Residence Inn San Diego La Jolla

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Residence Inn
8.3 (517 reviews)
8901 Gilman Drive , La Jolla , US
+1 858-587-1770

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Business center
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 517 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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Aparna • solo_traveller • us
4
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Stefano • extended_group • us
9
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Vicky Faye • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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CHIEN HSIANG • extended_group • tw
8
Pros:

完整的廚房及設備

Cons:

沙發床不是很舒適

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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ToUyen • family_with_children • us
1
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Ken • couple • us
9
2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Bryant • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

All the staff were very friendly, the rooms were nice, and the amenities were great!

Cons:

Waffles were only done on Friday, not Saturday or Sunday for breakfast, but not a deal breaker. The breakfast had many other options!

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Alessandra • couple • it
9
Ci tornerei senza dubbio
Pros:

Ottima struttura, colazione molto buona, posizione comoda, stanze grandi e pulite. Ottimo rapporto qualità prezzo per la zona di La Jolla, generalemente molto piú costosa per questo tipo di camere/ monolocali

Cons:

Nulla

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Melissa • extended_group • us
10
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Razvan • family_with_children • ro
9
Pros:

Big parking on site , nice rooms, breakfast included in the price. Very nice people at reception.

Cons:

The air conditioning was noisy and too powerful, with no way to adjust it. . The parking must be paid as an extra feature, but I already knew that, from other reviews.

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Suzanne • couple • us
7
Ok stay for what we needed, close to family.
Pros:

Staff were very friendly. Breakfast was nice with lots of options. Pool was nice in the morning hours.

Cons:

The rooms were damp with a musty smell. Carpets were dirty and could use a replacement. Kitchen floors and bathroom floors weren't as clean as they could be. Motion sensor lights in the room were too bright and went off during night when walked by using the bathroom. Light at top of stairs was too bright and should be on a motion sensor.

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Alexandre • couple • fr
10
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Vicky Faye • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Kalia the front desk staff who checked me in was really kind, friendly, and helpful. She gave a lot of good recommendations and answered all my questions about the hotel and the La Jolla area.

Variety of breakfast everyday was great, and the drinks at the lobby were a plus!

Thank you for an amazing stay!

Cons:

Nothing. All is good!

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Sebastian • extended_group • ar
10
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Yaxin • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Stella • family_with_children • us
9
Pros:

Breakfast was very good. Quiet location and rooms were comfortable and clean.

Cons:

faucet is bathroom sink is slow

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Kim • couple • us
8
It was nice and the staff was friendly
Pros:

It was clean

Cons:

N/A

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • family_with_children • us
8
Great property in La Jolla.
Pros:

Reserved a 2-bedroom suite, but was informed that that unit was not accessible by wheelchair. Front desk employees moved us to 2 studio units, which was the best possible solution. Breakfast was good, but I recommend going early, because every morning it seemed most people waited until just before breakfast ended at 9am, to eat. After a rocky start, our stay at Residence Inn La Jolla was great. The studios were spacious, clean, and each had a fully equipped kitchen. Location was great, and 15-20 minutes away from everything we wanted to see and do, such as Ocean Beach, Sea World, and the San Diego Zoo. Overall a very nice property which I would happily stay at again. Property was likely an apartment complex before being bought by Marriot.

Cons:

Bathrooms were not ADA accessible, so I was unable to shower. Next time I will bring items that I use at home to help me into and out of the shower.

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Bhagya • couple • us
10
Pros:

Everything was excellent.

Cons:

None

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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CHIEN HSIANG • couple • tw
9
Pros:

室內空間寬敞，完整廚房

Cons:

昆蟲多，房屋周遭雜草太長

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee