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Holiday Inn Express San Diego South - National City by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Petco Park

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Lobby
Lobby sitting area
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
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

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(35 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Renovated in 2023
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Renovated in 2023
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(45 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Renovated in 2023
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Renovated in 2023
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Renovated in 2023
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Renovated in 2023
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Renovated in 2023
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Comm, Mobil, Accessible Tub)

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Renovated in 2023
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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.
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1645 E Plaza Blvd, National City, CA, 91950

What's nearby

  • Naval Base San Diego - 4 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Petco Park - 7 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Balboa Park - 7 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • San Diego Convention Center - 7 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • San Diego Zoo - 10 min drive - 7.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪85˚C Bakery Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Jollibee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Royal Mandarin Restaurant - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express San Diego South - National City by IHG

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

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

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)

Property is also known as

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

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 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?

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).

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

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 492 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 310 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 1007 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we had a very comfortable stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

DANA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
place was nice
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly, rooms and building were clean as well.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay at this hotel. Very clean and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shalini

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff, particularly Liz was wonderful made our stay very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff , lots of great places to eat in the area. We stayed here for comicon, great location. Far enough away to not have huge crowds in all the restaurant and only a short drive to convention. 10/10, great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHRYSTEL

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice property.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All was wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mary Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff and room. Breakfast is good but need dairy free creamer. Getting into hotel could be better bc it is hard to make a left turn into it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

KIMBERLY ELIZABETH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great sevice
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dorian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Entrance and exit is just around a blind curve in the very busy road next to the interstate 805, otherwise the property was excellent condition.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Vicente

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adan

Liked: Amenities
It was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodrigo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice and quiet place to stay, the bed was very comfortable and A.C kept our room nice and cold.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyass

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay and the breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea Micaela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is spacious, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

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

Comfortable, friendly staff.

It was a very comfortable Hotel. Parking access was good. Employees & front desk excellent customer service. We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bed is sooo comfy!! Quier hotel and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
convinient and safe, about food the breakfast cause it always egg , think about anysubstitute
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the Freeway very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

PHUONG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall the hotel is clean, staffs are friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Customer service was great but we had to move to another room due to some pests in the room.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alfonso

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mario at the front desk was helpful and attentive to our needs and request.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

janet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice! I could not find stuff walking distance but great service and very clean. Stuff to drive to within 5 minutes
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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