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California Suites Hotel

Property class: 2

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Property grounds
Property grounds
Garden
Courtyard
Standard Room, Non Smoking

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services

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5415 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA, 92117
  • Place, Convoy District
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Boomers San Diego
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Zoo
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(21 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Single Room, 2 Double Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(37 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(141 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(70 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(62 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(34 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

San Diego

With a stay at California Suites Hotel in San Diego (Clairemont), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Balboa Park and Mission Bay. .This hotel is 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from San Diego Zoo and 9.6 mi (15.4 km) from Petco Park.

What's nearby

  • Convoy District - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Boomers San Diego - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Mission Bay - 10 min drive - 9.0 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 13 min drive - 14.9 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 15 min drive - 17.2 km

Getting around

  • Executive Drive Station - 7 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 8 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪99 Ranch Market - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Sam Woo BBQ - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wushiland Boba - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Best Pizza & Brew - ‬4 min drive

About this property

California Suites Hotel

California Suites Hotel offers 172 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary newspapers and irons/ironing boards. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Housekeeping is offered on request and hair dryers can be requested.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.
Make yourself at home in one of the 172 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have bathtubs and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and complimentary newspapers, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and a hot tub. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a picnic area.
Featured amenities include express check-out, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in San Diego? This hotel has 1400 square feet (130 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 1,400 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1970
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • A damage deposit of USD 250.00 will be collected before check-in.

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

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

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California Suites Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1045 out of 2453 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 599 out of 2453 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 370 out of 2453 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 244 out of 2453 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 195 out of 2453 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great had everything I needed as well I wish the TV was a smart TV understand that not all TVs can be like that but loved the bed loved how clean it was the staff was amazing and everything was well respected and cleaned I would highly suggest if anyone's looking for a hotel to give these folks a try because it's the second time I've been here and they are very good
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

kristin

Clean and spacious room, helpful staff, good location, good amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Brandon

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was old. Siding was falling off, corner smelled like cat pee, and shower was moldy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Javier

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean. Staff helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward A Freeman

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Classic Spanish style of the hotel is my favorite enjoyable memories of CSH.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Mohammad

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Gonzalo

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Started with booking with Expedia, look at bath tub drain with mold, various pieces of furniture in very poor condition, altogether, Fee paid NOT warranted
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

CESAR

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Arcelia

Disliked: Cleanliness
Staff is terrible marisela manager is racist
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

JOHN TA

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk lady Jessica is very rude. Overall the hotel is nice but checking in or getting towels or just communicating to front desk is not easy
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Jenn

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The bed felt like I was sleeping on a rock. Just because this is a budget hotel doesn't mean staff should cut corners when it comes to cleaning. There were hairs in the bed. This is gross! My husband and I wanted to have a staycation
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Gonsalo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Yes
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

KATHY, kalama

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was not very clean the bed was not a queen size like they said it was it was way too small for two people and there was no lock on the door just
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sonya

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Hendri, West Covina

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff, Breanna and Josh were super nice and helpful. My room was comfortable. I didn't get a chance to see the rest of the property.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Customer service is top notch!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Kyler

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Bryant

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
First assigned Room was not good but Ms Jennifer at the front desk listened to my concerns and resolved the issue You need to put sign on the door and go to front desk and request maid Service ** I did both but room “was not” cleaned when I returned that evening The garden area and landscaping is beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincenzo

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025