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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
Lobby
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Lobby sitting area
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 ₹9,943
₹10,957 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct

Room options

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(36 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Renovated in 2023
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 320 sq ft
  • 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
  • 315 sq ft
  • 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
  • 315 sq ft
  • 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
(7 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
(45 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Renovated in 2023
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 310 sq ft
  • 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
  • 400 sq ft
  • 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)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Renovated in 2023
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 398 sq ft
  • 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
  • 398 sq ft
  • 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.
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Map
1645 E Plaza Blvd, National City, CA, 91950

What's nearby

  • Naval Base San Diego - 4 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Petco Park - 7 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Balboa Park - 7 min drive - 9.7 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 7 min drive - 9.7 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 10 min drive - 12.7 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, 1 meeting room and a banquet hall
  • A lift, a TV in reception and a front desk safe
  • 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 at the property

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 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express San Diego South - National City by IHG on 19 Oct 2025 start from ₹9,942.95, excluding 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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Holiday Inn Express San Diego South - National City by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 492 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 308 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 103 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 1002 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

Jose S

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

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

8/10 Good

Yolonda

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

Erlinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

2/10 Terrible

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Place was unsafe filthy and dirty had to check out
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

10/10 Excellent

KIMBERLY ELIZABETH

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I don’t appreciate only turkey option for meats at breakfast and that no type of bacon was offered during my stay. Option for pork bacon would be appreciated or pork breakfast sausage. Scrambled eggs does not do it for me as a hot breakfast without a breakfast meat that I will eat is not
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Vicente

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

Adan

Liked: Amenities
It was great
Stayed 2 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

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

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

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bed is sooo comfy!! Quier hotel and friendly staff.
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