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National City Motel

2.5 star property
Motel with free parking, near San Diego Bay

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Two double beds are positioned against a wall, each covered with a patterned bedspread, accompanied by a bedside table and a lamp.
Compact room with a desk, flat-screen TV, and appliances.
Stunning two-story building with a central entrance and staircase, surrounded by palm trees and a parking area.
Shower area features a wavy-patterned wall, showerhead, and toilet.
Welcome to our reception area, where friendly staff are available to assist with your stay.

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
510 National City Blvd, National City, CA, 91950

What's nearby

  • Naval Base San Diego - 2 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Petco Park - 4 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • San Diego Convention Center - 5 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Balboa Park - 5 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • San Diego Zoo - 7 min drive - 6.3 miles

Getting around

  • 8th St Trolley Station - 12 min walk
  • Old Town Transit Center - 15 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Market On 8th - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Pho 7 Cow - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Aunt Emma's Pancakes - ‬5 min walk

About this property

National City Motel

Motel near San Diego Bay
Close to Petco Park, National City Motel has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at National City Motel offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Mini fridges, microwaves, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 1:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
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
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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 smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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Frequently asked questions

Is National City Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at National City Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at National City Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 1:30 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at National City Motel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is National City Motel located?

Situated near the beach, this motel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from San Diego Bay and within 3 mi (5 km) of Chicano Park and San Diego-Coronado Bridge. Petco Park and San Diego Convention Center are also within 6 mi (10 km). 8th St Trolley Station is 12 minutes by foot and 24th St Trolley Station is 27 minutes.

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National City Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 302 out of 964 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 248 out of 964 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 168 out of 964 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 89 out of 964 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 157 out of 964 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

mario

Everything was great service and the room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mirtha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to Balboa Park. Lots of parking space.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was better than what I expected
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Giancarlo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room itself was clean and well kept. The surrounding areas were on the sketchy side. This hotel is a decent budget option for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

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

Nice place to visit

Great rooms, close to fwy. Wonderful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Unique
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Gabriel

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms smell tobacco it was hard to sleep at night was difficult to get the smell out of the room
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jason

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Baked in hair on the sheets. Slept on the covers with a hoodie on. Pictures of property on Expedia don't match up with reality. Probably old file photo's from 20 years ago. Surrounding area feels unsafe. Afraid to walk to nearby eatery. Had to drive a block away to grab food in fear of getting mugged or stabbed. Would not stay hear again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Vittal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Too much noise of the air conditioner
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room with comfortable bed, fridge & good shower. Good free TV channels for sports & movies. Close to freeway but no traffic noise. Large mall with good restaurants, movies, etc 2 miles down road. Bsasic family owned, updated motel. Reasonably priced and staff was very friendly and accommodating. I’ve stayed twice and will return because location is close to hospitals.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jason

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was baked in hair on the sheets and this made us sleep on the covers and wear a hoodie to isolate from the ickiness. Pictures of the rooms condition don't match up. Probably a file photo from when it was new. Real condition is like 20 years later of the same and now frazzled on the edges. Would not stay here again. Surrounding area does not inspire confidence. Would not walk out to neighboring eaterys without feeling like you'd get mugged or stabbed, took car to go a block away.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhajamien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Salvador

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was quiet
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is super friendly and accommodating hotel is charming quaint and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Jose

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Not going back
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

German

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marisela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like everything
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Alejandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service and good location. The motel is reasonably priced and decent. We have stayed here before and we have had no problems.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025