San Diego has no temporary housing, so military families must depend on Navy and Marine Corps Lodge or local hotel/motel accommodations for temporary lodging. You must make reservations at the Navy Lodge well in advance because San Diego is a very large duty station and demand far exceeds availability. When making your reservations mention you are on Permanent Change of Station orders, and you may receive priority. Please note that not all the Navy Lodge or Gateway Inn & Suites locations here will accept pets. For more information and reservations, call the Navy Lodge at 800-628-9466 or visit the Navy Lodge website. 

The San Diego area offers lodging in most of the major hotels such as Ramada Inn, Marriott, Motel 6 and Travel Lodge, to name a few. The current Temporary Lodging Expense policy requires those traveling on PCS orders to check for availability with the Navy Lodge at area installations first. If there is no availability or no appropriate accommodations, the Navy Lodge will issue a certificate of non-availability in order for you to receive reimbursement for non-government lodging.

Long-term temporary Navy and Marine Corps quarters are not available in the San Diego area. Military families must depend upon local hotels and motel accommodations, the Navy Gateway Inn & Suites or the Navy Lodge. Civilian hotels and motels are available in varying price ranges. Most exceed the cost of the Navy or Marine Corps Lodge, especially during the summer months. Some civilian hotel/motel accommodations offer special military rates, and some are available on a weekly/monthly basis. We recommend you make advanced hotel reservations in order to ensure you have a place to stay while seeking permanent housing. For more information or to make a reservation for a Navy or Marine Corps Lodge anywhere in the world, call 800-628-9466 or visit the Navy Lodge website. You can also visit the Navy Gateway Inns & Suites website for more information about rooms and availability. To make a reservation, call 877-628-9233 or visit the Navy Lodge or general Department of Defense lodging websites. 

Eligibility/Orders

Reservations are accepted for all eligible personnel on a first-come, first-served basis. Family members staying at Navy Lodges without the military member present are required to show their identification at check-in. Guests of military personnel may stay at Navy Lodges, provided the military member is present at check-in. Reservations and room assignments are made without regard to rank.

When the Navy Lodge is not available, reservations can be made at the Navy Gateway Inns & Suites. Eligibility includes military, DOD civilians or family members on PCS orders. Reservations and assignments are made on a first-come, first-served basis without regard to rate or rank.

Availability/Costs/Registration

We recommend you make hotel/motel reservations early in order to ensure you have a place to stay while seeking permanent housing. Civilian hotels are available in varying price ranges. Most exceed the cost of the Navy Lodge, especially in the summer months. Some civilian hotels offer special military rates, are available on a weekly/monthly basis, have small kitchens and/or may accept pets.

Maximum Length of Stay

Length of stay depends on the availability. Contact the Navy Lodge for more information at 800-628-9466 or visit the Navy Lodge website.

Locations

There are two lodges in San Diego:

• Naval Base San Diego: 619-234-6142 (Pet Friendly) 
• Naval Base Coronado (North Island): 619-435-0191 (No Pets)

There are five Navy Gateway Inns & Suites:

• Naval Base San Diego: 619-556-8672  (No Pets)
• Naval Base Coronado (North Island): 619-545-9551 (Pet Friendly)
• Naval Base Coronado (Amphibious Base): 619-437-3860 (Pet friendly) 
• Naval Base Point Loma (Annex): 619-524-0557 (Pet Friendly)
• Naval Base Point Loma (Main Base): 619-553-9381 (Pet Friendly)  

Pet Restrictions

Please be aware not all Lodge & Gateway Inns here will accept pets, please confirm when booking. Certain restrictions on type and size of animals may apply. Plan in advance to ensure you have adequate accommodations for your pets. 

Overseas Clearance/Special Needs

Overseas clearance is not required at Navy and Marine Corps Lodges in the San Diego area. There are units that are wheelchair and Americans with Disabilities Act accessible.