Star Motel offers free Wi-Fi and parking in San Diego, close to Hotel del Coronado and Balboa Park. Rated 3.4 with 88 guest reviews. Ideal for sightseeing visitors.
Recent guests highlight the motel’s clean rooms and welcoming staff, appreciating practical amenities despite limited facilities. The property suits budget-conscious travelers valuing location and basic comforts over luxury.
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Star Motel is a budget-friendly option located at 1060 Outer Rd in San Diego, offering straightforward motel accommodations suitable for visitors focusing on sightseeing and recreation. The property, rated 3.4 from 88 reviews, provides essential amenities such as free Wi-Fi and complimentary parking, though it does not feature a pool, restaurant, or fitness center.
The rooms are generally described as clean and functional, with some including kitchenettes equipped with a stove and refrigerator, which is a practical benefit for longer stays. Guest feedback highlights the friendly and helpful staff, as well as convenient features like ample TV channels and accessible outlets. Some guests note minor drawbacks, such as the absence of bathtubs and occasional noise from bed frames.
Positioned within reach of popular attractions like Balboa Park, the San Diego Zoo, and the historic Hotel del Coronado, the motel offers a base for exploring the area. San Diego International Airport is approximately a 19-minute drive away, making it convenient for travelers requiring quick access to the city. Nearby lodging options provide additional choices within close proximity.
Overall, Star Motel is a practical choice for budget-conscious travelers or visitors prioritizing location and affordability over luxury. While accommodations may be basic, the motel receives praise for its cleanliness, value, and accommodating staff, making it suitable for guests seeking no-frills lodging in the San Diego area.
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Very clean and nice property in a good, safe location. The managers were very nice and helpful as well. I would completely recommend this place and will be coming back with my family.
Staff is incredibly friendly and extremely accommodating. No hassles, no BS. Probably 1000 channels included. Rooms have always been clean, no bugs of any kind. Walking distance to fast food. Much better showers than I would have expected. Clean mini fridge, clean microwave. Convenient outlet near the bed and side table. This is my new go-to. The price is great, but what really puts it at 5 stars for me is the friendliness of the staff. Have stayed here a couple of times and will continue to book with them in the future.
No complaints...the room is very clean, lady at the front desk is pleasant, staff are cordial and accomodating...the bed is a little squeaky, but its doable... for the price you cant go wrong, i will be coming back. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK
I like the fact that they have porn lol but I d0nt like how there's no WiFi...the room was clean and service was good to.
The staff is friendly for the most part, and pricing was budget friendly, sort of. I got the room with kitchenette for $550 a whole week! (Plus deposit). Security is fair, considering location.
Nice room frig micro only thing i didnt like was no bathtub ...
It was the perfect hotel, the rooms were so clean, there was a stove, and the lady in front was so nice she was also good at her job
You get what you pay for! Its not the Ritz-Carlton, its a safe room for a cheap price... really friendly guy runs the place.
I’ve got to admit I was a little bit skeptical because prior years ⭐ Motel was not well maintained Ect… I can say it’s MUCH better than many places I’ve stay at recently on Broadway CV & EC area. ⭐⭐⭐.5.
As for the quality of the rooms I've been in they are good, some even come with a full refrigerator and stove, you can't really beat that for 40 a night. I think these hotels are for long term. They have dressers closets and other things. As for the porn its only on one channel and you don't even have to watch it. I like this place because of the price location and stove with full size fridge recommended
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