West Buildings 2-8 Reviews

Pros: My room has a great oceanview, and it's really close to the Black Beach. We got a full kitchen and a fridge, so it's good for the people who like to cook. I share a room with my high school friend, so I think a double is not bad for me. There is a coffeehouse+market and a Bistro just in 3mins walk. They are convenient and offer good food options. There is a study room (but could be crowded) and a game room. Cons: The apartment is pretty remote on campus. Except for Rady and some ERC instruction classrooms, everything might take you more than 15 mins ( and MORE especially if you are a STEM student) by walking . The laundry sometimes could be frustrating( not enough machines and sometimes the driers do not function properly) If you a... See more

The room did not even fit two beds and the somehow squeezed in 3. It’s claustrophobic and small and not spacious at all

I lived in a triple in the village west, although it was just me and one other person, as the third person never showed. It was definitely cramped but manageable. Extremely small closet and storage space, so don't bring a lot of clothes. The actual suite/apartment itself is nice. I like that the bathroom, sinks, and showers were all separate. So you could use one of the three without hogging the whole bathroom from other people. Kitchen space could be bigger, very limited storage and shelves. Overall it was not bad. Laundry services sucks, as the machines constantly break down and have problems, you also have to keep an eye on it and make sure not to leave it there for too long as people may sometimes steal your clothes. The market is one o... See more

First the Pros: Very close to the best gym on campus Very close to the beach Kitchen included I had an ocean view from my bed The Bistro (has sushi for dining dollars) The Market (If you want frozen food or to make your own) One of the closer knit communities on campus, as only transfer students were housed here when I was living here. Mail room very close to the room. Now the Cons: Small bedroom for 3 people Cramped apartment for 7 people (2 rooms of 3, one room of 1) Apartment was a bit run down (things were broken and took a while to be fixed) White walls make me feel like I'm in an asylum and the included couch was very uncomfortable. All in all, I'd say these dorms are better than average.

I was lucky enough to get a single when I transferred in for my first year. It was amazing. The room was big and I had an ocean view. Although, I will say that getting the room was all out of luck. It's based on a lottery system. You get two beds, two closets, and two tables.

I had a room on the second floor in building 5 of West Village. Having great roommates made the year enjoyable but the room was a bit cramped for three people. It's nice to get a floor lamp since the built in ceiling light is so dim. Highly recommend getting a room with an ocean view because 1) it's nice to see the sunset everyday and 2) the rooms that face away from the ocean barely gets any ventilation. Desk size was okay. It was big enough for me to write while using a laptop and monitor but most of my textbooks / notebooks ended up on the ground. I wouldn't bother getting a printer bc there was nowhere to put it and the amount of things I needed printed/scanned was so minimal that it's better to use North Break or the library. Chairs ar... See more

I lived in the Village West building 8: There are mostly no elevators in all the apartments, which you will have to carry all your luggage on your own. HDH only offer trolleys on two to three specific days but those days are really stressful (e.g. only half hour parking by the curb) since everyone is moving in. Enjoy loud cars that travel along N Torrey Pines Road and construction noises at 11pm. Very true that 6 people has to share one bathroom, with the toilet and the shower separated. There are four stoves, but can never work at the same time. You will get crawly friends too to boost your college life. Only great thing is that HDH provides an average of 6 rolls of tissues per week and they give you trash bags too. The dorm is a relativ... See more

The Village is super close to the beach and is generally quiet. The village market and CV food hall are nearby and the RIMAC gym is not too far as well. The downside of the location is the distance to most classes. You might have to get up a little earlier if you live here. As for the rooms, some outer buildings don’t have elevators, and you might, like me, live on the third floor. This is not a problem except move in and move out it a bit rough. I also lived in the tower which has a modern feel and great views. Overall rooms in the village are somewhat spacious, have a nice breeze from the ocean, and kitchens/bathrooms are kept clean by the wonderful staff. Would recommend highly if you don’t mind the extra 10-15 minutes it takes to get to... See more