Temporary Housing

Military families must depend on Navy and Marine Corps Lodge or local hotel/motel accommodations for temporary lodging. There are three Navy and Marine Corps Lodges in the area: Naval Base San Diego, Naval Air Station North Island and Marine Corps Air Station Miramar. 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. The Navy Lodge at this installation may allow pets but has a limited number of designated pet rooms. 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 Navy and Marine Corps Lodges. 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. For more information on the Navy Gateway Inns & Suites or to make a reservation, call 877-628-9233 or visit the Navy Gateway Inns & Suites/Department of Defense Lodging website.  

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 or Marine Corps 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 or Marine Corps Lodge for more information at 800-628-9466 or visit the Navy Lodge website.

Locations

There are three Lodges in San Diego: Naval Base San Diego, Naval Base Coronado (North Island) and Marine Corps Air Station Miramar.

There are four Navy Gateway Inns & Suites:

• Naval Base San Diego: 619-556-8672  
• Naval Base Coronado (North Island): 619-545-9551
• Naval Base Coronado (Amphibious Base): 619-437-3860
• Naval Base Point Loma (Sub Base): 619-524-0557

Pet Restrictions

The Naval Base San Diego Navy Lodge is the only military lodge in San Diego that accepts pets. Certain restrictions on type and size of animals may apply. Pets are allowed in the Navy Gateway Inns & Suites on Naval Base Point Loma and Naval Base Coronado (Amphibious Base) only. Plan in advance to ensure you have adequate accommodations for your pets. Ask Military OneSource to research kennel information or call the lodge to check policies.

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.