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Holiday Inn Express San Diego South - National City by IHG

2.5 star property
Travelers recharge poolside or hit the 24-hour gym before fueling up with breakfast to explore San Diego, America's Finest City

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Holiday Inn Express San Diego South - National City offers a rejuvenating breakfast buffet daily. Guests enjoy high-speed WiFi, an outdoor pool with sun loungers and umbrellas, a 24-hour gym, and multilingual staff ready to assist anytime.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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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
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

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Standard Room

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

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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

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

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

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 game 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

  • Petco Park
    Petco Park
    9 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • SanDiego_SanDiegoConventionCenter_6125294_006
    San Diego Convention Center
    10 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • San Diego Zoo
    San Diego Zoo
    11 min drive - 8.6 miles
  • Las Palmas Dog Park
    1 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Kimball Park
    3 min drive - 1.0 mile

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • In-N-Out Burger
    5 min walk
  • McDonald's
    10 min walk
  • 85˚C Bakery Cafe
    7 min walk
  • Starbucks
    10 min walk
  • Dunkin'
    9 min walk

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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 transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • 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 crib
  • 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 center
  • 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
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Grab bar in shower (36 inches high)
  • Handrails in stairways (34 inches high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity (34 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (36 inches high)

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

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 available

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 cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

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.

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?

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?

Check-out 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 select 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

8.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 536 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 280 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 1002 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

JOSE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean for our 1 night passing thru town
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Dywayne

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

Ramiro

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

Maribel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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

Juana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Roger

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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

Donna

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The room was spacious and clean. Beds were comfortable. Breakfast was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Timothy

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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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8/10 Good

Anna

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

DONATO

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alejandra

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

Tracy

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

Maria Lyn

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Staff are friendly. Room is ready when we checked in 2 hours early.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Fatima

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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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10/10 Excellent

Tamara

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Everyone was so kind and accommodating
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

LaDonna Hill

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms very clean
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jose S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was extremely friendly and attentive
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jose S Ruiz

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is helpful and attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Felissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Both people that I encountered at the front desk were very kind and helpful and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lyass

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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

Mariana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing, kind & always helpful. We stayed 3 nights & loved it. Breakfast & coffee was always great. Beds were so comfortable, especially the pillows.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clarke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking was safe and the breakfast was good. Hot coffee!! 👍
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Yolonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room clean staff very nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Susana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and rooms were clean. However, WiFi was frustratingly very slow.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

GREAT PLACE TO STAY

Friendly staff, clean room , water was hot , A.C. was cold. Can’t ask for much more.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025