Residence Inn San Diego La Jolla

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Residence Inn
8.3 (454 reviews)
8901 Gilman Drive , San Diego , us

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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 454 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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Hieu • family_with_children • us
4
Staff didn’t clean up my room
Pros:

Clean

Cons:

Too small

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Karen • couple • us
10
2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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orbuch • family_with_children • ar
4
Pros:

Normal

Cons:

I left a tablet below the sheets when I checked out. Went on a city tour and left my luggage. I remembered it all the afternoon being sure they will keep it up for me. I was wrong. It disappeared

2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Sarabjeet • couple • us
8
Friendly staff
Pros:

Great property

Cons:

Na

2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • family_with_children • us
9
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Rafael Pulido • couple • mx
1
2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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Katherine • family_with_children • us
10
2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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alilia • family_with_children • it
7
Nice stay in La Jolla
Pros:

The hotel was comfortable, although the building is quite dated, but everything was kept in good condition. Very friendly and helpful staff. I asked for a change of towels and they brought me plenty of clean ones very quickly. The hairdryer in the room was also excellent. Location very convenient, close to UCSD buildings.

Cons:

Breakfast could be improved; there wasn't much choice of fresh products like fruit and vegetables. The choice of cooked products (eggs or side dishes) could also be improved.

2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Mo • family_with_children • us
5
2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Excursion110603 • Solo travel
10
A superb employee, Isabella
Pros:

My stay is not over but had to praise your employee, Isabella, at your La Jolla location on Gilman.
I am here because a family member had cancer surgery at Scripps, La Jolla.
Completely exhausted from spending surgery day at Scripps, Isabella showed as much concern and compassion as people who dearly care for us. Isabella went out of her way to make sure my stay was as worry free as I needed it to be. I wanted flexibility in my length of stay and Isabella was able to make that work, lessening the stress I was experiencing. Each additional encounter was just as pleasant and successful.
An employee with those natural customer service abilities is not easily found and more than difficult to train to that level.
I feel Isabella is a major credit to your organization and with my luck in having her as my Marriott experience has created what your organization has strived to achieve….a lifelong loyalty to Marriott properties. I am committing to having a Marriott property as my first choice in any future trips.
Thank you for making a superb hiring choice in Isabella.
Sincerely,
Faye Marcantel

2026-03-14 • via Tripadvisor
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Victor • solo_traveller • us
10
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Leichenko • couple • ua
8
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Mo • couple • us
6
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Rajkumar Samuel • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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Happiness05724340706 • Family • Mumbai, Maharashtra
4
Doesn’t feel like a marriot property
Pros:

Stayed here for more than two weeks, while the cost here is not less, their service and staff leave a lot to be desired. Especially the managers, they have seriously bad attitude and seem not to realise that they are here for the customers and not vice versa. Wonder if Marriot has changed their policies…
The kitchen staff is an exception, always cheerful and welcoming everyone at breakfast.
Although the breakfast time could be extended to 9.30 am every day from 9 am.
I think the Marriot central leadership should look into this as the managers here seem to be working against the Marriot image.

2026-02-02 • via Tripadvisor
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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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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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Tak • solo_traveller • us
9
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Brijesh • family_with_children • us
9
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