Residence Inn San Diego La Jolla

Hotels
Residence Inn
8.3 (441 reviews)
8901 Gilman Drive , San Diego , us

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Pets allowed
BBQ facilities
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Spacious rooms
Helpful staff
Good location
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
High parking fees
Limited breakfast options

Categories

Cleanliness
5.69
The rooms were dirty with stains and a bad smell of mold and urine, felt unsafe.
Service
9.66
Staff was described as amicable and helpful, but experienced poor phone service.
Location
9.7
Good location, close to shopping, although the area was crowded.
Room Quality
8.15
Large suite but experienced noise issues from upstairs neighbors.
Amenities
9.18
Nice breakfast offerings and amenities, but some malfunctioning equipment.
Value for Money
7.64
Parking costs were high and breakfast options were minimal.
Food and Beverage
7.69
Breakfast had limited choices and less appealing presentation.
Overall Experience
8.66
Overall a good experience but marred by cleanliness and safety concerns.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 01:27

Property Description

Indulge in Comfort and Convenience

Suite Perfection: The suites at Residence Inn San Diego La Jolla offer a cozy fireplace, fully equipped kitchen, and modern amenities like a flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi.

Delightful Dining: Start your day with a complimentary breakfast buffet and enjoy a weekday evening reception. Need groceries? Take advantage of the hotel's grocery shopping service and 24-hour market.

Fitness and Business: Stay active at the gym or catch up on work at the business center. With easy access to top attractions like the San Diego Zoo and Sea World, Residence Inn San Diego La Jolla is the perfect choice for your stay.

Book now to experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at Residence Inn San Diego La Jolla!

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card are required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: SAN

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 25 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 441 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.69
Service: 9.66
Location: 9.7
Room Quality: 8.15
Amenities: 9.18
Value for Money: 7.64
Food and Beverage: 7.69
Overall Experience: 8.66
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Gladys extended_group us
10
Pros:

All went well. Thanks

Cons:

All went well. Thanks

2026-01-26 via Nuitee
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Kenichi extended_group jp
8
2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Greg couple us
9
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Patricia family_with_children us
8
Good location
Pros:

Studio has everything that is needed to stay and lots of storage space

Cons:

It was a little far away from the beach not walking distance like it was posted

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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amber family_with_children us
3
Pros:

spacious room

Cons:

many things were broken, the window frame fell off in hand when tried to open it, the sink began holding water as soon as it was turned on and held water until the next day, beds and pillows uncomfortable

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Tak solo_traveller us
9
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Brijesh family_with_children us
9
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Hayk family_with_children us
10
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Jones family_with_children us
10
2026-01-16 via Nuitee
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Charles family_with_children us
9
Close to UCSD
Pros:

I had a scheduled medical procedure at UC San Diego Health, and the location of this Residence Inn was perfect - only about a 10-minute drive to my appointment. The location was very quiet and overall comfortable.

Cons:

My one complaint is for the sofa/sleeper in our unit. While we didn't use it to sleep on, it was extremely uncomfortable to sit on while watching TV.

2026-01-14 via Nuitee
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jean-marc solo_traveller fr
6
Pros:

Chambre grande et bon emplacement. Personnel aimable

Cons:

Décoration vieillotte, breakfast minimal avec assiette en carton et couvert plastique. Peu de choix. Parking hors de prix. Vraiment pas au niveau maryot

2025-12-18 via Nuitee
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He solo_traveller us
10
2025-12-17 via Nuitee
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CHERYL solo_traveller us
10
2025-12-16 via Nuitee
couple us
6
2025-12-15 via Nuitee
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Rosemary solo_traveller us
8
Ok. Good shopping across street
Pros:

Nice place

Cons:

Crowded area no views

2025-12-07 via Nuitee
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Mary extended_group us
8
Pros:

When we arrived, Omar was extremely gracious and helpful.

Cons:

I had a booking difficulty and tried to deal with the telephone staff. The first person I spoke to was abrupt, extremely rude and hung up on me. The second person had no authorities to solve my problem, but at least was polite.
We have stayed at the residence Inn several times and have noticed that the breakfast offerings have gone downhill.

2025-12-07 via Nuitee
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Emily extended_group us
9
2025-12-07 via Nuitee
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Eddie couple us
1
Booking.com ripped me off and is refusing to refund me a full refund even after the property fully credited me back for
Pros:

The property was old and run down there were people living there the room was dirty with stains on bed and furniture and a really bad smell of mold and urine and it was hard to breathe in the room it was so bad the neighbors said the property was full of criminals and people on drugs and you could see people hanging out. It felt very unsafe and I requested a refund because I could not stay there I was afraid and it was disgusting in the room the hotel gladly credited me the full amount for the two days BUT booking.com stole my money and even though the property fully credited me booking.com is refusing to refund me the full amount. I will be disputing it and filling any and all formal complaints to the BBB etc and will never use booking.com again.

Cons:

The whole property was disgusting

2025-12-04 via Nuitee
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cityboy_nz Couples Springfield, Missouri
8
Great stay
Pros:

Don’t care for offering mobile key to skip the front desk when you’re required to stop by the front desk. Anyway needed to kept uber driving waiting with my bags while I waited to check in, then we drove to the room a few buildings away.
Nice clean spacious suites, well appointed. Quickly realized the people above us were loud, sounded like they were training for a pogo stick competition. I just unpacked then went out for the day.
Next day the noise upstairs continued so I asked nicely to move to an upstairs unit, this one provided no noisy neighbors so I was happy.
Breakfast was a nice spread daily, I noticed they removed the waffle makers on the weekend, I’m thinking cause it’s busier and they take a few minutes it would be too crowded in there. Different meat selection daily was a nice treat. Orange juice was nice & offering cold brew was a treat.
I marked down 1 star because of the bbq downstairs we attempted to use one night for some steaks I bought. It must be malfunctioning cause you can smell gas when you turn on the valve at the bottle, but when using a lighter to ignite, it just made a huge woof of a fire ball burning the hair of my partners arms. Possibly some instructions should be posted. FYI we have a gas bbq at home.

2025-12-01 via Tripadvisor
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221iselah Family
10
Perfect Stay for Our Family of Five
Pros:

We had an amazing stay at the Residence Inn La Jolla! From the moment we arrived, the front desk staff made us feel welcome. They were warm, attentive, and went out of their way to accommodate all the needs of our family of five. We stayed in the bi-level suite, and it was perfect. It was very spacious, comfortable, and spotless, plus you have a fully equipped kitchen & a laundry room on site. At times it felt like we were the only family there because of how quiet it was, but by the cars in the parking lot we knew it was fully booked. It gave our family plenty of room to relax and feel at home. The location is also a huge bonus. There are delicious restaurants within walking distance, including Pho La Jolla, along with a nearby grocery store for anything you might need. There’s also a shopping center just a short walk away with movie theaters and more, which made everything super convenient for our family. Traveling with a big family isn’t always easy, but they made everything effortless. The room was comfortable, the property was clean, and the service truly stood out. We’ll definitely be returning on our next trip to La Jolla!

2025-11-28 via Tripadvisor