Name: Ace Budget Motel
Address: 7058 El Cajon Blvd, College East, San Diego, California, United States of America, San Diego, California, United States of America
Rating: 6.13

Guest reviews

6.1

Pleasant

Based on 228 verified reviews

Who stays here?

Business

30%

Couple

35%

Solo

35%

What guests think

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Ace Budget Motel draws guests with very low prices and some friendly staff, but reviews are sharply mixed on cleanliness and upkeep, with multiple reports of dirty rooms, strong odors, missing basics, and safety concerns.

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2

MIGUEL

20 Mar 2026

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Stayed 1 night

This place is horrible it was our worst nightmare

2

Pwali

10 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

They have to fix the sink because when you wash the face water is spoiling on the floor room namba 103 they gotta make sure everything is well..

2

Miguel

8 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I didn’t like that my room had no towels, and trash cans and the ac smelled funky

8

Clayton

1 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very inexpensive and manager was friendly. Although my room had a slight smoke smell and no shower soap was available I'd stay there again because the room was available at the last minute for a bargain price.

6

michael

31 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A/C worked great but everything else is just acceptable only bed and small table no chairs or nightstand

7058 El Cajon Blvd, College East, San Diego, California, United States of America

Location

With a stay at Ace Budget Motel in San Diego (Mid-City), you'll be a 3-minute drive from San Diego State University and 9 minutes from Hotel Circle. This hotel is 8.3 mi (13.4 km) from Balboa Park and 9.7 mi (15.6 km) from Petco Park.

Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater(1.8 Miles)

San Diego State University(1.9 Miles)

Viejas Arena(2 Miles)

Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala(4.7 Miles)

Mission Trails Regional Park(5.5 Miles)

Snapdragon Stadium(6.2 Miles)

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Property policies

Check-in instructions

Everything you need to know for a smooth check-in.

Check-in

Check-out

From 15:00 to 18:00

Before 11:00

Security deposit

USD 50 per accommodation on arrival.

Good to know

Additional policies and info about this property.

Optional extras

Additional paid services you can request.

FAQs

Free self parking is available onsite. Parking is on-site and uncovered, and no reservation is required.

Check-in time is from 3:00 PM until 6:00 PM, and check-out time is at 11:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out may be available for a fee, subject to availability. Guests should contact the property in advance for arrangements.

The property is situated in San Diego's Mid-City, approximately 3 minutes from San Diego State University and 9 minutes from Hotel Circle. It is about 8.3 miles from Balboa Park and 9.7 miles from Petco Park.

Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

The property offers rollaway beds for a fee of USD 20 per night, and an advance request is required for confirmation.

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