Best Western Downtown San Diego

840 a St., San Diego, CA 92101 United States (USA) near Exit 16b on I-5 (~0.3mi)
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2.5 Star Property
32.718890-117.157100
+1-800-219-2797
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Very Good
4.0/5

Based on 350 guest reviews

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  • Free breakfast available
  • 30 sleeping rooms in hotel
  • Hotel has 2 floors
  • Check in: 3:00pm
  • Check out: 11:00am
  • Groups & Meetings rating of 5.3/10

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Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days

Rates shown are nightly rates before taxes and do not necessarily reflect all discounts available. The chart provides the cheapest public rates available by room type.

Room types

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Non-smoking
Check rates 1 King Bed Full Breakfast, Refrigerator Standard
Non-smoking
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Non-smoking

Local attractions

Gaslamp Quarter, Seaport Village, San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, USS Midway Aircraft Carrier, Coronado
4.0 out of 5. Based on 350 guest reviews

Property description

Best Western Cabrillo Garden Inn is a boutique 30 rooms hotel located in San Diego Downtown close to the San Diego Symphony Hall, Gaslamp Quarter, Horton Plaza and San Diego Convention Center. The hotel is convenient located to the major attractions such as: San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, USS Midway Aircraft Carrier, Coronado beach. The hotel offers complimentary breakfast and High Speed Internet.

Details / Other expenses

Check-in: 3:00pm
Check-out: 11:00am
Year of last renovation: 2025
Floors: 2
Rooms: 30
Corridors: All rooms have exterior hallways
Non-smoking rooms: 30
Rooms with disabled access: 1
Suites: 0
Room windows: Windows don't open
Cleaning frequency: Daily
Meeting rooms: 0
Dist. to food/bars: 0.5 Miles
Dist. to a 24hr restaurant: 2.0 Miles
Dist. to the nearest gym: 0.5 Miles
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation:
individuals 48 hours
Nightly parking: 15
Total taxes: 13.95%
Total misc. fees: £0.00 GBP
(mandatory resort fees/taxes)
Occupancy Tax: 13.75%
Other Tax: 0.20%
Parking Fee: 20.00 Per Night
Rooms Wireless Internet Fee: 0.00 Per Day
Rooms Wired Internet Fee: 0.00 Per Day
Avg. Continental Breakfast Cost: 0.00 Per Person

Amenities / Features


  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Central location
  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
  • Credit card accepted: American Express
  • Credit card accepted: Discover
  • Credit card accepted: Diners Club
  • Electronic key card
  • Fax available
  • Hairdryer available
  • Ice Maker
  • Free WiFi Internet
  • Ironing facilities
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Self controlled heating/cooling system
  • Telephone
  • Television
  • Voicemail

Airport & shuttle information

2 miles away from the San Diego Airport

Is there an airport shuttle? Sorry but no airport shuttle is available.

Breakfast information

Complimentary Continental breakfast

Pet friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Sorry but pets are not allowed.

Internet/Wi-Fi

WIFI is free. All rooms have access, lobby and within the hotel vicinity.

About Best Western Hotels

  • 4000+ independently owned hotels located in over 100 countries
  • Best Western Rewards is a free program where members can earn 10 points for every dollar spent or airline/partner rewards for each night stay. With no blackout dates and points that never expire, whats not love?
  • 18 brands, including: Best Western, Best Western Plus, and Best Western Premier
  • Best Western offers exceptional value with great amenities including free breakfast, high-speed internet, local calls, and lond distance access. Convenient computer room in the lobby area perfect for copy and fax services, and even printing out boarding passes, maps, etc.
  • Best Western Plus offers upgraded bath amenities, an in-room mini-fridge, and a spacious work desk. Fitness room, laundry room, and business center also available. Free breakfast, high-speed internet, local calls, and long distance access
  • Best Western Premier gives guests the highest quality amenties, furnishings, and decor with personalized guest services. All rooms have a safe, mini-fridge, free high-speed internet access, free local and long distance calls, and an LCD or Plasma TV with HD channels. On-site dining, fitness room, business center, snack shop, and meeting rooms

The Best Western Hotels highlights above are subject to change without notice.

Suggested AI generated itinerary

    Day 1

  • Breakfast: Cafe 21 Gaslamp - Enjoy a farm-to-table experience with unique dishes, 0.5 miles from the hotel.
  • Lunch: Phil's BBQ - Savour some of the best BBQ in San Diego, 5 miles from the hotel.
  • Dinner: Juniper & Ivy - Experience high-end dining with innovative American cuisine, 3 miles from the hotel.
  • Activity: San Diego Zoo - Explore one of the largest and most famous zoos in the world, located in Balboa Park, 2 miles from the hotel.

    • Day 2

  • Breakfast: The Mission SoMa - Start your day with simple, healthy Latin-inspired dishes, 0.6 miles from the hotel.
  • Lunch: Hodad's Downtown - Dive into some of the best burgers in San Diego, 0.7 miles from the hotel.
  • Dinner: Ironside Fish & Oyster - Indulge in fresh seafood in a converted warehouse setting, 1.5 miles from the hotel.
  • Activity: USS Midway Museum - Explore a historic naval aircraft carrier with numerous exhibits, 1.2 miles from the hotel.

    • Day 3

  • Breakfast: Richard Walker's Pancake House - Enjoy gourmet pancakes and breakfast items, 0.4 miles from the hotel.
  • Lunch: George's at the Cove - Dine with spectacular ocean views and modern California cuisine, 14 miles from the hotel.
  • Dinner: Born & Raised - Treat yourself to a luxury steakhouse experience, 3.5 miles from the hotel.
  • Activity: La Jolla Cove - Experience beautiful ocean views, sea lions, and outdoor activities, 14 miles from the hotel.

Group vs. Individual Rates at Best Western Downtown San Diego

Rate fluctuations of Best Western Downtown San Diego

The chart above shows trends of prices for both our group quotes and the best individual traveler prices our rate checker could find at the time the group/meeting offer was entered. The best group or meeting displayed is 14.3% in the month of May 2024 and the highest average individual rate is $349 in the month of June 2025. This chart will show past seasonality and also project future months. If you are flexible with dates, you may want to consider staying at Best Western Downtown San Diego in a month when rates are lower.

FAQs about Best Western Downtown San Diego

What time is check in?

Check in time is 3:00pm based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 11:00am based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does Best Western Downtown San Diego have?

There are 30 sleeping rooms in the hotel.

What kind of breakfast is at Best Western Downtown San Diego?

Complimentary Continental breakfast

How much does internet cost?

WIFI is free. All rooms have access, lobby and within the hotel vicinity.

Can I get a AAA rate at Best Western Downtown San Diego?

Sorry, this hotel does not offer AAA hotel discounts at this time.

Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at Best Western Downtown San Diego?

Sorry, this hotel does not offer senior hotel discounts at this time.

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