Holiday Inn Express San Diego South - National City by IHG

Property class: 2.5

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
Located close to Petco Park and San Diego Convention Center, Holiday Inn Express San Diego South - National City by IHG provides a free breakfast buffet, a corner/local shop and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), is available to all guests, along with a 24-hour gym and a 24-hour business centre.
The current price is ฿4,675
฿5,151 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(42 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a large window, and a view of the outdoors.

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a large window, and a view of the outdoors.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(50 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a window with a view.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Comm, Mobil, Accessible Tub)

  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a large window, and a view of the outdoors.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications, Mobility, Access Tub)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A shower area with a grab bar, a towel rack, and a showerhead.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Comm, Mobil, Roll-In Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of palm trees.

2 Queen Standard

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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  • Sleeps 4

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  • Sleeps 4

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About the area

National City is home to Holiday Inn Express San Diego South - National City by IHG. San Diego Zoo is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Balboa Park and Mission Bay. Looking to enjoy an event or a match while in town? See what's going on at Petco Park. Visit our National City travel guide
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1645 E Plaza Blvd, National City, CA, 91950

What's nearby

  • A coastal city with a large naval base, including multiple ships and aircraft carriers.
    Naval Base San Diego
    5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • A modern cityscape with a distinctive curved building, palm trees, and high-rise buildings under a clear blue sky.
    San Diego Convention Center
    10 min drive - 12.3 km
  • A zoo entrance with a panda sculpture, ticket booth, and people.
    San Diego Zoo
    11 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Las Palmas Dog Park
    1 min drive - 1.2 km
  • Kimball Park
    3 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • 47th Street Station
    4 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center
    18 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    20 min drive

Restaurants

  • In-N-Out Burger
    5 min walk
  • McDonald's
    10 min walk
  • Kung Fu Tea
    1 min walk
  • Starbucks
    10 min walk
  • Jollibee
    6 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express San Diego South - National City by IHG

  • Hotel located near Balboa Park with rooms renovated in 2023
  • Located close to Petco Park and San Diego Convention Center, Holiday Inn Express San Diego South - National City by IHG provides a free breakfast buffet, a corner/local shop and dry cleaning/laundry services. In addition to a 24-hour gym and a 24-hour business centre, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices).
  • Additional perks include:
    • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
    • Free self-parking
    • Multilingual staff, a banquet hall and luggage storage
    • A computer station, a front desk safe and 1 meeting room
    • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 91 rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
    • 37-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
    • Mini fridges, microwaves and free infant beds

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 840 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar in shower (91 centimetre high)
  • Handrails in stairways (86 centimetre high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity (86 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (91 centimetre high)

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Renovated guestrooms - August 2023
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express San Diego South - National City by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express San Diego South - National City by IHG?

As of 13 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express San Diego South - National City by IHG on 11 Nov 2026 start from ฿4,675, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Holiday Inn Express San Diego South - National City by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express San Diego South - National City by IHG?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express San Diego South - National City by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express San Diego South - National City by IHG?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express San Diego South - National City by IHG located?

Situated in National City, this hotel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Petco Park, San Diego Convention Center and Balboa Park. San Diego Zoo and San Diego State University are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express San Diego South - National City by IHG Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 544 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 269 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 1002 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Clean rooms and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I always stay here and very comfortable and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Big rooms, comfortable bed, good buffet breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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No problems at all! Service great!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice clean for our 1 night passing thru town
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean rooom good breakfast and friendly service
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly & helpful. Room was ready, very clean & comfortable. Breakfast was pretty good, with quite a few choices. The only negative i have is that being located on a curve, you need to be extra careful when pulling out of their driveway onto the street with heavy traffic at times. Also you can only (legally)turn right into or out of driveway. Its do-able though. Overall it was great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean rooms, great breakfast!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Stayed one night for a conference at a near by school. Nice hotel, reception staff is excellent, both during check in and check out. Room is nice and clean, breakfast is very good. Overall comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room and lots of shops and places to eat nearby. Staff was also friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The breakfast was great, always plentiful and a good variety. The staff was nice and accommodating. The facility was very clean
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was comfortable and clean, and the staff was very friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We had a wonderful stay and the breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean room, staff are amazing from front desk to house keeping, location is perfect, we have been coming here 4 years in a row now visiting my wife’s sister for thanksgiving.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Very well kept, staff was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was spacious and clean. Beds were comfortable. Breakfast was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the Holiday Inn were very professional and friendly. Breakfast was excellent and the hotel was very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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I loved that my room smelled cleaned and looked newly remodeled. The staff was very kind and the breakfast was good. We will be returning soon.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

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The room was clean and spacious. Front desk staff provided excellent customer service.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff was extremely friendly and attentive
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Love our stay here, we stay for 4 nights! Everyone was super nice, breakfast was delicious. Rooms were clean! Next I’m in San Diego I’m staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The night-shift manager discriminated against us and wouldn't let our little dog stay at the hotel; he specifically told us we had to leave, though the morning manager intervened and said the dog could stay. Even so, they charged us $150.00. I was in the lunch area and was asked to leave—just to clarify, I wasn't in the kitchen—so it was a very uncomfortable stay! I eventually found care for my dog, which was free and actually better, since I didn't have to deal with that man's glares. As for cleanliness, it was excellent, and the other employees were very friendly; it was just that incompetent guy who treated us so badly. Right now, I'm on my way to Las Vegas, Nevada, to stay at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, and they *do* accept my dog. ❤️
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room . Breakfast was ok .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room clean staff very nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is helpful and attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025