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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

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is NZ$243
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan

Room options

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Showing 8 of 8 rooms

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(39 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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 cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Renovated in 2023
Hairdryer
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 with Sofa bed

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 cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Renovated in 2023
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room

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

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(47 reviews)

Highlights

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

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 cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Renovated in 2023
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications, Mobility, Access Tub)

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

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Comm, Mobil, Roll-In Shower)

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 cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Renovated in 2023
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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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
Map
1645 E Plaza Blvd, National City, CA, 91950

What's nearby

  • San Diego Zoo featuring zoo animals
    San Diego Zoo
    9 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Las Palmas Dog Park
    13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Paradise Valley Medical Center
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Ginecologa Del Rosario
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Prime Health Care
    15 min walk - 1.3 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
  • Dunkin'
    9 min walk
  • 85˚C Bakery Cafe
    7 min walk
  • Starbucks
    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 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
  • A TV in reception, smoke-free property and a front desk safe
  • A computer station, multilingual staff 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
  • Smoke-free property

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

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.

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

As of 21 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express San Diego South - National City by IHG on 25 Jan 2026 start from NZ$243.49, including 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).

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Reviews

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

8.4

Very good

8.6

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 519 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 289 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was so kind and accommodating
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

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

8/10 Good

LaDonna Hill

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jose S Ruiz

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jose S

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

8/10 Good

Yolonda

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

10/10 Excellent

Mayra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The breakfast offered a variety of options including healthy breakfast. Every option was delicious & the staff are constantly making sure the area is kept clean and everything in order.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and the lobby had decorations for Halloween. It was great to have the breakfast as an option, it was hot and ready as soon as I woke up. The room was very clean, and decorated well. The hotel was worth the price and if I’m ever in town I will try to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jazmin

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

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean, hotel front office rep was very helpful, enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is always a pleasure to stay there. Staff is very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The young Lady and the young Man at the desk was soooo nice !!!Everyone who was the day or night when we were there was Excellent and Extra nice!!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Staff seemed friendly and helpful. Overall, a nice visit to San Diego with a central location to everything!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024