Offering a garden and quiet street view, Hillcrest House Bed & Breakfast is set in San Diego, 3.3 km from San Diego Zoo and 3.6 km from Old Town San Diego State Historic Park. This bed and breakfast offers free private parking and luggage storage space. The accommodation features a concierge service, daily maid service and organising tours for guests. The units come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a microwave, a kettle, a shower, a hair dryer and a wardrobe. With a private bathroom equipped with free toiletries, units at the bed and breakfast also have free WiFi, while selected rooms here will provide you with a patio. At the bed and breakfast, the units are fitted with bed linen and towels. Buffet and à la carte breakfast options with fresh pastries, fruits and juice are available every morning at the bed and breakfast. The bed and breakfast has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Balboa Park is 3.8 km from Hillcrest House Bed & Breakfast, while Maritime Museum of San Diego is 3.9 km away. The nearest airport is San Diego International Airport, 3 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Hillcrest House Bed & Breakfast has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 21 Sept 2015.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Sleeps
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 sofa bed
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1 large double bed
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.7
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
9.1
High score for San Diego
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Yeardley
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    The friendly American atmosphere, and the helpful advice to get the most out of our stay..
  • Mark
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    very comfortable accommodation with very comfy bed and fabulous luxurious sheets
  • Ash
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    Ann was an amazing host and the beautiful cosy house is in a great location. It felt beyond comfortable and was so calming and tranquil. Ann was beyond helpful and gave us lots of help and tips for places to visit. It was a perfect base for all...
  • M
    Marie
    IrelandIreland
    Ann’s guesthouse is very charming and comfortable. Rooms are lovely and beds very comfy. We really enjoyed the breakfast in the morning and chatting to Ann herself who was super helpful.
  • Emma
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    Breakfast was delicious and fresh, service was great and the atmosphere was lovely and super friendly.
  • R
    Robyn
    United StatesUnited States
    We loved our comfy bed and excellent climate/fresh air control in our room. The breakfast was just right for our needs. It was a pretty simple continental breakfast beautifully presented, very good coffee. If you like B&B's because you love...
  • S
    Sheryl
    United StatesUnited States
    Location was perfect, it was quiet but right around the corner from Restaurant Row. Easy parking. Very friendly and helpful hostess, Kathryn.
  • Gregory
    United StatesUnited States
    Ann was a fantastic host - she was warm, welcoming, very informative and and highly attentive to her guests' needs, always inquiring if anyone needed anything or had any questions about things to do to optimize their visit to the San Diego area....
  • Vickie
    United StatesUnited States
    loved the location and the other guests that were there
  • Monica
    United StatesUnited States
    Ann is amazing! We stayed last year and just decided to come back!

Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
The property usually replies within a few days

  • Good evening Ann. I have been searching for a place for me and my family to stay when we come down in June for a birthday vacation. Does your in allow..

    Good morning. We would love to host your family vacation. We do have a 2 person maximum per guest room. How many in your party?
    Answered on 26 April 2021
  • Price & availability for two senior adults starting 6/15/3021 for two months?

    Hello and thank you for the inquiry. We don't have a long term rate. I wish you all the best. Ann the Innkeeper at Hillcrest House B&B
    Answered on 24 May 2021
  • Hello how is parking handled?

    Parking on site is first come first served. Parking in the neighborhood is always available. We park on the streets surrounding the B&B everynight. ..
    Answered on 2 May 2021
  • Do you offer gluten free breakfast?

    Hello and thank you for your inquiry. Many guests ask this question. Yes, we do have alternative items for gluten-free diets. We would love to have yo..
    Answered on 20 April 2021
  • Hello, what is your nightly incidental charge?

    Hello, unlike hotels, we have a much more flexible rate plan, where there are NO incidental charges to your credit card. We would love to have you as..
    Answered on 16 April 2021
  • What and where is the parking? What is the options for breakfast- some comments weren`t too positive

    We have a off street parking space for each guest room, and it is FREE. We put out a expanded continental breakfast each morning, of which I do bake ..
    Answered on 28 October 2019
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Facilities of Hillcrest House Bed & Breakfast
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities
Free parking
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Daily housekeeping
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
  • Breakfast in the room
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English

Sustainable initiatives

This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and environmentally friendly travel

House rules

Hillcrest House Bed & Breakfast takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 18:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 04:00 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Hillcrest House Bed & Breakfast accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

All bookable accommodations have a pet fee of USD 99 + city tax per stay.

We don't have set business hours, and want to be on property to greet you with keys, so it is important that you do one of the following:

Regular Hosted Check In Time is 14:30, and Ends at 18:00.

If you are flying in, or coming by train, email us back the arrival time into San Diego, so we can estimate your approximate time of Check In. If you are driving in, please email me back to inform me you will be driving in. For guests driving in, Please Call The Day of Arrival, Prior to 12pm, to update us on your approximate time of Check In.

If you need special arrangements for a late Check In after 18:00, please email or call, and we will be happy to assist you. Early Check In's are never a problem. Just let us know what time you would like to arrive, and we will do my best to get your guest room prioritized and ready for your early Check In.

We look forward to having you as our guest!

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Hillcrest House Bed & Breakfast in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

FAQs about Hillcrest House Bed & Breakfast

  • Guests staying at Hillcrest House Bed & Breakfast can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.1).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet
    • À la carte

  • Check-in at Hillcrest House Bed & Breakfast is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Hillcrest House Bed & Breakfast offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hillcrest House Bed & Breakfast is 2.5 miles from the centre of San Diego.

    • Room options at Hillcrest House Bed & Breakfast include:

      • Double
      • Suite
      • Studio

    • The prices at Hillcrest House Bed & Breakfast may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.