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Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

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A hotel room with two beds, a teal accent wall, a modern door, and a check-in desk.
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Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
$74 nightly
The current price is $85 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10

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1631 Hotel Cir S, San Diego, CA, 92108
  • Place, Hotel Circle
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Town and Country San Diego
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Fashion Valley Mall
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a TV, a chair, and a bathroom visible through the window.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a small round table with two orange chairs, and a door leading to a bathroom.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a TV, a chair, and a bathroom visible through the window.

Room Selected at Check In

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

San Diego

With a stay at Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle in San Diego (Mission Valley), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Old Town San Diego State Park and Balboa Park. .This golf hotel is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from University of San Diego and 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Marine Corps Recruit Depot.

What's nearby

  • Hotel Circle - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Legacy International Center - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Town and Country San Diego - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Presidio Park - 1 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Fashion Valley Mall - 1 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Fashion Valley Transit Center Station - 2 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 3 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Monkey Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Crust Kitchen - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Remy - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Tony’s Fresh Mexican Food - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle offers 80 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 80 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Golf driving range
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2017
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per stay

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

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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This hotel will place an authorization for the entire stay at 2 PM on the day of arrival for any bookings where payment for the stay will be made on site instead of at the time of booking. If the card is declined, the hotel reserves the right to cancel the reservation.

We should mention

Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Howard Johnson Circle
Howard Johnson Inn Hotel Circle
Howard Johnson Inn Hotel Circle San Diego
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Howard Johnson Express Inn - San Diego Hotel San Diego
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Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 239 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 152 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 172 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 179 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 259 out of 1001 reviews

5.8/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Staff & service

5.2/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was clean, staff was helpful, parking was a little tricky...
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. Close to everything. Convenient freeway access . Inexpensive stay for a mid-level hotel. Great place for someone on a budget.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Affordable prices Great location Friendly and professional staff
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service
Room was semi clean can’t complain for the price
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean, super comfortable pillows and bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
air conditioner worked very well
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room was neat and it got the job done.its close to airport, sea world and many other locations, so that helps
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean. Bed was very comfortable an everything was nice n neat. I am definitely staying again. An its. Near tby everything you need.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible, Dirty!! Don’t Book here!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom door and restroom were dirty , the shower was falling apart . Parking was horrible couldn’t find parking at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Was a good stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We asked in the counter for cleanning service. They only did it once in six days. And only because I kept asking for it
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

It was okay not too bad for the price
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice clean room. Friendly staff easy check in, easy parking. Close to Old town and shopping mall.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
room smelled musty
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Poorly maintained! No smoke detector in room! Bathroom door didn’t close properly, was severely warped from moisture. The whole room smelled like mildew setting off my asthma! Only stayed one night. We had to get out of there!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
waited an hour for management and still no show for assistance, no towels, floors were sticky, outlets didn’t work, bed covers were just sheets, pillows had stains on it. Easy accessible location to things. Only perks is the location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Poor management, dirty, peeling paint, no shampoo, not enough towels, check in clerk sitting with bare feet on counter
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Good place for an overnighter
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really decent place to stay when you still want to be able to stay close by to shopping and dining
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was poorly maintained. I got stuck in the elevator. The ice machine looked like rats lived in it
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front manager was rude. He was the same gentleman asking me about my nationality which was uncomfortable. The towels had hair on them. Also found dry noodles behind the bed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quick stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025