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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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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
The current price is AU$202
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov

Room options

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Showing 8 of 8 rooms

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(38 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Renovated in 2023
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Air-conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Mini-fridge
  • 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
Air-conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Mini-fridge
  • 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
Air-conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Mini-fridge
  • 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
Air-conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Mini-fridge
  • 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
(46 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

What's nearby

  • Naval Base San Diego - 5 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Balboa Park - 7 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Petco Park - 7 min drive - 9.3 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 7 min drive - 9.7 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 10 min drive - 13.4 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
  • ‪85˚C Bakery Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬9 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
  • Multilingual staff, a banquet hall and luggage storage
  • A computer station, a front desk safe 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
  • 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

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 8 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express San Diego South - National City by IHG on 24 Nov 2025 start from AU$201.96, 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

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 505 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 298 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 101 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was great & literally 15 minutes from everywhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it. I'd stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

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

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

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

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

Dina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the Freeway very convenient.
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

Tokuro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Vicente

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

8/10 Good

Rachel

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

10/10 Excellent

RAFAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelente
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent properties.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Estrella

Older rooms but clean. Breakfast is simple
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Moshiur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel and good location. Breakfast buffet was a plus. The AC was broken in our room so it was really warm in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Staff was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice. Accessible to all places.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zenaida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Amazing staff. Very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

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

A+++ awesome stay great breakfast

Diego was amazing and so helpful! Breakfast wa tummy, love the renovated rooms and the showers are the best!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jasmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent customer service was very accommodating. The lady at the front desk was very nice she helped me because she knew it was my first time booking a hotel the rooms we got were very clean and organized pool was clean and not to cold felt safe and as well as comfortable to let my kids (12,7) run to my parents room further down the hall from me without watch would book again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and knowledgeable staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

S

It was central to many things and convenient for us.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024