Balboa Park Hotel

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8.0
/10
Very Good
296 reviews

What Guests Say About Their Stay

Ioana-Raluca
10.0
/ 10
Very nice space. Small, but with everything you need. I would have wanted maybe an extra hairdryer, but I managed. Enough amenities, easy checkin and check-out, fast communication with the property. Fan working excellent. After my first day the AC was on without me asking...but the staff control it quickly before freezing :)) Very close to the park and Downtown. Overall a good experience.
Dwayne
10.0
/ 10
What I like about the property the most are the rooms, and check in and check out is easy
yelena
10.0
/ 10
Hotel room was great. Room was renovated and large with full kitchen and bathroom. Hotel is conveniently located near zoo and balboa gardens. But the area around the hotel is not the best - many homeless people and some of them appeared high. Do not recommend walking but great for taking an Uber to the zoo and gardens.
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410 Elm St, San Diego County, California, United States, 92101
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410 Elm St, San Diego County, California, United States, 92101
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Balboa Park Hotel is the smartest choice for you who are looking for affordable accommodation with outstanding service.

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Public Facilities

  • Others
  • Smoke-free area

Hotel Services

  • Express check-out
  • Front desk

Accommodation Policy & General Information in Balboa Park Hotel

Important Note
Planning to check in outside the check-in time (such as early morning or late in the evening)? You can arrange it directly with the property!
  • Late check-out fee: USD 75 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

  • 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

The front desk is open daily from 12:30 PM - 9:00 PM. Prior to arrival, guests must complete online registration with the property via a secure link. Guests will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their government-issued photo ID before arrival. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival.

Hotel only accepts guests with minimum age of 18

Check-in/Check-out Time

Check-in:
16:00 - 02:00
Check-out:
Before 10:00
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Check-In / Check-Out Time
From 16:00 - 02:00 - to 10:00
Available rooms at Balboa Park Hotel
50
Another facilities in Balboa Park Hotel
Others, Smoke-free area, Express check-out, Front desk

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What Time is Check In & Check Out at Balboa Park Hotel?
Check-in time at Balboa Park Hotel is staring from 16:00 - 02:00 while the latest check-out time is at before Before 10:00. If you need a hotel early check-in or late check-out, you can submit a special request during your booking. Important: Special requests for flexible check-in or check-out times are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed. If having an early check-in or late check-out is important for your travel plans, please review the cancellation policy before confirming your reservation.
What is The Star Hotel Classification of Balboa Park Hotel?
Balboa Park Hotel is officially classified as a 2.0-star hotel. This star hotel classification indicates the standard of facilities and services provided to guests.
How many rooms are available at Balboa Park Hotel?
Balboa Park Hotel has 50 rooms in total.
What do past guests say about Balboa Park Hotel?
Balboa Park Hotel is well-known for its Service and Facilites, Cleanliness, Room Comfort, as reviewed by verified Traveloka guests.

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8.0
Very Good
From 296 reviews
Cleanliness

8.4

Room Comfort

7.6

Service and Facilites

8.6

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Ioana-Raluca
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Business and Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 13 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Very nice space. Small, but with everything you need. I would have wanted maybe an extra hairdryer, but I managed. Enough amenities, easy checkin and check-out, fast communication with the property. Fan working excellent. After my first day the AC was on without me asking...but the staff control it quickly before freezing :)) Very close to the park and Downtown. Overall a good experience.
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Kashmir
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Leisure with Partner
4.0
/10
Reviewed 13 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

If you’re looking for a place to just sleep at and be out during the day, this is it. It was nice and easy to navigate. However their customer service was terrible. We were locked out of our room for 2 hours without food, water, no car keys. The lockbox for our room wouldn’t enter a new code even when they reset it. We continuously called to check for updates but there was nothing they could do for 2 hours and there was no staff on duty since it was after hours. We finally got into our room at almost midnight. After this incident I emailed the hotel to resolve this issue but sadly they ignored me.
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Victoria
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Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Everything was ok. Thank you!
Belle
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Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Chill vibes
Angel
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Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Everyone was really nice. And the room was more than I expected .
Verified traveler
4.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

The room was very small, which isn't that big of a deal in and of itself for a solo room; however, it definitely wasn't what was advertised. When it said there was a shared bathroom, I expected a conjoined bathroom with another room not a closet with a toilet and no sink across the hall. I had to shoulder the door open to my room, the internet was spotty, and the walls were thin enough for me to hear people walking around the hallway. The room was clean at least, the building and decor were cool, and it was cozy enough for a single person just stopping over for one night. But considering it felt more like a fancy hostel than a hotel, it certainly wasn't worth the price they're asking.
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Mitchell
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Leisure with Partner
2.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

This is not a hotel but rather a semi converted hostel. No parking for guests. They tell you to park on the street which in downtown San Diego is all metered and you wouldn't want to leave your vehicle overnight in that sketchy neighborhood anyway. Horrible. We left without staying and they are refusing a refund.
Corey
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Business
2.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

I stayed there less than three hours. The check in experience was absolutely terrible.I waited forty five minutes outside before anybody even responded to a text message. Follow up from customer service was even that much more problematic. I had booked a 5 day stay and I left in three hours.
Mark
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Leisure with Partner
2.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Rooms have no restrooms, No air conditioning, No parking and outdated. I would never rent again and not worth the money. Overnight parking was 40dlls a day and 2.50 hr at the street parking meters.
Juan
6.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Overall thought the stay was great, just needed a place to sleep. Room was as clean as it could be for what seemed like an older room based on some paint missing and some old smudges on the wall.The toilet roll holder was broken and part of the window blinds but no big deal. The neighborhood to most is probably sketchy but I'm use to it based on where I'm from in LA so wasn't an issue. Check in took longer than expected due to new system of checking in but once sorted out it was good. I liked how close my stay was to everything I had in mind to do, I probably could of Uber/Lyft but I preferred to drive but doable not driving. I was hesitant on booking this place due to not being what I'm used to but I'd book again.
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Dwayne
10.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

What I like about the property the most are the rooms, and check in and check out is easy
Alan
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Business and Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Everything about the property is fantastic. Hoping to stay here again soon.
David
6.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Ceiling Fan did not work, left a stanley in unit and never got it back after messaging, other than that not bad
Dwayne
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Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Rooms are clean and comfortable to be in
yelena
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Leisure with Children
10.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Hotel room was great. Room was renovated and large with full kitchen and bathroom. Hotel is conveniently located near zoo and balboa gardens. But the area around the hotel is not the best - many homeless people and some of them appeared high. Do not recommend walking but great for taking an Uber to the zoo and gardens.
Mark
icon-Business
Business
8.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

For an unstaffed hotel, this was pretty good.
Luke
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Leisure with Partner
2.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

There’s no front desk to help with anything and the area around has a lot of homeless. At 3am I woke up to a massive fight outside my room that lasted a couple hours and wasn’t able to sleep. Also the shared bathrooms aren’t very clean.
Melissa
2.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Complete FALSE ADVERTISING. This is not a hotel, it's a HOSTEL. Such an inconvenient area, no parking, not safe, and not advertised as the Balboa Park Hotel in person either. Need a code, that is emailed to you, to get inside the building, no staff at front desk or on the premises. No room keys because there's no staff around to check you in or help you. You're emailed ANOTHER code to get inside your room. Rooms are so tiny and not as pictured in the booking, no air conditioning, walls are paper thin, shared showers and restrooms. As a single woman traveling this was so so unsafe all around and I feel so lied to. I paid a lot of money for this room, and I feel like it should have been advertised transparently. An Expedia agent could not even get ahold of the staff themselves until days later. And even then the hotel denied me a refund. Worst experience and worst trip I've ever had. Definitely not going anywhere NEAR this place ever again and will think twice before I book with Expedia again
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Friends and Family
2.0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Very disappointing. Didn’t sleep well due to noise and inability to block out light. The marketing photos are very misleading.
Irys
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

this stay was super good, me and my partner stayed at this place for our first time in california together, it’s very small and cozy. we slept comfortably and had no issues with service or anything. staff was very helpful, not sure if there is staff on site but we mostly messaged our staff through the hotel itself and they were very quick at responding and very helpful!
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8.0
Very Good
From 296 reviews
Cleanliness

8.4

Room Comfort

7.6

Service and Facilites

8.6

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Ioana-Raluca
icon-Business and Leisure
Business and Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 13 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Very nice space. Small, but with everything you need. I would have wanted maybe an extra hairdryer, but I managed. Enough amenities, easy checkin and check-out, fast communication with the property. Fan working excellent. After my first day the AC was on without me asking...but the staff control it quickly before freezing :)) Very close to the park and Downtown. Overall a good experience.
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Kashmir
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
4.0
/10
Reviewed 13 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

If you’re looking for a place to just sleep at and be out during the day, this is it. It was nice and easy to navigate. However their customer service was terrible. We were locked out of our room for 2 hours without food, water, no car keys. The lockbox for our room wouldn’t enter a new code even when they reset it. We continuously called to check for updates but there was nothing they could do for 2 hours and there was no staff on duty since it was after hours. We finally got into our room at almost midnight. After this incident I emailed the hotel to resolve this issue but sadly they ignored me.
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Victoria
icon-Leisure
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Everything was ok. Thank you!
Belle
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Chill vibes
Angel
icon-Leisure
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Everyone was really nice. And the room was more than I expected .
Verified traveler
4.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

The room was very small, which isn't that big of a deal in and of itself for a solo room; however, it definitely wasn't what was advertised. When it said there was a shared bathroom, I expected a conjoined bathroom with another room not a closet with a toilet and no sink across the hall. I had to shoulder the door open to my room, the internet was spotty, and the walls were thin enough for me to hear people walking around the hallway. The room was clean at least, the building and decor were cool, and it was cozy enough for a single person just stopping over for one night. But considering it felt more like a fancy hostel than a hotel, it certainly wasn't worth the price they're asking.
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Mitchell
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
2.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

This is not a hotel but rather a semi converted hostel. No parking for guests. They tell you to park on the street which in downtown San Diego is all metered and you wouldn't want to leave your vehicle overnight in that sketchy neighborhood anyway. Horrible. We left without staying and they are refusing a refund.
Corey
icon-Business
Business
2.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

I stayed there less than three hours. The check in experience was absolutely terrible.I waited forty five minutes outside before anybody even responded to a text message. Follow up from customer service was even that much more problematic. I had booked a 5 day stay and I left in three hours.
Mark
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
2.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Rooms have no restrooms, No air conditioning, No parking and outdated. I would never rent again and not worth the money. Overnight parking was 40dlls a day and 2.50 hr at the street parking meters.
Juan
6.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Overall thought the stay was great, just needed a place to sleep. Room was as clean as it could be for what seemed like an older room based on some paint missing and some old smudges on the wall.The toilet roll holder was broken and part of the window blinds but no big deal. The neighborhood to most is probably sketchy but I'm use to it based on where I'm from in LA so wasn't an issue. Check in took longer than expected due to new system of checking in but once sorted out it was good. I liked how close my stay was to everything I had in mind to do, I probably could of Uber/Lyft but I preferred to drive but doable not driving. I was hesitant on booking this place due to not being what I'm used to but I'd book again.
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Dwayne
10.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

What I like about the property the most are the rooms, and check in and check out is easy
Alan
icon-Business and Leisure
Business and Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Everything about the property is fantastic. Hoping to stay here again soon.
David
6.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Ceiling Fan did not work, left a stanley in unit and never got it back after messaging, other than that not bad
Dwayne
icon-Leisure
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Rooms are clean and comfortable to be in
yelena
icon-Leisure with Children
Leisure with Children
10.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Hotel room was great. Room was renovated and large with full kitchen and bathroom. Hotel is conveniently located near zoo and balboa gardens. But the area around the hotel is not the best - many homeless people and some of them appeared high. Do not recommend walking but great for taking an Uber to the zoo and gardens.
Mark
icon-Business
Business
8.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

For an unstaffed hotel, this was pretty good.
Luke
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
2.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

There’s no front desk to help with anything and the area around has a lot of homeless. At 3am I woke up to a massive fight outside my room that lasted a couple hours and wasn’t able to sleep. Also the shared bathrooms aren’t very clean.
Melissa
2.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Complete FALSE ADVERTISING. This is not a hotel, it's a HOSTEL. Such an inconvenient area, no parking, not safe, and not advertised as the Balboa Park Hotel in person either. Need a code, that is emailed to you, to get inside the building, no staff at front desk or on the premises. No room keys because there's no staff around to check you in or help you. You're emailed ANOTHER code to get inside your room. Rooms are so tiny and not as pictured in the booking, no air conditioning, walls are paper thin, shared showers and restrooms. As a single woman traveling this was so so unsafe all around and I feel so lied to. I paid a lot of money for this room, and I feel like it should have been advertised transparently. An Expedia agent could not even get ahold of the staff themselves until days later. And even then the hotel denied me a refund. Worst experience and worst trip I've ever had. Definitely not going anywhere NEAR this place ever again and will think twice before I book with Expedia again
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Friends and Family
2.0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Very disappointing. Didn’t sleep well due to noise and inability to block out light. The marketing photos are very misleading.
Irys
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

this stay was super good, me and my partner stayed at this place for our first time in california together, it’s very small and cozy. we slept comfortably and had no issues with service or anything. staff was very helpful, not sure if there is staff on site but we mostly messaged our staff through the hotel itself and they were very quick at responding and very helpful!
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