Stay at Quality Inn San Diego South - Chula Vista, featuring LGBTQ+ friendly amenities and a 4.2 rating. Close to San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, and Airport.
Guests appreciate the friendly and accommodating staff, cleanliness, and practical room features, though some note the hotel's dated appearance and location. The property offers solid value for travelers seeking a safe and convenient base near San Diego attractions.
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Quality Inn San Diego South - Chula Vista is a modest hotel located conveniently at 778 Broadway in Chula Vista, California. The property offers straightforward accommodation with clean and comfortable rooms, according to guest reviews, making it a practical choice for travelers looking for a safe and secure place to stay near San Diego. While some rooms may feel slightly dated, many guests appreciate the cleanliness and basic modern amenities such as microwaves, mini-fridges, and televisions.
The hotel operates with check-in from 3 PM and check-out by 11 AM, catering well to visitors who plan to explore the surrounding area. Amenities include a welcoming atmosphere that is LGBTQ+ friendly, and free parking with well-lit facilities adding to the feeling of security. Staff receive frequent praise for their friendliness and helpfulness, often cited as a highlight in guest experiences.
In terms of location, the hotel is well positioned for leisure travelers interested in local sightseeing and recreation. Nearby attractions such as the iconic Hotel del Coronado, expansive Balboa Park, and the popular San Diego Zoo provide ample opportunities for day trips. San Diego International Airport can be reached in under 20 minutes by car, making it convenient for travelers arriving by air.
The breakfast offered is basic but sufficient to start the day, with options like waffles, bagels, eggs, and coffee served until 9 AM. While not intended to impress with luxury, this hotel suits guests prioritizing cleanliness, value, and a friendly staff over upscale amenities. Visitors seeking a quiet, well-maintained spot with straightforward comforts in a functional location will find Quality Inn San Diego South - Chula Vista a solid option.
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The staff Zack an Harsh are so accommodating to our requests and needs. They even offered a restroom for us to use even after we checked out and they accommodated to leave our luggages while we went to different places to explore before we go to the airport. Such pleasant people to deal with Thank you so much.
Stayed here for 2 days . Nothing fancy but clean and comfortable. Rooms are a little out dated but clean! Not the greatest area but the hotel is very safe and secure . There are cameras everywhere and the parking lot is very well lit at night super bright lights ...the staff is awesome! They are all super friendly the guy at the front desk was very nice and accommodating..they are what make this hotel good ! I would definitely stay again..
Cute hotel, amazing staff! The rooms are a perfect size, the bathrooms have great counter space and blow dryers. The breakfast, while not huge, is nice with a little variety. I have stayed in 4 different rooms here over the last 5 weeks for work and zero complaints. Even the mini fridge in each room is a little bigger than most in room models.
Good place and good breakfast. Nothing too fancy but if you need a good room to stay in with a bathroom/shower then it’s a good place for the price. Free parking and staff is nice and it’s in a good location. My room has a tv and table/chair which is nice. I stayed here a week after surgery and it worked well for me
This is the place to stay!! Great friendly professional staff. The breakfast is unbeatable only place I've stayed where I forgot something and was able to go back and they had it saved!!! Huge kudos!! Highly recommended!!
The best 2⭐ hotel I had found!!! I know that the staff here works really hard from the front desk to the attendant , cleaner and everyone else because I had a great experiences during my stay. I like that they have a complimentary water and a protein bar during check in so that we dont have to worry about our drinking water throughout our first night. I love that everything is clean, towels are sparkling white, coffee pod in the room, comfortable bed and chairs , fridge, microwave, hair blower , tv of course and shampoo/conditioner and lotions are filled up and a couple of bar soaps. I had a quiet and comfortable night. I love that we felt safe during our stay. Their breakfast sets are basic (waffle, bagel, muffins?, egg, sausage, oatmeal?, coffee, juices, yogurt etc) but well enough to fill the stomach before your day starts but they close a little early at 9am (6am to 9am), so I missed my breakfast on my last day of stay because I came passed 9am .
Considered you are only about 12 miles from downtown San Diego, this hotel is a great option if you are just looking to sleep and shower after being out all day. Plenty of free parking available. The outside of hotel looks old, but rooms are actually upgraded/modern and very clean. If you are sensitive to noise, you do hear noise from rooms above and next to yours. All in all for the price and location, I would recommend this hotel.
Very clean. Great breakfast. Good service. Close to Chula Vista Harbor and downtown and Coronado Bridge. Very good location two blocks from the Bay. Little outdated but it is so clean it doesn’t matter and the beds and linens are first rate. Little firm for me but my husband is a firm guy and he loved it. I slept good too so not too firm.
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