Newly renovated

Best Western Plus Bayside Inn

Name: Best Western Plus Bayside Inn
Address: 555 W Ash Street, San Diego City Center, San Diego (CA), 92101-3414, United States
Price range: room rates from $395 per night (USD) - We Price Match!
Rating: 8.7

3 stars out of 5

555 W Ash Street, San Diego City Center, San Diego (CA), United States, 92101-3414

Highlights

- Walking distance to Little Italy, Seaport, Embarcadero and Seaport Vil...

It’s in a great location at the beginning of Little Italy.

- Spacious, renovated rooms with balconies and in‑room coffee machines a...

The room was well-equipped and exceeded my expectations.

- Rooms are often described as clean, renovated or spotless and generall...

It’s safe and clean around the hotel.

Great food one restaurant after another.

Our room was quiet and bed comfortable and staff friendly.

Facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Swimming pool

Car park

Front desk [24-hour]

Fitness center

Restaurants

Hot tub

Laundry

About us

Get your trip off to a great start with a stay at this property, which offers free Wi-Fi in all rooms. Strategically situated in San Diego City Center, allowing you access and proximity to local attractions and sights. Don't leave before paying a visit to the famous San Diego Zoo. Rated with 3 stars, this high-quality property provides guests with access to restaurant, hot tub and fitness center on-site.

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Location 9.1

Cleanliness 9.0

Service 9.0

Value for money 8.6

Based on 1,635 verified reviews

Location

9.1

Cleanliness

9.0

Service

9.0

Value for money

8.6

Facilities

8.4

Room comfort and qua...

8.3

"Rooms were clean and tidy with coffee machine in room."
"Rooms are clean, renovated, spacious with balcony."
"Walking distance to little Italy and center of downtown"
"I look forward to staying here again"
"I will definitely come back and stay at the same hotel."

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9.1Exceptional

Location rating score

Exceptional location - Inside city center

Popular neighborhood

Exceptional for walking

More details on walking

Parking

Available

Walkable places

Firehouse Museum

220 m

Karl Strauss' Old Columbia Brewery and Grill

250 m

San Diego's 59 Mile Scenic Drive

270 m

Our Lady of the Rosary Church

300 m

Museum of Contemporary Art - Downtown

330 m

Popular landmarks

USS Midway Museum

950 m

Seaport Village

1.2 km

Petco Park

1.8 km

San Diego Zoo

2.5 km

Balboa Park

2.7 km

Closest landmarks

Best Western Plus Bayside Inn Parking

30 m

San Diego Trolley

420 m

Stephen Clayton Galleries

420 m

Amici Park

470 m

Waterfront Park

480 m

Value for money	8.6
Location rating	9.1
Nearest airport	San Diego International Airport (SAN) - United States
Distance to airport	2.9 km

Select your room

1/6

1 King Bed, Nonsmoking, Pool View, Balcony

33 m²/355 ft²

Max 2 adults

1 king bed

9.8

Exceptional

Room comfort and quality

Pool view
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Toiletries
Towels
Internet access – wireless
Satellite/cable channels
Telephone
TV

1/6

1 King Bed, Nonsmoking, Bayview, Balcony

33 m²/355 ft²

Max 2 adults

1 king bed

8.4

Excellent

Room comfort and quality

Hair dryer
iPod docking station
Satellite/cable channels
Telephone
Wi-Fi [charges apply]
Air conditioning
Wake-up service
Coffee/tea maker
Complimentary tea
Microwave

1/6

1 King Bed, Nonsmoking, Balcony, Partial Bay View

Max 2 adults

1 king bed

8.5

Excellent

Room comfort and quality

Bay view
Braille and tactile signage
Close-caption TV
Visual alarm
Cleaning products
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Separate shower/bathtub
Shower
Toiletries

1/5

2 Queen Beds, Nonsmoking, Bayview, Balcony

31 m²/334 ft²

Max 4 adults

2 queen beds

9.6

Exceptional

Room comfort and quality

Bay view
Hair dryer
Internet access – wireless
Satellite/cable channels
Air conditioning
Wake-up service
Coffee/tea maker
Complimentary tea
Microwave
Refrigerator

1/4

2 Queen Beds, Nonsmoking, City View, Balcony

31 m²/334 ft²

Max 4 adults

2 queen beds

Recommended

Preferred by Couples

9.0

Exceptional

Room comfort and quality

City view
Braille and tactile signage
Close-caption TV
Visual alarm
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Toiletries
Towels
Internet access – wireless

1/4

1 King Bed, Nonsmoking, City View, Balcony

33 m²/355 ft²

Max 2 adults

1 king bed

8.7

Excellent

Room comfort and quality

City view
Braille and tactile signage
Close-caption TV
Visual alarm
Cleaning products
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Separate shower/bathtub
Shower
Toiletries

1/4

2 Queen Beds, Nonsmoking, Pool View, Balcony

31 m²/334 ft²

Max 4 adults

2 queen beds

8.9

Excellent

Room comfort and quality

Pool view
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Toiletries
Towels
Internet access – wireless
Satellite/cable channels
Telephone
TV

1/4

2 Queen Beds, Nonsmoking, Balcony, Partial Bay View

31 m²/334 ft²

Max 4 adults

2 queen beds

Bay view
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Toiletries
Towels
Internet access – wireless
Satellite/cable channels
Telephone
TV

1/4

2 Queen Beds, Nonsmoking, Upper Floor, City View, Balcony

31 m²/334 ft²

Max 4 adults

2 queen beds

9.6

Exceptional

Room comfort and quality

City view
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels
Internet access – wireless
Satellite/cable channels
Telephone
TV
Air conditioning
Wake-up service

1/5

1 King Bed, Non-smoking, Family Room, Sofabed, Balcony, Table And Chairs, Microwave And Refrigerator

Max 4 adults

1 sofa bed and 1 king bed

Fits groups

Hair dryer
Shower
Satellite/cable channels
Telephone
Air conditioning
Wake-up service
Coffee/tea maker
Complimentary tea
Microwave
Refrigerator

Frequently asked questions

Absolutely! Best Western Plus Bayside Inn offers fitness center that is conveniently located on site, catering to your active needs to stay in form while on holiday retreat. For more details, please contact the property for more information.

While staying at Best Western Plus Bayside Inn, enjoy your early morning or evening wander at nearby park which include Amici Park, Waterfront Park, and Civic Center Plaza.

Best Western Plus Bayside Inn's policy concerning children's bedding considers guests age 13 years and older as adults, and therefore must use an extra bed. If an additional charge applies, you can find additional information about specific child policy and age range for this property, by checking the "Property policies" section located in the property page for more details.

Best Western Plus Bayside Inn has a total of 14 floors.

Best Western Plus Bayside Inn's most popular month where verified guests have stayed the most is in October.

Verified business travelers that have stayed at this property have given Best Western Plus Bayside Inn an average rating of 8.5. You can look up more detailed customer reviews and responses by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

Past couple travelers that have stayed at this property have given Best Western Plus Bayside Inn an average rating of 8.6. You can look up on more descriptive customer reviews, and responses by filtering for a specific type of verified guest travelers down in the review section.

Best Western Plus Bayside Inn is situated within San Diego City Center, which makes it suitably near to natural scenery such as Botanical Building and Lily Pond, Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, and Point Loma.

Check-in is from 04:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM. You may ask for early check-in or late check-out during booking, subject to availability. Customers checking in or out before or after the designated hours may be charged an additional fee.

More about Best Western Plus Bayside Inn

Best Western Plus Bayside Inn

Best Western Plus Bayside Inn is the perfect choice for travelers who want to take in the sights and sounds of San Diego (CA). Experience an urban escape in San Diego (CA) with a stay at Best Western Plus Bayside Inn, with its exceptional location right in the city center. Best Western Plus Bayside Inn puts numerous activities at your fingertips, with its convenient location just 2.4 km from the San Diego Zoo.
Best Western Plus Bayside Inn offers numerous on-site facilities to satisfy even the most discerning guest. Free internet access provided within the hotel keeps you connected throughout your stay.
For those driving their own car, parking is available for guests. Always get the assistance you need with front desk services including express check-in or check-out and safety deposit boxes.
All your minor, last-minute needs can be taken care of by the convenience stores without having to go anywhere. For health reasons, smoking is not permitted anywhere inside the hotel. All guestrooms at Best Western Plus Bayside Inn provide guests with a range of amenities to ensure a restful night. Enjoy your stay even more at the hotel, knowing that some selected rooms include air conditioning.
Some rooms at Best Western Plus Bayside Inn are available with design features like a balcony or terrace. For a bit of entertainment, guests will find television and cable TV available in some selected rooms. Don't worry about being thirsty as a refrigerator, a coffee or tea maker and instant tea are provided in some guestrooms. Bathroom amenities are just as important as others, and at the hotel you'll find a hair dryer available in some guest bathrooms.

Dining and things to do

A number of great dining options at the hotel assures that you'll always have convenient and delicious choices. Best Western Plus Bayside Inn offers unique recreational opportunities for all guests. A relaxing end to every day is possible with a visit to the hot tub, located right in the hotel.
Don't forget to make a visit or two to the hotel's pool. Burn off you vacation calories with a quick visit to the hotel's fitness facility.

Around the property

Don't miss out on all that San Diego (CA) has to offer! A great museum trip can be had at USS Midway Museum located 950 m away, with local art that provides a sense of the region. Chill out in the beach or just watch the waves on warm days at La Jolla Cove located 17.5 km away.

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Amenities and facilities

Excellent8.4

Facilities

Languages spoken

English
Japanese
Spanish

Accessibility

Access all room by interior corridor
Facilities for disabled guests
Visual alarms in some guest rooms and suites
Wheelchair accessible

Internet access

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
Internet
Internet services
Wi-Fi in public areas

Things to do, ways to relax

Computer station
Fitness center
Gym/fitness
Hot tub
Swimming pool
Swimming pool [outdoor]

Cleanliness and safety

Anti-viral cleaning products
Cashless payment service
Free face masks
Hand sanitizer
Hot water linen and laundry washing
Room sanitization opt-out available
Rooms sanitized between stays
Sanitized kitchen and tableware items
Staff trained in safety protocol

Dining, drinking, and snacking

Restaurants
Vending machine

Services and conveniences

Air conditioning in public area
Convenience store
Elevator
Heating in public area
Safety deposit boxes
Smoke-free property
Smoking area unavailable
Xerox/fax in business center

Access

Allergy-free rooms
Check-in/out [express]
Fire extinguisher
Front desk [24-hour]
Non-smoking rooms
Pets allowed unavailable
Safety/security feature
Smoke alarms

Getting around

Car park [on-site]

Available in all rooms

Air conditioning
Baby cot (upon request)
Balcony/terrace
Coffee/tea maker
Complimentary tea
Desk
Free bottled water unavailable
Hair dryer
In-room safe box
Interconnecting room(s) available
Ironing facilities
Microwave
Non-smoking
Refrigerator
Satellite/cable channels
Wake-up service

Food and dining

Breakfast options

American
Vegetarian

Location

555 W Ash Street, San Diego City Center, San Diego (CA), United States, 92101-3414

Exceptional9.1

Location

Airports

San Diego International Airport (SAN) - United States
2.9 km
Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) - Mexico
26.4 km

Public transportation

San Diego Amtrak Station
370 m
Park Market Trolley Station
1.6 km

Hospital or clinic

Medarts Weight Loss Specialists
680 m

Shopping

Fashion Valley
5.4 km

Convenience store

On-site

Cash withdrawal

ATM
30 m

What's nearby

Popular landmarks

USS Midway Museum
950 m
Seaport Village
1.2 km
Petco Park
1.8 km
San Diego Zoo
2.5 km
Balboa Park
2.7 km
Coronado Bridge
3.6 km
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
4.8 km
SeaWorld
7.4 km
Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve
25.4 km

Nearby landmarks

Best Western Plus Bayside Inn Parking
30 m
Firehouse Museum
220 m
Karl Strauss' Old Columbia Brewery and Grill
250 m
San Diego's 59 Mile Scenic Drive
270 m
Our Lady of the Rosary Church
300 m
Museum of Contemporary Art - Downtown
330 m
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego - Downtown
360 m
Downtown San Diego
360 m
San Diego Amtrak Station
370 m
Little Italy Mercato
370 m

Distances shown are straight-line distances on the map. Actual travel distances may vary.

Property policies

Children and extra beds

Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.

All children are welcome.

Infant 0-2 year(s)

Stay for free if using existing bedding.

Baby cot/crib available upon request

Children 3-12 year(s)

Stay for free if using existing bedding.

If you need an extra bed, it will incur an additional charge.

Guests 13 years and older are considered as adults

Must use an extra bed which will incur an additional charge.

Others

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Some helpful facts

Check-in/Check-out

Check-in from: 16:00
Check-out until: 11:00

Getting around

Travel time to airport (minutes): 15

The property

Year property opened: 1985
Number of floors: 14
Most recent renovation: 2025

Parking

Daily parking fee: 30 USD

Reviews of Best Western Plus Bayside Inn from real guests

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8.7

Excellent

From 403 reviews

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Service score 9 out of 10
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Value for money score 8.6 out of 10
Value for money8.6
Facilities score 8.4 out of 10
Facilities8.4
Room comfort and quality score 8.3 out of 10
Room comfort and quality8.3

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9.2
Exceptional
Hyunjo from South Korea
Group
2 Queen Beds, Nonsmoking, City View, Balcony
Stayed 1 night in January 2025
“Best value accommodation in downtown San Diego.”
Little Italy is close to the waterfront, and I stayed there with my family of three. The room condition is spacious and nice. It was great that breakfast was included and the coffee was delicious. The room has a microwave, coffee machine, and refrigerator, the bathroom is clean, and the bed is spacious and comfortable. The price was also cheaper compared to nearby hotels, so I was very satisfied with the one-night stay. There is also a cute pool that I didn't use. Parking costs $30 per night.
Reviewed January 20, 2025
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10.0
Exceptional
BO from South Korea
Solo traveler
2 Queen Beds, Nonsmoking, City View, Balcony
Stayed 3 nights in January 2026
“Great location and very reasonable accommodation.”
It was close to Little Italy, so there were many places to eat (highly recommend Quick Bite Sandwich) and the prices were reasonable, which was nice. I paid an extra $20 for early check-in, and the parking fee is $30 per night. The bedding was comfortable, and although they don't provide bottled water, you can drink from the large paper cups at the water dispenser in the gym on the first floor. The neighborhood is safe, and it's nice to be able to walk to the beach, but the walk to the taco stand has some homeless people around, so it's better to take an Uber if you can. I would definitely consider staying again!
Reviewed January 17, 2026
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10.0
Exceptional
xu from China
Couple
2 Queen Beds, Nonsmoking, City View, Balcony
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
“Exceptional”
According to the information you provided, we have written the following content for you using generative AI: A Perfect Accommodation Experience! We had a perfect accommodation experience at this hotel! Whether it was value for money, location, cleanliness, staff service, or facilities, the hotel excelled in all aspects. The room was spacious and comfortable, making us feel at home. The walking experience was fantastic, with plenty of attractions and restaurants to choose from nearby. The hotel's pool is a great place to relax, and the bathroom facilities were also outstanding. Additionally, the views from the hotel windows were enchanting. In short, we highly recommend this hotel for an unforgettable accommodation experience!
Reviewed May 23, 2024
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9.2
Exceptional
hiromi from Japan
Couple
2 Queen Beds, Nonsmoking, Pool View, Balcony
Stayed 3 nights in July 2024
“It's the best location.”
There was a bathtub, and the water pressure was quite good, so there was no stress. There were also plenty of towels. The staff were well-organized and responded properly to requests for towel exchanges and garbage collection. The housekeeping staff were friendly and left a good impression. The breakfast was simple, but it was sufficient for us. We appreciated the coffee available in the lobby. When going to the restroom in the lobby, you need to get a key from the front desk. The location is within walking distance to Little Italy and the coast. It was quiet and we were able to relax.
Reviewed July 13, 2024
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10.0
Exceptional
EUNJUNG from South Korea
Family with young children
Room Pool View with Double Queen Bed - No Smoking
Stayed 1 night in April 2025
“A comfortable and pleasant place”
I like that the staff is friendly and they provide a simple breakfast that you can take away. The room was smaller than I expected, but it was clean and hygienic, and the bed is comfortable! Although it has a full view, you can see the sea and ships in the distance between the tall buildings, which creates a very nice atmosphere. There's no water in the room, but there is a Seven Eleven 220 meters away. Overall, I’m satisfied!
Reviewed April 23, 2025
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