available. (16 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10 Good

Friendly staff
Brenda, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

We were very happy with our stay, staff was so friendly and the bed was very comfortable we stayed in corner room 114 had everything we needed and was super close to both Gaslamp district and to little italy
Floraina, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

They provided breakfast in the morning. It’s very accessible with as much available including a waffler and pancake / waffle batter, microwave oven, toaster, cereal, coffee, tea, milk and orange juice.
Frederick, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Loved our stay and they offered room service. Only downside no microwave and room looked more spacious online.
Abel, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

It had a really cute look
Stephanie L, 6-night trip

10/10 Excellent

I stay 4 days property is very clean although its very old and staff is very nice polite and kind
Farhan, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Staff very friendly. Building could use some renovations.
jeet, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Carlos went above and beyond to accommodate me
Cecilia, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Staff are great. They are willing to accommodate per my requests
Iris, 2-night trip

4/10 Poor

Room oldest
jose, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Welcoming & great customer service provided by Olivia
Lawrence, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

Not enough parking
Jonathan, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

Parking is awful. Have to have a small car to fit and you pay 20 a day for it. Breakfast lacks options. AC was intermittent.
Tyler, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

I liked everything but the free breakfast eggs. The eggs were cooked over easy and tasted rubbery. Make scrambled eggs! Otherwise a very nice place.
Max, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

The breakfast was very good. Lots of options. My room was clean and the bed was comfortable. Was close to Balboa Park, so there was a good running area nearby.
Timothy, 5-night trip

8/10 Good

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

2/10 Terrible

Unfortunately we stayed in 1st floor room. He heard a lot of noise during the night, especially coming from the upper room. We wanted a better firm mattress for a good sleep. And We got a really old one. Just Sadness
Victor, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Nice hotel
3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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