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Ace Budget Motel

2.5 star property
Hotel near San Diego State University in San Diego

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Property grounds
Room, 1 Queen Bed | Bathroom
Front of property
Desk, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Desk, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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7058 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA, 92115
  • Place, Computer Museum of America
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission Trails Regional Park Lake Murray
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, The Salvation Army Kroc Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Queen Non-smoking Handicap Accessible

Desk, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Non-smoking Handicap Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

San Diego

Mid-City stay.Your stay at this Mid-City hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater and Viejas Arena. Also, San Diego State University is within 3 miles (5 km) and Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Computer Museum of America - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Mission Trails Regional Park Lake Murray - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • San Diego Police Museum - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • The Salvation Army Kroc Center - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 12 min drive - 16.1 km

Getting around

  • 70th St. Trolley Station - 13 min walk
  • Old Town Transit Center - 17 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Denny's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Chuy's Taco Shop - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Marie Callender's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Adalberto's Mexican Food - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Ace Budget Motel

Hotel near San Diego State University in San Diego
Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this San Diego hotel.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Ace Budget Motel offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Breakage deposit: USD 50 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-in fee
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20 per night

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, 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. 

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Ace Budget Motel Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 199 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 199 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 199 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 199 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 199 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Clayton

Disliked: Amenities
Very inexpensive and manager was friendly. Although my room had a slight smoke smell and no shower soap was available I'd stay there again because the room was available at the last minute for a bargain price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The pillow and towels were very dirty. Bed was clean
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

michael

A/C worked great but everything else is just acceptable only bed and small table no chairs or nightstand
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas, Richmond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dante

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything is up to par
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon, Richmond

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jane

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is NASTY. We saw the room and literally just paid to sleep somewhere else. If you care at all about cleanliness, don’t stay here, lol. There was 0 furniture in our room, not even a trash can. 1 bed. 1 mini fridge with a microwave on top.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon, Richmond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Grest valie rooms are clean. Only place i use when i need a room
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon, Richmond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is amazing great prices
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon, Richmond

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon, Richmond

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Affordable accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon, Richmond

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great prices staff is very nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon, Richmond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is amazing
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon, Richmond

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon, Richmond

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rolms are nice sized price is very good. Staff here is very nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alejandra

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy, Richmond

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

andy, Richmond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Richmond

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Quiet
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

andy, Richmond

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very peaceful and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon, Richmond

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Richmond

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Richmond

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Richmond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025