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Ace Budget Motel

2.5 star property
Hotel in San Diego with free parking

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Two-story building with a central staircase and two upper-floor balconies.
Cozy room with a kitchenette, flat-screen TV, and comfortable seating area.
Simple, convenient accommodations with a cable TV and HBO.
Bathroom features a shower area and towel rack.
Enjoy a compact, well-organized space with a kitchenette area, featuring a refrigerator, microwave, and flat-screen television.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$144
includes taxes & fees
6 Aug - 7 Aug

Room options

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Cozy retreat with a single bed, window, and framed picture.

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Cozy retreat with a single bed, window, and framed picture.

Queen Non-smoking Handicap Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
7058 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA, 92115

What's nearby

  • The Salvation Army Kroc Center - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • San Diego State University - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Viejas Arena - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 13 min drive - 17.9 km

Getting around

  • 70th St. Trolley Station - 13 min walk
  • Old Town Transit Center - 17 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪D Z Akin's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Denny's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dirty Birds - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Ace Budget Motel

Hotel near San Diego State University
Close to Snapdragon Stadium, Ace Budget Motel has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • A 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guest rooms at Ace Budget Motel include comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
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 ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Breakage deposit: USD 50 per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Late check-in fee
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Ace Budget Motel San Diego
Ace Budget San Diego
Ace Budget Motel Hotel
Ace Budget Motel San Diego
Ace Budget Motel Hotel San Diego

Frequently asked questions

Is Ace Budget Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Ace Budget Motel?

As of 5 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ace Budget Motel on 6 Aug 2025 start from NZ$143.84, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Ace Budget Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ace Budget Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours, for a fee.

What time is check-out at Ace Budget Motel?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Ace Budget Motel located?

Located in Mid-City, this hotel is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from San Diego State University. Viejas Arena is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) away. 70th St. Trolley Station is 13 minutes by foot and Alvarado Station is 21 minutes.

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Ace Budget Motel Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 189 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 189 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 189 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 189 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 189 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great prices staff is very nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

michael

A/C worked great but everything else is just acceptable only bed and small table no chairs or nightstand
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is amazing great prices
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is amazing
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rolms are nice sized price is very good. Staff here is very nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dante

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything is up to par
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Grest valie rooms are clean. Only place i use when i need a room
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very peaceful and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Amenities
Quiet
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jane

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is NASTY. We saw the room and literally just paid to sleep somewhere else. If you care at all about cleanliness, don’t stay here, lol. There was 0 furniture in our room, not even a trash can. 1 bed. 1 mini fridge with a microwave on top.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Gissel

Liked: Staff & service
It’s okay for a last minute night stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness
It was clean safe and friendly what else can you ask for cheap motel

2/10 Terrible

Ronda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good stuff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was my first experience visiting San Diego and I had great experience office guy was so nice and friendly I’ll book again next time I visit San Diego.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Get a bang for your buck

Small but clean and quite. Would stay there again and again!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ronda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Iran

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very dirty bad neighborhood nasty horrible place to stay at
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jason

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Do not stay here. It’s dirty, run down and in a dangerous neighborhood.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Nunzio

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The price of the hotel was not what I was quoted

The bed was comfortable the bathroom was clean was just pretty nice everything was nice and quiet
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marvis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I could not use the internet, my computer couldn't connect but overall it was a good stay..
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022