National University's Camino Del Rio South Campus is located 8 miles northeast of downtown San Diego at the junction of I-8 / I-15. The closest hotels are east of the campus.
Address: 9388 Lightwave Avenue,
San Diego,
CA92123Zoom in (+) to see interstate exits, restaurants, and other attractions near hotels.
"If you arrive after 8 PM, you'll have to go to the back of the building and check in through a window with bullet-proof glass. There was no heat in the room, and we froze. No TV remote control. Breakfast was so bad I wouldn't feed it to a dog. The elevator didn't work. Don't stay at this motel.2019-12-31"
"The motel was dingy and needed work. It was nice having a kitchenette. Good service. The breakfast set-up was terrible. Shop around.2019-05-13"
"Nice hotel, and within walking distance to the trolley to local attractions. The room was nicely decorated, and the beds were comfortable. Good breakfast. There was a charge for parking, though.2015-12-10"
Budget, smoke-free, all-suite, extended-stay hotel
Near Qualcomm Stadium
3 floors, 107 suites - elevator
No swimming pool
Kitchen in every suite
Free continental breakfast
Free WiFi
Free parking
Pet friendly hotel
More > - allows up to medium-sized pets only, 2 pets per room - $25 per night fee for each pet - $150 maximum per stay fee for each pet. - May 2019 < Less
"The hotel was nice and clean, and I loved that pets were allowed. The staff was friendly. I did have to pay for parking. No keyed re-entry to the stairwells, so if your room is at the end of the hall, you have to go back to the elevator to re-enter.2018-09-26"
"The motel was OK but not great. Not happy about a $150 hold on my credit card for 15 days.2016-08-30"
"Didn't like having to pay a large deposit at check-in. Don't recommend this motel.2016-05-20"
"The motel room smelled musty. The towel rack and toilet seat were broken; we reported it, but nothing was done. The continental breakfast was a joke. Not happy about the $150 deposit even though we paid in advance. Don't recommend this motel.2016-05-18"
"Close to the trolley, so it was easy to get around and get to SDCCU Stadium. There was a Food For Less within walking distance. Good hotel overall. The room had a fridge and microwave.2019-01-06"
"Easy access to downtown and the stadium, and the trolley was just across the street. The hotel staff was friendly and helpful. Great place to stay.2016-12-30"
"Clean hotel. The room was nicely decorated.2015-12-24"
Pet friendly hotel
More > - allows up to medium-sized pets only, 2 pets per room - $25 per night fee for each pet - $150 maximum per stay fee for each pet. - May 2019 < Less
"I arrived late, and there was nobody at the desk to check me in. The room smelled like smoke. No dishes or utensils in the kitchen, and no hair dryer in the bathroom. Don't stay here.2018-08-07"
"Good experience, but there was no wine bottle opener at the motel.2015-10-15"
"I loved the room. Check this hotel out.2021-09-04"
"The motel was run-down and in need of repair. The front desk clerk gave me incorrect directions. The only positive was that the place was clean. The bag breakfast was a joke. Find another place to stay.2021-07-10"
"Good location. The beds were comfortable, and the continental breakfast was terrific. The hotel does charge for parking.2019-09-22"
"The hotel was nice and clean, and just 5 minutes from the children's hospital. I'd definitely stay here again.2021-04-09"
"Close to Rady Children's Hospital. Good rates. The hotel was clean, and the bed was so comfortable.2021-02-24"
"Great rates. The hotel room was clean, and the food was excellent. The staff was so friendly and helpful; we felt welcomed. They accommodated our request for a late checkout. We were extremely happy with our stay.2020-09-05"
"The motel badly needed maintenance. Our room was above the laundry room and was always hot. There was no carpet, and the tiles were peeling off the floor. The parking lot was small. I won't stay here again.2018-12-06"
"Convenient to downtown, Balboa Park, SeaWorld, Fashion Valley Mall, and many other attractions. The room rate was reasonable and included WiFi and continental breakfast. The room was clean, quiet, and comfortable. The only downside was that I lost an item of clothing that I assume was gathered up with the laundry, and the hotel staff was unable to locate it. The breakfast room got crowded, so go early. I definitely recommend this motel to anyone looking for an inexpensive place to sleep.2015-07-08"
"Check-in was a nightmare since I was paying for a friend's room. The hotel staff wanted a copy of my credit card e-mailed to them. Don't stay here.2019-10-03"
"Our stay at this hotel was the best we've had. The service and breakfast were great.2019-09-24"
"The hotel was extremely clean, and the staff was friendly.2015-08-06"
"Everything was great. I upgraded to a hotel room with a balcony overlooking the pool.2020-08-10"
"The stay was a little difficult because of Covid regulations, especially with kids. However, the hotel was clean, and we enjoyed ourselves. We saw a few ants in our room. The staff was polite and helpful. 2020-08-10"
"The hotel had a great atmosphere, and the employees were super friendly and helpful.2019-11-19"
"Good rates. The hotel room was clean, and everything was perfect. Fast check-in. I can't wait to go back.2021-11-08"
"I wasn't satisfied with the quality of this hotel. The hospitality was fine, but the carpet was dirty and hadn't been vacuumed, and the AC didn't work well. There was mold on the shower wall. I should have stayed in my car.2021-08-28"
"Hotel room was small but clean. Nice pool area and restaurant.2015-02-22"
Midscale, smoke-free, all-suite, extended-stay hotel
In Hotel Circle - close to Old Town San Diego
3 floors, 50 suites - elevator
No swimming pool
24-hour exercise room
Kitchen in every suite
Free WiFi
Free parking
Pet friendly hotel
More > - allows pets up to 80 pounds, 2 pets per room - $150 per fee if staying 7 nights or more for each pet - $75 pet fee if staying fewer than 7 nights for each pet. - Apr 2016 < Less
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Most of our competitors order these same hotels in other ways that make them more money.
How Do We Define Motel?
To us, motels are smaller lodgings that have rooms you can enter directly from the parking area.
At hotels, on the other hand, you can enter your room only through a hall inside the building.
Hotel Booking Tips
Beware of non-refundable reservations that could cost you a lot of money if you change or cancel them. +Non-refundable reservations are a gamble that will usually save you less than $10. If you make a $90 non-refundable reservation instead of a $100 refundable booking, you are betting $90 to win $10. Would you do that in Las Vegas? -
Don't assume you can cancel a non-refundable reservation without penalty if you notify the hotel weeks or even months in advance. +Often you cannot because some hotels' profit strategy is to get paid more than once for the same room for the same night. -
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The earlier in the afternoon you check into a hotel, the more likely you will get a room or suite that matches your preferences.