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Balboa Park Hotel

2.0 star property
Hotel in San Diego, near Port of San Diego

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Reception
Executive Studio Suite | Private kitchen
Reception
Exterior
Deluxe Double Room

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$202
includes taxes & fees
1 May - 2 May

Explore the area

Map
410 Elm St, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • Petco Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • San Diego Convention Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • San Diego Zoo
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Fridge
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Comfort Single Room, 1 Double Bed

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Single Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Pillow menu
Memory foam bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, 1 Single Bed

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room, 1 Single Bed

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Executive Studio Suite | Private kitchen

Executive Studio Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Smart TV
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Murphy Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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About the area

San Diego

At Balboa Park Hotel you'll be 1.9 km (1.2 mi) from Port of San Diego and 2.1 km (1.3 mi) from Petco Park. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this Bankers Hill hotel include San Diego Convention Center and San Diego Zoo.

What's nearby

  • Port of San Diego - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Petco Park - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Balboa Park - 3 min drive - 3.5 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 4 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Civic Center Station - 11 min walk
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 19 min walk
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Extraordinary Desserts - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cocina 35 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pappalecco - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Caparells Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Harumama Noodles and Buns - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Balboa Park Hotel

Hotel in San Diego, near Port of San Diego
As a guest of Balboa Park Hotel, you'll find laundry facilities and express check-out. The front desk is open around the clock.

This San Diego hotel is smoke free.

  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • No smoking on site
Balboa Park Hotel offers 50 accommodations with a hairdryer. This San Diego hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 steps to reach entrance
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 75
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 12:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions and smart lock details; front desk staffed during limited hours
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), smart lock

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 100 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.

  • Late check-out fee: USD 75 (subject to availability)

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Hotel Occidental
Balboa Park Hotel Hotel
Balboa Park Hotel San Diego
Balboa Park Hotel Hotel San Diego
Hotel Occidental Balboa Park Downtown

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Balboa Park Hotel?

Balboa Park Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Balboa Park Hotel?

As of 28 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Balboa Park Hotel on 1 May 2025 start from NZ$202.20, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Balboa Park Hotel?

The closest beach to Balboa Park Hotel is Coronado Beach (5.1 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Balboa Park Hotel?

No, Balboa Park Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Balboa Park Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Balboa Park Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Balboa Park Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 160 out of 333 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 69 out of 333 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 333 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 333 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 333 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Luis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room is decent and clean, if tiny. Only saw staff once, the walls are paper thin, you can hear everything the other guests are doing or saying, and even the people outside. It has no dedicated parking and the area is riddled with clearly drugged homeless people.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alberto

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Hotel

This place is great! It was what we needed to be be close to sites and have cycling access to San Diego at large. Affordable, super clean, and kind people.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Allan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Had no table, chair or any place to hang up clothes
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Eric

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There is literally no service. Check in was online, I never spoke to anyone. And upon arrival there was NO staff in the building. I could not contact anyone. The number listed for the hotel was a personal cell that “was not accepting calls” at the time. It sounds ridiculous, but I couldn’t find my room and there was no one I could reach out to ask for help. I went through the building several times and never found it. And again, there was NO staff on site to assist. I ended up giving up on finding the room, leaving and getting a room where I usually stay instead.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was amazing and expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was secure. Clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

anuradha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Phone contact not possible
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall it was a pretty good stay. The room and bathroom were clean. Not too many people on staff but the ones that were on are pretty helpful. The price is reasonable. The only con(s) for me is that there is no parking lot. Only street parking and most of it, you have to pay for. There are some free spots but they get taken quick or can be a bit of a walk to get to. And the neighborhood doesn't feel the safest. I feel it's good for a night, maybe 2 but not for anything longer and if you're on a budget. It was decent and there was more good than bad. Enough to appreciate
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Maria Alondra

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alberto

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Maria Alondra

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There was a smell in the room and it would not go away with anything. The lady came to check it out but the smell did not go away.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

David, Marion

Business traveller
Parking in a nearby lot costs $40 per day. CVS, a Mexican food joint, and a coffee shop are within walking distance. Gaslamp area is also within walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Marc

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Maria Alondra

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect stay!

Perfect stay! Contactless check in and out. Super clean, comfy bed, big shower. Very conveniently located, great price!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Alondra

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kathriavan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Disorganized Check-In Process Ruined My First Night I arrived at the hotel past 11 PM, only to find that I had not received any check-in instructions for the virtual check-in process. I tried contacting the after-hours support line—no one answered. With no way to access the property, I had to rely on Expedia's chat support, which turned out to be equally unhelpful. I was passed between multiple agents for over an hour, standing outside the hotel late at night, with no resolution. The only "solution" offered was to book a different, significantly more expensive place for the night. Thankfully, I had rented a car and was able to find somewhere else to stay—parking in that area at night is a nightmare. The next day, I came back and was finally able to check in for the rest of my stay. I had to provide proof of my attempts to contact support (call logs, etc.) just to get the first night refunded—something that was initially denied. The rest of the stay was fine, but the first night’s ordeal was completely avoidable and extremely stressful. Having a real support person available after hours would have made a huge difference. Very disappointed in how poorly this was handled.

10/10 Excellent

jennifer

Liked: Amenities
Great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Dakota

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Bradley

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When I arrived they didn’t have our room ready or even codes to enter the property. If I had the choice between this hotel again or a motel 6 I’d even take motel 6 over this hotel. The room is smaller than a prison cell. They also expect you to take out your own trash etc. so basically stay in a prison cell sized room where your also the housekeeper and pay for it. It probably sounds hilarious or made up because of what I wrote but it’s the god honest truth. You may literally be better off renting a U-Haul for 20 bucks a day and sleeping in the back of that.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fair for what you pay

The room was very small. No parking for customers. It was scary to leaymy car on the main street since we saw homeless people around the streets.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025