Ace Budget Motel
About Ace Budget Motel
Located within 2.2 miles of San Diego State University and 10 miles of Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, Ace Budget Motel provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in San Diego. The property is around 10 miles from San Diego – Santa Fe Depot Amtrak Station, 11 miles from San Diego Convention Center and 11 miles from San Diego Zoo. The property has room service and a 24-hour front desk for guests. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at the motel also provide guests with free WiFi. At Ace Budget Motel every room has a desk and a flat-screen TV. USS Midway Museum is 11 miles from the accommodation, while University of San Diego is 11 miles away. San Diego International Airport is 11 miles from the property.
Amenities
- 24-hour front desk
- On-site dining
- Express check-in / check-out
- Family friendly
- Smoke-free property
Reviews
The hotel receives mixed reviews with guests expressing concerns over cleanliness, amenities, and customer service. However, some guests appreciate the affordability, location, and recent renovations.
- Affordable pricing
- Recently renovated rooms in some instances
- Cleanliness issues
- Poor customer service
- 5/5
Lovely
- 5/5
Everything , was very nicena Very quiet
- 5/5
Everything , was very nicena Very quiet
- 1/5
This place is horrible it was our worst nightmare
- 5/5
Great hotel, very clean and comfortable. Would recommend.
- 5/5
Great hotel, very clean and comfortable. Would recommend.
- 0.5/5
Bad
- 0.5/5
Bad
- 3.5/5
Good
- 0.5/5
Everything
- 0.5/5
No breakfast Dirty place, toilet not working
- 2/5
24/7 help desk Only one outlet worked
- 2/5
Only one outlet worked
- 3/5
No trash can in my room, seemed to be an oversight.
- 3/5
No trash can in my room, seemed to be an oversight.
- 4/5
Very good
- 5/5
Exceptional
- 2/5
Disappointing
- 4/5
Very good
- 3/5
Room available The room was dirty there was roaches and under the bed we found dog pops not okay with that as so ever
- 3/5
The room was dirty there was roaches and under the bed we found dog pops not okay with that as so ever
- 0.5/5
Nothing it was dirty and to many problems Everything
- 0.5/5
Disappointed
- 1/5
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..
- 1/5
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..
- 1/5
I didn’t like that my room had no towels, and trash cans and the ac smelled funky
- 1/5
I didn’t like that my room had no towels, and trash cans and the ac smelled funky
- 4/5
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.
- 4/5
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.
- 2/5
The pillow and towels were very dirty. Bed was clean
- 2/5
The pillow and towels were very dirty. Bed was clean
- 3.5/5
Extremely minimalist. But a comfortable roof over your head with parking, hot water and a large screen TV. Microwave and refrigerator and air conditioner all worked well and more than I needed. Nothing.
- 3/5
A/C worked great but everything else is just acceptable only bed and small table no chairs or nightstand
- 3/5
A/C worked great but everything else is just acceptable only bed and small table no chairs or nightstand
- 0.5/5
The whole place was filthy from personal in the parking lot going trash and dirt and debris all over as customers is trying to check in the room was the worst it is anywhere in the world homeless people live better than that room the microwave was filthy dirty I took pictures of the whole facility I'm going to turn it into the health department thank you for my review
- 0.5/5
Nothing Everything
- 0.5/5
Nothing They said that my room was not paid for and I paid for my room online so could I please get a refund
- 5/5
Everything is up to par
- 5/5
Everything is up to par
- 5/5
The staff are very friendly and accommodating. The area has plenty of places to eat and shop at, and the price is usually much more affordable than anywhere else.
- 0.5/5
There were stores and gas station nearby The bathroom was dirty. The microwave had hotdogs in it. It was always loud outside and they refuse to give me a roll of toilet paper.
- 1/5
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.
- 1/5
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.
- 5/5
Grest valie rooms are clean. Only place i use when i need a room
- 5/5
Grest valie rooms are clean. Only place i use when i need a room
- 5/5
Staff is amazing great prices
- 5/5
Staff is amazing great prices
- 5/5
Everything was great
- 5/5
Everything was great
- 5/5
Affordable accommodation
- 5/5
Affordable accommodation
- 5/5
Great prices staff is very nice
- 5/5
Great prices staff is very nice
- 5/5
Staff is amazing
- 5/5
Staff is amazing
- 5/5
Very clean and quiet
- 5/5
Very clean and quiet
- 5/5
Rolms are nice sized price is very good. Staff here is very nice
- 5/5
Rolms are nice sized price is very good. Staff here is very nice
- 2.5/5
Nothing
- 5/5
It was clean and quiet Nothing it was no problems
- 3.5/5
Great staff Nothing to dislike
- 5/5
Clean
- 5/5
Clean
- 5/5
Quiet
- 5/5
Quiet
- 5/5
Quiet
- 5/5
Quiet
- 5/5
Very peaceful and quiet.
- 5/5
Very peaceful and quiet.
- 5/5
Nice quiet clean
- 5/5
Nice quiet clean
- 0.5/5
In a bad area It was not describe the way they say On booking.com
- 5/5
Quiet and peaceful
- 5/5
Quiet and peaceful
- 0.5/5
The price and location. The dirty sheets, bed bug bites and methhead neighbors yelling and arguing and staff let them.
- 5/5
Great Great
- 3/5
Bugs and roaches everywhere and no furniture in the rooms.
- 3/5
Bugs and roaches everywhere and no furniture in the rooms.
- 1/5
Unfortunately the property looked nothing like the pictures. It was also my first time seeing screw nails held up by duct tape as a coat rack in the bathroom. There was a whole in our front window. The bathroom smelled like freshly smoked meth or some chemical. And the front door wouldn’t lock. It was rough to even stand in the main room longer than a minute without the smell becoming over whelming. Informed the attendant but they told me their rooms were full and there was no other availability. I highly do not recommend this place stay open for business.
- 1/5
Unfortunately the property looked nothing like the pictures. It was also my first time seeing screw nails held up by duct tape as a coat rack in the bathroom. There was a whole in our front window. The bathroom smelled like freshly smoked meth or some chemical. And the front door wouldn’t lock. It was rough to even stand in the main room longer than a minute without the smell becoming over whelming. Informed the attendant but they told me their rooms were full and there was no other availability. I highly do not recommend this place stay open for business.
- 1/5
Very dirty bad neighborhood nasty horrible place to stay at
- 1/5
Very dirty bad neighborhood nasty horrible place to stay at
- 1/5
Good stuff
- 1/5
Good stuff
- 1/5
Dirty ! Stains everywhere ! Door couldn’t close all the way ! Shower not working properly ! AC was semi-working at times ! The list goes on……… I should have taken photos, I was in shock 😳 . I rented this room because it was an emergency, and not thinking at all , and you can’t cancel or get your refund!
- 1/5
Dirty ! Stains everywhere ! Door couldn’t close all the way ! Shower not working properly ! AC was semi-working at times ! The list goes on……… I should have taken photos, I was in shock 😳 . I rented this room because it was an emergency, and not thinking at all , and you can’t cancel or get your refund!
- 1/5
Just sucks got woken up at 4am because people were outide yelling and racing cars
- 1/5
Just sucks got woken up at 4am because people were outide yelling and racing cars
- 1/5
Do not stay here. It’s dirty, run down and in a dangerous neighborhood.
- 1/5
Do not stay here. It’s dirty, run down and in a dangerous neighborhood.
- 1/5
Nothing about this place was likeable. Stain sheets & box spring cover..shower head was held together with clear tape, shower fixture wasn’t flushed to the wall, ac unit was missing vent cover, second room they offered us wasn’t better-coachroachs, mircowave was filthy dirty and looked rusty in areas. We ended up leaving- lost one night but were able to be refunded last two days. Wish I could post pictures I took!
- 1/5
Nothing about this place was likeable. Stain sheets & box spring cover..shower head was held together with clear tape, shower fixture wasn’t flushed to the wall, ac unit was missing vent cover, second room they offered us wasn’t better-coachroachs, mircowave was filthy dirty and looked rusty in areas. We ended up leaving- lost one night but were able to be refunded last two days. Wish I could post pictures I took!
- 3/5
It is what it is
- 3/5
It is what it is
- 1/5
The office gave someone else a key to my room and I was woken up one day to them trying to get in, if I hadn't had the deadbolt on they could have gotten in. That alone is an inexcusable invasion of my privacy. The room was dirty. The walls were stained, trim pieces had been torn off around the sink and doors. The floor was sticky in some places and slippery in others. There was no blankets on the bed, just a thin sheet. The bed itself was uncomfortable. The TV didn't work and there was no furnishings in the room beyond the bed. No chairs or dressers or anything to unpack your bags onto, so the bed was always half taken by all my clothes since I refused to put them on the ground. There were bugs all over, especially in the bathroom. There was not a single redeeming quality of this motel. I would pay money to not go there again.
- 1/5
The office gave someone else a key to my room and I was woken up one day to them trying to get in, if I hadn't had the deadbolt on they could have gotten in. That alone is an inexcusable invasion of my privacy. The room was dirty. The walls were stained, trim pieces had been torn off around the sink and doors. The floor was sticky in some places and slippery in others. There was no blankets on the bed, just a thin sheet. The bed itself was uncomfortable. The TV didn't work and there was no furnishings in the room beyond the bed. No chairs or dressers or anything to unpack your bags onto, so the bed was always half taken by all my clothes since I refused to put them on the ground. There were bugs all over, especially in the bathroom. There was not a single redeeming quality of this motel. I would pay money to not go there again.
- 1/5
The office gave someone else a key to my room and I was woken up one day to them trying to get in, if I hadn't had the deadbolt on they could have gotten in. That alone is an inexcusable invasion of my privacy. The room was dirty. The walls were stained, trim pieces had been torn off around the sink and doors. The floor was sticky in some places and slippery in others. There was no blankets on the bed, just a thin sheet. The bed itself was uncomfortable. The TV didn't work and there was no furnishings in the room beyond the bed. No chairs or dressers or anything to unpack your bags onto, so the bed was always half taken by all my clothes since I refused to put them on the ground. There were bugs all over, especially in the bathroom. There was not a single redeeming quality of this motel. I would pay money to not go there again.
- 1/5
The office gave someone else a key to my room and I was woken up one day to them trying to get in, if I hadn't had the deadbolt on they could have gotten in. That alone is an inexcusable invasion of my privacy. The room was dirty. The walls were stained, trim pieces had been torn off around the sink and doors. The floor was sticky in some places and slippery in others. There was no blankets on the bed, just a thin sheet. The bed itself was uncomfortable. The TV didn't work and there was no furnishings in the room beyond the bed. No chairs or dressers or anything to unpack your bags onto, so the bed was always half taken by all my clothes since I refused to put them on the ground. There were bugs all over, especially in the bathroom. There was not a single redeeming quality of this motel. I would pay money to not go there again.
- 1/5
Bullet hole in window pillow casing put as replacement for window sheds
- 1/5
Bullet hole in window pillow casing put as replacement for window sheds
- 2/5
Terrible I showed up and the guy said he sold my reservation. After 45 minutes he said he found a room but it doesn’t have working shower.
- 2/5
Terrible I showed up and the guy said he sold my reservation. After 45 minutes he said he found a room but it doesn’t have working shower.
- 2/5
Lousy cheap hotel not worth price stinks bad at office cooking dead animal 1st room they gave me no towels or toilet paper or trash can! Went back to office still stunk wirst then skunk. New room one stinking towel half a roll of toilet paper no trash can FN Trash Hotel never coming back NEVER
- 2/5
Lousy cheap hotel not worth price stinks bad at office cooking dead animal 1st room they gave me no towels or toilet paper or trash can! Went back to office still stunk wirst then skunk. New room one stinking towel half a roll of toilet paper no trash can FN Trash Hotel never coming back NEVER
- 5/5
Safe
- 5/5
Safe
- 4/5
It’s okay for a last minute night stay
- 4/5
It’s okay for a last minute night stay
- 1/5
Staff was great, room was rundown. No fire detector, fan falling off of ceiling in bathroom held by ductape, mold, no garbage cans in room, went out to buy our own sheets & towels, random noise & transients overnight. Not worth saving $ to stay here
- 1/5
Staff was great, room was rundown. No fire detector, fan falling off of ceiling in bathroom held by ductape, mold, no garbage cans in room, went out to buy our own sheets & towels, random noise & transients overnight. Not worth saving $ to stay here
- 1/5
To say that this was the worst places that I have ever stayed, would be an understatement. Please refer to the photos taken. There are major violations within this hotel. The shower had no shower doors or curtains, the toilet had a shoe string attached to flush it. The smoke detector had wires hanging out from inside of it. Thank God my fiancee is an electrical engineering! The refrigerator was sitting on the floor and there was no microwave as advertised. We were given dirty cut up white towels to use that could barely fit around us and the room stunk. This is not a kid/family friendly place and they play games with the wifi passwords. They purposely give you the wrong password. There is one housekeeper who I assume lives at the location, she was extremely nice and that's the only good thing that I have to say about this place.
- 1/5
To say that this was the worst places that I have ever stayed, would be an understatement. Please refer to the photos taken. There are major violations within this hotel. The shower had no shower doors or curtains, the toilet had a shoe string attached to flush it. The smoke detector had wires hanging out from inside of it. Thank God my fiancee is an electrical engineering! The refrigerator was sitting on the floor and there was no microwave as advertised. We were given dirty cut up white towels to use that could barely fit around us and the room stunk. This is not a kid/family friendly place and they play games with the wifi passwords. They purposely give you the wrong password. There is one housekeeper who I assume lives at the location, she was extremely nice and that's the only good thing that I have to say about this place.
- 3/5
Okay
- 3/5
Okay
- 1/5
Property wasn't renovated
- 1/5
Property wasn't renovated
- 2/5
What an experience this motel was !! And not in a good way alcohol drugs plumbing issues rooms in decay. Crazy fights at 4:00 a.m. in the morning. I will not recommend anybody stay in this place. Pay an extra 20 bucks and go somewhere else
- 2/5
What an experience this motel was !! And not in a good way alcohol drugs plumbing issues rooms in decay. Crazy fights at 4:00 a.m. in the morning. I will not recommend anybody stay in this place. Pay an extra 20 bucks and go somewhere else
- 1/5
It was nasty right when you walked in there was roaches in the room and random people came looking inside my room
- 1/5
It was nasty right when you walked in there was roaches in the room and random people came looking inside my room
- 3/5
Property was taken care from the outside needs repairs from the inside. Understanding that being a motel and that’s why is cheap. But wouldn’t mind paying 100-120 if being well taken care from the inside. Unfortunately for cheap prices it attracts guest that don’t take care of it. But that’s a motel. Thanks, I would still stay.
- 3/5
Property was taken care from the outside needs repairs from the inside. Understanding that being a motel and that’s why is cheap. But wouldn’t mind paying 100-120 if being well taken care from the inside. Unfortunately for cheap prices it attracts guest that don’t take care of it. But that’s a motel. Thanks, I would still stay.
- 1/5
The room was filthy, The broken toilet lever was replaced with a plastic bag. There was no soap or shampoo. There were spider webs around the toilet bowl. The toilet paper holder was broken but fortunately there was a roll on the toilet tank. The floor was sticky. There was nobody to contact at 9 p.m. That pretty much sums it up.
- 1/5
The room was filthy, The broken toilet lever was replaced with a plastic bag. There was no soap or shampoo. There were spider webs around the toilet bowl. The toilet paper holder was broken but fortunately there was a roll on the toilet tank. The floor was sticky. There was nobody to contact at 9 p.m. That pretty much sums it up.
- 4/5
It was clean safe and friendly what else can you ask for cheap motel
- 4/5
It was clean safe and friendly what else can you ask for cheap motel
- 5/5
I could not use the internet, my computer couldn't connect but overall it was a good stay..
- 5/5
I could not use the internet, my computer couldn't connect but overall it was a good stay..
- 4/5
The office personnel was pleasant and gave customer service. The Motel was clean and stores were in walking distance. I had a good experience and would recommend.
- 4/5
The office personnel was pleasant and gave customer service. The Motel was clean and stores were in walking distance. I had a good experience and would recommend.
- 5/5
Small but clean and quite. Would stay there again and again!!
- 5/5
Small but clean and quite. Would stay there again and again!!
- 4/5
It's worth the rate I paid but the odor in the room they gave me was made me cough because smells cigarette. I open the windows that helps a lot
- 4/5
It's worth the rate I paid but the odor in the room they gave me was made me cough because smells cigarette. I open the windows that helps a lot
- 1/5
$50.00 yet. Maybe no return forever. Small motel , not so many visitors dally . Front desk could do return shortly.
- 1/5
$50.00 yet. Maybe no return forever. Small motel , not so many visitors dally . Front desk could do return shortly.
- 4/5
New renovations need a soap dish in the shower and trim on the recessed lights. Room could use a detail dusting on the trim -- otherwise a very clean room.
- 4/5
New renovations need a soap dish in the shower and trim on the recessed lights. Room could use a detail dusting on the trim -- otherwise a very clean room.
- 5/5
San Diego and I had great experience office guy was so nice and friendly I’ll book again next time I visit San Diego.
- 5/5
San Diego and I had great experience office guy was so nice and friendly I’ll book again next time I visit San Diego.
- 4/5
The bed was comfortable the bathroom was clean was just pretty nice everything was nice and quiet
- 4/5
The bed was comfortable the bathroom was clean was just pretty nice everything was nice and quiet
- 5/5
- 5/5
- 5/5
Courteous, considerate staff. Good room. Comfortable bed. Good shower, and rest room, hot water. Water pressure weak. Windows and blinds slightly dusty.Television, microwave, refrigerator, and air conditioner/heater work well. Quiet area. Restaurants, shops, and stores close by.
- 5/5
Courteous, considerate staff. Good room. Comfortable bed. Good shower, and rest room, hot water. Water pressure weak. Windows and blinds slightly dusty.Television, microwave, refrigerator, and air conditioner/heater work well. Quiet area. Restaurants, shops, and stores close by.
- 1/5
You will need to verify that the Hotel returns the $50 deposit. They did not credit after the Hotel stay.
- 1/5
You will need to verify that the Hotel returns the $50 deposit. They did not credit after the Hotel stay.
- 3/5
it was ok.
- 3/5
it was ok.
- 1/5
The owner and his wife were extremely rude, thru refused me new linen and towels on the daily as well as I felt like I was under a microscope. Not allowed to have visitors while I was there and they kept claiming I was having visited when I was door dash delivering food... Was a very miserable hotel
- 1/5
The owner and his wife were extremely rude, thru refused me new linen and towels on the daily as well as I felt like I was under a microscope. Not allowed to have visitors while I was there and they kept claiming I was having visited when I was door dash delivering food... Was a very miserable hotel
- 5/5
Decent hotel and room overall. Courteous, considerate staff. Comfortable bed. Air conditioner and heater work well. Good shower. Quite building. Good location. Many stores, and places to eat nearby.
- 5/5
Decent hotel and room overall. Courteous, considerate staff. Comfortable bed. Air conditioner and heater work well. Good shower. Quite building. Good location. Many stores, and places to eat nearby.
- 1/5
This place is an absolute dump!!!Room smelled like cigarettes.Doors inside room were filthy!Bed was in bad shape.Dont waste your money!!
- 1/5
This place is an absolute dump!!!Room smelled like cigarettes.Doors inside room were filthy!Bed was in bad shape.Dont waste your money!!
- 5/5
was clean and quiet also safe best deal for the price.
- 5/5
was clean and quiet also safe best deal for the price.
- 4/5
It was ok
- 4/5
It was ok
- 4/5
Room was kind of small and no view
- 4/5
Room was kind of small and no view
- 4/5
I enjoy my stays at Ace because it convenient & great value for the money.
- 4/5
I enjoy my stays at Ace because it convenient & great value for the money.
- 1/5
Customer service was horrible. The person on the phone at the front desk was incredibly rude. I was cussed at and not helped with anything at all. Overall the experience was awful. After all the hold time, nothing ever got resolved and a loyal customer had to pay. Not acceptable. I would not recommend this hotel.
- 1/5
Customer service was horrible. The person on the phone at the front desk was incredibly rude. I was cussed at and not helped with anything at all. Overall the experience was awful. After all the hold time, nothing ever got resolved and a loyal customer had to pay. Not acceptable. I would not recommend this hotel.
- 1/5
i don't like it
- 1/5
i don't like it
- 4/5
Good location, near a lot of business, food etc. No real complaints. Will stay there again.
- 4/5
Good location, near a lot of business, food etc. No real complaints. Will stay there again.
- 5/5
Im so happy everything its good very clean location find everything that you can need its around close to the motel im happy and 100% recomend to stay in this motel you will not degreater
- 5/5
Im so happy everything its good very clean location find everything that you can need its around close to the motel im happy and 100% recomend to stay in this motel you will not degreater
- 4/5
This is a great no frills place to stay. Great for the traveling construction worker.
- 4/5
This is a great no frills place to stay. Great for the traveling construction worker.
- 3/5
Close to freeway snd places to eat and also quiet place
- 3/5
Close to freeway snd places to eat and also quiet place
- 5/5
Everything was excellent
- 5/5
Everything was excellent
- 5/5
very nice place very clean and quiet........................
- 5/5
very nice place very clean and quiet........................
- 1/5
They changed me $20 a towel deposit -my room was smoking room I was told mom smoking. He would not take cash no card. Would.not give me a receipts.
- 1/5
They changed me $20 a towel deposit -my room was smoking room I was told mom smoking. He would not take cash no card. Would.not give me a receipts.
- 1/5
The room was VERY nasty. Old pillows on bed, walls were very dirty. Refrigerate was small and unclean. Outside buildings looked clean, our room very dirty. We had room 108
- 1/5
This is a disgusting filthy place, I cannot believe that s well know travel assistance app like Expedia would have such a place even advertised on this site. I trusted Expedia, and my son and I were bit up by bed bugs . I truly appolled by are horrible experience and looking into pressing civil charged on both places if bussiness.