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Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area

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

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking
Free daily full breakfast
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 10 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Exterior
Lobby

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available

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2485 Hotel Circle Place, San Diego, CA, 92108
  • Place, University of San Diego
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Town San Diego State Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Hotel Circle
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking (Living Room)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(74 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Living Room)

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Living Room)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(19 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(39 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(39 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 36 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the area

San Diego

Oceanside stay.Your stay at this Mission Valley hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of University of San Diego and Marine Corps Recruit Depot. Also, Hotel Circle is within 3 miles (5 km) and San Diego Zoo is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • University of San Diego - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Hotel Circle - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Marine Corps Recruit Depot - 3 min drive - 4.9 km
  • SeaWorld - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 5 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Old Town Transit Center - 2 min drive
  • Morena - Linda Vista Station - 14 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rose Donuts - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Hampton’s “On The House” Breakfast - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Remy - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pita Pit - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area

Hotel near University of San Diego in San Diego
Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area offers its guests an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free breakfast is served daily. Multilingual staff, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area . Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This San Diego hotel is smoke free.

  • 199 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Gift shop
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area offers 199 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This San Diego hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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  • Breakfast included
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Covered self parking on site (USD 19 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Lever door handles
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 5 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per day.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 150.00 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.

  • Covered self parking fee: USD 19 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per day

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10 PM.
  • Up to 5 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1062 out of 2250 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 536 out of 2250 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 318 out of 2250 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 181 out of 2250 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 153 out of 2250 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

MANDI, Lakeville

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

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

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

HEMANT

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s nice & clean hotel kids friendly and staff is super nice too. We had good time there.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Janelle, Aurora

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dirty and smelled horrible
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Gabriel

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

jazmin

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the beds are not the nice and what i did not like is that they didnt tell me i had to pay for parking until i got there that was the main reason i choose this hotel free parking and when. i got there surprise parking is not included
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dora

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location. Good breakfast. Comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lucas

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rashelle I

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Christine Mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the breakfast and easy access to the freeway. Didn't like where ice machine is located and the bed wasn't that comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wil

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Touria, North Arlington

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Hidden Parking Fees & Poor Service Just checked into Best Western Hotel Circle and was shocked to find out parking isn’t included — and no one mentioned it at check-in. I only found out after overhearing guests talk about warnings on their cars. When I asked, I was told “It’s a third party, we don’t handle it.” That’s not acceptable — if you’re going to tow cars, guests need to be clearly informed. Expedia said parking was $19/night, but the posted sign charges $22 per 12 hours — more than double. When I called the front desk, the manager said to “pay it, move your car to the street, or risk being towed.” No apology, no accountability, no solution. Whether it’s a third party or not, Best Western should be transparent and take responsibility for guest experience. Very disappointing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Herb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good location but rooms need remodeling

Parking is off site and have to pay $22 aday to park. Bathroom is out dated and toilet difficult to flush. Breakfast was good. Location was convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Neal

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean place. Helpful staff. Nice pool and hot tub. Nice location to get to lots of places in San Diego.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Book else where

Lobby is nice that’s about it. I booked one room and got another, could not switch rooms as they were sold out. Very dirty room, stained floors, roach bait in the bathroom, white stains on night stand, and not clean bedding had popcorn in the sheets. Hotels.com customer service was awful. Last time booking on here!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

edwin

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

4/10 Poor

Ofelia

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Armine

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sofa bed made 3 adults and 1 child more comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Priscilla

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room had food on the floor leftover from the previous people. The ice machine on our floor (2nd Floor) was not working. When I called and asked for extra towels/toothpaste the lady in the front desk was rude and advised we would have to go downstairs to retrieve it. The freeway noise was terribly loud. Lastly, we found a small roach in our bathroom. Never returning here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sergio Javier Castillo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great until we began using the internet. The internet was way to slow. Otherwise, everthing else was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHELA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Christal

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
This property is OK. Not fancy and not horrible. It was just fine for our family vacation. The bunk beds in the suite for the kids was nice. It had two TV, a mini fridge, and microwave. The pool and hot tub were nice after a full day of fun. The location is very close to seaworld, mission beach, and the zoo. The breakfast is free but not the best. The options do change and there is variety. The hot breakfast is not the best but there is yogurt, cereal, and oatmeal. If you are looking for a great location with okay amenities this is your place.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025