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National City Motel

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

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, towels
Reception
Property grounds
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Near San Diego Bay, National City Motel provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Showing 3 of 3 rooms

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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(26 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, 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

About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Naval Base San Diego - 2 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Petco Park - 5 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • San Diego Convention Center - 5 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Balboa Park - 6 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

  • ‪Aunt Emma's Pancakes - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Friends Of Friends - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Villa Manila - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Niederfrank's Ice Cream - ‬4 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

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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

Property is also known as

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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. 317 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 260 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 172 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 91 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 161 out of 1001 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

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Yes I enjoyed my stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff ,older style rooms but clean and tidy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easily accessible
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonardo

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

2/10 Terrible

Hongyong

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The inn had a really gloomy atmosphere, and the person in the next room, who seemed to have schizophrenia, was yelling all night without anyone trying to stop them.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

Marvis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a pleasure staying here,peaceful and quiet..Awesome place...
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is perfectly located and easy walking
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Toni

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

A stay you'll enjoy.

Great place and people.
Stayed 26 nights in Apr 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

10/10 Excellent

Torrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenience location. Shopping and restaurants near by.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alejandra

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
We stay here because the hotel price fair. It’s close to shops and restaurants and it has plenty of parking.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marisela

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

Juan

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

Nice!

I had a wonderful stay. Check-in was quick and easy, and the staff were warm and welcoming from the moment I arrived. My room was clean, and comfortable. The location was great! with plenty of stuff just a short walk away. Overall, I had a fantastic experience and would happily recommend this hotel to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Alejandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at this motel several times and we’ve had no problems whatsoever. The staff is courteous and the motel is decent. We can go to the store and there are several places to eat within wakking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitchel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding, the clerk was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

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

10/10 Excellent

Nomar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the owners
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed a week and would return in rhe future
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Brady

Liked: Staff & service
It is a tired motel, but was adequate for my needs - which was just a place to sleep then move on.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eliasar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and sexy
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

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