The Dutra Inn is a lovely location that I would suggest to anyone looking to explore the city of San Diego. The location remains true to the architecture of the surrounding area. Just a short walk from many of San Diego’s finest eateries, residents at the inn may choose to enjoy the luxury of on-site parking as it is rare or expensive elsewhere.
The beach, Balboa Park, and many museums or all within a 10 minute drive. For those who want to dine out, Little Italy provides plenty of options from Korean, American, and of course Italian cuisines. While no full kitchen is available, The host also provides a small tabletop stove and dining ware for those who also would like to enjoy a meal at home. Sitting and watching the people traverse the city from the balcony with a pour over coffee in hand was how we spent our first morning as we planned out our day.
The bed, chairs, and other furniture was not only clean and comfortable, but inspired an impromptu photoshoot underneath the high ceilings of Room R, as soft music played through the Bluetooth speaker designed like a classic radio. Don’t worry if you forget body wash or shampoo as the host provides these items, which had a delicious aroma that was enjoyed by my partner who tends to have sensitive skin. Two bikes are provided for residents at the Inn, and although I didn’t have the opportunity to utilize them myself, I had a short conversation with a couple who stated they enjoyed them as they rode off on their next exploration.
They do provide wifi but no TV. So if you aren’t looking to have conversations with your roommate, or create or search for entertainment, then this may not be the room for you. However, this room can provide a intimate or romantic environment after a long day of enjoying other pleasures of the city. Due to the inn’s central location to bars and restaurants, the sounds of the nightlife filter into the room until the late night hours. Light sleepers may have a difficult time going to sleep early in the night. A sound machine is provided, but we never tested it’s true effectiveness during the night.
Overall, we enjoyed our stay at the Dutra Inn. Carolina was extremely communicative and made us feel right at home, so maybe this won’t be the last time we cross paths with this wonderful place.