Kings Inn Hotel

1333 Hotel Circle South, San Diego, CA 92108 United States (USA) near Exit 4c b on I-8 (~0.8mi)
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3 Star Property
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Local Attractions

Local Attractions Kings Inn San Diego places you at the center of it all. Just minutes from the city's most popular destinations, our guests enjoy easy access to world-famous attractions like SeaWorld, the San Diego Zoo, Legoland, and miles of stunning beaches. Explore the historic charm of Old Town or the vibrant dining and nightlife of Hillcrest and the Gaslamp District. Shop to your heart's content at Fashion Valley Mall, local outlets, or stroll Hotel Circle for nearby conveniences. Sports fans can catch the action at Snapdragon Stadium (formerly Qualcomm). At the same time, culture seekers will find theaters, Broadway San Diego shows, The Old Globe, Starlight, IMAX, and countless museums to discover. With the Convention Center, Amtrak, and San Diego International Airport nearby, your group can arrive with ease and dive right into everything the city has to offer. From family fun to nightlife and entertainment, Kings Inn is your ideal home base for San Diego adventures.

Verified Reviews of Kings Inn Hotel

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:
"My Go To Hotel In San Diego."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
The Kings Inn is a great place the rooms are clean and cozy. Unlike other hotels the Kings inn has central heating and air conditioning which cuts down on noise and makes it very comfortable. Dispite being right next to the highway, very little noise is noticed, which meams that you can get a good nights sleep. The staff is helpful.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
18-Aug-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Aug 12 to Wed Aug 13 2025 at a $117.99 average nightly rate.
"Neat! Nice! Friendly! Wonderful!"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Great staff. Wonderful property. Clean. Great location. Lots of history and very well maintained. The waffle shop is wonderful. Amigo is great.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
24-Apr-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Apr 22 to Fri Apr 25 2025 at a $118.32 average nightly rate.
"Very Nice Stay"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
We had a very nice stay. The staff was great with directions even had written directions for gas.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
02-Mar-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Mon Feb 24 to Wed Feb 26 2025 at a $114.99 average nightly rate.
"Very quiet, clean hotel with very nice staff."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Nice, quiet, clean hotel with very nice staff.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
13-Feb-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Feb 11 to Fri Feb 14 2025 at a $109.99 average nightly rate.
"Retired"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Very quiet and clean and easy parking and easy to find the hotel the first day.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
11-Feb-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Mon Feb 10 to Tue Feb 11 2025 at a $80.30 average nightly rate.
"Good"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
I had a group of six we used two rooms for two nights and it met our needs.
(Group coordinator, booked 2 rooms), from US flag
27-Oct-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Oct 23 to Fri Oct 25 2024 at a $103.99 average nightly rate.
"The place was clean and comfortable."
Overall Score4.0/ 5
The place was clean and comfortable. The restaurant waffle spot is attached to the hotel and food was good.Only down fall is the parking lot is small. Plus they charge 15.00 a day to park. We did not know we were going to be charged for parking until we arrived for check in.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
28-Sep-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Sep 26 to Sat Sep 28 2024 at a $102.84 average nightly rate.
4.5 out of 5. Based on 2561 guest reviews

Property Description

Kings Inn San Diego — Where groups feel at easeForget formal lobbies and stiff staff. Walk into Kings Inn and you're greeted with retro flair, palm trees, and a vibe that says “you're among friends.” This isn't just a hotel—it's a base for your group's San Diego adventure.Rooms that stay together, recharge, and reset.Need adjoining rooms or cribs for the small ones? Done. Every room blends cool mid-century style with practical perks: mini-fridges, coffee makers, blackout drapes, USB-charging furniture, and fast free Wi-Fi. They feel fresh—and guests rave about how comfortable and clean they are.Meeting space that flexes with your crewFrom 15 to 120 people, we've got room for your needs. Indoor, outdoor, or a combo—pick your layout. Want a breakfast kickoff or a dinner under the sky? No sweat. Our catering manager works with you on the day of or weeks ahead.On-site eats made easy.Skip rides and crowding. Grab downtown-level meals right where you are. The Waffle Spot powers your mornings and lunches. The Amigo Spot brings Mexican favorites, margaritas, and happy hour. Easy and convenient.Downtime meets lively perks.A heated outdoor pool, hot tub, fitness center—some groups need to think. Here, relaxing and unwinding are natural options any time. After meetings? Dive in. Pre-meeting yoga? Walk over. It's your call.Prime location—behind the familiarity, ahead of adventureWe're in Mission Valley. That means quick drives to Old Town, the zoo, SeaWorld, shopping, or downtown action. Close enough to easily loop off, but tucked away enough for straightforward logistics.Helpful hands, zero guessworkNeed room blocks, catering, parking, tickets, or just ideas of what to do tonight? Our team's on it. Concierge and catering services make group coordination feel like handing tasks off rather than chasing down details.Bottom lineKings Inn keeps things bright and simple. It's familiar without being dull, accommodating without needing fuss, and comfortable without breaking the bank. If you plan to bring people together—whether it's work, friends, or club members—this is your practical, inviting hub.Start your day at The Waffle Spot, a San Diego favorite for breakfast and brunch. Families love the fun, colorful atmosphere where kids are treated like VIPs with their own menus and crayons, while groups appreciate the big tables, quick service, and portions made to share. From golden waffles topped with fruit, nuts, or bacon to hearty omelets, pancakes, and chilaquiles, everything is cooked fresh in our own kitchen. While breakfast isn't complimentary, Kings Inn guests enjoy a special discount that makes every bite even sweeter. It's the kind of place where grandparents, parents, and kids all find something they love, and it's right here on the property—making mornings together easy and delicious.Let's talk lengths, meals, or layouts when you're ready.

Green Sustainability

We recycle rain water to feed our plant beds. We have self-timing shut offs for our guestroom lighting in case someone forgets to turn out the lights. Traditional light bulbs have been replaced with energy efficient LED bulbs throughout the facility. Our HVAC systems automatically adjust to moderate temperatures to avoid over-use. Each room and common area has its own HVAC system so that those not in use may be shut off. Water pitchers and reusable dispensers are provided for meetings in place of individual/disposable water bottles.

Details / Other Expenses

Check In: 4:00 PM
Check Out: 11:00 AM
Year of Last Renovation: 2012
Floors: 2
Rooms: 138
Corridors: Both Interior and Exterior Hallways
Non Smoking Rooms: 138
Handicap Rooms:
Suites: 2
Room Windows: Windows Do Open
Cleaning Frequency: Daily
Meeting Rooms: 3 View Spaces
Meeting Space: 3000 sq. feet
Banquet Space: Holds 180 people
Dist. to Food/Bars: On-site
Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: 0.5 Mi
Dist. to Nearest Gym: 0.5 Mi
Lounge/Bar Hours: 4 pm - 10 pm
FEMA Approved: Yes
Pool Info:
Step into a slice of classic San Diego with our retro-inspired kidney-shaped pool, a true nod to 1950s architecture. The area is fully fenced for peace of mind and surrounded by plenty of loungers, tables, and umbrellas so your group can spread out and relax. Bright pool toys keep the atmosphere fun and family-friendly, while soft towels are always ready for you. When it's time to unwind, slip into the oversized Jacuzzi, designed to seat up to 14 guests comfortably. Whether you're soaking up the sun, splashing with friends, or winding down in the spa, the pool deck delivers a safe, lively, and welcoming vibe that feels like your own private resort.
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation:
Cancellations policy are based on individual contracts, please inquire.
Nightly Parking: 15
Typical Group Deposit: 25%
Total Taxes: 14.75%
Total Misc Fees: $0.00 USD
(mandatory resort fees/taxes)
Food and Beverage Tax: 7.75% (Subject to current tax)
Food and Beverage Service Charge: 22.00%
Banquet Bartender Fees: 150.00 Per Function
Chef Attendant Fees: 85.00 Per Night
Avg. Continental Breakfast Cost: 15.00 Per Person
Avg. Plated Breakfast Cost: 17.00 Per Person
Avg. Buffet Breakfast Cost: 18.00 Per Person
Avg. Plated Lunch Cost: 20.00 Per Person
Avg. Plated Dinner Cost: 24.00 Per Person

Amenities / Features


  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • ATM
  • Baggage storage facilities
  • Breakfast in room
  • Bus parking
  • Central location
  • Clothes drying
  • Concierge service
  • Conference facilities
  • Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
  • Credit card accepted: American Express
  • Credit card accepted: Discover
  • Dinner available
  • Electronic key card
  • Elevator
  • Express Check-Out
  • Facilities for the disabled
  • Fax available
  • Free local calls
  • Hairdryer available
  • Handicap accessible
  • Central heating
  • Ice Maker
  • Internet - wireless
  • Free WiFi Internet
  • Ironing facilities
  • Jacuzzi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Licensed bar
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24 hours opened
  • Private bathroom in room
  • Private car parking
  • Quiet location
  • Radio in room
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant
  • Self controlled heating/cooling system
  • Shop
  • Shower
  • Spa
  • Swimming pool - outdoor
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Telephone
  • Telephone in all rooms
  • Telephone - Free local calls
  • Television
  • TV - Free Cable
  • Terrace

Airport & Shuttle Information

We are only 6 miles from the airport. Convenient by taxi or shuttle. For groups, we can arrange a shuttle service that can be negotiated as a supplement to the rate. Call us to arrange group transportation. We have a partnership with a shuttle service and can even work a shuttle fee into your rate!

Local Shuttle Info: We can coordinate group shuttle service to most San Diego attractions. Average cost ranges between $5 and $7 per guest round trip.

Breakfast Information

The Waffle Spot is the perfect spot to kick off your morning—or even linger into brunch. It’s bright, family-focused, and full of personality. The walls wear pastel cheer, kiosks glow with retro diner flair, and booths and counter seats make it feel welcoming, not generic. You can grab a seat with your crew and stay awhile.The waffles steal the show—but they're just the start. Order your favorite syrup-drizzled classic, or mix things up with the Banana Nut, Blueberry, or even a Bacon waffle paired with eggs. For variety, you’ll find pancakes, omelets, chilaquiles, casseroles—there’s something for every taste.Families love it. Kids get menus with crayons, which means creativity (and calm parents). Groups appreciate the generous portions, quick service, and easy parking. It’s casual, articulate in its charm, and the kind of place where everyone—from toddlers to grandparents—feels at home.

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Sorry, pets are not allowed.

Parking Info

Parking InformationHotel guests enjoy convenient on-site parking at just $15 per vehicle, per room, per night. Meeting attendees are welcomed with complimentary parking, and for groups, parking arrangements can be customized and negotiated to fit your needs.

Internet / WiFI

Stay Connected with Fast, Reliable Wi-FiAt Kings Inn San Diego, you don’t just get free Wi-Fi—you get the kind of connection that keeps everything running smoothly. Guests and meeting attendees enjoy speeds up to 400 Mbps with a 50 Mbps upload rate, perfect for streaming, video calls, presentations, or keeping the whole family entertained. Whether you’re managing a conference, catching up on work, or sharing your San Diego moments online, our high-speed internet makes it effortless. Reliable, secure, and always complimentary—because staying connected should be the easiest part of your stay.

Suggested AI Generated Itinerary

    Day 1

  • Breakfast: Hash House A Go Go - Start your day with hearty breakfast options at Hash House A Go Go, located 1.2 miles from Kings Inn San Diego.
  • Lunch: Café 21 - Indulge in delicious Mediterranean cuisine for lunch at Café 21, located 3.8 miles from Kings Inn San Diego.
  • Dinner: The Fish Market - Enjoy fresh seafood dishes in a waterfront setting at The Fish Market, located 2.5 miles from Kings Inn San Diego.
  • Activity: Balboa Park - Explore the beautiful Balboa Park, home to museums, gardens, and the San Diego Zoo, located 4.3 miles from Kings Inn San Diego.
  • Day 2

  • Breakfast: The Mission - Start your day with delicious breakfast options at The Mission, located 2.9 miles from Kings Inn San Diego.
  • Lunch: Carnitas' Snack Shack - Try the famous pork sandwiches at Carnitas' Snack Shack, located 3.6 miles from Kings Inn San Diego.
  • Dinner: Buona Forchetta - Enjoy authentic Italian dishes at Buona Forchetta, located 5.7 miles from Kings Inn San Diego.
  • Activity: USS Midway Museum - Visit the USS Midway Museum and explore the aircraft carrier turned museum, located 3.2 miles from Kings Inn San Diego.
  • Day 3

  • Breakfast: Great Maple - Enjoy a delicious breakfast at Great Maple, known for their maple bacon donuts, located 2.3 miles from Kings Inn San Diego.
  • Lunch: The Crack Shack - Try the mouthwatering fried chicken sandwiches at The Crack Shack, located 3.9 miles from Kings Inn San Diego.
  • Dinner: Juniper & Ivy - Experience innovative American cuisine at Juniper & Ivy, located 4.8 miles from Kings Inn San Diego.
  • Activity: Seaport Village - Explore the waterfront shopping and dining district of Seaport Village, located 4.7 miles from Kings Inn San Diego.

Previously known as:
The Kings Inn

Hotel Rate Trends at Kings Inn Hotel

Rate fluctuations of Kings Inn Hotel

The graph above is averages of room rates for both group/meeting quotes and the lowest online individual rates our system could find at the time the group/meeting bid was entered. The most competitive group deal shown is 69.9% in November 2025 and the highest average individual rate is $528 in the month of November 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 Kings Inn Hotel in a month when rates are lower.

Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Kings Inn Hotel

Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Kings Inn Hotel.

Feel free to use the Kings Inn Hotel meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in San Diego event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.

Meeting Room Name L x W x H
(Feet)
Size
(sqft.)
Banquet
5'/6'
Banquet Space Layout
Crescent
Crescent Tables Layout
Classroom
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow
Square
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
Boardroom Meeting Space
Convention
8'/10'
Convention Booth Layout
Theater
Theater Layout
Reception
Reception Desk for Meeting
Regist.
Desk
Registration Desk for Meeting
Cardinal Room 40 x 31 x 9 124080/--505040404015/--100110--
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Cardinal Room

Rich Wood Paneling and smoked mirrors accent this handsome room. The Cardinal Room features its own service kitchen, Beverage Room with window for Bar service, and a 40ft x 15ft covered balcony for additional space. Whether you are looking for a conference space, a group dinner space, or even a wedding reception, this great room adapts to your needs with ease and elegance.As an additional amenity, you can have a furnished hospitality suite complete with one or two sleeping rooms and a parlor that is just steps away. Ample parking is conveniently close and always free.
Room Type:
Ballroom
Total Size:
1240 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
40 x 31 x 9 Ft.
Floor Level:
2
Power Outlets:
12
Columns:
0
Windows:
4
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Sound System
Half Day Rental:
$550.00 USD
Full Day Rental:
$1000.00 USD
Free wifi and free parking for attendees. Up to 50% off room rentals with food and beverage purchases.
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FAQs about Kings Inn Hotel

What time is check in?

Check in time is 4:00 PM 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 11:00 AM 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 Kings Inn Hotel have?

There are 138 rooms in the property.

Is there any meeting space at Kings Inn Hotel?

Yes, they have 3 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

What kind of breakfast is at Kings Inn Hotel?

The Waffle Spot is the perfect spot to kick off your morning—or even linger into brunch. It’s bright, family-focused, and full of personality. The walls wear pastel cheer, kiosks glow with retro diner flair, and booths and counter seats make it feel welcoming, not generic. You can grab a seat with your crew and stay awhile.The waffles steal the show—but they're just the start. Order your favorite syrup-drizzled classic, or mix things up with the Banana Nut, Blueberry, or even a Bacon waffle paired with eggs. For variety, you’ll find pancakes, omelets, chilaquiles, casseroles—there’s something for every taste.Families love it. Kids get menus with crayons, which means creativity (and calm parents). Groups appreciate the generous portions, quick service, and easy parking. It’s casual, articulate in its charm, and the kind of place where everyone—from toddlers to grandparents—feels at home.

What parking is available at Kings Inn Hotel?

Parking InformationHotel guests enjoy convenient on-site parking at just $15 per vehicle, per room, per night. Meeting attendees are welcomed with complimentary parking, and for groups, parking arrangements can be customized and negotiated to fit your needs.

How much does internet cost?

Stay Connected with Fast, Reliable Wi-FiAt Kings Inn San Diego, you don’t just get free Wi-Fi—you get the kind of connection that keeps everything running smoothly. Guests and meeting attendees enjoy speeds up to 400 Mbps with a 50 Mbps upload rate, perfect for streaming, video calls, presentations, or keeping the whole family entertained. Whether you’re managing a conference, catching up on work, or sharing your San Diego moments online, our high-speed internet makes it effortless. Reliable, secure, and always complimentary—because staying connected should be the easiest part of your stay.

Is there a pool at Kings Inn Hotel?

Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. Step into a slice of classic San Diego with our retro-inspired kidney-shaped pool, a true nod to 1950s architecture. The area is fully fenced for peace of mind and surrounded by plenty of loungers, tables, and umbrellas so your group can spread out and relax. Bright pool toys keep the atmosphere fun and family-friendly, while soft towels are always ready for you. When it’s time to unwind, slip into the oversized Jacuzzi, designed to seat up to 14 guests comfortably. Whether you’re soaking up the sun, splashing with friends, or winding down in the spa, the pool deck delivers a safe, lively, and welcoming vibe that feels like your own private resort..

Can I get a group rate at Kings Inn Hotel?

Yes, you can get room block and/or discount for a group if you need 10+ rooms per night. The average groups saves around 25.7%.

Testimonials:

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"I really enjoyed using your site to book rooms for the wedding next spring. I ended up booking with the last hotel to send me a bid. Everyone was most pleasant to work with." D.M. - Barstow, CA

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